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Shipwreck Review

Michelle H. "Someone who reads"

I have never been to Michigan before but this book made me feel as if I had been there at this seldom touched upon turning point in time. Shutt writes this story from the viewpoints of three completely different characters allowing the reader a completely unbiased prespective on the social situation of the time. Set in the Mackinac region of Michigan around the 1950s this story begins well into the busy lives of three young adults, a Native American boy, a working class girl, and her wealthy upperclass boyfriend. The series of events that unfolds causes the three of their lives to come together creating lasting effects not only on themselves, but on the entire island. Though fiction, Shutt doesn't fail to fill this novel with history and facts about the region making it an excellent read if one is interested in the area or Native culture. Shipwreck is a hard book to put down once you get into it, and although it takes place half a century ago it isn't hard to see parts of the story happening today in any town where differences between people are feared and mistrusted. Shutt's first work is charming and intelligent. I enjoyed it immensely.

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Eileen J. A reviewer,

A Wonderfully Engaging Story A wonderfully engaging story that has it all -- intrigue, love, betrayal, mystery. Once you read the first page, you will be swiftly turning the pages as fast as you can....

Jeremy S, inspired by this book.,

Dances with Wolves meets Rocky

What a refreshing book this was to read. Robin Shutt tells a great story. I felt I knew each of the three main characters personally. I revisited the lessons I learned as I became an adult, while learning so much about Native American culture and the history of northwest Michigan. I can't wait for Robin's next book.