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By: AUCK 100
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2024-11-04 08:56:39 |
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Our group found the style of writing engaging. We enjoyed the way the story flowed, linking the narrative through different predator control projects in different countries. |
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By: TURA 001
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2024-07-15 12:33:07 |
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A great read about predators and a lot about N.Z. and different projects about Kakapo. Very interesting! |
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By: CROMW 004
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2024-05-09 09:56:10 |
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Whilst we have given this book a rating of 4, not everybody read it or finished reading it. For those of us who did, we agreed that it was well-written and easy to read and a story that needed to be told, and read. Not everyone was comfortable reading about rats - therein lies the problem of saving species. |
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By: NELS 075
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2024-03-06 13:04:11 |
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Fabulous read, beautifully written on a really important subject. A bit like a murder mystery. Highly recommended. |
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By: CHCH 527
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2024-01-10 09:59:24 |
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Group enjoyed this read - especially as some of our members were involved in pest eradication / environmental protection . Heart rending the damage we have done to our precious wild life - but, ultimately, uplifting in the end . Great examples of both environmental disasters and triumphs. |
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By: ROTO 006
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2022-11-28 14:55:26 |
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People really enjoyed this book. Found it interesting, well-written and educational. Very pertinent to the N.Z. situation with N.Z. mentioned frequently. One of the best reads of the year. |
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By: WANAK 015
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2022-05-16 11:10:24 |
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Generally enjoyed by all. Research involved was appreciated. Very readable style. Some members who have good knowledge of the N.Z. aspect of the topic considered it accurate. We all thought the pioneers are true heroes. Good discussion re pests, especially "the cat issue". |
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By: MTCOOK 001
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2022-05-11 14:20:51 |
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We learnt so much! |
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By: WELL 100
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2021-09-22 10:00:30 |
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2 members did not finish the book. The others felt it was worthy, but they did not particularly enjoy it. But in discussion, they realised they had learned a lot about rats and islands around the world, and the politics and ethical dilemmas involved. |
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By: ASHB 008
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2021-08-06 14:32:25 |
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Fantastic book. |
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By: ASHH 001
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2021-06-18 14:31:44 |
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Everyone was engaged by this book, and even those who knew a bit about the topic learnt more. (One of our members had just been to Government House to receive an award for her role in trapping to protect whio, in the Ruahine ranges!) So, a book which encouraged us in our resolve to do more in our own back yards. |
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By: PALMN 029
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2021-04-18 20:55:16 |
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So much information about failures of the past and the successes. It is amazing what the rats can do and how we have worked to out smart them (and they in turn us - who is watching the watcher). There are some great tales that you will want to share with everyone you meet. |
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By: NEWP 009
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2021-03-10 12:05:51 |
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Most interesting and topical. |
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By: COROM 002
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2020-07-29 13:27:59 |
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We certainly did enjoy this book. It was saddening to read of man's progressive effecting of species extinction. But heartening to read of efforts made to try and remedy some of this. Interesting to read of the extent of this work and N.Z's part in it. Once again, much to ponder and discuss. |
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By: RICH 009
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2020-07-29 13:24:41 |
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Excellent discussion. Several of us are hoping to be able to buy the book. Well-written. Food for thought. |
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By: ASHB 004
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2020-07-29 13:23:30 |
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While the title of the book didn't entice us initially, we all engaged pretty quickly as the writing style was such that it made it very readable. The stories of the men who worked so hard to conserve the birds, were so dedicated and had to withstand such difficult conditions, that we all admired them. We had a really interesting and animated discussion. We all learnt a lot - it showed us the big picture, and the fact that it had so much about New Zealand made it more interesting. We liked it so much that many of us wanted to buy it to give to our children! |
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By: TAUR 004
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2020-03-09 13:45:25 |
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Fascinating. Enjoyed immensely. Some detail re NZ not quite accurate. |
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By: GERAL 006
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2019-06-05 14:59:08 |
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Should be compulsory reading in all NZ secondary schools. |
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By: CHCH 428
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2019-01-18 14:16:57 |
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With this book's strong focus on New Zealand, we gained an excellent understanding of our historical management and (mis)management of pests, especially rats. What a thought-provoking book - it was the catalyst for a lively discussion. |
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By: WELL 208
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2019-01-16 13:38:14 |
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This was the best book of our whole year of book club. Everybody loved it, we had a great discussion, and it has been a talking point all summer. I even got it as a present for someone for Xmas! |
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By: PICT 002
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2019-01-16 13:35:31 |
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Overall comment was " a good, easy and enjoyable read". It was well-written, intensive and well researched. The content is very relevant to the trapping in our local area. |
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