Butterfly Hunter
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Julie Bozza
It started as a simple assignment for Aussie bush guide Dave Taylor - escort a lone Englishman in quest of an unknown species of butterfly. However Nicholas Goring is no ordinary tourist, his search is far from straightforward, and it's starting to look as if the butterflies don't want to be...
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It started as a simple assignment for Aussie bush guide Dave Taylor - escort a lone Englishman in quest of an unknown species of butterfly. However Nicholas Goring is no ordinary tourist, his search is far from straightforward, and it's starting to look as if the butterflies don't want to be found. As Dave teaches Nicholas everything he needs to survive in the Outback he discovers that he too has quite a bit to learn - and that very often the best way to locate something really important is just not to want to find it...
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Format: kindle
ASIN: B00BD9RG9A
Publish date: 2013-02-07
Publisher: Manifold Press
Pages no: 174
Edition language: English
I enjoyed watching Dave take Nicholas on a search for a special butterfly, and I loved the descriptions of the land and the butterflies. Unfortunately, I assumed it would serve as the backdrop for the development of a romantic relationship, but instead it was the stronger focus for the entire story....
A sweet lyrical slow-burn story that's a little heart-breaking. I really want to visit Australia now!
EDITED: because I found the perfect picture (not that the MC looks anything like it)2,5 starsUp to a third of the book, I thought this was one of those rare 4 to 5-stars reads. But then everything just turned too sappy and boring.
Sweet story, charming characters, but the theme of "life is short and must be enjoyed" was way too overdone. I could have done with more subtlety and less foreshadowing.
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