Moon Handbooks Michigan [Paperback]

Tina Lassen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 4, 2002 | Series: Moon Handbooks

With Moon Handbooks: Michigan, readers finally have a comprehensive guide to a state that boasts awe-inspiring waterfalls, the nation's highest sand dunes, virgin pine forests, and more shoreline than any other U.S. state except Alaska. Author Tina Lassen covers outdoor activities, such as biking Mackinac Island and skiing Big Snow Country, and unique sights, like tourable lighthouses and the American Museum of Magic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 2nd edition (March 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566913918
• ISBN-13: 978-1566913911
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,860,229 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing on several levels..., December 11, 2004

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Adam Fuller "rochskier" (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moon Handbooks Michigan (Paperback)

As a former resident of Michigan and appreciator of the New York State Moon Handbook written by Christiane Bird I find this handbook lacking.

I agree with Duane from Oregon that the treatment is shallow and lacking in detail. The two most notable deficiencies versus the New York handbook are the lack of maps and photos. The NYS has many, many detailed maps of smaller areas that you may not find on the typical state map. Another disturbing item is the lack of photography - the author of the NYS guide clearly traveled to almost every location and took photographs for inclusion in the text.

There are also three other items that bother me - the author is not a Michigan native, the flow of the text is atrocious, and there are some overly cynical or negative comments in some places.

I feel it is crucial for a native to author travel guides - I find interested natives are the most capable of conveying the true sense of a place. As for the text flow, this is most noticeable in the form of incomplete sentences and sentences that begin with conjunctions. The author also slips into the passive voice far too often.

Finally I feel that some of the cynical comments are simply out of place. They may put some readers off locations that are well worth visiting. Travel should always be a happy, relaxing experience!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars mediocre, July 13, 2006

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jharterman (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks Michigan (Paperback)

I have to concur with other reviewers. This book is disappointing and over-priced. It is not very user-friendly and lacks good maps. It is better than nothing and includes a personal touch. For example, it warns you which campsites tend to be noisy and over-run with tourists. But overall, I wanted more information on particular areas -- especially regarding lodging and dining options and better maps. I'm still looking for a good Michigan guide.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY GREAT!, August 13, 2008

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Elizabeth "knitting fanatic" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moon Handbooks Michigan (Paperback)

Detailed and accurate information. Essential for traveling Michigan. Our family uses it over and over...