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mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I almost can't believe I have finally caught up with the series and have no more Cork to read (until the next one is published).
In Fox Creek, Cork is tricked into a situation that endangers his entire family. I have to admit, Cork being tricked into anything was a bit hard for me to buy, but that was a minor annoyance. The story is told through several viewpoints--Cork, his wife Rainy, his son Stephen, and a mysterious character named LeLoup (the Wolf). Normally, I would find this to be too many narrators, but it works here. I'm glad that we get more from Rainy, and Stephen is continuing to grow into an interesting character in his own right.
This is a cat-and-mouse-type story with some political intrigue. It could have been hard to follow, but Krueger capably leads the readers through the twists and turns. There were a couple of times where I felt like we had to take a step background and return to the ground we had just covered when the narrator changed, but I also recognize there would have been no way for Krueger to avoid this. All in all, once this story starts going, it keeps up its pace to the very end.
I am sad that I don't have another Cork O'Connor book to look forward to for a while, but I'm glad that this one was so satisfying. Another win for Krueger and O'Connor!
In Fox Creek, Cork is tricked into a situation that endangers his entire family. I have to admit, Cork being tricked into anything was a bit hard for me to buy, but that was a minor annoyance. The story is told through several viewpoints--Cork, his wife Rainy, his son Stephen, and a mysterious character named LeLoup (the Wolf). Normally, I would find this to be too many narrators, but it works here. I'm glad that we get more from Rainy, and Stephen is continuing to grow into an interesting character in his own right.
This is a cat-and-mouse-type story with some political intrigue. It could have been hard to follow, but Krueger capably leads the readers through the twists and turns. There were a couple of times where I felt like we had to take a step background and return to the ground we had just covered when the narrator changed, but I also recognize there would have been no way for Krueger to avoid this. All in all, once this story starts going, it keeps up its pace to the very end.
I am sad that I don't have another Cork O'Connor book to look forward to for a while, but I'm glad that this one was so satisfying. Another win for Krueger and O'Connor!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Racism
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