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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
First book in a series, well written and definitely managed to surprise. There's humor in the story and a melancholy in Sheriff Longmire that makes him an interesting character. However, this book could have been a little shorter, so it's more of a 3.75 rounded up to 4!
Been trying out several new (at least for me) mystery series, and this one holds promise.
Been trying out several new (at least for me) mystery series, and this one holds promise.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
The Cold Dish is now going to be the book I recommend to anyone looking for Western reads.
Longmire has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor and each of the characters has such vibrant personalities that it's difficult to believe this is fiction. I had no prior introduction to Longmire before reading this book (for book club), but after this one, I'm a fan. Walt is such a loveable character.
"I'm a loveable slob."
The depth of the male-emotion in this story, accompanied by strong female characters, also surprised me. When I think of "Westerns", my mind goes to John Wayne-type stories, so I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting so many solid female characters who played such large roles in the story. And I loved every one the women in this book. But even more, I loved how Walt carried himself and that we saw his emotionally vulnerable side (because I feel like men processing emotions isn't often shown in stories). He isn't perfect, but he's a pretty stand-up guy and I'm really glad he's our main character.
"The older I get, the more I think I look like a muppet."
"Oh please, all the women in town chase you. Can you imagine if you were good-looking to boot?"
As far as the story goes, I never lost interest. It's the perfect pace of Walt living his life and trying to solve the case. It's both exciting and tugs on the heartstrings. Overall, I really enjoyed it!
Content disclaimers: High cursing content and some mild s3xual jokes made. No on-page s3x, but the topic is prevalent considering the nature of the case and can become mildly descriptive. There's no gory descriptions regarding the cases, but the action does pick up towards the end, so expect a lot of *pew pew* action.
Longmire has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor and each of the characters has such vibrant personalities that it's difficult to believe this is fiction. I had no prior introduction to Longmire before reading this book (for book club), but after this one, I'm a fan. Walt is such a loveable character.
"I'm a loveable slob."
The depth of the male-emotion in this story, accompanied by strong female characters, also surprised me. When I think of "Westerns", my mind goes to John Wayne-type stories, so I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting so many solid female characters who played such large roles in the story. And I loved every one the women in this book. But even more, I loved how Walt carried himself and that we saw his emotionally vulnerable side (because I feel like men processing emotions isn't often shown in stories). He isn't perfect, but he's a pretty stand-up guy and I'm really glad he's our main character.
"The older I get, the more I think I look like a muppet."
"Oh please, all the women in town chase you. Can you imagine if you were good-looking to boot?"
As far as the story goes, I never lost interest. It's the perfect pace of Walt living his life and trying to solve the case. It's both exciting and tugs on the heartstrings. Overall, I really enjoyed it!
Content disclaimers: High cursing content and some mild s3xual jokes made. No on-page s3x, but the topic is prevalent considering the nature of the case and can become mildly descriptive. There's no gory descriptions regarding the cases, but the action does pick up towards the end, so expect a lot of *pew pew* action.
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book is tight, funny, engaging, enlightening, exciting . . .
The Walt Longmire in the book is so much better than the Walt from the television series. He's funnier, older, more battered, and kind of pathetic. This Longmire is the flawed hero. He's the reluctant hero. And he is the hero. Henry Standing Bear is also better in the book. He's funnier and bigger - much, much bigger. This is the Henry I'd be frightened to piss off.
I guess what I'm saying is that the book is better than the show. That's cliche, I know. But when it's true, it's true.
The Walt Longmire in the book is so much better than the Walt from the television series. He's funnier, older, more battered, and kind of pathetic. This Longmire is the flawed hero. He's the reluctant hero. And he is the hero. Henry Standing Bear is also better in the book. He's funnier and bigger - much, much bigger. This is the Henry I'd be frightened to piss off.
I guess what I'm saying is that the book is better than the show. That's cliche, I know. But when it's true, it's true.
I could definitely see myself reading all of the books in this series. I didn't expect to laugh out loud as often as I did.