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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
I love Longmire the TV show, and I have to give it to the people that took this book and turned it into the TV show, because the things that I do NOT like about this book are NOT in the tv show - I like Branch Connely (TV) but I hate Turk Connely (book) - I like Ferg (TV) but I hate Ferg (book) -Walt is a confused, horny old man in the book, but on TV he has much more confidence - and Vick, well not a big fan of her on TV, but in the book, she is a contemptuous, disrespectful B*****.
I know that we are talking Apples and Oranges, but I picked up the book to get a deeper look into the Walt Longmire world, and I wish that I never opened the door - I do not enjoy this novel one bit.
I know that we are talking Apples and Oranges, but I picked up the book to get a deeper look into the Walt Longmire world, and I wish that I never opened the door - I do not enjoy this novel one bit.
An amazing mystery that gripped me from the beginning. Couldn't put it down and now I'm a lifelong fan of Sheriff Walt Longmire.
Longmire is one of my all-time favorite characters. Can't say enough good things about this book and series. If you love the show, you'll love the books too.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
I love Walt! Makes me wanna watch the series again!
Fan of the show, wanted a quick summer read, was not disappointed.
Clearly the showrunners made some decisions on combing some characters and starting Walt's arc at a different place, but to me those differences added to the reading experience rather than the reverse.
Solid pacing that makes a mystery/thriller a pleasure to read paired with great characterizations that will become familiar old friends as the series progresses.
Clearly the showrunners made some decisions on combing some characters and starting Walt's arc at a different place, but to me those differences added to the reading experience rather than the reverse.
Solid pacing that makes a mystery/thriller a pleasure to read paired with great characterizations that will become familiar old friends as the series progresses.
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Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating (not part of overall rating): 3.50
First thought when finished: What a great beginning to this series. I am so glad that I picked it up!
What I Loved: Walt and Harry (his best friend) were two characters that I absolutely fell in love with while reading The Cold Dish. Vic was a close third in my favorite character category. It isn't often in a mystery that I love and connect to the characters as much as the case. I did love the case and I didn't guess who the perp was until almost 3/4 of the way through. Even then it was just a guess but it was fun figuring it out right along with Walt!
What I Liked: I liked how the main case was woven with a past case. I really liked the visiting of the Res and all of characters based there.
Final thought: The Cold Dish served up both a great case and a wonderful cast of characters. I will be continuing this series.
Audio specific review: George Guidall is a fantastic narrator but it took awhile for me to warm up to him being Walt Longmire. After I got used to him doing the voice it was fantastic. The pacing of the reading was perfect and added to the enjoyment of the story.
Overall Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 4.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating (not part of overall rating): 3.50
First thought when finished: What a great beginning to this series. I am so glad that I picked it up!
What I Loved: Walt and Harry (his best friend) were two characters that I absolutely fell in love with while reading The Cold Dish. Vic was a close third in my favorite character category. It isn't often in a mystery that I love and connect to the characters as much as the case. I did love the case and I didn't guess who the perp was until almost 3/4 of the way through. Even then it was just a guess but it was fun figuring it out right along with Walt!
What I Liked: I liked how the main case was woven with a past case. I really liked the visiting of the Res and all of characters based there.
Final thought: The Cold Dish served up both a great case and a wonderful cast of characters. I will be continuing this series.
Audio specific review: George Guidall is a fantastic narrator but it took awhile for me to warm up to him being Walt Longmire. After I got used to him doing the voice it was fantastic. The pacing of the reading was perfect and added to the enjoyment of the story.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Loved the banter between characters, the setting and the character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault