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caitlinxmartin's review
4.0
Reluctant as I am to review holiday books, I was very pleased to read this wonderful collection of short stories by Craig Johnson that add to the adventures of Walt Longmire. I really like all of Mr. Johnson's books - he's smart and funny and observant and his crime novels are a cut above.
For those familiar with the Walt Longmire series, Christmas in Absaroka County will please you and make you smile and deepen your knowledge of Walt - a loveable and complex hero. If you've never read the Longmire books, these are a great introduction. All four stories revolve around the holidays, but none are cheap, sentimental, or predictable. For better or worse, Walt is a man with great stories to tell and these join those ranks. Great for a quick read during a break from the stress of the holidays, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
For those familiar with the Walt Longmire series, Christmas in Absaroka County will please you and make you smile and deepen your knowledge of Walt - a loveable and complex hero. If you've never read the Longmire books, these are a great introduction. All four stories revolve around the holidays, but none are cheap, sentimental, or predictable. For better or worse, Walt is a man with great stories to tell and these join those ranks. Great for a quick read during a break from the stress of the holidays, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
iamkallia's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The two women looked at each other, then the pastor turned back to me. "She says she's waiting on the Messiah."
I took a long time in responding but then laughed. "Aren't we all?"
In my opinion, the strongest of the Longmire short stories. I think what aids this the most is that it's a collection, and each of the stories in the collection are strong entries. It's always a risk with short story collections - I've read several where some are good, but rarely all.
The Toys for Tots one is probably the best, if I get my say. It really boils down what makes Walt such a respectable character. He's never in it for the fame or glory, and I don't think that's a common message in modern media - that it's okay just to do things for the sake of doing them.
If you're going to choose one Longmire short story and skip the rest, make this the one you choose.
I took a long time in responding but then laughed. "Aren't we all?"
In my opinion, the strongest of the Longmire short stories. I think what aids this the most is that it's a collection, and each of the stories in the collection are strong entries. It's always a risk with short story collections - I've read several where some are good, but rarely all.
The Toys for Tots one is probably the best, if I get my say. It really boils down what makes Walt such a respectable character. He's never in it for the fame or glory, and I don't think that's a common message in modern media - that it's okay just to do things for the sake of doing them.
If you're going to choose one Longmire short story and skip the rest, make this the one you choose.
maddieoggero's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
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