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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-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
I started off wanting to quit reading right away as I don't like first person however am thankful I listened to my at least 100 pages rule.
I ended up really liking the characters in this book and while not what I would call a suspenseful mystery I really wanted to know who did it.
Some have said the end was a let down but I really liked it and didn't see it coming. The little twist at the end was unnecessary IMO but was a small part of the whole.
I found the owl symbolism or perceived symbolism a bit much but overall was a solid read that kept me entertained.
I ended up really liking the characters in this book and while not what I would call a suspenseful mystery I really wanted to know who did it.
Some have said the end was a let down but I really liked it and didn't see it coming. The little twist at the end was unnecessary IMO but was a small part of the whole.
I found the owl symbolism or perceived symbolism a bit much but overall was a solid read that kept me entertained.
Book #11 read in 2020
I really enjoyed the pacing of this novel. It developed very slowly but every reveal was impactful. January LaVoy’s narration was amazing as it always is.
I really enjoyed the pacing of this novel. It developed very slowly but every reveal was impactful. January LaVoy’s narration was amazing as it always is.
I have to say that this is 1) the first Audible Original that I paid money for and 2) probably my favorite Audible Original so far. 3) This is a mystery that I would recommend to others. The author did a good job of mixing in subtle clues, as well as red herrings in this complex story.
I read the electronic book version and was not disappointed in this crime mystery with a well thought out plot line.
The Deep, Deep Snow is a brilliant mystery, from the very start. I’ve spent most of my life re-reading the same few books, so I’m not sure how rare this is; Brian Freeman loads the world full of details that makes the world, town, people, and everything in between feel real. To me, people have always been cardboard cutouts; sentient mannequins. It’s rare I read a book or in this case, listen to a book where the people in it feel like humans with dreams, hopes, and personalities. It seems like most authors only tell you enough details to build the scene and nothing more.
I first listened to this story in May 2020. I tend to let mysteries play themselves out and I didn’t see the ending coming. It took me completely by surprise. Listening to this book a second time a couple of months later, I was able to pick out a few clues. Otherwise, the book really makes you wait patiently to see how it all unfolds.
The narrator does an excellent job, especially when it comes to giving each character a voice. She changes her tone and pitch to fit each character as needed. There’s a time or two when the audio is poorly linked together, where one recording ends and another begins.
I wish I knew how I discovered this book. Back in April 2020, I had an audible credit and as I often do when I get my bi-monthly credit, I skim my wishlist and purchase some book that has been there for months or years. I stumbled across this book by pure chance and added it to my wishlist, then forgot about it until I had a credit as I do.
I’ve listened to it twice and I know this is a book I’ll be returning to. As I get into reviewing, I find myself reading far more books, new books constantly and I rarely have time to revisit old favorites. I’ve been making a mental list of books I know I’ll revisit when things slow down and this is one of them. I hope this review will help somebody else stumble across this book.
Boring, juvenile writing. Pet peeve of telling instead of showing which made it easy to skip entire paragraphs or pages. Weird plot that seemed all over the place with all the random characters and side storylines into their background that wasn't necessary.
***I received an advanced e-copy of the book in exchange for my honest review
Shelby Lake was left on the doorstep of the home of the local sheriff in an Easter basket when she was a baby. He kept her and raised her and she grew up to become a deputy in the same rural town. She feels it is her mission in life to rescue children. So when Jeremiah Sloan goes missing, she is determined, even as the case goes cold, that she will solve his disappearance and bring him home.
I am usually a huge fan of this author's books, but this one seemed to drag a little bit for me. I never really felt invested in any of the characters. It did have a good mystery to it though, and a surprise towards the end as well. So I think if you are a fan of mysteries then you would probably enjoy it.
Shelby Lake was left on the doorstep of the home of the local sheriff in an Easter basket when she was a baby. He kept her and raised her and she grew up to become a deputy in the same rural town. She feels it is her mission in life to rescue children. So when Jeremiah Sloan goes missing, she is determined, even as the case goes cold, that she will solve his disappearance and bring him home.
I am usually a huge fan of this author's books, but this one seemed to drag a little bit for me. I never really felt invested in any of the characters. It did have a good mystery to it though, and a surprise towards the end as well. So I think if you are a fan of mysteries then you would probably enjoy it.