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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I heard the author, Brian Freeman, read the prologue to this at a virtual event held by my public library and I couldn't stop thinking about it after that! It was first published as an audiobook and is now out in print.
Shelby Lake was abandoned as a baby and raised by a small-town sheriff (and the rest of the close-knit community). Now an adult, she has joined her father in law enforcement as a deputy. When a ten year old boy goes missing, Shelby realizes she must confront her family, friends and neighbors' darkest moments to uncover the truth - even if that means she exposes some of her own secrets.
Shelby Lake was abandoned as a baby and raised by a small-town sheriff (and the rest of the close-knit community). Now an adult, she has joined her father in law enforcement as a deputy. When a ten year old boy goes missing, Shelby realizes she must confront her family, friends and neighbors' darkest moments to uncover the truth - even if that means she exposes some of her own secrets.
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Well, it’s not a Pulitzer Prize winner, but it wasn’t written with that intention. So judging it as a thriller, it was very good. Just the right mix of mystery, intrigue, interesting characters, and a few well-thought plot twists and turns.
This was my third Brian Freeman book and it did not disappoint! ‘The Deep, Deep Snow’ takes place during two time periods and tackles multiple mysteries in a remote town in the northern part of the United States. The story’s narrator is Shelby Lake, a young police officer. The first half of the book covers ten years ago, when a local boy has gone missing. The case is remains unsolved. The second half picks up ten years later when a clue is discovered. I both read the e-book and listened to the audiobook. January LaVoy’s audiobook narration was flawless. I couldn’t stop reading and I desperately wanted to know what happened. I didn’t solve the mysteries, but all of the answers seemed organic and loose ends were tied up well. Too often these days, mysteries rely on shocking twists that don’t make sense. ‘The Deep, Deep Snow’ was another well-written and well-plotted story by Brian Freeman.
Thank you Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for providing this ARC.
Thank you Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for providing this ARC.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
Audible. Oh wow! This book was so good, both story and narration. The disappearance of the young boyJeremiah is the main thread that keeps everything together, but there are so many other threads that weave through this book, all in the end coming together so perfectly. Will have to read more books by this author in future.
Tightly constructed, emotionally resonant. Fires on all cylinders. Compelling heroine.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A snow owl appears before the sheriff's help Shelby. This means that a child is in dire need of help. A boy has gone missing in the nearby forest and the immediate landscape search brings up no results. This might mean that he has been kidnapped, or worse, killed. Shelby starts to investigate the case but as she gets no further and her father's health gets worse, the state and national forces come with their help, as well. It is soon apparent, that this is not a race against time, anymore.
This story has multiple layers of tension and complexity. The primary characters' development is noteworthy, but the plot itself is even more thrilling as it unfolds - it keeps me guessing until the end. I appreciate the authors' style of writing and subtle hinting towards the answer. I will have quite high expectations for the next book, which I would read as soon as it is translated to Estonian.
This story has multiple layers of tension and complexity. The primary characters' development is noteworthy, but the plot itself is even more thrilling as it unfolds - it keeps me guessing until the end. I appreciate the authors' style of writing and subtle hinting towards the answer. I will have quite high expectations for the next book, which I would read as soon as it is translated to Estonian.