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disneytennis19's review against another edition
4.25
roq's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Child death
leirben's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
jcwlib's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book is the third in the Joe Pickett series. I enjoyed the mystery and personal struggle for Joe that this book was centered on. This series is one that I look forward to “visiting” rural Wyoming with every read.
tamwood's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mwellemeyer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
writer595's review against another edition
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kjcarl123's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mojoshivers's review against another edition
5.0
I had wanted to start this series for years now, but I have to admit that the first few books were good, but not great. I thought Joe was a little too hesitant in most situations other heroes would jump right in. He also seemed to react more to situations more than he proactively did things.
To be honest, I was contemplating ending the series in a few more books if it hadn’t picked up. The series just felt tame to me.
But boy did this book change that opinion. Not only did this one have the balls to kill off a family member in jeopardy instead of a last minute save, but it also showed a family friend murdering the bureaucrat responsible for that death. And instead of Joe being conflicted about knowing this fact, he seems okay with it. That’s something book one Joe would’ve never done it. That shows growth in the right direction.
If the series starts pushing towards a grey viewpoint instead of black and white, I’ll definitely by sticking around. This book gives the hope this series will only become nuanced and intricate as it goes on, which speaks for its longevity.
This installment is definitely a milestone.
To be honest, I was contemplating ending the series in a few more books if it hadn’t picked up. The series just felt tame to me.
But boy did this book change that opinion. Not only did this one have the balls to kill off a family member in jeopardy instead of a last minute save, but it also showed a family friend murdering the bureaucrat responsible for that death. And instead of Joe being conflicted about knowing this fact, he seems okay with it. That’s something book one Joe would’ve never done it. That shows growth in the right direction.
If the series starts pushing towards a grey viewpoint instead of black and white, I’ll definitely by sticking around. This book gives the hope this series will only become nuanced and intricate as it goes on, which speaks for its longevity.
This installment is definitely a milestone.