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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
I found this book terribly sad. I did enjoy reading something that I wanted to return to - I wanted to find out what would happen next. I had a good sense of what was going on throughout the story, and the ending wasn't a surprise to me at all (it didn't need to be). The one thing I didn't care for was Walt's relentless trek forward beyond a point at which it made sense or would be possible. I know that the story addressed that, but I find it so distracting when I'm reading something and I have to keep track of the litany of physical complaints because the main character refuses to rest and keeps taking hits beyond any reasonable point. Having said that, I loved the magical realism and cultural/spiritual elements in this story.
Part western, part thriller, part fantasy. I'm really enjoying the Longmireverse.
This was one of the best books in the series I think. It was one of the episodes on the TV show but the book was slightly different so it felt like a new story to me. A group of convicted killers were being transported by the Sheriff and meeting the FBI because one of them said he could take them to the location of a body he buried. As you can guess, things go awry. They escape and Walt is tromping through the mountains in a blizzard trying to catch them and rescue the hostages.
"Life is like that. You collect things are you go--the things you think are important--and soon they weigh you down until you realize that these things you cared so much about mean nothing at all. Our natures are our natures. And they are all we are left with. [pg 217]"
The book is a fast read and the writing is always great. You get sucked into the story and then all of a sudden it feels like you are reading beautiful poetry because the writing just becomes so wonderful. It also weaves in some mysticism without being goofy or unbelievable. Great read!
"Life is like that. You collect things are you go--the things you think are important--and soon they weigh you down until you realize that these things you cared so much about mean nothing at all. Our natures are our natures. And they are all we are left with. [pg 217]"
The book is a fast read and the writing is always great. You get sucked into the story and then all of a sudden it feels like you are reading beautiful poetry because the writing just becomes so wonderful. It also weaves in some mysticism without being goofy or unbelievable. Great read!
Holy giant piles of *censored*, this is like the stories I grew up with around the fire come to life, and in the best way possible. Writing's on point throughout, and the wee wobbles weren't - and if this is the direction these novels are headed in, go go go.
Oh wow. I didn't think this solid crime series could get any better, but I think Johnson just upped his game with this entry. What starts off as a prison transfer turns into a fever dream of a chase sequence. Johnson describes the rugged country of Wyoming and the character motivations so well, I'm always willing to overlook a certain amount of implausibility with regards to the situations in which Sheriff Walt Longmire finds himself. There are some seriously terrifying scenes in this novel once Walt gets up into the heart of the mountains. Full to the brim with dread and uncertainty as to what is real and what is imagined, the plot speeds along at the pace of a runaway train. Fantastic crime/western. I can't wait to read the next one.
While I still enjoyed it I will say this was my least favorite Longmire book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
I adore these audiobooks. Are they ground breaking books that are going to change the world? No, but they are truly entertaining and the narrator does a phenomenal job. I would highly recommend these books to anyone who wants to just enjoy a good story.
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes