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jmcowling's review against another edition
3.0
My gosh, was this book EVER GOING TO END?! I loved the story and characters but it was too long and repetitive.
marieeve1978's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very long novel (too long?), that finishes on an open note. To have closure, we must read the following novels, and that's kind of a shame.
It is really well written and the characters are interesting and, for most of them, really well developed. I do not like Caitlin at all and do not understand how we are supposed to find her endearing or understand why Penn loves her.
The intrigues are well thought out, engaging. Reading in the afterword that several of the murders are based on true stories surprised me.
I will have to read the next one, to get to know how the rest of the story unfolds.
It is really well written and the characters are interesting and, for most of them, really well developed. I do not like Caitlin at all and do not understand how we are supposed to find her endearing or understand why Penn loves her.
The intrigues are well thought out, engaging. Reading in the afterword that several of the murders are based on true stories surprised me.
I will have to read the next one, to get to know how the rest of the story unfolds.
smidge456's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
megsy13's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely could not put this book down. 800 + pages just flew by. Engaging and exciting story right from the get go. I recently learned that this is the first book in a trilogy, so I'm very much looking forward to finding the next book and getting started on that.
lmkramer507's review against another edition
4.0
Having just spent time in Mississippi and Louisiana for the first time, this was an interesting and informative read. I learned more about the history and the geography of the locale even though this book is fictitious.
On the downside, this is a long book. All the pieces fit together; there's nothing that I would say shouldn't have been included, but it does take time to make your way through it.
Up until the last 30 pages or so, I thought that I would continue through the rest of the series, even though I knew they would be just as long. As I neared the ending, however, I changed my mind. I just didn't care enough about the remaining characters to see what happened next.
I guess I'd still recommend this book, but not at the top of my list.
On the downside, this is a long book. All the pieces fit together; there's nothing that I would say shouldn't have been included, but it does take time to make your way through it.
Up until the last 30 pages or so, I thought that I would continue through the rest of the series, even though I knew they would be just as long. As I neared the ending, however, I changed my mind. I just didn't care enough about the remaining characters to see what happened next.
I guess I'd still recommend this book, but not at the top of my list.
ausbelle's review against another edition
5.0
Outstanding!
Truly looking forward to Part II with great anticipation.
Truly looking forward to Part II with great anticipation.
klacourt's review against another edition
5.0
Wow what a great book. The fictionalized telling of a dark time in America's past is so well done. I was captivated the whole time and can't believe it took me so long to read.
piccolochic90's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jplatzer's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I've read in years. I couldn't put it down and eagerly look forward to the next installment, The Bone Tree.
fraeyja's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0