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book_concierge's review
3.0
Book on CD narrated by Marguerite Gavin
3.5***
After one too many drug-related deaths at the site, former DA Investigator Kate Shugak is asked to go undercover to the Prudhoe Bay oil fields to find out who is dealing drugs.
I had read the first book in this series a couple of years ago and I was not impressed, but I’m glad I gave the series another chance. I like that Shugak is a strong woman, smart, resourceful, dedicated, committed and independent. I also like her strong sense of integrity – her willingness to do what is right even when it may hurt someone she knows and loves. I also liked the subplot regarding the Native archeological treasures.
That being said, I did find some of the characters thinly drawn stereotypes. A hard-hitting PR type, who is all sweet façade with an inner core of steel; an angry, overweight head of security who is totally at a loss to explain what is happening; a lonely man, besotted with a woman.
Marguerite Gavin does a fine job narrating the audio book. She has good pacing and sufficient skill as a voice artist to differentiate the many characters.
3.5***
After one too many drug-related deaths at the site, former DA Investigator Kate Shugak is asked to go undercover to the Prudhoe Bay oil fields to find out who is dealing drugs.
I had read the first book in this series a couple of years ago and I was not impressed, but I’m glad I gave the series another chance. I like that Shugak is a strong woman, smart, resourceful, dedicated, committed and independent. I also like her strong sense of integrity – her willingness to do what is right even when it may hurt someone she knows and loves. I also liked the subplot regarding the Native archeological treasures.
That being said, I did find some of the characters thinly drawn stereotypes. A hard-hitting PR type, who is all sweet façade with an inner core of steel; an angry, overweight head of security who is totally at a loss to explain what is happening; a lonely man, besotted with a woman.
Marguerite Gavin does a fine job narrating the audio book. She has good pacing and sufficient skill as a voice artist to differentiate the many characters.
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Hodnocení: 4,5/5 ☆
Tato série je díl od dílu lepší a lepší a i mě si získává čím dál tím víc. Miluju tu atmosféru, prostředí a popisy krajiny. Je to tak jiné. Kniha je čtivě napsaná, zápletka nenudí a z děje je znát, že autorka přesně ví, o čem píše a svoji zemi miluje. A i když mi to chvíli trvalo (v prvních dvou dílech mi neseděla), nakonec je z Kate charakterově ucelená postava, která si mě naprosto získala svojí svobodomyslností a láskou k přírodě a svobodě. Na další díly už se moc těším.
Tato série je díl od dílu lepší a lepší a i mě si získává čím dál tím víc. Miluju tu atmosféru, prostředí a popisy krajiny. Je to tak jiné. Kniha je čtivě napsaná, zápletka nenudí a z děje je znát, že autorka přesně ví, o čem píše a svoji zemi miluje. A i když mi to chvíli trvalo (v prvních dvou dílech mi neseděla), nakonec je z Kate charakterově ucelená postava, která si mě naprosto získala svojí svobodomyslností a láskou k přírodě a svobodě. Na další díly už se moc těším.
frannieman's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
lisawreading's review
5.0
Another excellent addition to the Kate Shugak mystery series! Kate herself is a magnificent main character, tough as nails, ultra smart, and with a fierce love for her people and her land. In this book, Kate is hired to investigate drug dealing at the Prudhoe Bay oil facility, which means we get to see Kate outside of her comfort zone, in an entirely new setting, but still doing what she does best. It's a surprisingly nuanced look at the impact of the oil industry in Alaska, as well as a terrific, dangerous adventure. Highly recommended!
jessvm's review
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
abibliofob's review against another edition
4.0
How does all the cocaine come into the workplace on the oilfield? That is what Kate has to figure out in A Cold-Blodded Business. I still find this series fun reading.
sinimini's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
terrik_409's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
katkinney's review against another edition
4.0
Former Anchorage DA Kate Shugak gets sent undercover to the North Slope in Alaska where the oilfield jobs mean high pay but hard working conditions. There have been a string of drug related deaths and Kate quickly discovers extensive drug use among everyone at the company, as well as other illegal business going on. My favorite thing about this series is the way the author so vividly describes life in Alaska. Each book takes you to a new location and describes a new aspect of life there, not always pretty, but always interesting to read. 4/5 stars.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite, but I now have the whole series and I know it gets fabulous!