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maccisano's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
emckeon1002's review against another edition
5.0
This guy can write, and three cheers for a late-start success. I began reading this thinking it was going to be about a man who rediscovers himself in the hills of Appalachia moving through the forces of nature and closed community. It was more than that. A mystery as well-written as any I've read recently.
smrbogie's review against another edition
2.0
Not worth the time
Mediocre writing and cheesy plot. I picked it up in the hope of finding some vivid, sharp nature prose and it barely met the mark.
It’s a weak story with very underdeveloped, stereotypical characters.
Mediocre writing and cheesy plot. I picked it up in the hope of finding some vivid, sharp nature prose and it barely met the mark.
It’s a weak story with very underdeveloped, stereotypical characters.
lizchereskin's review against another edition
3.0
This was a book I picked up when I went into the library without a plan and found it in the "Staff Picks" section. I was a little hesitant that the premise involved someone on the run from a drug cartel--I don't share an affinity for those kinds of storylines--and when it started I was concerned it would be a little too macho for my tastes as it starts with a scene in a Mexican jail, and with violence.
I was thankful that it was actually a more complex narrative, though there were some holes in the character development that bothered me--like I get that Rice was in the Mexican jail but how did some science nerd all of the sudden become more physically adept than a Marine? What was up with his questionable mental state? Did that just go away?
I did enjoy the writing and found it a quick, entertaining read in a setting that added just a little complexity to a pretty standard "guy on the run from the cartel" story.
I was thankful that it was actually a more complex narrative, though there were some holes in the character development that bothered me--like I get that Rice was in the Mexican jail but how did some science nerd all of the sudden become more physically adept than a Marine? What was up with his questionable mental state? Did that just go away?
I did enjoy the writing and found it a quick, entertaining read in a setting that added just a little complexity to a pretty standard "guy on the run from the cartel" story.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
Rice Moore needs to get away from the Mexican drug cartel he betrayed back home and starts to work at a remote forest in Virginian Appalachia looking out for the wildlife and so on. But when he finds dead bears things starts to heat up. 3.5 stars. It was an interesting read and perfect when I was with out sleep some time at night, it was very easy to listen and stay focused on. But wasn't fully in love with it.the intensity of the book wasnt my kind of tension and wasn't that much on the edge of my seat but it was enjoyable enough.
chazzerguy's review against another edition
2.0
Abandoning this one. Just not that interesting a story.
bibliobethica's review against another edition
5.0
I don't read many thrillers, and I doubt I've given many 5 stars to those I've read, but BEARSKIN is special. The writing is descriptive, captivating, and succinct. Every word seems to be there for a specific purpose and the language is sometimes beautiful, sometimes harsh. The reader gets drawn into Rice Moore's world and into his mind. This book is not only for readers that enjoy a "what will happen next" storyline, but a novel that is told in an extraordinary way.
nixieknox's review against another edition
3.0
This reminded me a lot of Don Winslow, and of Down Don't Bother Me. Some dry humor made me laugh right out loud. I liked the setting (although I did skim by some of the pages of description) and I loved all the characters, from relatively good to downright evil, especially the bee guy.
Only part I didn't necessarily care for was the hallucinations in the gillie suit. It got a little too out-there for me.
As always when I read these kinds of books, I started daydreaming about my retirement cabin in Vermont, one room with a porch where I can drink whiskey and put my feet up on the rail and listen to Clutch.
Only part I didn't necessarily care for was the hallucinations in the gillie suit. It got a little too out-there for me.
As always when I read these kinds of books, I started daydreaming about my retirement cabin in Vermont, one room with a porch where I can drink whiskey and put my feet up on the rail and listen to Clutch.
sallywilde's review against another edition
4.0
J'ai lu la traduction de ce roman conseillé par mon papa. Apres réflexion, ça m'a fait rire car on dirait une version "roman policier" du Mur Invisble, lu plus tôt cette année. Un thriller écologique, plongé en pleine forêt préservée de la présence humaine, seul avec soi-même sans forcément souffrir de cette solitude pourtant pas totalement volontaire. Rice se retrouve gardien d'une réserve naturelle, job au fin fond des États-unis choisi pour se planquer d'un danger qui le guette. Mais les hommes ne peuvent s'empêcher de vouloir mettre leurs empreintes sur cette forêt vierge, notamment en y chassant les ours ours protégés. Et Rice compte bien honorer son contrat et trouver les coupables quitte à abîmer sa couverture. Le roman est bien construit, entre flash-back d'une vie de chercheur-trafiquant et présent de justicier en quête de symbiose avec la nature qui l'entoure.