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cfulton20's review against another edition
3.0
really good story. the old rancher saves the day by reliving his childhood play.
jcwlib's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Focused more on family drama and interpersonal relationships than Joe’s everyday job.
liberrydude's review against another edition
4.0
Joe ends up in the mother of all ranch succession disputes while a man from the past returns to seek vengeance on Joe amongst the heirs to ranch. Joe gets to meet the new governor and that encounter is pretty humorous to say the least. Lots of darkness and meaness in this episode-downright biblical, plus some creepy weirdness as well. Joe is a marked man not only by a sociopath bent on revenge but also by his bureaucratic boss who micromanages him on a daily basis hoping to fire him at the slightest pretext.
jasonabbott's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
holl3640's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
seanpatricklittle's review against another edition
4.0
I like Joe Pickett. He stands for something. He is a tad bit cliche in the tropes of the western hero, but that doesn't hurt. In fact, it probably helps. It helps because when Joe does something out of character, you know it. You feel it. It sits with you as being something that was absolutely necessary to do, otherwise he wouldn't have done it. The true joy of Joe Pickett books is not the mystery itself. It's not the inevitable white-knuckle climax. It's the delight in watching Joe navigate and overcome the maddeningly frustrating world of bureaucrats and governmental red tape. CJ Box knows how to torture his protagonist with the hateful, short-sighted world of pencil-pushers and micromanagers, and that's what keeps me coming back for more. I can't wait for the day when Joe finally snaps and starts slapping the holy hell out of those idiots who deserve to be slapped.
kokie's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5