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Blue Heaven by C.J. Box

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cluckingbell's review against another edition

2.0

Competently written, but reviewers have played it a little fast and loose with words like "thriller." I might forgive a predictable storyline if it were tautly told, but when the only surprises happen because the characters are inexplicably stupid or disengaged from reality, and even their stupidity fails to take the story in a different direction, I'm just disappointed. But in a way that would still be fun to recount in excruciating detail with someone else who'd read it (or someone who hasn't read it, but I doubt such a person would have much patience for me). It gets 2 stars because I could see the bones of a decent story and genuine popular-fiction writing ability, but it just doesn't deliver on any level.

booklvrkat's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

arthur_pendrgn's review against another edition

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4.0

Very suspenseful in the Hitchcockian way. I knew who the bad guys were and what their plans were. How were our heroes going to stop them?

jurassicreader's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.5

bookishly_lauren's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved all the characters in this book and how they were portrayed! For sure had me on the edge until the end!

bxermom's review against another edition

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4.0

This was the second book of CJ Box that I have read. He doesn't disappoint. Blue Heaven is a story about two children (a brother and sister)who witness a murder. Unfortunately the killers see them and the chase is one. Who can they trust? Who will believe two young children? A story full of corrupt cops, an inexperienced sheriff, an ex-boyfriend and a mothers love,you won't want to put it down!