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ssburke's review
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
naluju's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
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
5.0
Kent Krueger books are always worth time and effort.
ginia552's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
jansbookcorner's review against another edition
5.0
Not much more I can say about this series. William Kent Krueger is a master storyteller and I look forward to reading #10 to see where life takes Cork next.
katemoxie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Riveting. Heartbreaking.
readinggrrl's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
positivewoman2013's review against another edition
5.0
I thought #4 was my favorite, but this one may be the new winner.
gwalt118's review against another edition
5.0
In true Cork O'Connor fashion, I read this book in a matter of days. It doesn't take long for William Kent Krueger to immerse me into the O'Connor family, even after I've taken a break from the series.
The ninth book in the series centers on the question of whether or not Jo, Cork's wife, is still alive after her plane goes missing over Wyoming. Through a series of somewhat unfortunate events and conversations, as well as my own deductive reasoning, I knew the answer to that question. Fear not - no spoilers here. Even though I knew the answer, Krueger still had me on the edge of my seat waiting and reading furiously to figure out how it all would transpire in the end. It's a concocted web of people and motives that Krueger with vivid imagery and grace, only as he can.
Cork really develops in this novel, as we see him vacillate between hope that Jo is alive and grief that she may not be. Everything that happens to Cork in this book is essential for him to grow as a character. The same is true for Stevie, his son - who we now have to call Stephen because he's a teenager. His growth in this book takes a backseat to Cork's, but it is powerful and necessary nonetheless. I am really looking forward to watching both of these two men continue to grow and develop in the subsequent novels.
Normally, I try to take a break between these books because I'm really trying to pace myself through the series; but, I think I'm going to go right into the next one. I always check multiple out of the library at a time, just in case.
The ninth book in the series centers on the question of whether or not Jo, Cork's wife, is still alive after her plane goes missing over Wyoming. Through a series of somewhat unfortunate events and conversations, as well as my own deductive reasoning, I knew the answer to that question. Fear not - no spoilers here. Even though I knew the answer, Krueger still had me on the edge of my seat waiting and reading furiously to figure out how it all would transpire in the end. It's a concocted web of people and motives that Krueger with vivid imagery and grace, only as he can.
Cork really develops in this novel, as we see him vacillate between hope that Jo is alive and grief that she may not be. Everything that happens to Cork in this book is essential for him to grow as a character. The same is true for Stevie, his son - who we now have to call Stephen because he's a teenager. His growth in this book takes a backseat to Cork's, but it is powerful and necessary nonetheless. I am really looking forward to watching both of these two men continue to grow and develop in the subsequent novels.
Normally, I try to take a break between these books because I'm really trying to pace myself through the series; but, I think I'm going to go right into the next one. I always check multiple out of the library at a time, just in case.
jmj697mn's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful series with fabulous attention to detail. Recommend!
sjkuzma's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5