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354 reviews for:
Натюрморт с гарвани
Douglas Preston, Douglas Preston, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
4.07 AVERAGE
354 reviews for:
Натюрморт с гарвани
Douglas Preston, Douglas Preston, Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
4.07 AVERAGE
I am really enjoying these books with Agent Pendergast - what a fantastical character! I enjoyed this book. Of course I compare it to "Cabinet of Curiosities" and when I do - "Circle of Crows" misses a fourth star just a bit. History, vocabulary, interesting characters, suspense - all are a part of both but this latter novel wasn't as complicated at CoC. Which, again, is fine as, again, I still liked the book. Just a scosch not as much as CoC. So now - on to the next Pendergast novel!!
A really good thriller. I had this unread on my shelf for a while because the Kansas backdrop of a cornfield didn't seem as interesting to me as the New York backdrops of their previous three books.
Fortunately, I was completely wrong.
It was filled with many interesting characters and some historical references that I love.
Although the last many chapters seem to, at times, drag on... Maybe that's not right. because it did keep me turning pages until 4 am. But it seemed lengthy. I won't give anything away but "the chase" seemed to take a while.
And I'll say, that very last page, the "revelation" (you'll see) was creepy as hell!
Fortunately, I was completely wrong.
It was filled with many interesting characters and some historical references that I love.
Although the last many chapters seem to, at times, drag on... Maybe that's not right. because it did keep me turning pages until 4 am. But it seemed lengthy. I won't give anything away but "the chase" seemed to take a while.
And I'll say, that very last page, the "revelation" (you'll see) was creepy as hell!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There are two things that I really enjoy about this series; the first is that I can't read it in an afternoon. Somehow, four books in, Preston & Child have managed to carefully balance length with plot so that I'm continually interested, continually reading, and it takes me more than my afternoon tea to do it. The second is that there is always at least one point in a book when I'm thoroughly chilled - in a really good, slightly masochistic way. I come to this series when I'm looking for something to creep me out a little; this series never disappoints me.
You know I love the Pendergast series, and this is probably one of my favourites thus far. I've always described him as a darker Dale Cooper, and that openness to high strangeness, combined with a preternatural understanding of crime scenes, is on full display in this Southern gothic.
This was also much more compelling than the Pendergast novels which deal with paranormal horrors – nothing compares to the villainy of humanity. From the brutal settlement of Cheyenne territory to the banal evil that family members inflict on one another, this novel puts it all on full display. This was a fantastically creepy and unnerving read.
This was also much more compelling than the Pendergast novels which deal with paranormal horrors – nothing compares to the villainy of humanity. From the brutal settlement of Cheyenne territory to the banal evil that family members inflict on one another, this novel puts it all on full display. This was a fantastically creepy and unnerving read.
Eww, not a bad mystery. Love the teen character but what an odd crappy ending. Mothers always get a bad rap, I mean really this was stupid.
Re-reads of the Pendergast series. So creepy! I have the next four in physical form on a shelf upstairs but I need some space for Pendergast. Too dark & creepy for a binge.
P is on vacation and visits a one-stoplight town in Kansas to check out a creepy murder. This one had the steak tartare I always remember. Small town politics galore. This one also has some historical/archaeological elements. Brutally disturbing murders arranged in ghastly tableaus. Turns out the killer is a hulking beast, son of the town slut 51 years ago, raised in a cave with no knowledge of the outside world and only minimal contact with one human-his mom. His tableaus were inspired by nursery rhymes.
P is on vacation and visits a one-stoplight town in Kansas to check out a creepy murder. This one had the steak tartare I always remember. Small town politics galore. This one also has some historical/archaeological elements. Brutally disturbing murders arranged in ghastly tableaus. Turns out the killer is a hulking beast, son of the town slut 51 years ago, raised in a cave with no knowledge of the outside world and only minimal contact with one human-his mom. His tableaus were inspired by nursery rhymes.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated