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aprilparker97's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
briehettinga's review against another edition
4.0
3.5
Good cop mystery, interesting twists, pretty gory. It wasn’t a waste of time to read it, but have others I’d recommend ahead of this one.
Good cop mystery, interesting twists, pretty gory. It wasn’t a waste of time to read it, but have others I’d recommend ahead of this one.
beastreader's review against another edition
5.0
I had a co-worker and fellow reader tell me to check out Mr. Box. I heard of him but had not read anything of his work. She told me to read this book. She read it in the hardback format. I kind of forgot about it as I had many other books on my shelf to currently read. It was not until the paperback copy was released that I remembered my friend telling me about this book. So I decided to pick up a copy and check out what Mr. Box was all about.
Mr. Box made me think of a favorite author of mine Mr. Rick Mofina. I love Mr. Mofina's books and can read them in one sitting. I think that Mr. Box is going to be another one of my favorite authors like Mr. Mofina. This is because I read this book almost in one sitting. I would have too if it had not already been too late at night. Even though this is my first book, I instantly felt a connection with Cassie and Cody. They each brought something good to the story. The ending was good too. Now back to checking out the prior novels. The Highway is a roller coaster of a great read!
Mr. Box made me think of a favorite author of mine Mr. Rick Mofina. I love Mr. Mofina's books and can read them in one sitting. I think that Mr. Box is going to be another one of my favorite authors like Mr. Mofina. This is because I read this book almost in one sitting. I would have too if it had not already been too late at night. Even though this is my first book, I instantly felt a connection with Cassie and Cody. They each brought something good to the story. The ending was good too. Now back to checking out the prior novels. The Highway is a roller coaster of a great read!
readingnightandday's review against another edition
4.0
This was the first book I have read by CJ Box. As the author said at the book signing, it's a scary book. It's also violent and the violence is atrocious. But I did keep reading until the end.
alexamw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pitmanj18's review against another edition
5.0
It was a slow start but once I got into it I couldn't put the book down. Might read more from this author
cgcang's review against another edition
5.0
Finally, a really good thriller. May be the first one of the year. It really was a thrilling ride. I am always surprised by the efforts to make this book look like a standalone though, when it clearly isn't. Not only it was necessary -perhaps not obligatory- to read Back of Beyond to completely comprehend the story, it's clear that the next book is going to be a direct continuation. And it seems we'll be getting a new Cassie Dewell book this year too, not to mention the UK edition of Shadows Reel being available to purchase as of today. A good time to be a C.J. Box reader.
cfulton20's review against another edition
4.0
This book reminded me of a movie. It was a good story.