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minimiareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
3.0
mermaidsherbet's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Pedophilia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Car accident, Domestic abuse, Violence, Stalking, Child abuse, Bullying, Physical abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Racial slurs, Pregnancy, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Excrement, Vomit, Alcohol, Child death, Sexual content, Gore, War, Gun violence, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcoholism
purpltaz27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
jeamar82's review against another edition
4.0
A nice book with a collection of short stories. Cars, drivers, and crimes.
I thought this book would be interesting but some of the stories in it I didn't really care for. Others were great.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book.
I thought this book would be interesting but some of the stories in it I didn't really care for. Others were great.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book.
mobyskine's review against another edition
4.0
Never knew I would love writings about cars. This book takes me into a different world, totally intriguing. Few that I personally love:
Test Drive (Ben H. Winters)-- The starting was good. It driven my curiosity and attention, I know that something was not right, twist was expected though I was a bit puzzled and judging Steve as some psychos but when I thought nothing was related to Roegenberger and Steve was wrong the writer then gave me with the unexpected. Very nerve-racking. Love the idea and way it was narrated.
Power Wagon (C. J. Box)-- Suspense and gripping. Love how the writer twinning the story with emotions and action. That searching on wagon scene was my favorite part, some action and revenge, expected twist of Wade and Pingston but glad ending was a (quite) happy one.
Night Run (Wallace Stroby)-- Sort of revenge out of fear but somehow it turns to something psychotic. Think Kirwan got the wrong guy but still, Harley and Volvo shouldn't have met.
Hannah Martinez (Sara Gran)-- I don't know why but think this was cute. A very short story of a woman's life, love the narrator. A rambling of this and that, Cadillac and Ford, and life goes on. Like the ending.
Driving to Geronimo's Grave (Joe R. Lansdale)-- Saving the best for last. My most favorite with an interesting first paragraph-- nice story telling and plot. Love all the characters in it. An adventurous journey to Oklahoma for a dead uncle's body and bring that dude home for a proper burial-- such intriguing and super crazy horror thrilled. Chauncey and Terri such a great duo and loving the sidekick Ford.
For the rest, it was okay and I like that some having twist and unexpected ending. Love the dark crime/action thriller stuff for some, and honestly all were written well. Entertaining and fit the theme.
Test Drive (Ben H. Winters)-- The starting was good. It driven my curiosity and attention, I know that something was not right, twist was expected though I was a bit puzzled and judging Steve as some psychos but when I thought nothing was related to Roegenberger and Steve was wrong the writer then gave me with the unexpected. Very nerve-racking. Love the idea and way it was narrated.
Power Wagon (C. J. Box)-- Suspense and gripping. Love how the writer twinning the story with emotions and action. That searching on wagon scene was my favorite part, some action and revenge, expected twist of Wade and Pingston but glad ending was a (quite) happy one.
Night Run (Wallace Stroby)-- Sort of revenge out of fear but somehow it turns to something psychotic. Think Kirwan got the wrong guy but still, Harley and Volvo shouldn't have met.
Hannah Martinez (Sara Gran)-- I don't know why but think this was cute. A very short story of a woman's life, love the narrator. A rambling of this and that, Cadillac and Ford, and life goes on. Like the ending.
Driving to Geronimo's Grave (Joe R. Lansdale)-- Saving the best for last. My most favorite with an interesting first paragraph-- nice story telling and plot. Love all the characters in it. An adventurous journey to Oklahoma for a dead uncle's body and bring that dude home for a proper burial-- such intriguing and super crazy horror thrilled. Chauncey and Terri such a great duo and loving the sidekick Ford.
For the rest, it was okay and I like that some having twist and unexpected ending. Love the dark crime/action thriller stuff for some, and honestly all were written well. Entertaining and fit the theme.
alegriafury's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic collection of short stories. All different takes on the theme.of cars and the open road. Two of my favorite subjects, and a book I thoroughly enjoyed. Passing it on to my dad, who taught me to love these two subjects.
janet's review
I am rating Patterson Hood's story only: it is excellent. Rough, darkly funny in parts, atmospheric, and very creepy. (I confess I took this collection home just to read this one story. This genre isn't my cup of tea but I had to support my buddy and am so glad I read his story! I think my husband is going to read this entire book--it's definitely up his alley.)
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