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chazmo1431's review against another edition
4.0
Every once in a while a really good supernatural book comes along with possible solutions to real threats....this is one of those times! An excellent, non-stop story that incorporates a big cat sanctuary into a devil possession tale. Not sure how Mr. Koryta did that but its quite an accomplishment. Even the character development, though not extensive, is enough to relate to the people in Blade Ridge.
The deaths over the decades have a commonality that are discovered by a "put out to pasture" newsman, goaded on by a local police official who frequents the local prison to visit a female prisoner that shot him years ago!! Is that enough info to capture your interest? Then lets throw in an escaped panther and a lighthouse in the middle of a forest setting! I know it sounds convaluted, but it works. Don't plan anything when you start The Ridge because your night will be filled.
The deaths over the decades have a commonality that are discovered by a "put out to pasture" newsman, goaded on by a local police official who frequents the local prison to visit a female prisoner that shot him years ago!! Is that enough info to capture your interest? Then lets throw in an escaped panther and a lighthouse in the middle of a forest setting! I know it sounds convaluted, but it works. Don't plan anything when you start The Ridge because your night will be filled.
marlina10's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very good and creepy book, however I found myself disappointed with the ending. It seemed like it ended too abruptly and some things weren't really resolved. But all in all out was a good story.
moogen's review against another edition
4.0
Not my usual genre but enjoyable - tightly plotted and nicely written. A better than average holiday read.
nicolebonia's review against another edition
4.0
There is a little bit of everything in the story of two men searching - one for what happened to his parents so long ago, and the other for the missing piece of the puzzle when his life was drastically altered. There is love and obsession here. Koryta's storytelling is natural and effortless and he has a knack for writing troubled characters whose rough charm and difficult circumstances unfailingly steal your heart.
probableereading's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
awallock's review against another edition
4.0
I thought Michael Koryta's writing style was amazing, althought it seemed a bit rushed towards the end. Overall, it was an engaging story with believable characters. It was extremely chilling as well and the ending, for me, was satisfying. :)
hopedecays's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
indianajane's review against another edition
4.0
This was a "blind date" book from the library. It was outside of my usual genre choices, but I enjoyed it.
bookhawk's review against another edition
5.0
Perhaps it is a case of right book at the right time but this book just grabbed me and I could not put it down. The story was unique and interesting in addition to building suspense to find out what would happen at the end. My favorite of Koryta's several fine books. Highly recommended if you like a little paranormal in your reading diet.