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nkreads's review
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
memorable's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Murder, Colonisation, Cancer, and Genocide
Minor: Pregnancy
dusang's review against another edition
2.0
Possibly I just wasn't in the mood but overall I found the story a little too meandering and convoluted. Also, there were a few pretty egregious in-book continuity errors, which is a general pet peeve of mine.
satinnite's review
4.0
I really like this book
I didn't think I would as it's not my usual style to read.
But I enjoyed the characters, I was able to connect with them.
Cruz and Thumbs really connected for me. The friendship was nice to see.
The Sheriff and Thumbs made me smile so different but funny at times. I'd never drink the sheriff's coffee
I didn't think I would as it's not my usual style to read.
But I enjoyed the characters, I was able to connect with them.
Cruz and Thumbs really connected for me. The friendship was nice to see.
The Sheriff and Thumbs made me smile so different but funny at times. I'd never drink the sheriff's coffee
grannyweatherwax88's review
3.0
Things are starting to feel slightly formulaic in this series. Someone new comes to town, there's a murder, supporting characters make an appearance, Thumps is depressed and reluctantly gets involved, Claire is aloof. The dialogue remains snappy but even that is starting to grate.
maddielynn's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cweichel's review
4.0
Give me a good mystery and I'm satisfied. Throw in some of Thomas King's way with words and ironic sense of humour, and I'm almost over the moon.
DreadfulWater is a retired cop who now lives in the small town of Chinook, Montana where he tries his hand at art photography. His past is weighted down by the murders of his partner and her 10 year old daughter, an unsolved case that haunts him.
When bodies start piling up just the sheriff, who's just about to head off on vacation, does his best to convince DreadfulWater to take on the role of acting sheriff.
What works for me here is all the little details, the grumpy cat, DreadfulWater's lusting after a six burner gas stove, and all the quirkiness in the characters and reality of living in a small town. Now I've got to go and read the first in the series.
DreadfulWater is a retired cop who now lives in the small town of Chinook, Montana where he tries his hand at art photography. His past is weighted down by the murders of his partner and her 10 year old daughter, an unsolved case that haunts him.
When bodies start piling up just the sheriff, who's just about to head off on vacation, does his best to convince DreadfulWater to take on the role of acting sheriff.
What works for me here is all the little details, the grumpy cat, DreadfulWater's lusting after a six burner gas stove, and all the quirkiness in the characters and reality of living in a small town. Now I've got to go and read the first in the series.
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