Scan barcode
lmkramer507's review
4.0
Having just spent time in Mississippi and Louisiana for the first time, this was an interesting and informative read. I learned more about the history and the geography of the locale even though this book is fictitious.
On the downside, this is a long book. All the pieces fit together; there's nothing that I would say shouldn't have been included, but it does take time to make your way through it.
Up until the last 30 pages or so, I thought that I would continue through the rest of the series, even though I knew they would be just as long. As I neared the ending, however, I changed my mind. I just didn't care enough about the remaining characters to see what happened next.
I guess I'd still recommend this book, but not at the top of my list.
On the downside, this is a long book. All the pieces fit together; there's nothing that I would say shouldn't have been included, but it does take time to make your way through it.
Up until the last 30 pages or so, I thought that I would continue through the rest of the series, even though I knew they would be just as long. As I neared the ending, however, I changed my mind. I just didn't care enough about the remaining characters to see what happened next.
I guess I'd still recommend this book, but not at the top of my list.
klacourt's review
5.0
Wow what a great book. The fictionalized telling of a dark time in America's past is so well done. I was captivated the whole time and can't believe it took me so long to read.
piccolochic90's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jplatzer's review
5.0
One of the best books I've read in years. I couldn't put it down and eagerly look forward to the next installment, The Bone Tree.
fraeyja's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenmooremo's review
5.0
Wow, just wow. Not since The Road have I gasped out loud reading a book and carried it everywhere to try to finish it, and not since The Story of Edgar Sawtelle have I never been happier to have picked up a book surely thicker than my forearm and never looked back. If you've ever spent time in the South, you know those characters could be walking amongst us and the stories they could but won't tell, that should send enough shivers up any reader's spine without reading the first chapter. My only complaint? Not all the questions were answered and I like closure, but I certainly understand why the author left things that way.
elwoodradley's review against another edition
4.0
4.75 stars. EXCELLENT book. Had me hooked from the first chapter on. Can’t wait to read more Iles
k8helster's review
4.0
This was a great book. Started fast and kept moving until about halfway through. I felt like there were so many angles at times the book dragged on — so many perspectives and characters. There were some unimaginable crimes I was left speechless throughout. Great writing.
lorienwen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5