Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger

Purgatory Ridge

Cork O'Connor #3

William Kent Krueger

428 pages • first pub 2001 (view editions)

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Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger is ideal for readers who enjoy tightly woven mysteries with atmospheric tension, complex moral dilemmas, and a deep connection to both cultural conflicts and the rugged natural landscapes of northern Minnesota.

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Winner of the prestigious Loft-McKnight Fiction Award and the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, William Kent Krueger has established himself as a startlingly original voice in thriller fiction. With Purgatory Ridge he cements his standing as a s...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 1,268 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 81%

tense: 71%

adventurous: 62%

dark: 46%

emotional: 37%

sad: 16%

challenging: 14%

reflective: 10%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

Pace

39% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
71% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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