A review by recorderkfk
The Guide by Peter Heller

challenging dark emotional 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? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I'm a big fan of The River by Heller and this book delivers well in a similar spirit to that one. I'd give the book a 3.85-95 if I could - the first 3/4 build the setting the and eeriness of a seemingly idyllic fishing lodge retreat very well, it's easily the type of book that would adapt into a movie directed by M. Night Shamalan. Heller is in fine form describing the ease and practice of fly fishing. 
The last 20% of the book did feel rushed, and did not have quite the emotional payoff that I was hoping for.
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