bethbookbodi23's review against another edition
5.0
McKinty's descriptions of the Pavee people is so poetical, and the ties that bind beyond our casual explanations. He weaves myths of the Irish into his belief in right and wrong, much deeper than most. To take time with a young one to teach her names of butterflys. Ahh...such a fine novel.
earby's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
bgg616's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the character of Killian, kind of a gun-for-hire. He's Pavee (a traveler)from north of Belfast. The narrator was excellent as well which helped me realize that perhaps the best kind of audiobooks for me are mysteries or thrillers. There was a lot of violence in parts of the book, but it didn't feel gratuitous. The story was exciting, with twists and turns. I'll be reading more of this author and listening to this narrator again.
amandagstevens's review against another edition
4.0
Enforcer Killian must decide if he's going to follow through with his latest job or follow his conscience. In many ways, this is a typical thriller, fast-paced and ruthless, brimming with action and violence. But it's a McKinty thriller, so you're also in for thoughtful prose, nuanced dialogue, and characters with vital inner lives.
Unlike the Forsythe series and Duffy series, this book is told in third person, which creates a removal I didn't always care for (odd, given I usually prefer third to first). But by the end, this choice somehow fits Killian's story as he is, above all else, a storyteller. For me the greatest element of this story isn't the pacing or the plot but the pitting of two different lives and philosophies against each other (Forsythe vs. Killian). And oh my word, as much as I grit my teeth at it, the ending is just right.
Unlike the Forsythe series and Duffy series, this book is told in third person, which creates a removal I didn't always care for (odd, given I usually prefer third to first). But by the end, this choice somehow fits Killian's story as he is, above all else, a storyteller. For me the greatest element of this story isn't the pacing or the plot but the pitting of two different lives and philosophies against each other (Forsythe vs. Killian). And oh my word, as much as I grit my teeth at it, the ending is just right.
katejones's review against another edition
2.0
Good narrator and story seems Ok but just didn't hold my interest.
Might try again later.
Might try again later.
slimbay's review against another edition
3.0
Love the author but this one's a lot different. I couldn't like our protagonist.
dustin_o's review
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
howjessicareads's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as the Sean Duffy series, but still very enjoyable.