yoteach87's review against another edition
2.0
A solid story that ties up several threads the story creates.
sheila_p's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I hated the ending
bunnieslikediamonds's review against another edition
5.0
You know how you at some point in your life realise that the man of your dreams isn't the best looking guy, or the most popular one, or the toughest one, but the unassuming, quiet one, who turns out to be unexpectedly funny and charming and sexy and cool? And then you can't believe you didn't notice this at first sight, and feel like you've discovered a new continent or something?
This book is like that. I'd never heard of Berney before, and bought this based on a few GR reviews. There doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz about the book, it hasn't won any prizes that I know of, there are no organized petitions demanding a sequel. There should be buzz and petitions and it should win all the prizes, because it is fantastic. Not showy, flashy or loud, but intelligent, quietly funny and effortlessly cool. The characters are utterly believable (and I will surely die if I never hear from them again, sequel please), and their grief and loss is beautifully explored. The murders, all in the past, are treated as the tragedies they are, and Wyatt and Julianne's struggle dealing with the aftermath is very moving.
Yeah, I basically want to marry this book.
This book is like that. I'd never heard of Berney before, and bought this based on a few GR reviews. There doesn't seem to be a lot of buzz about the book, it hasn't won any prizes that I know of, there are no organized petitions demanding a sequel. There should be buzz and petitions and it should win all the prizes, because it is fantastic. Not showy, flashy or loud, but intelligent, quietly funny and effortlessly cool. The characters are utterly believable (and I will surely die if I never hear from them again, sequel please), and their grief and loss is beautifully explored. The murders, all in the past, are treated as the tragedies they are, and Wyatt and Julianne's struggle dealing with the aftermath is very moving.
Yeah, I basically want to marry this book.
stephnm26's review against another edition
3.0
Introduced to this author in the bookstore and was told it would be a great read. Enjoyed the 80s references and the fact that it follows how one incident.. can completely change the course of someone’s life.
catherineabarrett's review against another edition
4.0
Great mystery! Absorbing and smart. I don't know if it will stick with me enough to warrant five stars, but it's close.
nvdm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
kmfeeney's review against another edition
5.0
I was pleasantly surprised by The Long and Faraway Gone. I had to choose an award winning mystery for a class, this one came up on quite a few lists and was available at my library.
Two tragedies take place in OKC in the summer of 1986, a movie theater massacre and a missing girl, both unresolved. The Long and Faraway Gone follows two people affected by these tragedies, a survivor and the younger sister of the missing girl. There is an overarching mystery the book follows but the interesting part is the story of how these two people have dealt and are dealing with their tragedies for the last 26 years. Wyatt trying to come to terms with why he survived and no else did and Julianna searching for why her sister would just disappear. The two stories briefly and superficially collide but both are equally compelling, the only real thread connecting them is proximity.
Two tragedies take place in OKC in the summer of 1986, a movie theater massacre and a missing girl, both unresolved. The Long and Faraway Gone follows two people affected by these tragedies, a survivor and the younger sister of the missing girl. There is an overarching mystery the book follows but the interesting part is the story of how these two people have dealt and are dealing with their tragedies for the last 26 years. Wyatt trying to come to terms with why he survived and no else did and Julianna searching for why her sister would just disappear. The two stories briefly and superficially collide but both are equally compelling, the only real thread connecting them is proximity.
cathy5981's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
vfreeman2000's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0