coley_reads's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
sjj169's review
4.0
Mick's sister placed a phone call to him while he was in Germany. (stationed there as a CID agent) She has recently been appointed sheriff back in their small Kentucky hometown and she needs to let him know that his wife has been keeping a secret. The wife is pregnant.
Mick takes leave and returns to the Kentucky hills....and dude the descriptions that Chris Offutt gives of this area is glorious. Read this book just for that alone if you must.
When he gets there his sister needs his help. An old guy was out in the woods gathering some ginseng and he stumbled on a body.
Both storylines of this story are so good. The who done it part and Mick's personal life. I could not decide which I liked best.
I actually liked this book so much that I read it in two days and if you have been following me the last year or so-you know that is a dang miracle.
The only thing that earned this book a four instead of that five star is that I was still wanting more of it to the point when it ended quickly I was pissed off.
But Chris Offutt might just be superman because he did write one that was perfection. [b:Country Dark|36556924|Country Dark|Chris Offutt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1515529694l/36556924._SX50_.jpg|58292558].
Book source: Netgalley in exchange for review.
Mick takes leave and returns to the Kentucky hills....and dude the descriptions that Chris Offutt gives of this area is glorious. Read this book just for that alone if you must.
When he gets there his sister needs his help. An old guy was out in the woods gathering some ginseng and he stumbled on a body.
Both storylines of this story are so good. The who done it part and Mick's personal life. I could not decide which I liked best.
I actually liked this book so much that I read it in two days and if you have been following me the last year or so-you know that is a dang miracle.
The only thing that earned this book a four instead of that five star is that I was still wanting more of it to the point when it ended quickly I was pissed off.
But Chris Offutt might just be superman because he did write one that was perfection. [b:Country Dark|36556924|Country Dark|Chris Offutt|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1515529694l/36556924._SX50_.jpg|58292558].
Book source: Netgalley in exchange for review.
sooky's review against another edition
3.0
Gritty, atmospheric and slightly depressing story about a small town murder.
stellurt's review
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
3.5
dburley37's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? No
4.75
This is a Kentucky noir novel. It is dark and mysterious. I like these novels because they are unique.
thrillakilla's review
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
coffeebreath27's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.0
short and absorbing enough as a quick read. although i don't recommend this for readers looking for a book with mind-blowing twists or intense suspense. the killer gets revealed early and the succeeding chapters will relay how the murder happened but there was really not much into it imo.
andeeee's review
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5