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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
Kept my interest and a good storyline. Some great fly fishing specifics amd an interesting twist or two to the whodunnit.
This book is full of characters, not in the literary meaning but in the bigger than life kind of way. There is a lot of fly fishing lingo that just doesn’t make a lot of sense for readers not aware of what the lingo means. Much space devoted to lure descriptions and naming but was wasted on me bc I have no point of reference to know what one lure is from another.
I initially picked up the book because I love mysteries and the book takes place where I grew up. Some of the locations were fictionalized versions of places that I remember from childhood. The author is a fly fisherman and he writes very detailed passages about fly fishing, which would appeal to other fly fisherpeople. Unfortunately, the story and characters failed to grip me and I quit half-way through.
A new to me series has some familiar names and some new faces. Ready to cast for another. This easy read was a good catch ...
Good basic mystery centered around fishing in Western Montana. Flows smoothly. The only problem is that it goes too much into the details of fly fishing. Not quite as bad as Melville's details, but he needs to lighten up.
When I received a copy of The Royal Wulff Murders as a first-reads giveaway through Goodreads, I was delighted to be chosen for a thriller. Once I read it, I was even more thrilled! Keith McCafferty did an incredible job in the writing of the book, and I thank him for sharing his dream with us bibliophiles!
I only gave this one 4 stars because 4.5 was not an option, and I couldn't bring myself to give it 5. For someone who is an avid angler and loves a great thriller/mystery - this is THE book for you! I enjoy fishing, but need my husband along to put the worm on my hook and remove any fish I'm fortunate enough to catch. I know enough about fishing that some of the lengthy descriptions of flies and fly fishing in general didn't go TOO far over my head, but there were parts where my eyes glazed over.
I enjoyed the chemistry between the majority of the characters. However, with Vareda/Velvet - I felt she was thrown in to give Sean a reason to get involved - her part seemed so disjointed and overall false.
In a nutshell, I highly recommend it - just be prepared for some technical jargon involving fly fishing and the fishing industry in general.
I only gave this one 4 stars because 4.5 was not an option, and I couldn't bring myself to give it 5. For someone who is an avid angler and loves a great thriller/mystery - this is THE book for you! I enjoy fishing, but need my husband along to put the worm on my hook and remove any fish I'm fortunate enough to catch. I know enough about fishing that some of the lengthy descriptions of flies and fly fishing in general didn't go TOO far over my head, but there were parts where my eyes glazed over.
I enjoyed the chemistry between the majority of the characters. However, with Vareda/Velvet - I felt she was thrown in to give Sean a reason to get involved - her part seemed so disjointed and overall false.
In a nutshell, I highly recommend it - just be prepared for some technical jargon involving fly fishing and the fishing industry in general.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
The author did name-drop outdoor brands fairly often, which I found a little annoying. But the book had good plot- and character development, and the mystery grabbed hold!
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Lovely book, makes you want to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Best read I’ve had in a while!!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I learned more about fly fishing than I ever cared to know, but otherwise it was a interesting murder mystery. I appreciate the author's descriptions of the Montana scenery, it added a flavor to the story