Reviews

Whiskey When We're Dry by John Larison

hdahl2's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted a western, I got a western. The book started out really strong and I found myself tearing through it. But after she found her brother the story seemed to drag a bit. I would recommend this book to those who enjoy beautiful prose and who are more experienced in the genre. But for those who are newly venturing into westerns, I would pass on it.

nerg363's review against another edition

Used the N Word multiple times as a white author and narrator

elizabethmarie34's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

emilyhanson13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol

Moderate: Animal death and Child death

Minor: Fire/Fire injury

lrprice77's review against another edition

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

nairad13's review against another edition

3.0

Wow. I don’t normally lean toward western inspired stories. And I have to admit, I almost gave up on this one. It was just moving too slow for me. And I wasn’t going to rate it more than a 3. BUT the second half of the book hooked me and did not let me go. My heart was saddened and angered for these characters and the circumstances they had ended up in. The conclusions to Annette and Ingrid’s stories had me close to tears.
I would’ve loved to have more time to experience what the second half of the book had to offer. I have a feeling this story will stick with me for awhile.

erinjp123's review against another edition

4.0

I loved these characters and this story. Could be intense at times but worth the read 100%

erinjp123's review against another edition

Fun to listen to for the 2nd time. Still a heartbreaking book.

gfeula's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

petalpicker's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

It is the burden of the survivor to wake one day and discover in yourself a stranger