mythicfox3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
disastrouspenguin's review against another edition
2.0
This story is chocolate cake, but a little dry.
That is, usually interesting and fast-paced but often predictable and with some really weird dialogue.
That is, usually interesting and fast-paced but often predictable and with some really weird dialogue.
twotoes's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
3.75
I felt like I was missing some stuff but I'm pretty sure I've read the earlier book in the series.
djhobby's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second book by John Sandford to feature Virgil (f***ing) Flowers, a state investigator that works for super cop Lucas Davenport. Davenport is the cop featured in Sandford's very real, character driven, Prey series. Lucas does show up in these books, but he is a minor character.
Heat Lightning was a little too predictable and uneventful than the first Virgil Flowers book [book: Dark of the Moon] but still very entertaining. I guess what I have always liked about Sandford's Prey series, and in the first Virgil Flowers book is the challenge of trying to figure out who the criminal was before Lucas Davenport. In Heat Lightning, Sandford reveals the criminal about half way through, and the latter part of the book is all about the apprehension.
With that being said though, Sandford still keeps it interesting with his portrayal of some really great characters against the backdrop of the beautiful upper Midwest. If you liked any of the Prey series, you'll like Heat Lightning.
Heat Lightning was a little too predictable and uneventful than the first Virgil Flowers book [book: Dark of the Moon] but still very entertaining. I guess what I have always liked about Sandford's Prey series, and in the first Virgil Flowers book is the challenge of trying to figure out who the criminal was before Lucas Davenport. In Heat Lightning, Sandford reveals the criminal about half way through, and the latter part of the book is all about the apprehension.
With that being said though, Sandford still keeps it interesting with his portrayal of some really great characters against the backdrop of the beautiful upper Midwest. If you liked any of the Prey series, you'll like Heat Lightning.
trash_reader_'s review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
It's been months since I've read a John Sandford novel, and I forgot how fun they were to read. This was so exciting and it kept you guessing on every page.
gracenow's review against another edition
4.0
This struck me as just too violent. I enjoyed it a lot more the first time. The plot was clever, that's for sure. It was a page turner and well done. Just not my type of story anymore. But, I've enjoyed many of the Virgil Flowers books and most of the Lucas Davenport ones as well.
manadabomb's review against another edition
4.0
Sandford is turning into one of my favorite writers. I've been a fan of Davenport and reluctantly tried his other series. I didn't think he could pull off the Davenport intensity with other characters.
But he does. I was wrong!! Heat Lightning is the second Virgil Flowers novel. Flowers (or "that fuckin' Flowers") works for Davenport in the Twin Cities BCA. This case covers a series of related murders where the victim is placed at the foot of a veteran's monument with a lemon stuck in their mouths. Sounds related.
Flowers is a 30ish guy with an affinity for band t-shirts as his uniform. He's a pretty likable character and he interacts really well with Lucas and the rest of the BCA.
Overall, a good mystery with great characters.
But he does. I was wrong!! Heat Lightning is the second Virgil Flowers novel. Flowers (or "that fuckin' Flowers") works for Davenport in the Twin Cities BCA. This case covers a series of related murders where the victim is placed at the foot of a veteran's monument with a lemon stuck in their mouths. Sounds related.
Flowers is a 30ish guy with an affinity for band t-shirts as his uniform. He's a pretty likable character and he interacts really well with Lucas and the rest of the BCA.
Overall, a good mystery with great characters.
lauconn's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rclz's review against another edition
5.0
Love the way Sandford writes. I love the Prey books and I love Virgil. This is a good read.
kmpuzzled's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Torture, Murder, and Sexual violence