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bryce_is_a_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes as readers we get in our own way.
Brothers and Sisters I confess that when I was first introduced to Robert Crais, I stuck up my nose. No other word for it ladies and gentlemen I was a snob. At the time I was heavily into the likes of Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos and Richard Price (for that matter I still am). Crime fiction as weighty dark night of the soul stuff. Robert Crais was too pulpy, too buoyant, too frivolous. Pah!
But then somewhere in the second book I was hit by a revelation. I knew how the story would end...
You see though both Cole and Pike are still alive and kicking, all men must die and someday both will end back on the great wheel of karma where after kicking around for a hundred years or so they will be reborn.
As Spike Spiegel and Jet Black respectively.
I'm not joking.
That shit is canon.
Though I find it extremely doubtful that Crais has ever seen Cowboy Bebop (and obviously his series predates that one) I found the character dynamic so delightfully similar that once the thought struck me I couldn't get rid of it. And then I was hooked. The series has the same fast action, eccentricity, pulp thrills, dry humor, likable characters and occasional melancholy as Bebop. Their fast paced, well written and a ton of fun. Voodoo River is in the top tier.
I still prefer my crime fiction dark and operatic, but man one loses a taste for such exquisite popcorn at one's own peril.
Brothers and Sisters I confess that when I was first introduced to Robert Crais, I stuck up my nose. No other word for it ladies and gentlemen I was a snob. At the time I was heavily into the likes of Dennis Lehane, George Pelecanos and Richard Price (for that matter I still am). Crime fiction as weighty dark night of the soul stuff. Robert Crais was too pulpy, too buoyant, too frivolous. Pah!
But then somewhere in the second book I was hit by a revelation. I knew how the story would end...
You see though both Cole and Pike are still alive and kicking, all men must die and someday both will end back on the great wheel of karma where after kicking around for a hundred years or so they will be reborn.
As Spike Spiegel and Jet Black respectively.
I'm not joking.
That shit is canon.
Though I find it extremely doubtful that Crais has ever seen Cowboy Bebop (and obviously his series predates that one) I found the character dynamic so delightfully similar that once the thought struck me I couldn't get rid of it. And then I was hooked. The series has the same fast action, eccentricity, pulp thrills, dry humor, likable characters and occasional melancholy as Bebop. Their fast paced, well written and a ton of fun. Voodoo River is in the top tier.
I still prefer my crime fiction dark and operatic, but man one loses a taste for such exquisite popcorn at one's own peril.
jarna_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bookhawk's review against another edition
4.0
Elvis Cole is the man if you like witty, action oriented thrillers with a fun protagonist and high quality writing. The fifth book in the series was up to par with previous books in the series.
lwalker77's review against another edition
4.0
A famous actress hires Elvis Cole to look into her past. The investigation takes Cole to the Louisiana bayou where, of course, things get pretty interesting. I was interested to find out the Robert Crais is from Louisiana, which gives authenticity to his descriptions of Louisiana culture and cuisine. This is another very good entry in the Elvis Cole series which I highly recommend!
csdaley's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
scott_a_miller's review against another edition
3.0
Solid but not special. Not as funny as the ones before either. Still looking forward to the next.
martyfried's review against another edition
5.0
Good mix of humor, seriousness, and sadness. Addresses some issues of adoption that most of us probably never thought about. I think Cole's humor fits in well, without going overboard. And Pike's humor, is as usual, very subtle and understated.
Also, The talk about the Louisiana cuisine made me hungry. I have some family there, and have visited a few times, but I had never even heard of boudin sausage, but it sounds really good.
Also, The talk about the Louisiana cuisine made me hungry. I have some family there, and have visited a few times, but I had never even heard of boudin sausage, but it sounds really good.