janko27's review
4.0
I'm sure it's just the Midwestern girl in me, and the proximity of the story setting to where I live, but I really enjoyed the apt descriptions of the small town and the region. The story was well paced and Virgil is quite likable. I have the feeling I am really going to enjoy this series.
mythicfox3's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
apinsker's review
2.0
Too much filler without any action. Skipped many pages to just get to the dialogue and actual important information. Blech!
whaney's review
3.0
I always have loved the Lucas Davenport books, so assumed I would like this one. Especially since it is based in my neck of the woods in SW Minnesota. But I am really struggling with this one. Just not getting into it. Will give it a little more time before I say the heck with it and put it back on the shelf and find something better.
Eventually it picked up and made me want to keep reading. An unexpected ending. I just may end up picking up the next one in the series.
Eventually it picked up and made me want to keep reading. An unexpected ending. I just may end up picking up the next one in the series.
disastrouspenguin's review
4.0
Another reread, feeling nostalgic maybe, maybe just pining for a good action-mystery. It's kind of funny to read this back-to-back with Davenport's introductory book, the similarities are striking. And they both have mad dogs (maddog).
robint1981's review
5.0
I really like this series, need to get back to reading it. When I look over my notes they remind me how much I loved this book.
tracibby's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? No
4.5
sde's review
3.0
Read the 6th book in this series and enjoyed it, so thought I would start at #1. I didn't like this one nearly as much. The plot was convoluted, and the answer to the crime was unsatisfying - the motive was weak. This book also had more gratuitous descriptions of women's bodies, which I didn't like. But Virgil Flowers is a decent main character, so probably will listen to some more after a while.