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cathyrodgers's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and Murder
itsmarkyall's review against another edition
4.0
If you can keep a dry eye through the last sentence of this book then you’re a heartless SOB. Best Longmire book yet.
bethwodzinski's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
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
3.0
danchrist's review against another edition
3.0
Best part: deepening relationship with Walt and Vic, then throw in Vic's mom for added spice
Worst part: much of the rest of the book.
There's a lot going on here, and it was a muddle for me to keep up with all the names winding through the story. If you loved the first two books of the series, don't miss it, but definitely do not start here.
Worst part: much of the rest of the book.
There's a lot going on here, and it was a muddle for me to keep up with all the names winding through the story. If you loved the first two books of the series, don't miss it, but definitely do not start here.
cher_n_books's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars - It was good.
Another book of great Longmire fun, though not without a few issues. I absolutely adore the characters of Longmire and Henry Standing Bear and when the two of them come together on a page, it is literary magic. Lots of LOL moments in this one and the mystery kept my attention. A unique trait that this book had over the first two installments was that it takes place in Philadelphia which provided for great contrasting of the city vs country life.
I really hated to see the turn that Longmire and Vic's relationship took, which seemed contrived, forced and awkward for everyone including the reader. Their relationship felt cheapened for the rest of the book. Thus far the TV show and books have not followed too closely to one another, and I hope that the TV show keeps the father/daughter relationship between the two as it is a more effective pairing.
It also seemed hard to believe that the Philly cops would have involved Longmire the way they did with a local case, but I have no experience in that area, maybe it really happens. In any event, I always pick these up for a fun, atmospheric and humorous read, and not to learn more about police procedures.
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Favorite Quote: Maybe there really isn't any such thing as mortality; life simply wears us out with love.
First Sentences: I didn’t wear my gun. They had said that it was going to be easy and, like the fool I am, I believed them.
Another book of great Longmire fun, though not without a few issues. I absolutely adore the characters of Longmire and Henry Standing Bear and when the two of them come together on a page, it is literary magic. Lots of LOL moments in this one and the mystery kept my attention. A unique trait that this book had over the first two installments was that it takes place in Philadelphia which provided for great contrasting of the city vs country life.
I really hated to see the turn that Longmire and Vic's relationship took, which seemed contrived, forced and awkward for everyone including the reader. Their relationship felt cheapened for the rest of the book. Thus far the TV show and books have not followed too closely to one another, and I hope that the TV show keeps the father/daughter relationship between the two as it is a more effective pairing.
It also seemed hard to believe that the Philly cops would have involved Longmire the way they did with a local case, but I have no experience in that area, maybe it really happens. In any event, I always pick these up for a fun, atmospheric and humorous read, and not to learn more about police procedures.
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Favorite Quote: Maybe there really isn't any such thing as mortality; life simply wears us out with love.
First Sentences: I didn’t wear my gun. They had said that it was going to be easy and, like the fool I am, I believed them.
lorimichelekelley's review against another edition
3.0
Audible version: This one takes place in Philadelphia, rather than Absaroka county. The short road trip with Henry was my favorite part. Then they get to Philadelphia and Cady gets hurt. From there, Vic's family enters the scene. While I kept listening, it wasn't as compelling a read as the first two. I wish I had gotten to know Cady before she was a silent character. I wanted more Henry of course. And the stuff with Vic and her mom was just weird. George Guidall is the perfect narrator for this series! Love him!
bookhawk's review against another edition
4.0
Three books into the Walt Longmire series and I am definitely a fan of Craig Johnson's writing. I detect that I tend to smirk routinely during the reading mostly because wry and quick witted commentary coming from Walt and other characters is sudden and intelligent. Johnson inserts culture and other literary allusions deftly on each journey. The relationships between characters and the humanity of the stories are always present. Looking forward to book 4 in the series.
mattperry25's review against another edition
4.0
Solid mystery, with great characters and mediocre plot.