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vperkins13mk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
linds_readzz's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! The twists and turns this book has is still schooling to me but the writing is incredible! Even after not reading this book for a couple months I was able to hop right back in and follow the story. The ending was so good!! This book left me absolutely speechless and had me gasping out loud and sometimes had me saying my thoughts out loud which usually I don’t usually do with other books! I would highly recommend this book to people especially those who might be in a reading slump!!
alisonlaw's review against another edition
Listen to my interview with [a:Greg Iles|19696|Greg Iles|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1546460517p2/19696.jpg] about his first standalone novel in a decade, [b:Cemetery Road|40604810|Cemetery Road|Greg Iles|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1541626563s/40604810.jpg|63066883], in Episode 57 of the Literary Atlanta podcast, released March 13, 2019.
smurf2416's review against another edition
2.0
So many things to say about this book. It was really a 4 to 5 star story. So what took it all the way down to 2 stars? And almost a 1.
-this read a lot like the Great Gatsby. A good story with completely vile and unlikeable characters. The bad guys are scum, but the “good guys” come across as dirtbags as well.
-I don’t love books that have infidelity, and the central theme of this book surrounds infidelity. From chapter 2 maybe all the way to the end, it’s there.
- some books come across like this: the author has some serious repressed sexual fantasies, and they don’t get it in their real life so they have to write a book to satisfy their weird horny desires. This was that book.
- There is a certain amount of discussion on pubic hair that I want in a book. And that amount is zero. This book SHATTERS that number, placing it at the forefront. Think I’m exaggerating? There is a whole subplot around it!
-this read a lot like the Great Gatsby. A good story with completely vile and unlikeable characters. The bad guys are scum, but the “good guys” come across as dirtbags as well.
-I don’t love books that have infidelity, and the central theme of this book surrounds infidelity. From chapter 2 maybe all the way to the end, it’s there.
- some books come across like this: the author has some serious repressed sexual fantasies, and they don’t get it in their real life so they have to write a book to satisfy their weird horny desires. This was that book.
- There is a certain amount of discussion on pubic hair that I want in a book. And that amount is zero. This book SHATTERS that number, placing it at the forefront. Think I’m exaggerating? There is a whole subplot around it!
eternan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thestarkening's review against another edition
5.0
I love Greg Iles. I just always will. This book was awesome. If you're hesitating, don't. Just pick it up and read it.
ramblinred77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rmarcin's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this was quite a novel. This is the first book I have read by Greg Iles, but I am anxious to read more of his stories. Iles weaves a tale of deceit and distrust in the deep South along the Mississippi River. His tale follows Marshall McEwen, a journalist, as he seeks to say farewell to his father who is dying. He and his father have had a tortured relationship, ever since Marshall's brother, Adam, died when he was young. Fast forward to 2018, when Marshall leaves a promising career in DC to return to Mississippi to run the newspaper his father can no longer manage. Marshall comes into contact with The Poker Club, a group of good ole boys who run the town of Bienville, with shady dealings. Once Marshall's surrogate father, Buck Ferris, is found dead, Marshall is pulled more deeply into the evil of the club. He also is betraying his best friend, Paul, by having an affair with Paul's wife, Jet. So much more lies beneath the surface of this group, leading to an explosive confrontation.
Iles writes with a knowledge of the south, its biases, and its in-bred thoughts. I liked his political commentary as well. Very enjoyable and complex story.
#CemeteryRoad #GregIles
Iles writes with a knowledge of the south, its biases, and its in-bred thoughts. I liked his political commentary as well. Very enjoyable and complex story.
#CemeteryRoad #GregIles