Reviews

Nothing Stays Buried by P.J. Tracy

terri90's review

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

Pretty good cover on this one. I like how the title and authors name appear to be partially buried. Nice touch that. It does lose a star because the author's name is WAY too big IMO.

So wow was this a fantastic read. I'll admit right upfront that I haven't read any of the previous books in this series. That said this could be read fine as a standalone. Of course, I am sure that the relationships, etc. are more fully explored through the first seven books, but I never felt lost reading this one.



It was fabulously well written and paced. The plot was interesting. There were twists and turns. There were a TON of characters which I find sometimes can be confusing as the names start to all blend together. That was not the case in this book. I had no trouble keeping who was who straight. The book was very atmospheric and the descriptions of places and characters vivid. I especially was fond of Walt.

Honestly, I don't have much more to say about this one. I loved it and will for sure be going back to read the first seven books when time allows. Two HUGE thumbs up from yours truly.

lindscodycats's review against another edition

4.0

So good. Kept me enthralled til the end.

fi293's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

kirkw1972's review against another edition

5.0

I've adored the Monkeewrench series from the beginning and this one is no exception. This one has everything from a serial killer to Mexican drug cartels to a random FBI operation and the pace doesn't let up from beginning to end. There are a few changes - Grace is 6 months pregnant and her & Magozzi are slowing building on their relationship and trust as they prepare for the new baby. There's a new secondary detective that seems to fit in quite well and seems very easy on the imaginative eyes. The rest of the old characters are back. 

One of the things I have enjoyed from the beginning is the relationship between all the main characters. I love how the 6 main ones each have their own individual backstories loving created and that the stories can have all 6 and give equal book time. There is a lot of emphasis on the Sheriff and father of missing girl Marla as well as breaking in the new detective in this one so a lot of the characters take a back seat which while I understand and didn't take away anything from the plot did make me miss my main guys. 

Overall great as always, I love the pace and structure. The writing as always spot on. Oh and I loved the rogue lion :) Looking forward to the next one

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comfy2reader's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad medium-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? No

3.5

ljjohnson8's review against another edition

5.0

One of the best Monkeewrenches. Tracy does such a good job juggling her major characters, but also introducing and sharply defining secondary characters with just a few simple brush strokes. It's going to be harder than ever to wait for the next.

linnkrg's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

anniere73's review against another edition

5.0

This is the 8th Monkeewrench book and it still held my attention the entire book. I have a few issues with how the rural areas are described since I grew up in rural Minnesota. And Mankato State has been called Minnesota State University-Mankato since the fall of 1998. (Which seems impossible to me, I thought the name change was maybe 5 years ago). My editorial nitpicking aside, this book does not disappoint!

eserafina42's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars. Once again, I really yearn for half-star ratings, because I'm very stingy with my 5's, and I just can't round up on this one, but I'd love to give it more than a 4.