iwanttoreadallthebooks's review
3.0
Archer Mayor's Joe Gunther series is one that I always enjoy. I have been reading the series in order and I love that the series is set in Vermont (my family vacations in Vermont and I love it when Mayor mentions places that I have seen or been to over the years). I also enjoy the main character of Joe Gunther. Reliable and smart, Mayor has carefully crafted a protagonist that has become a likable friend. While Mayor's books are not often action-packed or filled with twists and turns, I enjoy their solid plots, good character development and enjoyable ease of reading.
Chat, the 18th book in the series, was not my favorite. The book at some points was a bit convoluted because it followed two fairly distinct plot lines throughout. I much preferred the plot line concerning Joe's family but I understand that a whole book couldn't be made of just that plot. The second plot, involving unidentified bodies and internet chat rooms, just wasn't as compelling. I wasn't as engaged in Chat as much as I usually am by Mayor's books.
Still an enjoyable read but I'm hoping for more when I get to the next book in the series.
Chat, the 18th book in the series, was not my favorite. The book at some points was a bit convoluted because it followed two fairly distinct plot lines throughout. I much preferred the plot line concerning Joe's family but I understand that a whole book couldn't be made of just that plot. The second plot, involving unidentified bodies and internet chat rooms, just wasn't as compelling. I wasn't as engaged in Chat as much as I usually am by Mayor's books.
Still an enjoyable read but I'm hoping for more when I get to the next book in the series.
iwanttoreadallthebooks's review against another edition
3.0
Archer Mayor's Joe Gunther series is one that I always enjoy. I have been reading the series in order and I love that the series is set in Vermont (my family vacations in Vermont and I love it when Mayor mentions places that I have seen or been to over the years). I also enjoy the main character of Joe Gunther. Reliable and smart, Mayor has carefully crafted a protagonist that has become a likable friend. While Mayor's books are not often action-packed or filled with twists and turns, I enjoy their solid plots, good character development and enjoyable ease of reading.
Chat, the 18th book in the series, was not my favorite. The book at some points was a bit convoluted because it followed two fairly distinct plot lines throughout. I much preferred the plot line concerning Joe's family but I understand that a whole book couldn't be made of just that plot. The second plot, involving unidentified bodies and internet chat rooms, just wasn't as compelling. I wasn't as engaged in Chat as much as I usually am by Mayor's books.
Still an enjoyable read but I'm hoping for more when I get to the next book in the series.
Chat, the 18th book in the series, was not my favorite. The book at some points was a bit convoluted because it followed two fairly distinct plot lines throughout. I much preferred the plot line concerning Joe's family but I understand that a whole book couldn't be made of just that plot. The second plot, involving unidentified bodies and internet chat rooms, just wasn't as compelling. I wasn't as engaged in Chat as much as I usually am by Mayor's books.
Still an enjoyable read but I'm hoping for more when I get to the next book in the series.
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