Reviews

Cimarron Rose by James Lee Burke

markatong's review against another edition

dark mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Yet another really well-written crime fiction with terrible character development. I literally didn’t care whatever happened to any of the characters. I felt so detached to root for or against any of the characters. 

I love the writing, though. 

nate_s's review

4.0

Everything a western crime thriller ought to be.

jaina's review

dark mysterious 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

4.5

mohogan2063's review

3.0

Wonderful prose and imagery.

umdaba's review

4.0

He's my favorite author. Read a Burke book and your in a dark theater by yourself surrounded and engulfed by his images. I've read them all but can only do so once every 3-4 months because in the end they are their message about the human condition is not hopeful.