Open Season by C.J. Box

Open Season

Joe Pickett #1

C.J. Box

278 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

Joe Pickett is the new game warden in Twelve Sleep, Wyoming, a town where nearly everyone hunts, and the game warden--especially one like Joe who won't take bribes or look the other way--is far from popular. When he finds a local hunting outfitter...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,075 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
adventurous 71%
tense 61%
dark 31%
emotional 18%
informative 13%
sad 7%
challenging 6%
reflective 6%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 42%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 43% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

3.7

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