Wayfaring Stranger by James Lee Burke

435 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical mystery thriller reflective medium-paced

Description

A sprawling thriller drenched with atmosphere and intrigue that takes a young boy from a chance encounter with Bonnie and Clyde to the trenches of World War II and the oil fields along the Texas-Louisiana coast.It is 1934 and the Depression is bea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.8

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