A review by addison_reads
Beasts of the Earth by James Wade
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
3.75
Thrillers set in the South are some of my favorites and this book by James Wade was a perfect Southern thriller.
I am ashamed to admit that before I was lucky enough to get this from #NetGalley I had never heard of James Wade before. Now that I have read this propulsive, heart-pounding thriller, I will be reading Wade's backlog of books.
Beasts of the Earth deals with some difficult themes, and it is dark and gritty with lots of unspeakable crimes taking place. However, Wade writes in a way that the reader becomes absorbed into the story and it is impossible to stop reading because you just have to know what is going to happen next.
Great characters, a great setting, a great mystery, and overall just an excellent read.
I am ashamed to admit that before I was lucky enough to get this from #NetGalley I had never heard of James Wade before. Now that I have read this propulsive, heart-pounding thriller, I will be reading Wade's backlog of books.
Beasts of the Earth deals with some difficult themes, and it is dark and gritty with lots of unspeakable crimes taking place. However, Wade writes in a way that the reader becomes absorbed into the story and it is impossible to stop reading because you just have to know what is going to happen next.
Great characters, a great setting, a great mystery, and overall just an excellent read.