Well executed thriller, mingled seamlessly with racial topics and education. Protagonist and supporting cast are fleshed out and likeable. Villains arWell executed thriller, mingled seamlessly with racial topics and education. Protagonist and supporting cast are fleshed out and likeable. Villains are cardboard cut-outs, making it easy to loathe them. In all, a satisfying and insightful read. ...more
Interesting structure...a mystery novel is embedded in a real-life mystery. However, the story climax is interrupted and never returns to the same heiInteresting structure...a mystery novel is embedded in a real-life mystery. However, the story climax is interrupted and never returns to the same height of titillation. I enjoyed the embedded mystery novel far more than the framing mystery. The reading experience a bit uneven and disrupted. ...more
They just keep getting better and better. I especially loved the craft of this one, especially the weaving of timelines, psychology, and multiple mystThey just keep getting better and better. I especially loved the craft of this one, especially the weaving of timelines, psychology, and multiple mysteries. ...more
I love the richness of this series. The murder embodies the mystery, but there's so much more! My favorite so far, but I say that about each one as I I love the richness of this series. The murder embodies the mystery, but there's so much more! My favorite so far, but I say that about each one as I finish them. ...more
Blanche White is an interesting character and I'm enjoying getting to know her. The murder is secondary as issues of race in society are explored fromBlanche White is an interesting character and I'm enjoying getting to know her. The murder is secondary as issues of race in society are explored from a fresh and vibrant perspective. ...more
Love this series. Great writing, character development, fascinating history and twists at the end. What's not to like? Love this series. Great writing, character development, fascinating history and twists at the end. What's not to like? ...more
Slogged through this because it had good reviews. My experience was a bit different. First, the protagonist is a male character, but the voice to me wSlogged through this because it had good reviews. My experience was a bit different. First, the protagonist is a male character, but the voice to me was distinctly female. I tried to get past that, but it was a constant effort that wasn't successful. The women characters were written with much more insight than the male ones. Second, I was bored. The middle dragged on and on and I just wanted to skip all the drudge. Slow psychological burns are fine, but there needs to be tension. I just wasn't drawn in. The writing was okay, but nothing special. Time to move on. ...more
The one and only interesting takeaway was the description of the world of exotic animal hunting and poaching. Some people really don't deserve to be sThe one and only interesting takeaway was the description of the world of exotic animal hunting and poaching. Some people really don't deserve to be so rich that they act invincible and operate outside the law. If only we had a government immune from the arrogant and lawless sphere of affluence. So, I ranted during this story against one of the ugliest aspects of humanity. Otherwise, I found the characters, etc, not noteworthy at all. Recommend a pass on this one. ...more
I learned things about Wyoming that were interesting, especially about the fires. After news from Australia, that detail was particularly daunting. OtI learned things about Wyoming that were interesting, especially about the fires. After news from Australia, that detail was particularly daunting. Other than that, I double I'll remember much about this story. The ending was a bit Hollywood bad guy drama that didn't have anything to do with the main story. While I did finish it, I closed the book with a snap of disappointment. ...more
I love all the trappings around the murder. The mystery itself is intriguing, of course. I was close to figuring out the how, but the who was for me, I love all the trappings around the murder. The mystery itself is intriguing, of course. I was close to figuring out the how, but the who was for me, a surprise. Excellent story for getting to know Gamache better; he is admirable for all the right reasons. And, I'm so thirsty for admirable these days when everything I've thought was noble about my country is going into the trumper. ...more
Enjoyed to the max. Visiting Three Pines was a calming escape from the craziness of the real world. The plot is complex and twisted. How the murder waEnjoyed to the max. Visiting Three Pines was a calming escape from the craziness of the real world. The plot is complex and twisted. How the murder was accomplished was a bit complex, but it was satisfying. In the end, it's not about the murder, but the dark, sad secrets in people's hearts. In a novel, the bad folks get their due....more
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