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I know of an acquiring editor who ran a board for new authors who not only counted Burke a favorite, but recommended him as an example of a beautiful prose style. From the almost 60 pages I got through, I can understand that.
I didn't abandon this novel because I thought the writing anything less than top notch. The dialogue seems authentic and distinctive, there are descriptions of Louisiana that are evocative and lyrical coming through the first person narrative. This isn't rated two stars bec ...more
I didn't abandon this novel because I thought the writing anything less than top notch. The dialogue seems authentic and distinctive, there are descriptions of Louisiana that are evocative and lyrical coming through the first person narrative. This isn't rated two stars bec ...more
Oct 19, 2010
Magpie67
rated it
really liked it
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Names and characters were many and keeping them straight was tough at times, but I enjoyed the storyline. I didn't like however, the rambling at the end, so I hope that was just for us, the readers, do get to know Dave Robicheaux. I'm intrigued to see what happens next. This title had detectives, dirty cops, FBI, mafia, gun and drug smugglers and other situations happening. There was never a dull moment. I worried his department was dirty because of the deaths and the clean ups, but in the end j
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Way to gory for me.
Feb 02, 2011
Nicole
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