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junggi's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
hú de rettenetes volt ez a könyv. még szerencse volt, hogy olcsón vettem (valószínűleg nem véletlenül került ennyibe) és hogy rövid volt, na meg könnyen olvasható. a főszereplő karakter rettenetes volt, a történetben rengeteg logikátlanság volt. a szerző vagy a fordító stílusával nem vibe-oltam. viszont érdekes volt a történet alakulása, nagyon spontán volt, mintha menet közben találta volna ki a szerző, hogy merre menjünk tovább. kegyetlen és szomorú történet volt ez. örülök, hogy a végén igazság lett szolgáltatva. és érdekes volt az amish közösségről olvasni, még sosem találkoztam vele korábban szerintem.
seeraphinaa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
mbpartlow's review against another edition
4.0
First time reading this author.
The story drew me in and kept me guessing, although I was able to connect the dots and come to the right conclusion slightly before the sleuth did.
What I really liked was the portrayal of the Amish. They were neither freaks to be examined, nor exalted as some kind of higher human being. It didn't feel like the author was pushing the boundaries of actual Amish life just to make the story work. And if she did push them, it was seamless to me.
The issue of a woman working in what is typically a male profession? The aspect I really enjoyed was that yes, some guys were dicks because some guys always will be. But some guys were perfectly comfortable with it. And there was everything on the spectrum in between. Gave it a nice reality, since life is so rarely black and white, one thing or the other.
I also thought the personal conflict between Kate Burkholder and convicted killer Joseph King was very well handled, deftly worked into the story. You really felt Kate's confusion, and rooted for her as she tried to separate the personal from the professional.
Looking forward to reading more in this series.
The story drew me in and kept me guessing, although I was able to connect the dots and come to the right conclusion slightly before the sleuth did.
What I really liked was the portrayal of the Amish. They were neither freaks to be examined, nor exalted as some kind of higher human being. It didn't feel like the author was pushing the boundaries of actual Amish life just to make the story work. And if she did push them, it was seamless to me.
The issue of a woman working in what is typically a male profession? The aspect I really enjoyed was that yes, some guys were dicks because some guys always will be. But some guys were perfectly comfortable with it. And there was everything on the spectrum in between. Gave it a nice reality, since life is so rarely black and white, one thing or the other.
I also thought the personal conflict between Kate Burkholder and convicted killer Joseph King was very well handled, deftly worked into the story. You really felt Kate's confusion, and rooted for her as she tried to separate the personal from the professional.
Looking forward to reading more in this series.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
Down a Dark Road by Linda Castillo is the newest A Kate Burkholder Novel. Kate Burkholder is the chief of police in Painters Mill, Ohio. Kate receives a call from Deputy Warden Jerry Murphy at the Mansfield Correctional Institute saying that Joseph King has escaped. Joseph was convicted two years prior of murdering his wife. His five children now live with their aunt and uncle on a farm outside Painters Mill. Kate grew up with Joseph until his family moved away when she was thirteen. She remembers the crush she had on Joseph and how he changed after his father passed away. Kate does not think Joseph will return to town, but she sets up a watch on Rebecca and Daniel Beachy’s home. Around 3 a.m. Kate is checking the perimeter when she is attacked. Joseph gets the drop of Kate and forces her into the farmhouse. Joseph is holding Kate along with his five children hostage. Joseph swears to Kate that he is innocent, but he refuses to give himself up. He does not want to go back to prison and he will not let the children go. Joseph wants Kate to investigate and prove he did not murder his wife, Naomi. Kate is set free and faces the criticism of her colleagues. She remembers what Joseph was like as a young boy. Kate sets off on her quest for answers. Did Joseph kill Naomi as the evidence suggests? Kate is in for a bumpy ride in Down a Dark Road.
I look forward to reading the latest Kate Burkholder book each year and Linda Castillo did not let me down with this tome. Down a Dark Road captured and held my interest. I found the book to be well-written and have a steady pace. The mystery is complex with many twists and turns along the way. I did solve the mystery early in the story, but I enjoyed reading on to see how it would unravel. I would find dealing with the Amish very frustrating if I was a police officer (Kate is so patient). Their reluctance to talk and help the law astounds me. Kate Burkholder is a complicated person. I liked that more of her youth was revealed to us (Kate looks back remembering her time with Joseph). It is nice to see how Kate was as a girl (she grew up Amish). I also appreciated seeing a more vulnerable side of Kate. My rating for Down a Dark Road is 4.5 out of 5 stars. While Down a Dark Road is the ninth book in the series, it can be read alone. Personally, I am glad to have read the whole series, because each volume builds upon the previous. A new layer of Kate’s character is exposed and we discover a little more about Kate. The epilogue was lovely and heartwarming. I look forward to reading the tenth book in A Kate Burkholder series when it releases next year.
I look forward to reading the latest Kate Burkholder book each year and Linda Castillo did not let me down with this tome. Down a Dark Road captured and held my interest. I found the book to be well-written and have a steady pace. The mystery is complex with many twists and turns along the way. I did solve the mystery early in the story, but I enjoyed reading on to see how it would unravel. I would find dealing with the Amish very frustrating if I was a police officer (Kate is so patient). Their reluctance to talk and help the law astounds me. Kate Burkholder is a complicated person. I liked that more of her youth was revealed to us (Kate looks back remembering her time with Joseph). It is nice to see how Kate was as a girl (she grew up Amish). I also appreciated seeing a more vulnerable side of Kate. My rating for Down a Dark Road is 4.5 out of 5 stars. While Down a Dark Road is the ninth book in the series, it can be read alone. Personally, I am glad to have read the whole series, because each volume builds upon the previous. A new layer of Kate’s character is exposed and we discover a little more about Kate. The epilogue was lovely and heartwarming. I look forward to reading the tenth book in A Kate Burkholder series when it releases next year.
xxselenaj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
luciearan's review against another edition
4.0
Hodnocení: 4,5/5 ✩
Občas si říkám, že v případě takto dlouhých sérií musí nastat čas, kdy autorce dojdou témata a zápletky, a zákonitě se začne opakovat. To se však v žádném případě netýká knih Lindy Castello.
Devátý díl série Kate Burkholderové, vás nenechá na pochybách. Opět se jedná o originální příběh, který od prvních stránek vtáhne do děje a nepustí, až do samotného konce. Dokáže chytit za srdce, není zde ani nouze o zajímavé prostředí, zvraty, skrytá tajemství a to vše, zasazené do nevšedního prostředí Amišské komunity.
Sama po knihách této série sahám v případě, kdy si potřebuji přečíst příběh, který mě zaujme a nebude nudit. I když se nejedná o nijak náročné čtení, je to pro mě taková malá sázka "na jistotu". Vřele tuto sérii doporučuji.
Občas si říkám, že v případě takto dlouhých sérií musí nastat čas, kdy autorce dojdou témata a zápletky, a zákonitě se začne opakovat. To se však v žádném případě netýká knih Lindy Castello.
Devátý díl série Kate Burkholderové, vás nenechá na pochybách. Opět se jedná o originální příběh, který od prvních stránek vtáhne do děje a nepustí, až do samotného konce. Dokáže chytit za srdce, není zde ani nouze o zajímavé prostředí, zvraty, skrytá tajemství a to vše, zasazené do nevšedního prostředí Amišské komunity.
Sama po knihách této série sahám v případě, kdy si potřebuji přečíst příběh, který mě zaujme a nebude nudit. I když se nejedná o nijak náročné čtení, je to pro mě taková malá sázka "na jistotu". Vřele tuto sérii doporučuji.
dixie1090's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
llawlor's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0