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memphisholli's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
libwinnie's review against another edition
3.0
Anna Pigeon falls into the mystery of a mother who sets fire to her home with her husband and children asleep inside. Disturbing and psychological from the outset. Pretty graphic and some of the content is definitely unsettling. Well-plotted and evocative of the feel of New Orleans.
katiegrrrl's review against another edition
3.0
I think Barr May have gone just a little too far with this one.
bookgirl4ever's review against another edition
1.0
Anna is recuperating mentally and physically at a friend's house in New Orleans. But what is meant to be a relaxing, stress-free period turns into a search to bust a child sex ring.
Pretty disturbing. Not interested in hearing graphic descriptions of how the children are treated!
Pretty disturbing. Not interested in hearing graphic descriptions of how the children are treated!
bhklocker's review against another edition
4.0
The topic of human slavery is so very difficult to read about. I hope we can return to the National parks.
lherrou's review against another edition
3.0
Again, as in her last Anna Pigeon novel, it's engaging writing but hard to suspend disbelief at points.
lisaeirene's review against another edition
3.0
I love all the Anna Pigeon novels. The stories are always page-turners. This one fell short for me. I think part of the reason was every other chapter was from another character's point of view--which is not the common writing style of Nevada Barr's other books. I like the Anna Pigeon novels and want to read Anna Pigeon--not another character. This book was disappointing.
marilynsaul's review
4.0
I'd have given it five stars, but the topic was just too disturbing. I must say, I now have no desire to ever visit New Orleans.