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amberreadsromance's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I have mixed feelings about this book. The pace was great. The mystery and thriller aspects were on point. I didn't even mind all the different perspectives. They were perfectly woven into the puzzle. The wilderness guide adventure theme and Yellowstone setting were especially intriguing. It's so hard to find books that convey teenage girls as skillfully as this one did. I especially enjoyed the character of Gracie and the role she played throughout. However, I was disappointed by the character of Cody. It takes a strong writer like CJ Box to make a character who is as flawed as Cody likeable. The reluctant hero worked for me until the "interrogation" scene toward the end where Cody uses excessive force. I understand that Cody's withdraws for alcohol and nicotine and his worry over his son's fate pushed him to a certain point but I wish it hadn't gone that far.
libwinnie's review against another edition
4.0
As always, the great outdoors features prominently in this book and Box's characters are deeply flawed yet readers can sympathize with their struggles. Cody Hoyt sets off into Yellowstone National Park in pursuit of the murderer of his AA sponsor and also to save his son who coincidentally is on the same backcountry trip. The ending seemed rather dropped in out of nowhere, but otherwise a solid plot.
nicole0617's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennagarcia's review against another edition
3.0
A little slow to start and honestly missing a star because they killed my fav character
sammy10127's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nucleartumbleweeds's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
edsicalz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Back to the beginning. That is where I wanted to go. Back to see how Cody Hoyt got his beginning as I have enjoyed Mr. Box's latest books featuring Hoyt.
Hoyt is rough around the edges but I liked that about him. He moved to his own beat, while stumbling along the way; showed that he was human. Although, I found that this book to lack the intensity that I have gotten familiar with from Mr. Box. Yeah, the characters were great and the storyline good but at times it felt like the story slowed from a lack of action and more talking. Not as strong a showing as the later books. Yet, I am still a fan of Mr. Box's work.
Hoyt is rough around the edges but I liked that about him. He moved to his own beat, while stumbling along the way; showed that he was human. Although, I found that this book to lack the intensity that I have gotten familiar with from Mr. Box. Yeah, the characters were great and the storyline good but at times it felt like the story slowed from a lack of action and more talking. Not as strong a showing as the later books. Yet, I am still a fan of Mr. Box's work.