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The Border Lords (2011)

by T. Jefferson Parker(Favorite Author)

3.46 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

0525952004 (ISBN13: 9780525952008)

languge

English

genre

Mystery & Thriller

publisher

Dutton Adult

series

Charlie Hood

review 1: This is, without a doubt, the one novel I've ever read that I want all my time back for. I gave this book more and more grace, until finally I decided that I had invested too much into the book to give up.I wish I had turned back sooner. I believe that many good books have to be given the benefit of the doubt to start. Long before the author has established a bond of trust with the reader, he at least needs to make enough promises that the book will turn out good to keep the reader going. With this book, Parker promises way too much, and delivers to little.Where should I start? The awkward prose? The completely unbelievable character actions? The general level of blasé emotion portrayed by all the characters? The easily anticipated plot twists?This book is on my shelf of ... moreshame. I'd advise anyone who doesn't have time to throw away to steer clear.
review 2: I admire and love the uniqueness and originality of T. Jeff Parker's many, varied crime novels. It's strange however to not love every one of his books. This is one I did not love. I barely liked it but give it 3 stars anyway. I admit that in my opinion , this is a very well-written bad book. I just didn't develop an interest in the characters nor in the weird circumstances which drew them to their destinies. So I conclude that Parker is an excellent writer, even with a bad book. I am running low on his books which I have yet to read... ALWAY looking for well-written captivating thriller/crime books. (I don't watch TV nor films, so reading is my only outlet.) less

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