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Purgatory Ridge (Cork O'Connor, #3)
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The third book in this excellent series and every bit as good as the first two. Again we are treated to lots of lovely information about the local Native Indians and their customs and beliefs. There is also lots and lots of beautiful description of the local area.
Cork O'Connor is one of those book characters who quickly becomes special to the reader. He is honest, likable and trust worthy. He tends to always do the right thing and he is certainly smarter than the average bad guy. In this book though he has everything to fight for and no clues to help him at all. Of course he eventually wins (he has to since there are a whole heap more books in the series)but it is really by default. The twist at the end surprised me as much as him although I think I clicked a bit before he did!
Although each of these books does stand alone from the point of view of story, they really need to be read in order to appreciate the characters. Jo for example is a work in progress and I cannot make up my mind whether I like her or not. Each book leaves me with a different opinion. I look forward to seeing more of her and Cork in the next book.
Cork O'Connor is one of those book characters who quickly becomes special to the reader. He is honest, likable and trust worthy. He tends to always do the right thing and he is certainly smarter than the average bad guy. In this book though he has everything to fight for and no clues to help him at all. Of course he eventually wins (he has to since there are a whole heap more books in the series)but it is really by default. The twist at the end surprised me as much as him although I think I clicked a bit before he did!
Although each of these books does stand alone from the point of view of story, they really need to be read in order to appreciate the characters. Jo for example is a work in progress and I cannot make up my mind whether I like her or not. Each book leaves me with a different opinion. I look forward to seeing more of her and Cork in the next book.
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I have got to get to this series, I love his writing. Good review....
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Yay! Three for three. Looking forward to listening to this one.
Excellent review Phrynne! I still have to read the second book and looking forward to it. Glad tyo know that the third is is good too.
oh gosh, so happy to see this review - I've only read one book by this author so far (Ordinary Grace).I shall look into this series, thanks :)
Just starting this now. I am inhaling the series - what fun to find a superb writer for a change!And yes, mostly I click on the twists just a bit before they happen, such as that guy's dash to the bushes often in a previous book.
I do hope Jo and Cork find a place in their marriage to feel safe and loved. I wish that for all Our Heroes!
it's good characters that make a good series I think.
I'm going to miss Molly, though.
Jo is paralysed with doubt in herself, with a need to control and protect her family, and Cork is so strong but not within her power, so she balks at surrendering to trust outside of herself. 😥She made a bad mistake in Iron Lake, and can only escape through Cork. Very sad. Cork does not see this trap she has created for herself, and for him. Just like a million other marriages of quiet desperation.
I must admit I have never been able to really like Jo. She is a very good mother though. I hesitate to say too much because I am further along in the series than you and I don't want to spoil anything !
Look at the pair of Jo and Rose. Together they make a whole person. Men are usually too stupid or self-absorbed to see and understand this kind of damage. Very sad. Remember Connelly's Nine Dragons? Not a good solution for Eleanor or Harry or Maddie
On the other hand, Robert B. Parker does manage to restore his broken marriage to Joan, as presented in 20+ Spenser and Susan stories. Most readers complain constantly about the Susan character, never realising that she is what makes Parker and Spenser tick. Most of the snappy banter in those books was "co-written" by Robert and Joan. Their marriage was saturated with this banter, and they loved it, and it was on display to all who met them. I think it was the key element of their attraction. I wonder if Jo or Eleanor reflect real life relationships for Krueger or Connelly....
I often wonder how much of Krueger there is reflected in Cork!
The heroes we write are the men and women we wish to be.
35% in. .... not really enjoying this book. Not much Cork, and the mystery is thin and obvious. I feel manipulated.
That's a shame. I did enjoy it.
I will continue to work at it. Ugh "work" at it 😢
I've not done this before, but a friend here convinced me to continue this book in "skimming mode"(view spoiler)
sorry you found it so bad. I read it a while ago but I remember liking it. Never mind. There are lots of other authors out there :)
Phrynne wrote: "sorry you found it so bad. I read it a while ago but I remember liking it. Never mind. There are lots of other authors out there :)"Hugs! Thank you, Phrynne.
I’m struggling with liking Jo or not liking Jo as well. All I can say if these two want to be married they might try some real conversations instead of constant avoidance. That part is driving me crazy! But I do like the series overall so far.
Great review, and I feel the same way about Jo that you do at this point in the series!
It is a great series Kathy. I have read it up to date now and would recommend it to everyone!
Thanks Phrynne! I saw a new book came out in August. I plan on reading the entire sett
