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The Cold Dish (Walt Longmire, #1)
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Solid narrative with guts!
This is the first novel in the “Longmire Mysteries” book series.
MODERN-DAY SHERIFF
I have watched the TV adaptation of Longmire since its beginning.
I decided to watch it since it has three cast members that I was familiarized and I like to watch them to perform:
-Katee Sackhoff, from Battlestar Galactica (the re-imagined TV series) and she was honestly my main reason to watch this TV series. She plays “Deputy Victoria (Vic) Moretti”.
But I didn’t mind to find too…
-Cassidy Freeman, from Smallvile TV series. She plays “Cady Longmire”.
-Lou Diamond Phillips, from La Bamba film. He plays “Henry Standing Bear”.
Also, I like the concept of a modern-day sheriff, investigating murders.
Sheriff Walt Longmire, is the sheriff in the fictional Absaroka County.
While the TV series is different in certain elements and dynamics than the original book series, certainly I can say that any fan of the TV series would enjoy to read the novels.
THEY AREN’T FOOLING AROUND
The first novel introduces all the main characters (even several that you haven’t never met in the TV series) of the book series, along with the mystery to solve, employing more scientific and police procedures than you have witnessed in most of the TV show.
Sheriff Walt Longmire is getting used to live alone, since his wife died like 4 years ago (here was for natural causes), also there was a rough case that it didn’t end well, so he isn’t on his top when you meet him in the book.
An American Native girl was raped by several white teenagers but they weren’t punished by the court as they should…
…now, those teenagers, already young men, are starting to appear dead, one by one.
And since they weren’t model citizens, there are just too many suspects, even closer than Walt Longmire would prefer, and while he isn’t showing a single tear for those scumbags, he is the law in Absaroka County and he has a duty to do.
Sheriff Walt Longmire is tough man, he has seen a lot in his life, he has endured a lot, but maybe nothing of those hard experience prepared him…
…for such visceral twist in this murder investigation.
Revenge is dish best served cold, Klingons know it,…
…and Sheriff Walt Longmire will have to assimilate it too.
This is the first novel in the “Longmire Mysteries” book series.
MODERN-DAY SHERIFF
I have watched the TV adaptation of Longmire since its beginning.
I decided to watch it since it has three cast members that I was familiarized and I like to watch them to perform:
-Katee Sackhoff, from Battlestar Galactica (the re-imagined TV series) and she was honestly my main reason to watch this TV series. She plays “Deputy Victoria (Vic) Moretti”.
But I didn’t mind to find too…
-Cassidy Freeman, from Smallvile TV series. She plays “Cady Longmire”.
-Lou Diamond Phillips, from La Bamba film. He plays “Henry Standing Bear”.
Also, I like the concept of a modern-day sheriff, investigating murders.
Sheriff Walt Longmire, is the sheriff in the fictional Absaroka County.
While the TV series is different in certain elements and dynamics than the original book series, certainly I can say that any fan of the TV series would enjoy to read the novels.
THEY AREN’T FOOLING AROUND
The first novel introduces all the main characters (even several that you haven’t never met in the TV series) of the book series, along with the mystery to solve, employing more scientific and police procedures than you have witnessed in most of the TV show.
Sheriff Walt Longmire is getting used to live alone, since his wife died like 4 years ago (here was for natural causes), also there was a rough case that it didn’t end well, so he isn’t on his top when you meet him in the book.
An American Native girl was raped by several white teenagers but they weren’t punished by the court as they should…
…now, those teenagers, already young men, are starting to appear dead, one by one.
And since they weren’t model citizens, there are just too many suspects, even closer than Walt Longmire would prefer, and while he isn’t showing a single tear for those scumbags, he is the law in Absaroka County and he has a duty to do.
Sheriff Walt Longmire is tough man, he has seen a lot in his life, he has endured a lot, but maybe nothing of those hard experience prepared him…
…for such visceral twist in this murder investigation.
Revenge is dish best served cold, Klingons know it,…
…and Sheriff Walt Longmire will have to assimilate it too.
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Aug 21, 2014 04:44PM
You may be wise to start with book 1 in the series, I started with book 11 and am working my way backwards. And It's OK so far, the books have been pretty much standalone.
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Thanks for the tip, Karl :)
I hope you enjoy them ! I have so far.
Thanks! I still have to work it out them on my TBR, but I hope to engage into the series in the near future.
Love this series. Hope you enjoy this one, Alejandro.
Mike wrote: "Love this series. Hope you enjoy this one, Alejandro."So far, I am! Thanks!
Loved the series on tv but haven't read the books.
Love, love, love your review Alejandro and the fact you have discovered these wonderful mysteries! I have read through book 7 and while they can be read randomly, there is so much character development that reading in order seems more satisfying. They are a favorite series of mine, as is the tv show.
Great job on the review, Alejandro. There are certainly some differences in terms of characters and dynamics but the atmosphere is consistent in both. I like what Katie Sackoff brings as Vic Moretti, Lou Diamond Phillips embraces his role and Sheriff Longmire is perfectly cast in my opinion.
It has been interesting to see how elements in the books are brought to play in the TV series. I find both to be highly enjoyable.
Fab review, Alejandro!
Great review! Can't wait to start this series soon! I love the TV show!
Teresa wrote: "Loved the series on tv but haven't read the books."I hope you'd be able to engage into the book series in the future ;)
Suzy wrote: "Love, love, love your review Alejandro and the fact you have discovered these wonderful mysteries! I have read through book 7 and while they can be read randomly, there is so much character develop..."Great tip to know that one doesn't need to read them in order, thanks! I am truly grateful for your kind comments about the review.
Mike wrote: "Great job on the review, Alejandro. There are certainly some differences in terms of characters and dynamics but the atmosphere is consistent in both. I like what Katie Sackoff brings as Vic More..."
Oh, yes! I think that both formats work well in their own particular way :D
Zoeytron wrote: "Fab review, Alejandro!"You're so much kind, Zoeytron! :D
Deanna wrote: "Fantastic review :)"Thanks a lot, Deanna! :D
Arah-Lynda wrote: "Excellent review Alejandro."I appreciate your kind comments, Arah-Lynda! ;)
Aaron wrote: "Great review! Can't wait to start this series soon! I love the TV show!"Oh, you'll like a lot the book series then! Thanks a lot for your kind feedback!
After all the comments here I think I'll have to dip into the books. I agree, the tv series is perfectly cast.
Love this series, both book and TV. Great review Alejandro.
Teresa wrote: "After all the comments here I think I'll have to dip into the books. I agree, the tv series is perfectly cast."I'm glad that you liked the TV show ;) I hope you'd be to engage in the future the book series ;)
Carol wrote: "Love this series, both book and TV. Great review Alejandro."Truly glad to know, Carol :D Thanks for your kind comments!
Great review, Alejandro!
Thank you Alejandro!!!! Finally found someone who knows the difference between a book review and a book summary.Between you and I, and all the other people on Goodreads, I find myself perplexed by the huge number of summaries especially when every book usually comes with a summary included (◠‿・)—☆
This is an amazing review! Thank you for sharing!
