Pegasus Descending (Abridged): A Dave Robicheaux Novel Audiobook

" I am blazing through Burke's canon and almost frightened to think of what I'll do when I finish. Robicheaux feels like an old friend by now and Cletus Purcell becomes a deeper and more interesting character with each novel. Good to know there is a new one coming out this month! "

" Had to struggle to get through this one. Will save and pick up to read again later. Not sure if it was me or Burke, probably me. "

" Typical of the series. Characters are ageing. "

" Have all of Burke's Robicheaux series and they;re all 5-stars. Probably the finest writer of noir fiction in the country, and certainly one of the best writers in America period. One of the founders of the "literary mystery" genre in America. "

" A typical Dave book- full of mystery, violence, and his kick ass attitude. And we can't overlook his sidekick Clete whom is just as bad- if not worse!!! "

" as usual, amazing descriptions of the Louisiana bayou country and its people and the wise, yet flawed protagonist make this Dave Robicheaux mystery intriging. I've decided to read most of them again, or listen to the soft,southern twang on audio. "

" I really enjoyed how Burke can paint a very clear, sometimes, odd or off, picture of the area you are entering in the book, or how the people are looking or acting with 3 words or short descriptions. "

" Maybe even 4.5 stars. Another good Dave Robicheaux story. Recommended. "

" His style has definitely shifted from his earlier work, but I still thoroughly enjoy his characters. "

" I wasn't overly impressed with this book. The characters were okay, and it would probably help if I had read earlier books with the main character. "

" Another great book by Burke. This one takes place leading up to Katrina. Although it is about New Orleans (with flashbacks to South Florida in the 70s), it was an enjoyable read while vacationing in North Dakota. "

" Tense with lots of complications, this Dave Robicheaux novel leaves you guessing until the end and leaves you with the cliffhanger of what happens next to Clete. "

" This is the second book by James Lee Burke. his style of writing makes me go back, to reread a sentence or two I feel connected to the wisdom he put in this book and his no hold back way of writing. "

" Latest in a long series. A little more pathos and ethos than I'm used to, but otherwise vintage JLB. As Pop Pop used to say, "those that like it speak highly of it." "

" Pretty good. This is the 4th book in the series I have tried. Two I liked and two disappointed due to rediculous endings. The language and plots are so violent I don't think I will try anymore for a while. "

" I found this book really hard going until the last 60 page. Will probably give the author a miss from now on. "

" Listening to Will Patton read Burke's amazing prose brings me back to the Burke novels over and over again. This time, the story is unusually dark and I found the ending unsatisfying but it's worth a listen just to hear Patton spin his magic. "

" This is the first book I've read by Burke, though my husband has read every single one. It's much grittier than I like, but it's so well done that I couldn't put it down just because of blood and guts. A great read. "

" Enjoy this series and listened to most while travelig to Mexico "

" 14th Dave Robicheau novel I have read. Just can't get enought of that criminal insanity. "

" Very good read - you can feel the heat and see the conflict in this southern story. "

" The audio book begins with a version of the song Jolie Blon'. The date of reading/listening is approximate. "

" This book has a good story line but I didn't care for Louisiana slang that invades the entire book. "

" For James Lee Burke and the Dave Robicheaux novels, it gets no better than this. The eerie tone of the book is unrelenting, and the antagonist, Legion Guidry, is one that will stick with you forever. You'll never forget him... or the final scene. "

" Haunting, delving into human frailty, sexual excess, the supernatural, violence, madness, and the existence of pure evil incarnate. "

" An early Burke, with great atmospheric details. "

" One of my favorite authors. The violence is authentic to the characters. "

" Love this author. I always add new words to my vocabulary because of his work. Really like the settings in NO and Lousiana "

" Real good story line, got slow a few times, but still found it interesting. I will have to read another one of his books to see if I really like him or not. Worth the read! "

" Repetitious but a lot of fun, with interesting characters. <br/><br/>Legion is one of those guys you love to hate!!! I couldn't wait to see how he got his! "

" Another good one in the series. Not quite as satisfying. "

" The second to last chapter was awesome. But then the last chapter just fell apart. Regardless, this was a great read. "

" This was my second time reading this book and I loved it even more. Burke may be one of the best writers in America and this may be one of his best books. Dark, gothic and fascinating with a cast of characters impossible to imagine and yet entirely believable. Brilliant book. "

" James Lee Burke is a wonderful writer who obviously loves his Louisiana. The story almost takes 2nd place to his wonderful description of people and environment. "

" I learned a lot about Louisiana. Toward the end I had to finish it. I like the author's vocabulary and writing style. "

" Kind of a weird book for this author that I really like. His descriptions of southern LA are beautifully written. The people are veerrry strange. "