Bitterroot (Abridged) Audiobook

" Bobby Lee Holland goes to Montana to visit his friend, Doc Voss, and gets tangled up with a psychopath, mobsters and a white supremacist group. Great story and read. "

" There's so much going on in this book I'm still processing. But he's a good story-spinner, that James Lee Burke. Plus, I'm pretty sure he's a friend of my uncle's, and I found this book in a laundry room. Free books: I'm happy. "

" The most literary writer of the mystery genre--Faulknerian! "

" didn't finish this. I waded through the stereotypical old tough military/lawman characterization getting into bar room confrontations with bikers. But there is nothing I hate more than the women getting victimized just because they know these guys. HATE that plot line! The only thing worse is when the tough guy's girlfriend is too stupid to stay out of the middle of it and gets captured and then he has to go after her, blah blah blah. "

" A most enjoyable listen. James Lee Burke sure can write and the reader is excellent. Good characters and story line. An evocative tale. "

" I love James Lee Burke's writings and am a true fan of his Dave Robicheaux detective novels. Thought this might be a good series, too. Sad to say this one was not up to Burke's abilities in the least. But he has written so many quality books that I suppose he can be forgiven for laying an occasional egg. Still, I'm not encouraged to read any more "Billy Bob Holland" novels. The character's name alone should have rung a warning bell in my head, LOL. Can't recommend it. Feel generous giving three stars, but part of it were worthy. "

" Very engaging from the start. I didn't want to put it down. "

" Though never great, always entertaining. "

" Another excellent JLB read, full intricate and flawed characters. This time with a Montana setting, which is described in vivid and interesting detail. Brilliant read - 4.5 stars. "

" Added a new Character almost as good as Dave R. "

" Ambiguous review. Very well written, and I love the way the prose takes you into Montana and evokes the setting so well. But the violence is ubiquitous and the characters are all so desperate to appear manly that it got tiresome. Or maybe that's the West. "

" It was just okay for me man! "

" I always recommended to read this book and James Lee Burke wove a great tale. "

" I actually like the Billy Bob Holland series better than Dave Robiceaux. Great book. "

" Burke's prose is still terrific. I can feel the the breeze on my face and smell the bear in the cage, but it leaves a little bit to desired as far as a mystery goes and I thought some of the minor characters were left a little undeveloped. "

" Bitterroot by James Lee Burke (2002) "

" Thank you Mr. Burke for such fun and so many great stories. "

" This is another venue for Mr. Burke's talent. Texas Ranger Billy Bob Holland is the newest protagonist. "

" Thoroughly enjoyed it. A true kaleidoscope of characters, any one of whom (the survivors anyway) could generate a series of books. "

" Yet again, Burke has created a true page-turner. Holland is a solid hero. More bad guys than you can shake a stick at. I'd read his grocery list. Loved it. "

" Different than the Robicheaux series. I am not a huge fan of Montana, but after reading Burke take a few different characters there, I definitely want to vacation near Swan Peak. "

" Kept me on the edge of my seat! "

" A brilliant read. James Lee Burke at his finest. Burke knows how to dig into the human psyche and develops his characters with wonderful metaphors. I have not read a bad James Lee Burke book. "

" James Lee Burke is one of best writers of our times. He is one of the few writers whose books I will purchase in hard cover because I can't wait for the paperback version to come out. "

" He pushes crime fiction away from the genre and toward literature. This is one of his that takes place in Montana. "

" I really liked it!! It is not the typical Western that I avoid. It centers on family and it's struggles, yet centered in the wonderful west and it's homey culture. I really enjoyed it's content and emotional message. "

" Not a bad book. The appeal for me was more about the feel of the story rather than the story itself. The main character is sorrowful but still striving. "

" I love the Billy Bob books and would love to read more. "

" Definately my favorite James Lee book. I am excited to read more about Billy Bob and his son. "

" This book is trash...I'm not going to finish it...he speaks in so many synonyms (off beat/trash talk) that you can't even figure out what he's saying. "

" It was just okay for me man! "

" Added a new Character almost as good as Dave R. "

" Bobby Lee Holland goes to Montana to visit his friend, Doc Voss, and gets tangled up with a psychopath, mobsters and a white supremacist group. Great story and read. "

" Burke's prose is still terrific. I can feel the the breeze on my face and smell the bear in the cage, but it leaves a little bit to desired as far as a mystery goes and I thought some of the minor characters were left a little undeveloped. "

" I really liked it!! It is not the typical Western that I avoid. It centers on family and it's struggles, yet centered in the wonderful west and it's homey culture. I really enjoyed it's content and emotional message. "

" Definately my favorite James Lee book. I am excited to read more about Billy Bob and his son. "

" Back to Burke. Billy Bob Holland Territory.Dave Robicheaux without the neuroses and the drinking problem "

" This book is trash...I'm not going to finish it...he speaks in so many synonyms (off beat/trash talk) that you can't even figure out what he's saying. "

" He pushes crime fiction away from the genre and toward literature. This is one of his that takes place in Montana. "