Purple Cane Road Audiobook

" What impresses me about Burke that keeps me coming back are his powerful but subtle descriptions. That adds a flavor to the writing that permeates the plot and characters. It is insightful not overdone. "

" I liked the characters & the writing style a lot, but the story was just a little too dark for me. "

" One of my favorites from the series. Dave works out some of his "mommy" issues. "

" Burke has written several novels featuring an on-going character by the name of Dave Robicheaux, an alcoholic cop in the (sort of) backwoods of Louisiana. Like many books of this ilk, each one contains a cast of return characters such as the wife, the daughter, the side-kick, the best friend, etc. and they don't necessarily have to be read in the order in which they were written (although sometimes bits and pieces can get confusing if one of the characters refers to something that happened in a book that you haven't yet read). This particular story centers around Dave delving into the specifics of his estranged mother's murder 35 years prior and his obsession with bringing the killer to justice. I don't usually go in for these types of tales, but, there is something about Burke's style that sits well with me and I truly enjoy listening to them as I drive about town. And, honestly, I also get a kick out of learning more about the Cajun South. "

" A great Robicheaux book. A big plus to Burke's usual great cast of characters is the character Johnny Rametta - a hit man with a "conscience". "

" New Orleans, New Iberia, Avery IsLands, Clete, Vietnam, corruption, mayhem, violence of all kinds, and so forth continue to have a role. I sometimes wonder how many times the author can place Dave Robicheaux's daughter and wife at risk. I guess as many times as it sells. I am currently taking a medication for hives which cautions against use if you suffer from depression. Sometimes I think these stories should carry the same warning, but I like them still. "

" I'm still not fully convinced I like Burke's books but this was ok. I started weak (from my point of view) but ended better. "

" New Iberia, Louisianna, New Orleans, prostitutes, killers, corrupt politics. Solid "

" Good but not up to some others of his that I've read. Won't stop me from continuing to read the series, certainly. "

" this has been the one and only burke book i've read. i really enjoyed the way it was written. the voice? the tone? sentence structures? one of those things describes what i liked. "

" My introduction to Burke. Loved the lyrical prose and tough dialogue. "

" James Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux novels are among my favorite. Dave R. is a very likable character as are all continuing characters that surround him. "

" The best of the series. "

" Purple Cane Road by James Lee Burke (2001) "

" I really enjoy this author's ability to draw word pictures that enhance the stories, which are good in all of his books that I've read to date. I recommend his books to anyone looking for a good story. "

" I thoroughly enjoyed my first Dave Robicheaux novel. Lots of interesting characters, a thriller plot and wonderful verbal paintings of bayou Louisiana. "

" This man made ma want to go to Louisiana - the sure sign of a good writer. "

" Burke takes homicide detective, Dave Robicheaux, forward to purge his past. Burke provides several finely developed characters to aid Robicheaux on his journey. "

" I hated it from page 1. I only finished it because I wanted to know who the killer was. "

" When Dave Robichaux begins to investigate his mother's death 30 years earlier it unleashes a new series of deaths. "

" One needs a flow-chart or diagram to follow Grant's plots! "

" The book group at work chose this one month, and I picked it up as a result. I've since read five or so of the Dave Robicheaux series, and enjoyed them all. If you like Elizabeth George or John Sandford, you'll probably like these, too. "

" This is my first James Lee Burke. I thought it was good and I will read more of Burke's books. "

" Another solid book that has the usual plot developments but adds literary character in all the right corners. "

" Again this links into earlier novels and answers those questions that have been at the back of your mind all the time. Like what happened to Dave's mother? "

" I sort of enjoy this book. I mean, I sort of finished it too....It was about NOLA so I was interested in that but I kept getting lost, but not in a good way. "

" Brilliant addition to the Robiceaux series, this is one of the best stories. Brilliant stuff. "