Bitterroot Audiobook

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

" I've read six of Burke's books now, and they are great fun to read, always with a happy and satisfying ending where the bad guys get what they deserve. He is a darn good writer, but the more of him I read, the more I noticed his little idiosyncracies and problems. As in--nearly all the characters sound the same, even the males and females. He also tends to repeat his descriptions. A better editor would help with this, I expect. Still, if you want an absorbing and fast read which is better written than most of the mystery/crime/thriller stuff out there, particularly with more interesting characters, it is hard to beat James Lee Burke. "

" 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. "

" First book I've read by this author. Exciting in a disturbing kind of way. Might try reading a few more of his books. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

" 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 believe this was my first exposure to this new series and I absolutely loved it. It's similar to the Robicheaux series in terms of the solidity and sternness of the protagonist, but it's a new set of characters exploring new locales. Loved it. "

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

" Bitterroot by James Lee Burke (2002) "

" 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. "

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

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

" It was just okay for me man! "

" 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. "

" Though never great, always entertaining. "

" 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. "

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

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

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