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Lädt ... The Night of the Burning Carvon Rob Lubitz
Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. ![]() ![]() ![]() The characters were so vivid and believable. I felt like I knew them. Also, the author continued to introduce new characters throughout the book and I was nervous that I was going to have to start writing names down, but that never happened. They introduced them in a way that made you remember who they were and it never got confusing. The writing was extremely clear and concise. It's one of those books that you're just reading and don't get stuck by bad grammar or ill-placed words, etc. SPOILER: One of the things I loved most about this book is that the "good" people ended up chasing the bad people. I kept expecting the sheriff and the judge from Kane County to go find Lacey and/or Billy as they were trying to move on from the situation. But in the end, they went after the Harkins family. And I was so happy that the Harkins family got what they deserved in the end. The fact the judge shot himself just showed that his character was very weak when it came down to it. I liked that there was a "happy" ending, despite finding all the bodies. I think I would've been angry if Billy was sent to prison. The part when the SBI agent meets with Billy and confirms he knows it's him, is probably one of my favorite parts in the book. I'm glad that was included. I can't recommend this book enough! I will definitely check out the author's other novels! ![]() One night, one moment shaped Billy Dalton's life. Was that moment real or a dream? Taking a shortcut through notoriously known Kane County, Billy's life spirals downward to chaos and a nightmarish life that takes him thru the Vietnam war into redemption. Then a PI brings him information on that one event and throws his life into a new light and perhaps closure. Spanning from 1948-1966 we are treated with pieces of Southern attitude and biased views on Black equality. The author did a very good job of describing what many African Americans went thru in a world of White supremacy.
"In Rob Lubitz's gripping mystery thriller, a fictional rural county in North Carolina becomes the backdrop for a tale of racism and corruption. With short chapters, authentic dialogue, steady action and revelations, Lubitz's narrative provides an entertaining, thought-provoking read that highlights vulnerability as well as bravery in the face of injustice." Starred Review: Notable Book "The Night of the Burning Car is a dark, engrossing, and suspenseful novel; it follows mysteries whose resolutions audiences will crave." Five stars EDITOR'S PICK: "A page turning thriller about crime, corruption, and justice in the midcentury South... With pulse-thumping action and strong characterization, Lubitz dramatizes racism and corruption in the South leading up and during the Civil Rights era."
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Other than that, I really enjoyed this page-turner. I liked the shortish chapters, which held my attention. There wasn't a lull anywhere in the plot. I respected the author's choice to not shy away too much from the period's language and hate, which could be uncomfortable to read at times, but it's meant to be. He does comment on this at the end of the story, saying that he wanted the portrayal of the time to be honest. I felt it was, although, my goodness, I'm glad it was before my time.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review. (