Hunter's Moon

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Summary: This guy blew his research
Review: For fans of Louis L'Amour's "The Walking Drum" and its historical ilk, Mr. Logan's research will set your teeth on edge. For example, he states that the term "assasin" came from Egypt, when in fact it came from Iran. If you know anything about popular history, avoid this book. It jarred me enough that I read half, then just read the end. While I liked his writing, I won't buy anything else of his until someone tells me it's safe to read it!

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Summary: Fast moving book...
Review: I enjoyed the book, & when I discovered it took place in Minnesota; ie., Stillwater & 'up north' via Duluth, etc. I really got deeply engrossed with it. I felt it moved fast & I did't want to put it down. think Chuck Logan has a good beginning with his stories & characters. I have read all of his books & am eagerly awaiting his next novel. Signed: A fan.

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Summary: A PLOT AS THICK AS THE WOODS IT'S SET IN
Review: I have to give Chuck Logan for creating an intricate and unusual plot, although I'm not sure how tightly woven it is, even after finishing it. Take one reformed alcoholic graphic artist, Harry Griffin; throw in one likewise reformed RICH alcoholic, Bud Maston; add a sensually promiscuous wife, Jesse, her two mixed-up younguns, Chris and Becky; and then a sheriff from hell, Larry Emery, and you have a volatile cast of characters.

The plot moves rather slowly, but once it picks up speed, it maintains interest and moves to a nice climax, although as one reviewer noted, highly unlikely.

Logan is a "writer's writer," filling the book with rich descriptions of the Minnesota countryside; unusual word games; and some really complex characters. There is a reality entrenched in the plot, although the way some of the main characters behave is far from believable.

As a mystery, it's not easily figured out, but when the identity of the true culprit is revealed, you're not totally surprised. The hero, Harry, is vaguely reminiscent of John Sandford's Lucas Davenport, and Lee Child's hero, whose name eludes me at this point. However, it's not a bad read; it doesn't make me want to pursue further Logan books, however.

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Summary: A PLOT AS THICK AS THE WOODS IT'S SET IN
Review: I have to give Chuck Logan for creating an intricate and unusual plot, although I'm not sure how tightly woven it is, even after finishing it. Take one reformed alcoholic graphic artist, Harry Griffin; throw in one likewise reformed RICH alcoholic, Bud Maston; add a sensually promiscuous wife, Jesse, her two mixed-up younguns, Chris and Becky; and then a sheriff from hell, Larry Emery, and you have a volatile cast of characters.

The plot moves rather slowly, but once it picks up speed, it maintains interest and moves to a nice climax, although as one reviewer noted, highly unlikely.

Logan is a "writer's writer," filling the book with rich descriptions of the Minnesota countryside; unusual word games; and some really complex characters. There is a reality entrenched in the plot, although the way some of the main characters behave is far from believable.

As a mystery, it's not easily figured out, but when the identity of the true culprit is revealed, you're not totally surprised. The hero, Harry, is vaguely reminiscent of John Sandford's Lucas Davenport, and Lee Child's hero, whose name eludes me at this point. However, it's not a bad read; it doesn't make me want to pursue further Logan books, however.

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Summary: Maybe readers are too jaded to see how special Chuck is
Review: I read this book when it first came out. The language is spectacular. Maybe it's too "thrillerish" at the end, but I thought the character of Harry was fantastic and Chuck Logan is an incredible writer. Coming from one writer to another. If you enjoy a great plot, lots of Minnesota atmosphere, and above all, rich, packed writing full of images and outstanding descriptions and characterization, you will enjoy this book.

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Summary: Maybe readers are too jaded to see how special Chuck is
Review: I read this book when it first came out. The language is spectacular. Maybe it's too "thrillerish" at the end, but I thought the character of Rick was fantastic and Chuck Logan is an incredible writer, and this is coming from one writer to another. If you enjoy a great plot, lots of Minnesota atmosphere, and above all, rich, packed writing full of images and outstanding descriptions and characterization, you will enjoy this book.

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Summary: Maybe readers are too jaded to see how special Chuck is
Review: I read this book when it first came out. The language is spectacular. Maybe it's too "thrillerish" at the end, but I thought the character of Rick was fantastic and Chuck Logan is an incredible writer, and this is coming from one writer to another. If you enjoy a great plot, lots of Minnesota atmosphere, and above all, rich, packed writing full of images and outstanding descriptions and characterization, you will enjoy this book.

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Summary: Fast moving book...
Review: Maybe I expected too much. I thought the premise was intriguing, so I started reading with great interest. Then I got to the middle and I just didn't care; however, I finished the book and I must admit that it picked up at the end. I have Logan's THE PRICE OF BLOOD and will read it. Hopefully he's fixed his problems.