The Guide by Peter Heller, August 24, 2021, Knopf
Genre: thriller set in Colorado
Source: library book
My comments:
A thriller set in modern days, in an isolated area of Colorado, where the very wealthy go for R & R and for fly fishing. Our main character, Jack, is the assigned guide for a famous young singer, Alison, whose only interest is in enjoying the lodge and its amenities for fishing during her week-long stay.
The two get into deep waters, however, when they suspect there is something more sinister going on at the lodge than harmless outdoor recreation, and they risk their lives trying to find out the problem, and to fix it.
Nature lovers will enjoy the author's prose and descriptions of the surroundings, the canyon, river, forests, and fly fishing itself. They will also get pulled into the story that becomes more complex and compelling, as time goes on, than a leisurely time on the river.
Next on my reading list:
I almost didn't borrow this book because I thought the title was unimaginative and the cover too subtle. But then I glanced at the book blurb and thought the novel was just up my alley. A case of an assistant assuming an author's identity during a trip to Morocco. Just enough suspense to get my attention.
What are you reading this week?
Memes: The Sunday Post hosted by The Caffeinated Bookreviewer. Also, It's Monday: What Are You Reading, and Sunday Salon
Yeah I hope to get to The Guide. My husband also said it was a fast pretty good read. I liked his earlier book The River. And the Maud Dixon novel is quite enjoyable, I listened to it on audio ... and the story was diabolical fun. I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes, both titles look tempting! Thanks for sharing, and here are my WEEKLY UPDATES
ReplyDeleteI was disappointed with The Guide after loving The River. I also want to read Who is Maud Dixon. Hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThese both sound great. The Guide sounds like it would be a perfect read for my Arkansas trip this week. Then again maybe it would be a little too much while I'm off in the wilderness.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know more of your thoughts about Maud Dixon and The Guide. Thanks for sharing them.
I have not heard anything on either of these books. I will have to look them up
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The Guide sounds really good and sinister. Will take a look!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week ahead and happy reading!
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Both of these looks good! I've yet to read Peter Heller and have seen some positive reviews for Maud Dixon, too.
ReplyDeleteThese both sound intriguing. I have heard good things about Peter Heller, but haven't gotten around to reading him yet. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBoth sound so intriguing. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how The Guide compares to The River and see that Diane said she was disappointed in The Guide after loving The River so that answers that. lol
ReplyDeleteMaud Dixon sounds intriguing!