Coldheart Canyon had the potential to be a really good book. I liked the storyline, but not so much the execution of it. It was way too long of a book, but really unnecessary in length. There were a few places where the book could have ended, but it kept going on and on. It felt like the author just let himself write without structure or limitations and then the pub company didn't shave off the excess. The book was overly sexual and erotic to a point where it was a major turn-off. Even at the end when sex seemed unimportant, he kept making everything sexual. The characters at times felt unrealistic with their behavior and dialogue, like they are in life-threatening situations but not responding with any level of urgency. He used God's name in vain so many times it was beyond offensive. It was like that was the only words he knew to express panic. There was way too many details for everything, as well as unimportant scenes/details such as the death of the dog. This was my first read by this author, but to me it was obvious that because of his popularity, he was allowed to write anything without much developmental editing by his publishing company which was a mistake. Based on other's reviews, many seem to be disappointed with the author for this book. The book certainly could have been cut in half (700 pages was way too long for this story) and the storyline/writing should have been tightened up.
Coldheart Canyon had the potential to be a really good book. I liked the storyline, but not so much the execution of it. It was way too long of a book, but really unnecessary in length. There were a few places where the book could have ended, but it kept going on and on. It felt like the author just let himself write without structure or limitations and then the pub company didn't shave off the excess. The book was overly sexual and erotic to a point where it was a major turn-off. Even at the end when sex seemed unimportant, he kept making everything sexual. The characters at times felt unrealistic with their behavior and dialogue, like they are in life-threatening situations but not responding with any level of urgency. He used God's name in vain so many times it was beyond offensive. It was like that was the only words he knew to express panic. There was way too many details for everything, as well as unimportant scenes/details such as the death of the dog. This was my first read by this author, but to me it was obvious that because of his popularity, he was allowed to write anything without much developmental editing by his publishing company which was a mistake. Based on other's reviews, many seem to be disappointed with the author for this book. The book certainly could have been cut in half (700 pages was way too long for this story) and the storyline/writing should have been tightened up.