![]() Largely true to form, and another solid installment in the Robicheaux story arc, yet one that, for me, was stronger in the momentum than the memorable category. It's not just that the themes are darker - JLB plumbs the dark depths rather consistently - but I no longe More of the same? Yes and no. Basically, it cruised along nicely, with the pages turning frequently and easily, all contributing to a (probably predictable) late night (OK, well into the morning) session to see it through to the end. It isn't the 1940's or 50's anymore but the past may not be dead as voices from the grave remind Dave. The story seamlessly navigates between the past and present and does an excellent job describing the brutality of this system. Another theme is Southern Louisiana's past prison farm system and convict labor. The main theme in this book seems to be change. He is not happy to see Walmart, malls, developments, etc. The world Dave grew up in was gone and he wants to pretend otherwise. The thread that binds all of these subplots together is power and greed. Somehow the author manages to weave all of these together. Meanwhile back in New Iberia three local teenage girls are killed in a drunk-driving accident, the driver being the seventeen-year-old daughter of a prominent physician. He also mentions the story of blues singer Junior Crudup, who entered Angola Penitentiary in the 1950s and was never heard from again. Father Jimmie asks Dave to help investigate the presence of a toxic landfill near St. The story opens with Robicheaux back in New Orleans investigating the brutal assault of an old friend, Father Jimmie Dolan, a Catholic priest who always seems to be the center of controversy. He is a loyal and faithful friend and his antics will again leave you shaking your head or laughing or both.Īs is usually the case there is a large cast of characters and many subplots in this story. Cletus Purcel, his former partner in the NOPD and now a PI, is the one unchanging rock in Dave's life. His third wife Bootsie has died, His adopted daughter Alafair is away at school in Oregon, his home that his father had built has burned to the ground, he sold his boat rental and bait shop, and Helen Solileau once his partner is now sheriff. This was probably the most depressing book in the Dave Robicheaux series that I have read so far. He's given me so many hours of reading pleasure.ģ.5 Stars This was probably the most depressing book in the Dave Robicheaux series that I have read so far. Many thanks to whoever suggested I read Burke. James Lee Burke is one my of top five writers alive today. Published in 2003, James Lee Burke is at the top of the game. However "Last Car." is in my opinion, the best one I've read in a long time and deserves five stars which I'm very stingy with by the way. Every story, to me, is unique and can stand alone if need be. Many thanks to whoever suggested I read Burke Although the Dave Robicheaux series has a uniform thread which runs through every book, they are not all the same. Although the Dave Robicheaux series has a uniform thread which runs through every book, they are not all the same.
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