Rating: 
Summary: rainy rainy Texas
Review: When author Burke moved his stories from the Louisiana coastlands to the hillcountry of Texas, he brought Louisiana weather with him. In this somewhat rambling (where was the editor?) story, the occasions of rain in the Texas hill country became so frequent, I began to note them. There are references to rain on pp. 18, 24, 55, 62. 91. 99. 139. 140. 145. 156. 175. 201. 210, 214, 215, 217, 219, 230, 240, 281, 283, 298, 312 and 318. Has Mr. Burke ever lived through a summer in the hill country? And does he realize that he has three separate characters say disparagingly of someone, "His (your) s--t doesn't flush"? HEARTWOOD certainly beat watching the sitcoms on a (dry) Texas night, but it isn't up to the Dave Robicheaux stories.
Rating: 
Summary: Just about great but not quite
Review: With a clarity of style and engaging perceptiveness reminiscent of The Triumph and the Glory and Louis L'Amour's best works, Heartwood hits the ground running and never stops. I'm a huge James Lee Burke fan and expect the best from him and wasn't disappointed, I found Heartwood very entertaining and recommend it highly. The last part takes some effort to keep straight but read it slowly and it all makes sense.GC
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