Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger

452 pages first pub 2001 (editions) user-added

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
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Purgatory Ridge by William Kent Krueger is a gripping and suspenseful mystery that will captivate readers who crave stories of small-town secrets, Native American culture, and the rugged beauty of the Minnesota wilderness, making it a perfect fit for fans of atmospheric and provocative thrillers that explore themes of identity, community, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Winner of the prestigious Loft-McKnight Fiction Award and the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, William Kent Krueger has established himself as a startlingly original voice in thriller fiction. With Purgatory Ridge he cements his standing as a s...

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Community Reviews

4.0
based on 1,149 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 81%

tense: 70%

adventurous: 62%

dark: 49%

emotional: 37%

sad: 17%

challenging: 15%

reflective: 11%

hopeful: 6%

informative: 3%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

39% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
2% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

23% of readers chose Plot
72% of readers chose A mix
3% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

85% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

38% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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