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OK, yes, Burke is a good, poetic, sensitive writer. - Goodreads I love the raw style of writing. - Goodreads I believe that is why I like his writing so much. - Goodreads Review: Pegasus Descending (Dave Robicheaux #15)User Review - Scott - GoodreadsPegasus Descending is a continuation of the Dave Robicheaux novels, and there-in lies the trouble. Burke is best at descriptive flights, and the word-smithing he puts into describing Louisiana. He is ... Read full review Review: Pegasus Descending (Dave Robicheaux #15)User Review - David S. - GoodreadsMy first and only James Burke novel before this one was: RAIN GODS. And, I remember it being very dark and dreary, quite like reading McCarthy. However, Burke seems to give the reader some sort of ... Read full review Related books
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