Kindness Goes Unpunished

A Walt Longmire Mystery

By: Craig Johnson

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Craig Johnson's Walt Longmire mysteries are critically acclaimed. Longmire's third outing takes him from Wyoming to Philadelphia to investigate a brutal assault on his daughter, Cady. Walt believes her ex-boyfriend is behind the crime and searches him out. But when he turns up dead, Walt is back to square one.

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Critic reviews

"The quick pace and tangled web of interconnected crimes will keep readers turning pages." ( Publishers Weekly)

So Good

Looked forward to each nights reading. Loved the pace of the narrator. The romance didn't quite fit.

Another Good Story

This was different from the first two, as this takes place in Pennsylvania. Most of the same characters, and new ones . Vick's family Keeps me interested !
Starting #4 in the series and purchased the Christmas in Abskroka it's available in Kindle form .
with the heat wave of Southern California, I think I will read it soon! Mr John son has a wonderful gift of description.
thank you

Great Story

Yet another great Longmire story. Can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.

Hooked!

Love listening to this series. I am hooked! George G brings the series to life and I am here to listen and visualize!

…different neighborhood, same Walt

Relentless, measured and effective pursuit of what is truly right told in a multifaceted well-layered story with plenty of philosophical and mystical intrinsic truths that reveal the best traits of our shared humanity.

Excellent

Each book gets better and better! This one had some steam , boohoo. Can't wait to get the next.

Okay, so I'm a little in love ...

I'm an undemanding listener, but I like the narrator to be more than adequate, the story line to hold my interest and not be too transparent, and I like character-driven stories rather than action-driven.

The Walt Longmire series fills these specs on every score. George Guidall is like an old shoe, comfortable, familiar and reliable. He brings Walt to life; he also does a good job with the other characters that populate the series. Mr. Guidall's voice is low and soothing, but he plays his instrument with intelligence and wit.

Forgive me for not commenting on the story line, other than to say it's worthwhile and engaging. I've read books in the series since Kindness Goes Unpunished; Another Man's Moccasins and Dark Horse. I'm pacing myself so that I don't rip through the series too fast. Compare Walt to a box of fine chocolates or a visit with a friend ... my walk with him is worth savoring.

At the end of Dark Horse is an interview between George Guidall and Craig Johnson. I hesitated, fearful of being disenchanted, but it's a great listen--Mr. Guidall and Mr. Johnson are funny and self-deprecating and the story behind the start of the Walt Longmire series is an entertaining one.

As a clue to my preferences in writers, I like J.A. Jance, William Kent Krueger, Karin Slaughter, Elly Griffiths, Clive Cussler, Steve Berry, Michael Connelly(!), John Sandford, John Lutz--all folks who write good characters in bad situations.

I hope this review helps you decide to give Walt Longmire, George Guidall and Craig Johnson a try.

Wyoming Sheriff Longmire goes to Philadelphia

First, let me say that the opening of this book is one of the best that I've ever read. Sheriff Walt Longmire is attempting to read his grown daughter's favorite childhood fairy tale to a group of very peevish young children in a classroom. This is a group that may actually outlast Walt---great fun!!

Then the book goes into the real mystery with Longmire going to Philadelphia, with his Native American friend, where "Bear" will be speaking about art, and Longmire will be visiting his lawyer daughter, Cady, and her new boyfriend. But shortly after arriving, Cady is attacked and left in a coma. Her boyfriend is murdered and Walt goes on the search for answers. Walt's sidekick, Vick, and her Philadelphia policemen family are glad for Walt's help. Then all the twists and turns begin.

This third installment of Longmire takes place completely in Philadelphia. I definitely missed the Wyoming countryside, but Walt kept his own outlook on life in the city. Walt, Bear, and Vick keep the excitement going wherever they are. Romance comes into play now that we are becoming part of the Longmire family too. Keep them coming, Craig Johnson!

Johnson Nails it Again

Any additional comments?

This is my 3rd Longmire story & I plan to continue!
Johnson nailed it again, and just to keep it fresh he changes the venue to Philadelphia.
Initially I was worried the location would hurt the story but putting Longmire in a classic fish out of water tale works well.
The story has plenty of twists and turns, a good deal of interpersonal actions and classic Longmire dialog to make me want more.
This is a must read/listen.

More crime investigation than the first two

What made the experience of listening to Kindness Goes Unpunished the most enjoyable?

With the main characters so well established in the first two books, Craig Johnson took a little bit of a different direction by concentrating much more on the mystery at hand. This doesn't mean that there weren't engaging new characters. Of course there were! This is Craig Johnson! But this book clearly shifted from character-driven from plot-driven. And the plot was outstanding; a great way to present a slightly shifted format.

Which scene was your favorite?

Henry's ritual in the hospital was my favorite scene because the reactions of Walt and Henry following the ritual really showed the close friendship the two share.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book on an interstate drive, so I did listen to it all in one sitting. When it was over, the car seemed awfully quiet in a way that the next book I started (not another Longmire) could not really fill it.

Any additional comments?

This book shows more deep emotion than the first two. I'm not talking the drunken depression of the first book. This book explores the darkness of the soul that can come from hopelessness and the return to the light that hope can bring. It is the first of the series that made my eyes fill a little bit.