Last Thoughts

[nadine1]

I didn't know what to expect when a mystery book about a game warden (policeman) and his poacher (hunter) father in Maine's wilderness was selected.  However, I became so engrossed in the story that I read the book straight through in a day and a half.  In fact, I even recommended this The Poacher's Son to my father, who is a big mystery fan.         

Unlike previous First Look authors, Paul Doiron faithfully addressed most of the readers' questions and/or comments. 

Thank you, Barnes & Noble, for another amazing First Look Book Club experience!

[Vermontcozy]

                                         Happy Easter... Susan,Vtc

[maxcat]

Happy Easter everyone!

[pen21]

[Tally-wa]

great book!

I've never read a straight mystery before, so this was my first. I trusted B&N to pick a good one for my intro to the genre and I wasn't disappointed.

The scene that sticks with me is at the beginning where his father takes him to look at the ruins and tries to say it's history. I liked knowing his thoughts about the situation as it occured.

[literature]

Literature, here again.

To Bonnie C and the others,

Bonnie, you were definitely on to something about "Did anyone actually seen Jack's body"?  I emailed Paul at his regular email address about your posting and my response and he said that Jack just may reappear in one of the next books; that someone had already mentioned having Jack reappear again.  Good for you!

iterature wrote:

To Pen 21, VTcozy and Bonnie C,

I just realized I never signed my name to my posting last night that Bonnie C may have hit on something...that Jack is still alive.  It's the long email  addressed to Bonnie C and Vtcozy about the two body bags.

From Literature

Vermontcozy wrote:

pen21 wrote:

This whole train of thought intrigues me.

It is like a hidden mystery in the book.

I think you're right, Jack could be alive. What a twist!

pen21

Vermontcozy wrote:

I read all that you posted,and we know that PaulD has a few more surprises in store for us.It does seem odd ,now that we are discussing TPS again,that Jack would be killed off,end of his story..If so,ok,but given his History and what he is capable of in the woods,he may be back..??? We know PaulD is reading all our posts,he must be smiling...Susan

Bonnie_C wrote:

I think it's great to be a part of the very beginning of what I am sure will be a successful series.  I really enjoyed this book as well as the discussion with all the First Look members.  You guys help me to see things in a way I never thought of.  I am really looking forward to the next installment where I will sit down and read cover to cover without sticking to a schedule.

My last thought about this book is:  Did anyone actually see Jack's body?  Could he become another urban legend like the missing POW?

Well Bonnie,I can't recall anyone seeing Jack's body,,Another Mystery.?.Will re-read that part for sure.Good thoughts..Susan,Vtc..

Well Bonnie & Vtcozy, I went home and reread the ending.  On page 319, top, "We watched the state police unload two body bags...", but nowhere does it say who the two bodies belonged to.  It could have been Brenda's or Truman's or Pelletier's or Jack's. 

A few thoughts come to mind.  Remember when Jack was telling Mike in the beginning about the German POW Camp and the two men that escaped, pages 2-3.  One man was never found.  I made a notation in my book "Did Jack want to vanish into the woods and never return?" and this was before I really got into the book.  On page 7, top, where Mike is talking with Mr. Thompson and says "...and there's nothing more dangerous than a wounded animal.  Except a drunk with a gun, said a voice in my head."  On page 68, middle, "But if anyone could vanish into these North Woods, it my was dad.  I wonder if the searchers knew what they were chasing."  Then bottom of page 296,  Mike to Jack "I remembered something you told me when I was a kid.  You said the secret to trapping is covering your own tracks." 

Maybe Bonnie hit on something here.  Is Jack really dead?

[sjs82489]

i loved the character development in the book. it was extraordinary

[HBT]

I am sorry I was not able to discuss this book with everyone but life happened and I was not able to do many things for a while. I am just past half way done with the book and I feel disappointed with this book. Every chapter I read I say to myself "in real life that would not happen that way". I know it is a fiction but when the story is portrayed as something that could really happen I need it to sound realistic. I wanted to finish reading the book before I wrote my thoughts but I am not sure how long it will take me to finish. It is such a slow read for me and while I read it, I am easily distracted by my surroundings.

[Vermontcozy]

HBT wrote:

I am sorry I was not able to discuss this book with everyone but life happened and I was not able to do many things for a while. I am just past half way done with the book and I feel disappointed with this book. Every chapter I read I say to myself "in real life that would not happen that way". I know it is a fiction but when the story is portrayed as something that could really happen I need it to sound realistic. I wanted to finish reading the book before I wrote my thoughts but I am not sure how long it will take me to finish. It is such a slow read for me and while I read it, I am easily distracted by my surroundings.

Dear HBT..Of course we miss your input,but we all have our distractions,,and life happens,for sure ,and read at our own pace.not to worry..We are here,and look forward to your opinion about 'The Poachers Son"  Best  Susan Vtc...

[HBT]

At last I finished the book! I am guilty of skimming through that last chapters but this book was not my favorite read. I did like the ending and I do not want to spoil it for anyone who is reading these posts before t hey buy the book but it was not what I expected. That is the only good part in the book. I also liked he did not leave any questions unanswered so that is nice. Other than those two things, the book did not catch my interest. I would try reading a book that he wrote that is no mystery just to see if I like his writing style on another topic.