Light of the World by James Lee BurkeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
What can you say that hasn't been said about James Lee Burke. He is truly one of the great crime fiction writers of his generation. His writing is descriptive, introspective and just plain beautiful. In this #20!! book of the Dave Robicheaux series, he may have created his biggest work yet with one of the most evil villians you would never want to encounter. Burke's genius lies in his ability to write about the human condition in a way that makes you ponder anew what it means to go through this life.
An example:
" At a certain age, you realize the greatest loss you can experience is a theft you perpetrate on yourself- the waste of days given us. Is there any more piercing remorse than the realization that a person has thrown away the potential that resides in everty sunrise?"
A whole book could be written of Burke's quotes in his various series. They are that brilliant and deep.
I know that may seem grandiose, but read Burke and you will understand.
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