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Kindness Goes Unpunished (Walt Longmire, #3)

Craig Johnson
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Kindness Goes Unpunished (Walt Longmire, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Craig Johnson

Kindness Goes Unpunished (Walt Longmire, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Craig Johnson's novel Kindness Goes Unpunished, Wyoming Sheriff Walt Longmire visits Philadelphia to meet his daughter, Cady, but becomes embroiled in a local criminal investigation. The story explores themes of justice and loyalty as Longmire navigates an unfamiliar urban environment while supporting his family.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

31,756 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kindness Goes Unpunished by Craig Johnson offers a gripping blend of mystery and Western charm. Reviewers commend its well-crafted characters, particularly the protagonist Walt Longmire, and vibrant setting. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot points predictable. Overall, it delivers an engaging narrative with a strong sense of place.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Kindness Goes Unpunished (Walt Longmire, #3)?

Fans of Craig Johnson's Kindness Goes Unpunished will appreciate its blend of crime, Western settings, and humor. Readers who enjoy C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series or Tony Hillerman's Navajo Tribal Police novels will find this book's mix of atmospheric storytelling and compelling characters similarly engaging.

4.4

31,756 ratings

86%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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