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Mar 13, 2024FloraWest rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Oh, I wanted this to be good-loved the premise. But too drawn out and it just became a slog for me. Maybe the second in the series will have a better pace with all the exposition out of the way? Maybe I'll give it a try.
Nov 14, 2022SCL_BookClubs rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
SCL Thursday Afternoon Book Club 4/5 stars. Even though we had a smallish group we shared a great discussion around Girl Waits with Gun by Amy Stewart! Some of the comments about the book were charming, personable historic fiction,…
Oct 04, 2021jewelhound rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting crime series with the setting from the early 1900's. Good descriptions of the lives of the woman in the book.
Jun 20, 2021lilypad_1 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Very slow paced, could not get interested
Apr 23, 2021WPL_Andrea rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Based on historical characters, Girl Waits with a Gun is a compelling read. While there was no murder in the mystery, you get pulled into the story of the Kropp sisters and their lives in 1914 New York and how they are living lives ahead…
Mar 23, 2021mmmarrinan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A librarian recommended this title and I decided to give it a chance - thoroughly enjoyed!!
Feb 10, 2021maipenrai rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not a bad first mystery in a series - a little too much filler and not enough murder investigation. I will still probably try the second book in the series because I liked the 4 Kopp sisters. Kristi & Abby Tabby
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Jan 20, 2021JCLS_Ashland_Kristin rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A historical mystery with a female lead...and based on a real person. I particularly enjoyed the independence of the lead character.
Dec 31, 2020
This book was fast-paced, and a nice mix of plot-driven and character-driven. The storyline alternated between past and present and the first shift from present to past was startling. I found the tone of this book to be delightfully…
Oct 08, 2020Joanneva rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is the first book in a fantastic series about the first female sheriffs deputy of Bergen County, NJ in the early 1900s. The strong female characters and the historical aspects would make this perfect for teens as well as adults. Great…
Mar 27, 2020
The reclusive Kopp sisters have their buggy damaged by a reckless group of men in a motor car. Constance, the oldest sister, attempts to receive payment for the damages. It would have all ended there if Henry Kaufman, the wealthy owner and…
Oct 29, 2019Mama2_3 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I loved the Kopp sisters and the true story aspect. The trial part seemed tacked on, the ending somewhat contrived. Twists and turns made the first half of the book more interesting. The cat  hating comments were awkward, seemed out of…
Oct 04, 2019darladoodles rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A car slams into the wagon the Kopp sisters are riding in and their lives are changed forever in the aftermath. The facts that Amy Stewart used to build a framework for this novel are substantial. Newspaper accounts and quotes from the…
Sep 09, 2019CPLannie rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Found this gem on the suggested reading shelves - merci, library staff. Superbly written with very human characters; the story is intriguing , yet amusing, and engaging. Convinced it was a very special book, I passed it on, which almost…
Feb 13, 2019ArapahoeFelicia rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on the one of the first female sheriffs, this story highlights a no nonsense woman and her tough sisters who won't let the bad guys win!
Nov 09, 2018
Wonderful, quick read with intriguing characters, strong women, interesting plot-captures the period-a truly fun read-looking forward to reading the other 3 in the series
Oct 04, 2017SusanKaspar rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a fun read! Part fiction, part history, part suspense, part comedy. This book has it all. Can't wait to read the sequel.
Jul 31, 2017jmli rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It's easy to say that I enjoyed this book, and I appreciated the comfortable tone and mood of the story in general. Good things: 1) I liked the humor. There are many smile-worthy moments, and it helps lighten up the story. 2) The…
Jul 27, 2017
A (literal) run-in with a wealthy factory owner sets the Kopp sisters on a path that will include threats, bricks, and even guns after the driver refuses to pay for damages.
FindingJane
Jul 07, 2017FindingJane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This fictionalized account of a true historical figure rings with verve, danger, solid characterization. The author has fleshed out and teased forth this story and padded it with well-imagined dialogue. It is also a fine microscope on…
Jun 18, 2017trudat rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Like a previous reviewer, I'd agree this book is 'moderately entertaining.' Fascinating subject - I stayed more interested because I knew it was a true story - just not riveting writing. What should have been a thrilling read became…
Jun 13, 2017LPL_KateG rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fun and fast summer read. LPL has this in Book Club in a Bag if your group would like to try it out! Historical mystery based on a true detective, Girl Waits With Gun is entertaining and great for multiple age groups. No sex, gruesome…
Jun 07, 2017patcarstensen rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I didn't like the book nearly as much as I had expected, but perhaps my expectations were too high.
LoganLib_Phoebe
Apr 06, 2017LoganLib_Phoebe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Based on a true story, this novel offers strong female characters, and an evocative historical setting. You'll be keen to find out what happens to the Kopp sisters next with the sequel...
Feb 07, 2017SquamishLibraryStaff rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Superb storytelling, interesting characters and lots of intrigue. ‘Girl waits with gun’ is a historical fiction novel based on the real life Kopp sisters, one of whom (Constance Kopp) became one of the first female sheriffs in the United…