Really cute idea, but I wish there was more meat to this book. I didn't like the Deus-ex-machina ending, but hey - it's a kids book. Again, the books Really cute idea, but I wish there was more meat to this book. I didn't like the Deus-ex-machina ending, but hey - it's a kids book. Again, the books are too short to do them justice. There are so many wonderful tings that could fill out this book a bit and make it more enjoyable...instead, it's more of a super-quick overview of a story....more
PERSONAL REVIEW: These books have a cute premise and I like them, but they are so short that there is no room for details. The characters are static aPERSONAL REVIEW: These books have a cute premise and I like them, but they are so short that there is no room for details. The characters are static and cardboard. With such an intriguing idea, I'm just disappointed that they don't live up to the possibilities.
SCHOOL LIBRARIAN REVIEW: These books are written for young kids, but the idea that the boy wants a permanent mate is somewhat unsettling. In the end, it's a fine book for high interest - low level readers...but too simple for most middle schoolers and too dark/mature (those aren't the words I want...but I can't think of what I do want, exactly so they'll do for now) for youngsters. They would have a niche in most school libraries though....more
Would be interesting to use as a writing prompt: - Write about a monster, but change one of the main attributes. -Great, and short, classroom read.
Would be interesting to use as a writing prompt: - Write about a monster, but change one of the main attributes. - You're the boy...what do you do next? - Write about the kind of book you would want to drink if you could experience it without actually reading it. ...more
I love this series and enjoyed this book; although, it wasn't quite as good as the previous two books. I didn't like the overall plot - "Let's all go I love this series and enjoyed this book; although, it wasn't quite as good as the previous two books. I didn't like the overall plot - "Let's all go kill Thor." - but the characters and writing made up for it, somewhat. It seemed like an action taken in order to build the series, a bridge into whatever comes next...and I very much look forward to whatever comes next!...more
I enjoy these books. The setting seems realistic, the characters are fun to get to know and interact in interesting ways. I was caught up in the plot I enjoy these books. The setting seems realistic, the characters are fun to get to know and interact in interesting ways. I was caught up in the plot and wanted to know what would happen next.
The only trouble I have with series - not just this one, but all series - is that you know that the main character is going to survive. No matter how hard everything seems to be, you know the next book will feature the same main character, so the tension is lost. Hearne does a good job killing off enough 'minor' and 'not-quiet-minor' characters to keep the tention level high. Will the widow die, Perry, Oberon? I love them all and am scared for them, even though we all know that Atticus has to walk away....more
This is what Mitch Rapp would be like as a vampire. Terrorists beware.
I just read Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and was disappointed. This book was This is what Mitch Rapp would be like as a vampire. Terrorists beware.
I just read Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and was disappointed. This book was mentioned as something in the same vein, but better. I agree. If you're interested in vampires and politics...and a little alternate history...this is a much better book.
My main dislike was that the vampire was so flat. He had no emotions, no connections, he was just plain boring. But the story around him was good enough that I didn't care much. A one dimensional character in a pretty well-rounded story.
The author brought up all sorts of X-Files sort of stuff, hinting at possible enemies in future books. There were a few too many random paranormal tie-ins, but perhaps it's just because it is the first book. We get it. A lot of the 'weird' stuff is real. Move along.
I'll read the next book in the series and see how it develops....more
Abraham Lincoln is one of my personal heroes. I enjoy reading about his life and times, the Civil War and the biographies or diaries of people who livAbraham Lincoln is one of my personal heroes. I enjoy reading about his life and times, the Civil War and the biographies or diaries of people who lived through it.
I also enjoy dark urban fantasy; urban romance just pisses me off.
I should like this, right? Right?
Actually, I am pretty ambivalent about it. I enjoyed the story. It could have been any main character and the story of how vampires influenced the Civil War could have been an interesting premise. The life of the vampire hunter during the Civil War could have been a good story all on its own. But, by adding Abraham Lincoln as the main character...well, it killed the story for me.
I see that there was research done, I understand that the facts were 'bent' for the sake of the story and I am completely able to 'suspend disbelief' when needed. But, in this case...it was just not possible. I am sure this author could probably write an original story, but he didn't do it here. He took an existing story (the amazing life of Abe Lincoln) and wrote vampires into it, throwing a mesh of vampire details over an already existing biography. It was basic research of Lincoln rewritten with simple mythology of vampires and put into an unimaginative 'journal' format.
I was entertained, but not really interested or 'buying in'....more
I really enjoy learning more about some of the other characters in the series. As Mr. Butcher says in one of the introductions, there are things that I really enjoy learning more about some of the other characters in the series. As Mr. Butcher says in one of the introductions, there are things that are not possible to write from the point of view of Harry Dresden. It's great to read about Mac, Thomas, Michael and Will in stories of their own.
All but one of these stories have been published in other compilations, but I have read none of them because I don't read most of the other authors in that genre. It doesn't make sense for me to buy a book, just for one or two entries. This book was exactly what I was hoping it would be....more
It took me so long to read this book because I was sick to death of all the hype. I couldn't make myself read it, knowing that I would have all the otIt took me so long to read this book because I was sick to death of all the hype. I couldn't make myself read it, knowing that I would have all the other reviews, comments, radio interviews, images from the movie posters, etc in my head. It would probably annoy me to look at the writing from the eyes of the writers I know who hated it...called it too simple and 'hack writing'. And really, the trivia questions here on GoodReads gave away too many spoilers. I was pissed that I knew too much about the book to be surprised by certain parts, events and characters.
Enough time has now passed since I've read anything about the books that I could look at it sitting on my shelf and consider reading it, rather than just getting pissed all over again that I knew too much. So...I read it.
And, for the most part, I like it. I enjoyed the relationships, the oddities and the unique elements. I enjoyed the build-up of many levels of tension.
I did not like the ending...it was anti-climactic and too neat. Nice little bow to tie everything together.
I am glad the series is over. I have no intention of watching the movies and I think I'll likely avoid anything vampire related for a long time. Sick of them, which is too bad, since I enjoyed the first book so much because it felt 'fresh' when the series began. Marketing...supersaturation...blech! ...more
Loved it. If you're reading the series, this one's one of the best. Longer review later, trying to figure out how to avoid spoilers.Loved it. If you're reading the series, this one's one of the best. Longer review later, trying to figure out how to avoid spoilers....more
I read a lot of Young Adult literature for my job and it's really nice to be able to pick up a Harry Dresden novel once in aI really like this series.
I read a lot of Young Adult literature for my job and it's really nice to be able to pick up a Harry Dresden novel once in a while to remind me that there's a more adult side to the reading world.
This novel follows the Kights of The Cross as they are searching for the Shroud of Turin. There's also a plot line which includes Harry and the continuing war with the Red Court, teh worst of the vampires. And on top of it all, the love of his life, Susan, returns to say a final goodbye as she realizes she will never be human again.
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