Reviews

Shadow by K.J. Parker

chrudos's review

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

braydin's review

4.0

Call it 3.5 stars. I've been trying to get this book for awhile so perhaps my anticipation clouds the review somewhat. Shadow follows the story of a man who, through traumatic injury, loses his memory and wanders the world trying to get his memories back. The frustrating thing is that when he finds people who can tell him who he is, he invariably ends up killing them.

The story is pure Parker in that it there is no great evil, just people looking out for themselves and, in most cases, trying to do right by themselves.

bgc's review

4.0

I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/11123614

davidscrimshaw's review

5.0

This is well written and engaging. But, wow, it is confusing. It's so long that I had to borrow it twice from the library to finish it and I'm still confused.

I've reserved the next book in the trilogy, so maybe I'll become less confused.

jenne's review

5.0

If you are one of those people who is always bugging the creators of Lost to "please, please give us some answers!" then THIS BOOK IS NOT FOR YOU. Go away.
If you are like me, and would prefer there just to be questions on top of mysteries on top of WTFs, then this book IS for you. Welcome! Prepare to be totally confused.
Don't read any other reviews, don't read the back of the book, just start reading it and get ready to have your brains tied in a knot.

froggye9dcc's review

5.0

Absolutely awesome