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ogreart's review
4.0
As always, Turtledove has created a lively alternate reality where magic works, a parallel to our own technological society. I enjoyed this, as do most of Turtledove's work. It is a quick, fun read, but with some deeper ideas running through it that keep it from being a trite piece of brain candy.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
This book was weird in all the right ways. I've recently discovered Harry Turtledove and I will for sure read many more books by him. This book just feelt fun and engaging. Part genre bending with a lot going on, but never feelt like the author tried to add to much. Was a perfect blend of everything and I'm so excited to listen/read more from him in the future
marpesea's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The first part is a bit slow-going, but it's fun to read about the differences between our world and the magic-centered world of the book. For example, phones exist, but voices are mimicked by the imps who live inside them. Magic carpets still get caught in traffic and investigating the potential hazards of introducing leprechauns into the California ecosystem requires research and reams of paperwork.
Things escalate as David Fisher, EPA (Environmental Perfection Agency) Inspector, is drawn into an investigation of the Devonshire spell dump and the various magical businesses that dump there. By the time the action really picks up you'll find yourself engrossed in a parallel world facing complete destruction.
Things escalate as David Fisher, EPA (Environmental Perfection Agency) Inspector, is drawn into an investigation of the Devonshire spell dump and the various magical businesses that dump there. By the time the action really picks up you'll find yourself engrossed in a parallel world facing complete destruction.
shibosan's review against another edition
3.0
Читанная лет пятнадцать назад, но все еще отличная новелла - в первую очередь благодаря своему сеттингу, немного напоминающему техномагию вселенной Shadowrun (только без киберпанка и технологического прогресса). Детективная история в таком сеттинге идет влет.
dybbuk's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
daynpitseleh's review against another edition
3.0
I received this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Probably 3 1/2 stars.
I've read some of Turtledove's alternate histories before, but the alternate history with the addition of the magical/fantasy elements really took it to a new place. I really enjoyed this one - it was great fun. Don't take it too seriously and you're in for a fun adventure.
Probably 3 1/2 stars.
I've read some of Turtledove's alternate histories before, but the alternate history with the addition of the magical/fantasy elements really took it to a new place. I really enjoyed this one - it was great fun. Don't take it too seriously and you're in for a fun adventure.
bethanytomerlinprince's review
5.0
Loved, Loved, Loved this Book
I loved this book. Far too often magic stories means medivial trappings. So to explore a world that had the modern conviences but was powered by magic instead of science was absolutely delightful.
I loved the main character and that he worked for the magical equivalent of the EPA in a magic mirror version of Los Angeles.
It also really made me think about the overlapping of cultures in California.
I loved this book. Far too often magic stories means medivial trappings. So to explore a world that had the modern conviences but was powered by magic instead of science was absolutely delightful.
I loved the main character and that he worked for the magical equivalent of the EPA in a magic mirror version of Los Angeles.
It also really made me think about the overlapping of cultures in California.
kim_n31's review against another edition
4.0
I've read this book before- it's funny, although I think I thought it was funnier the first time I read it when I was probably 16 or 17. Still amusing, and the first fiction book I've read since, oh, July, maybe.