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luciearan's review against another edition
3.0
Hodnocení: 3,5/5 ✩
Po víc jak tříleté pauze jsem se opět vrátila k této sérii, odpočatá a připravená skoro na všechno. Oba předchozí díly jsem hodnotila víceméně průměrně a i když je na tom Běsnění o něco lépe, žádné velké překvapení se nekonalo. Ono mírné vylepšení má na svědomí pravděpodobně fakt, že tato kniha je přeci jen o něco svižnější a plná akce. I v tomto případě má však autor své vtipy tendence neúnavně opakovat a to tak dlouho, že se místo vtipné, stávají poněkud otravné. Vzhledem k tomu, že mám doma ještě další tři díly (ano, koupila jsem si celou sérii komplet najednou ve zlevněných knihách), vydrží mi tímto tempem rozhodně ještě na hodně dlouho.
Po víc jak tříleté pauze jsem se opět vrátila k této sérii, odpočatá a připravená skoro na všechno. Oba předchozí díly jsem hodnotila víceméně průměrně a i když je na tom Běsnění o něco lépe, žádné velké překvapení se nekonalo. Ono mírné vylepšení má na svědomí pravděpodobně fakt, že tato kniha je přeci jen o něco svižnější a plná akce. I v tomto případě má však autor své vtipy tendence neúnavně opakovat a to tak dlouho, že se místo vtipné, stávají poněkud otravné. Vzhledem k tomu, že mám doma ještě další tři díly (ano, koupila jsem si celou sérii komplet najednou ve zlevněných knihách), vydrží mi tímto tempem rozhodně ještě na hodně dlouho.
serru's review
3.0
The Leandros brothers take on Sawney Beane, who apparently was a real life serial killer (I had never heard of him before this book), but who, in this book, is a redcap (like a murderous goblin) who is brought back to life and is now wreaking havoc in New York City. Super fast paced book, lots of fight scenes (which got a little repetitive at times), with a (mostly forgettable) subplot about someone trying to kill Robin, and another subplot about Cal's love life, which I felt he was kind of overdramatic about and made some stupid decisions around. That said, the real relationship in this series is the brotherly bond between Cal and Niko, and that was as heartwarming as ever. I also like that we see the growing trust and friendship that Cal has for Robin (who is growing on me)-- it was honestly so sweet seeing how he has come to care for Robin and how he has to learn to deal with all these new feelings of trust for someone other than his brother.
mary_soon_lee's review
3.0
This is the third book in the Cal Leandros horror/urban-fantasy series. I'm not usually a fan of work on the horror end of fantasy, but I very much like the brother-brother friendship at the core of this series. I find Cal and Niko very sympathetic, and I appreciate how, as the series progresses, their circle is extending beyond the two of them. This offsets the unpleasantness of the horror elements for me. I also like how Cal is not a static character, but rather one who is slowly maturing, both in his abilities and his attitudes. Lastly (spoiler warning),
About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
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I like the complications of Cal's romantic life, how he avoids the woman he cares about to keep her safe, but, being twenty years old and far from faultless, doesn't stay celibate.About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).
kaillem's review
3.0
Summary: When nonhuman serial killer Sawney Bean is brought back to life, Cal and Niko Leandros juggle their quest to stop Sawney with their commitment to eliminate a threat to Robin Goodfellow's life.
Review: Thurman throws something extra into the mix this time. Rather than only having one plot that could take up a whole novel, she uses two--the Sawney Bean plot, and the Robin Goodfellow assassin subplot. I kept expecting these two stories to run together and become one entity, but that never really happened. Instead, Thurman kept them separate but interlaced. It worked, to an extent.
There were times when, right after confronting Sawney, that Cal's mind would turn to the Goodfellow dilemma and almost forget that he's also trying to stop an insane monster. The opposite is almost true. This didn't really take me out of the story as a reader, but it did have me scratching my head here and there.
I didn't have quite so many laugh-out-loud moments with this book as with the previous books, but that may be because this one is somewhat darker in tone. Cal is dealing with his nature as a half-Auphe and making painful decisions about what that means for his long-term future. I'm definitely looking forward to the progression of Cal's character as his Auphe side starts influencing him more and more.
There is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the book, but I didn't think that much of it. I understand how other people may want to pull their hair out and screech "Damn you, Rob!" But really. The two main plots that begin the book are resolved. We get the Cal-style angsty resolution. The book is wrapped up. Then, in the last paragraph, there's a sweet little preview of what's to come in the next book. I've got no problem with this. But then, I kind of like cliffhangers.
The bottom line? A bit darker, some structural issues, but still a great read.
Review: Thurman throws something extra into the mix this time. Rather than only having one plot that could take up a whole novel, she uses two--the Sawney Bean plot, and the Robin Goodfellow assassin subplot. I kept expecting these two stories to run together and become one entity, but that never really happened. Instead, Thurman kept them separate but interlaced. It worked, to an extent.
There were times when, right after confronting Sawney, that Cal's mind would turn to the Goodfellow dilemma and almost forget that he's also trying to stop an insane monster. The opposite is almost true. This didn't really take me out of the story as a reader, but it did have me scratching my head here and there.
I didn't have quite so many laugh-out-loud moments with this book as with the previous books, but that may be because this one is somewhat darker in tone. Cal is dealing with his nature as a half-Auphe and making painful decisions about what that means for his long-term future. I'm definitely looking forward to the progression of Cal's character as his Auphe side starts influencing him more and more.
There is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end of the book, but I didn't think that much of it. I understand how other people may want to pull their hair out and screech "Damn you, Rob!" But really. The two main plots that begin the book are resolved. We get the Cal-style angsty resolution. The book is wrapped up. Then, in the last paragraph, there's a sweet little preview of what's to come in the next book. I've got no problem with this. But then, I kind of like cliffhangers.
The bottom line? A bit darker, some structural issues, but still a great read.
ckjaer88's review
3.0
Gritty, gory and with the narrative of a action hero circa 1982. It was good, but could have been better. But hoping for more Delilah, as I'm not buying into the whole Georgie-is-perfection-and-my-one-true-love-I-can't-have *gag* Delilah is way more fun.
surfmonkey01's review
3.0
I feel bad giving each book in the series the same three-star review, because it really is getting better with each new entry. If half stars were a possibility this one would've gotten one of those, and I'm sure that by the next book if the quality keeps increasing like it has been, they'll move up to the four-star arena.
ofearna's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the first book and the "correct" (to me) pronunciation of auphe... but this is my favorite of this series
cdescription77's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0