Reviews

D'Arc by Robert Repino

gabbidaw's review

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

cebesancon3's review against another edition

4.0

Had to start with the second book in the series - the first was checked out. But it wasn't a problem, there is a short recap at the beginning and most things can be picked up from context.

So imagine you wake up one day to find your pet is walking about on two legs, talking to you, and if you have them in your house, pointing your guns at you. Oh, and they are that way because an ant colony has used its strange technology to quickly evolve your pet. Why? So they can be the ant's allies in a war to exterminate humanity.

Yup. Wacky premise, but tons of fun. This one takes place after the war, but I won't tell you any more and spoil the fun.

Couldn't put it down and read it in two days. Nothing earth shattering here, just an enjoyable read. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.

It does make one re-evaluate one's attitudes towards pets - I kept eyeing the cat and wondering if I should put him out now before I catch him poking around in the gun safe!

claytell's review

4.0

Okay, the first book was "meh" to alright But the second book was much better. REally getting into the story and getting attached to the characters. I am looking forward to reading Book 3. Which is the reason why I picked the series when I saw Book 3 in the book store.

jonathan_lee_b's review

5.0

D’Arc is an unfurling map. 

hrgisahero's review against another edition

4.0

I think I enjoyed Mort(e) more but this one had better characterization and if you enjoyed the first then I think you’ll enjoy this one as well

theuneditedbookreview's review

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

freya_the_poodle's review

adventurous fast-paced

5.0

kdbooks55's review

4.0

I didn't like it as much as Mort(e) but it was still very good. Sheba takes the name D'Arc and is almost a coming of age story for her. She leaves Mort(e) to go help a nearby city with a giant spider. Then she leaves everyone to go on a big expedition. It was really good.

mary_beth's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

calico's review

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

5.0