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mellhay's review
5.0
What I love is the lessons learned and important points made that people need to remember through life. These are mixed in with crazy and funny moments, but in the end there is a huge point that hits home with the characters and with the readers. The way it's done, it feels as though a comic book fashion is used but in words. I love it!
****FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW****
****FULL REVIEW TO FOLLOW****
abeckstrom's review
3.0
This review is for the Audiobook version of Flotsam Prison Blues, Book 2 in The Technomancer series by M. K. Gibson and performed by Jeffrey Kafer.
In some series, you can pick up any book in any order and be fine, but I think I may have been a trifle disadvantaged diving into Technomancer at #2 and skipping the first book. I felt a little lost or disoriented at times and not in a "this is a bone we're throwing to fans who've been following along with us, so we're rewarding you with an in-joke or some obscure reference to a previous event" kind of way.
Flotsam was interesting enough, but I really couldn't root for Salem. I didn't find him a likable anti-hero. The world of post-apocalyptic technology and demons was well thought out and the ties to ancient Judeo-Christian religious figures, as well as the Norse Pantheon were an intriguing connection as well.
There was a good amount humor sprinkled throughout the book which offset some of the overall lugubriousness of the tome. But, despite a few chuckles, it was just too grim and dark for me.
Jeffrey Kafer delivered another bang-up performance. I've enjoyed his readings of C. T. Phipps and Jim Bernheimer's works and his voice is adeptly suited for this type of material.
*** Disclaimer: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
In some series, you can pick up any book in any order and be fine, but I think I may have been a trifle disadvantaged diving into Technomancer at #2 and skipping the first book. I felt a little lost or disoriented at times and not in a "this is a bone we're throwing to fans who've been following along with us, so we're rewarding you with an in-joke or some obscure reference to a previous event" kind of way.
Flotsam was interesting enough, but I really couldn't root for Salem. I didn't find him a likable anti-hero. The world of post-apocalyptic technology and demons was well thought out and the ties to ancient Judeo-Christian religious figures, as well as the Norse Pantheon were an intriguing connection as well.
There was a good amount humor sprinkled throughout the book which offset some of the overall lugubriousness of the tome. But, despite a few chuckles, it was just too grim and dark for me.
Jeffrey Kafer delivered another bang-up performance. I've enjoyed his readings of C. T. Phipps and Jim Bernheimer's works and his voice is adeptly suited for this type of material.
*** Disclaimer: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
vinayvasan's review
3.0
A 3.5 starrer
A sequel to a breakout 1st book is usually the hardest thing to do for an author. Its something thats all the more difficult when the hallmark of the 1st book is an intense pace and simmering energy, treading that fine line between the fun seriousness and just out and out cartoonish vibe. Book 1 managed that very well, book 2 maybe not as much
To be fair, the series is still awesome fun, the oneliners and zingers keep coming as does the pop culture references (Karl Urban FTW) but from a plot and storyline perspective, there is a definite wearing down. Salem definitely evolves as a character but at times demonstrates immense naivety which is frustrating esp for someone who has survive so far being smart.
Plus I cant really say I was a fan of ending. The ending seemed abrupt almost leaving a sense of unfinished business. Overall, high octane high stakes fun thriller that keeps you engaged right through. Cant wait to read book 3
A sequel to a breakout 1st book is usually the hardest thing to do for an author. Its something thats all the more difficult when the hallmark of the 1st book is an intense pace and simmering energy, treading that fine line between the fun seriousness and just out and out cartoonish vibe. Book 1 managed that very well, book 2 maybe not as much
To be fair, the series is still awesome fun, the oneliners and zingers keep coming as does the pop culture references (Karl Urban FTW) but from a plot and storyline perspective, there is a definite wearing down. Salem definitely evolves as a character but at times demonstrates immense naivety which is frustrating esp for someone who has survive so far being smart.
Plus I cant really say I was a fan of ending. The ending seemed abrupt almost leaving a sense of unfinished business. Overall, high octane high stakes fun thriller that keeps you engaged right through. Cant wait to read book 3
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