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tasuskind's review against another edition
3.0
4th book in Simon Green's Drood series. Amusing, though not as good as the first book. Quite a cliff-hanger, however. Now have to wait around for the next one....
caitmarie24's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series. They're the perfect sarcastic distraction.
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not sure what took me so long to get to this series, but I am going to make up for lost time as soon as I can. Starting with the fourth in the series wasn't a hindrance either. I think this one could be a stand-alone if needs be.
I know Simon R Green from his Nightside series which is one I would like more if it didn't have the little tic of stating something about 'the Nightside' in every other paragraph.
Thankfully, this series seems to be tic-free. Absolutely nothing to bug my tic-picky brain. Everything to dig as far as action and well-written characters of both good and evil and excellent world-building, witty dialogue. It started, for me, with Eddie Drood's undercover name, Shaman Bond. Well, maybe it started with the punny titles of the series:
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN TORC
DAEMONS ARE FOREVER
THE SPY WHO HAUNTED ME
However it started, I will be back for more Eddie Drood, Molly, and the rest of the good guys versus bad.
Five Bond, Shaman Bond beans.......
I know Simon R Green from his Nightside series which is one I would like more if it didn't have the little tic of stating something about 'the Nightside' in every other paragraph.
Thankfully, this series seems to be tic-free. Absolutely nothing to bug my tic-picky brain. Everything to dig as far as action and well-written characters of both good and evil and excellent world-building, witty dialogue. It started, for me, with Eddie Drood's undercover name, Shaman Bond. Well, maybe it started with the punny titles of the series:
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN TORC
DAEMONS ARE FOREVER
THE SPY WHO HAUNTED ME
However it started, I will be back for more Eddie Drood, Molly, and the rest of the good guys versus bad.
Five Bond, Shaman Bond beans.......
texaswolfman's review against another edition
5.0
Everything Green writes is a blast. This is no exception.
hbaier94's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
sgilbert3114's review against another edition
5.0
The Secret Histories series by Simon R. Green is probably my favorite of his so far- definitely much better written than the Nightside series, although I do enjoy that one as well. This one was a fun read, and I loved the convention of Frankenstein's Monsters, especially The Bride. It amused me that the Immortals decided to stop aging as teenagers- I definitely don't want to go back to those years. The ending definitely made my jaw drop and had me quickly reaching for the next book. Check out my blog for more reviews: https://allyouneedarebooksandcats.wordpress.com/2022/01/01/quick-reviews-from-2021/
melbsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Plot summary: Eddie Drood is back. When the Matriarch of the Drood family, Eddie's grandmother, is murdered, Eddie's girlfriend Molly stands accused. But it appears that there are dark forces at work, trying to take down the Drood family for good, and it's up to Eddie to stop them.
Thoughts: I'm really enjoying this series. In typical Green fashion, it's full of blood and guts flying all over the place. There are also a bunch of awesome gadgets, courtesy of the Armourer, to keep things fun. It's full of big battles against evil foes, and the ending definitely sets things up for a big change in the next book. Well worth the read, if you can get past the occasionally gruesome battle descriptions.
Thoughts: I'm really enjoying this series. In typical Green fashion, it's full of blood and guts flying all over the place. There are also a bunch of awesome gadgets, courtesy of the Armourer, to keep things fun. It's full of big battles against evil foes, and the ending definitely sets things up for a big change in the next book. Well worth the read, if you can get past the occasionally gruesome battle descriptions.
aevalin's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one more than the last, possibly because while I love Eddy, I love the secondary characters as well, and they were conspicuously absent in the last book (though it was nice having Blue around for a bit I guess). The story was more interesting in this one, though there was a bit more angry violence, and I'm really tired of the "I'm a field agent, not an assassin" apology/explanation. Still, good read, and enjoyable.
The ending is a bit of a cliff hanger, and felt a bit like the ending of another of my favourite books in a similar series that I'm not mentioning lest I give away the ending. Since they both came out about the same time it's just a coincedence I guess. I'll be reading the next one when it's out this summer, and apparently we've been promised one after that.
That all said, I still love the Nightside best. It has been fun seeing the events of both series start to intertwine!
The ending is a bit of a cliff hanger, and felt a bit like the ending of another of my favourite books in a similar series that I'm not mentioning lest I give away the ending. Since they both came out about the same time it's just a coincedence I guess. I'll be reading the next one when it's out this summer, and apparently we've been promised one after that.
That all said, I still love the Nightside best. It has been fun seeing the events of both series start to intertwine!
vkemp's review
4.0
The Drood family has stood between Humanity and the monsters since the beginning of time when an alien came to Earth and gave them torcs. However, it become clear to Edwin Drood (Eddie) that the alien behind these torcs was evil and he brought down the family and took it over. Eddie aligned himself and the Drood family with beneficial alien he calls Ethel who gave the Droods new torcs and a new lease of protecting Humanity. Eddie has returned to being a field agent and his grandmother, the Matriarch, continues to run the family. Eddie has fallen in love with Molly Metcalf, the Wild Witch of the Woods and is beginning to think about retiring from field service. Then the Matriarch is murdered and Eddie has to rescue the family and Humanity once again. He has to take on the Immortals, Doctor Delirium, Tiger Tim Drood (traitor to the family) and assorted demons and aliens to retrieve the Apocalypse Door before the Immortals can gain access to Paradise or loose all the demons in Hell unto Earth. Just another day for Eddie Drood. Tons of fun and charming witticisms; it's always entertaining to read a volume in the Secret Histories saga.