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jackrabbit51's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this book. The characters were not very engaging, but the sci-fi and noir mystery elements were a lot of fun.
I liked the book enough to want to read the next in the series, but not enough to read it immediately after finishing this.
I liked the book enough to want to read the next in the series, but not enough to read it immediately after finishing this.
wondernikel's review
5.0
5! I couldn't put this novel down! There are multiple steamy sex scenes and a bit of vulgar language BUT I loved every minute of it! I am actually jumping into the next novel almost immediately! I have to be honest though in stating I have already watch the Netflix adaptation of this novel and LOVED it also! Though I am a firm believer the novel is always better! And in this case the statement holds true! So amazing!!!
liketheverb's review against another edition
3.0
I never thought I'd say this, but I think I liked the Netflix adaptation better. Although that might just be because I watched it before I read the book. Guess I'll never know.
mallorywht's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
padmawhitehallow's review against another edition
5.0
I'm not a sci-fi reader, but this book was one that was at home and with the TV show I decided to give it a try. And I loved it!
I couldn't stop reading from the moment I started. All the thing with the mistery, the action, how the society changed with the posibility to transfer minds in batteries... everything was great for me.
I couldn't stop reading from the moment I started. All the thing with the mistery, the action, how the society changed with the posibility to transfer minds in batteries... everything was great for me.
offworldcolony's review
5.0
Better than the partially satisfying TV adaptation. More hardboiled than William Gibson, but also less cyber and punk. A great whodunnit that uses its world well. Badass fights and a proto-Master Chief-type superhuman fascist lead.
aromine's review against another edition
4.0
Morgan develops an engrossing and interesting sci-fi setting that is the backdrop for a well thought-out mystery/thriller plot. I really enjoyed the sci-fi elements, and the plot uses/focuses on them nicely. I didn't think the climax and resolution were particularly well done, but it was a very enjoyable read.
gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
5.0
More drugs than I was happy about, a fair amount of sex that wasn't terribly interesting to me, but really a fantastic book! Really! The sex and drugs had the feeling of some of the early Spenser for Hire books, as if it was in there because it seemed like a good idea at the time. The drugs played a larger role here, though. Anyway, I look forward to reading the next book.