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matosapa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
4.0
I was lucky enough to get an arc of Dominion through Netgalley, hence I already had the pleasure of reading it.
It is the second book in the Burning Man series - and if you haven't read the first, you should definitely start with that one, as a lot of the second book is based on things that happened in the first installment. If you already liked the first: You'll enjoy this one just as much!
This was an really fast paced and action packed read! I had to pace myself, or I would have devoured the whole thing in a day. We get to meet old friends and enemies again in this one - and I love the amount of diverse magics and creatures in this series. There's angels, demons, voodoo priests, gnomes, Lucifer, diabolists, alchemists, magicians and there's also a burning sword, thrown flames and a ancient war goddess on the loose. Oh - and of course villains, and all sorts of human crooks and criminals.
I also simply love Don's witty and sarcastic narration. He may not be a perfect hero (at all... really rather kind of a sometimes good hearted asshole), but his banter and thoughts had me once again smile and laugh out loud at places. Be warned though - there is a LOT of swearing going on in this series - and quite some gore to boost. It's a bit like Harry Dresden with the alcohol, language, gore (and in book one sex) turned up ten notches.
I personally could have done without adoring a woman one can't have - but I am really overly sensitive to ANY loveplots in fantasy - so this might be no problem for anyone else. I know it is a natural part of life - I still just don't want to read about it in fantasy. (It isn't a romantic book at all btw if you are now afraid of that. Just mentions of wanting to go to bed with her / occasionally a thought of hating her being in love with someone else. But as I said- even one such things does make me roll my eyes these days.)
There were some quite unexpected twists in this one. The plot felt a bit episodic - but the different parts get strung together over time and build up to something always growing bigger.
I love this noir like urban fantasy series and can't wait for book three already!
It is the second book in the Burning Man series - and if you haven't read the first, you should definitely start with that one, as a lot of the second book is based on things that happened in the first installment. If you already liked the first: You'll enjoy this one just as much!
This was an really fast paced and action packed read! I had to pace myself, or I would have devoured the whole thing in a day. We get to meet old friends and enemies again in this one - and I love the amount of diverse magics and creatures in this series. There's angels, demons, voodoo priests, gnomes, Lucifer, diabolists, alchemists, magicians and there's also a burning sword, thrown flames and a ancient war goddess on the loose. Oh - and of course villains, and all sorts of human crooks and criminals.
I also simply love Don's witty and sarcastic narration. He may not be a perfect hero (at all... really rather kind of a sometimes good hearted asshole), but his banter and thoughts had me once again smile and laugh out loud at places. Be warned though - there is a LOT of swearing going on in this series - and quite some gore to boost. It's a bit like Harry Dresden with the alcohol, language, gore (and in book one sex) turned up ten notches.
I personally could have done without adoring a woman one can't have - but I am really overly sensitive to ANY loveplots in fantasy - so this might be no problem for anyone else. I know it is a natural part of life - I still just don't want to read about it in fantasy. (It isn't a romantic book at all btw if you are now afraid of that. Just mentions of wanting to go to bed with her / occasionally a thought of hating her being in love with someone else. But as I said- even one such things does make me roll my eyes these days.)
There were some quite unexpected twists in this one. The plot felt a bit episodic - but the different parts get strung together over time and build up to something always growing bigger.
I love this noir like urban fantasy series and can't wait for book three already!
murcatto's review against another edition
4.0
It doesn't happen often that when it comes to urban fantasy detective type stories that I like the second book, but Peter McLean has created such lively and fun characters that you just want to keep reading/listening.
The narration by Mark Meadows is a big part of that. He is excellent! So many clear distinct characters, all with their own quirks and style. I just loved the narration.
The narration by Mark Meadows is a big part of that. He is excellent! So many clear distinct characters, all with their own quirks and style. I just loved the narration.
irish's review
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
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