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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
"Anything for family."
I was recommended this author by a friend. And since I am a big fan of James Bond, I picked up this book expecting a lot. Admittedly I haven't read the first book in the series, but that almost didn't matter as the author spent a lot of time catching the reader up on what was going on so far. While this was good for me coming into the series blind, it didn't do the book any favors.
Which leads me to the main problem I had in the book: the pace. It felt like a lot of it was plodding along slowly, taking forever to build up any kind of suspense and danger. When the climax hit things started to suddenly happen in a rush.
The body count was pretty staggering in this book. Especially the Droods, since Eddie claimed he wanted to build the family back up again. I did tear up a bit when it came to the Sargent-at-Arms and his last battle, but his was the only loss that really impacted me. Penny was awful, but she was warned multiple times by multiple characters and it felt more like a waste than anything.
It wasn't a bad book by any means, but it was so slow in getting anywhere I actually considered not finishing it. And for a book that takes its name from James Bond, that's an unforgiveable offense.
I was recommended this author by a friend. And since I am a big fan of James Bond, I picked up this book expecting a lot. Admittedly I haven't read the first book in the series, but that almost didn't matter as the author spent a lot of time catching the reader up on what was going on so far. While this was good for me coming into the series blind, it didn't do the book any favors.
Which leads me to the main problem I had in the book: the pace. It felt like a lot of it was plodding along slowly, taking forever to build up any kind of suspense and danger. When the climax hit things started to suddenly happen in a rush.
The body count was pretty staggering in this book. Especially the Droods, since Eddie claimed he wanted to build the family back up again. I did tear up a bit when it came to the Sargent-at-Arms and his last battle, but his was the only loss that really impacted me. Penny was awful, but she was warned multiple times by multiple characters and it felt more like a waste than anything.
It wasn't a bad book by any means, but it was so slow in getting anywhere I actually considered not finishing it. And for a book that takes its name from James Bond, that's an unforgiveable offense.
So far, so good. Fun, kind of silly exciting spy/sci-fi/fantasy novel that is about a guy who is a member of the secret family that protects the world from monsters. The first book([book:The Man With The Golden Torc]) is awesome. I love it, it's just very cool and in the first chapter makes a Doctor Who reference. What's not to love?
I have to say that this too, is awesome. I just finished it this week and I have to say that while I was a little disappointed in it for a while as soon as Ivor appeared I was happy from that point on. That's to make you read the book and not to spoil it.
The story revolves around the Drood family trying to wipe out demons that they made a pact with back in the 50's. These demons not only take possesion of people they try to use the bodies of the people they take over to summon more of their kind and to bring about the end of the world. The Droods see this as a bad thing and Eddie(now head of the family) starts making plans. The book shows the return of many great characters from the first book including Molly Metcalf(The Wild Witch of the Woods) and Mr. Stab(the Immortal Victorian Serial Killer), as well as members of the Drood Family including The Matriarch, Penny and The Armourer.
One of my favorite things about this series is that Simon R. Green decided to take the current James Bond movies and turn Bond into a supernatural spy. There's TONS of references to Bond in the family alone, Penny is Moneypenny, The Matriarch is M, The Armourer is Q and even James Bond is referenced as being James Drood The Grey Wolf(silver wolf? the most awesome supernatural agent/spy ever basically, one generation before Eddie, so, basically James Bond exactly). And that's what makes this series so fun, it's a fantasy/horror novel with a big wink towards sci-fi/spy novels. And Green has a blast with it. He loves these characters and gives the ones who die really honorable deaths, which is great to see even if you really liked the character.
So, in short, read this book, it's fun and highly entertaining.
I have to say that this too, is awesome. I just finished it this week and I have to say that while I was a little disappointed in it for a while as soon as Ivor appeared I was happy from that point on. That's to make you read the book and not to spoil it.
The story revolves around the Drood family trying to wipe out demons that they made a pact with back in the 50's. These demons not only take possesion of people they try to use the bodies of the people they take over to summon more of their kind and to bring about the end of the world. The Droods see this as a bad thing and Eddie(now head of the family) starts making plans. The book shows the return of many great characters from the first book including Molly Metcalf(The Wild Witch of the Woods) and Mr. Stab(the Immortal Victorian Serial Killer), as well as members of the Drood Family including The Matriarch, Penny and The Armourer.
One of my favorite things about this series is that Simon R. Green decided to take the current James Bond movies and turn Bond into a supernatural spy. There's TONS of references to Bond in the family alone, Penny is Moneypenny, The Matriarch is M, The Armourer is Q and even James Bond is referenced as being James Drood The Grey Wolf(silver wolf? the most awesome supernatural agent/spy ever basically, one generation before Eddie, so, basically James Bond exactly). And that's what makes this series so fun, it's a fantasy/horror novel with a big wink towards sci-fi/spy novels. And Green has a blast with it. He loves these characters and gives the ones who die really honorable deaths, which is great to see even if you really liked the character.
So, in short, read this book, it's fun and highly entertaining.
A satsifying follow-up to the Man with a Golden Torc. One thing I can say about Simon R Green - he is one of the few authors that can introduce time travel into his books (as he has done in both Nightside and the Shadows Fall) and make it seem perfectly plausible.
Actually, he can introduce almost anything into his books and make it wor - its quite remarkable. Although I could have done without the yanking the one character in from the future, but eh, that worked too.
Actually, he can introduce almost anything into his books and make it wor - its quite remarkable. Although I could have done without the yanking the one character in from the future, but eh, that worked too.
Better than the first in the series. I thought the ending was kind of abrupt.
I must admit to getting bored with this book and quitting in the middle. It's not something I normally do but the library wanted it back today and I wasn't fascinated enough for a marathon reading session.
The first book in this series, The Man with the Golden Torc, was very fast-paced and full of suspense--a lot like the James Bond series Green is supposed to be riffing.
Unfortunately Daemons Are Forever doesn't live up to its predecessor. The action (or lack thereof) is extremely plodding and much of the first part is spent bringing the reader up to speed on the events of the last book.
The characters in Daemons seem to be channeling the players from Green's Nightside series--Interesting but not enough without the Nightside background to hold the story up.
The first book in this series, The Man with the Golden Torc, was very fast-paced and full of suspense--a lot like the James Bond series Green is supposed to be riffing.
Unfortunately Daemons Are Forever doesn't live up to its predecessor. The action (or lack thereof) is extremely plodding and much of the first part is spent bringing the reader up to speed on the events of the last book.
The characters in Daemons seem to be channeling the players from Green's Nightside series--Interesting but not enough without the Nightside background to hold the story up.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Second book in the series and it still feels like the book has similar gaps with the first one. And still it was fun to read it.
3.5. There was so much going within these 400 page epic tale that the story became tedious at times but overall another highly imaginative and enjoyable Simon R Green tale.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated