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mirable's review against another edition
3.0
Lots of good gory interesting vampire lore, but I didn't really end up caring too much since the characters were not developed. All plot.
jhouses's review against another edition
2.0
Empezaba con mucha acción y resultaba un contraste interesante a la languidez de un par de lecturas anteriores. Por desgracia luego cae en una espiral cansina que solo levanta con un intento de plot twist sin demasiada fortuna. El resto de la serie para el gato.
blherrou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.25
This one checks a lot of boxes for me. It's action horror about a gay vampire hunter in the early aughts who spends basically the entire book in over her head. Combat feels realistic - a lot of bumping around, improvisation and things going wrong. The vampires are pretty awful, sometimes in the gross out sense and often in the psychological sense of being an immortal killing machine fueled by human blood. All in all a fun romp.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
natisayan's review against another edition
4.0
Vampires.
An interesting topic don't you think?
Now before I get started, let me tell you one thing. I'm not, nor will I ever be, a Twilight fan. When i think of vampires i definately do not thing of the pale, glittery guys that are described in the Twilight series. I think of them as true monsters. Closer to the I am Legend creatures. Y'know, the one that are deathly pale, with eyes that see deep into your soul, torchuring you as they do. The ones that look truly unnatural not like our poor little Edward. The ones that rip into your flesh enjoying every drop of blood that flows out of your veins, only wanting more.
Scary right?
Well if you think this is how vampires should be then this is the book for you. I hope you weren't expecting the interspecies romance because there is none of that here. I loved the plot of the story but I must admit it was slightly boring at the beginning. I loved the ending, the irony was a very interesting twist at the end.
I enjoyed this book a lot and i hope you do too.
An interesting topic don't you think?
Now before I get started, let me tell you one thing. I'm not, nor will I ever be, a Twilight fan. When i think of vampires i definately do not thing of the pale, glittery guys that are described in the Twilight series. I think of them as true monsters. Closer to the I am Legend creatures. Y'know, the one that are deathly pale, with eyes that see deep into your soul, torchuring you as they do. The ones that look truly unnatural not like our poor little Edward. The ones that rip into your flesh enjoying every drop of blood that flows out of your veins, only wanting more.
Scary right?
Well if you think this is how vampires should be then this is the book for you. I hope you weren't expecting the interspecies romance because there is none of that here. I loved the plot of the story but I must admit it was slightly boring at the beginning. I loved the ending, the irony was a very interesting twist at the end.
I enjoyed this book a lot and i hope you do too.
pastelhellion's review
adventurous
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? No
4.75
A reread.
10000bees's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
As I am not the dad of a teenage daughter who is obsessed with twilight and "those sparkly vampires", I'm not the target audience of this 2007 cop thriller. But, as a Vampire Apologist™, I'm always looking for books that explore different interpretations of the beloved curse. This book had some interesting and really gruesome takes, and for that I give it an extra .5 stars. Everything else about this book really... shows its age. The characters were cardboard, the plot dragged on for far too long, and the writing wasn't strong enough to make up for the rest of it.
cajeck's review against another edition
4.0
Laura Caxton is an ordinary state trooper. She believes in the work she does, and works hard to earn the approval of her superiors. One night, during a routine sobriety check, a driver rolls up, then veers around in an attempt to avoid troopers. Officers chase the driver down, and it becomes a foot chase that leads into the woods. The culprit gets away, leaving three mangled corpses in his trunk. It’s what’s found discarded in the woods, however, that leads the troopers to call in the Feds. Jameson Arkeley, reputed vampire hunter, comes onto the scene. What follows next is an incredible adventure, as Caxton and Arkeley fight to kill off the vampires in Pennsylvania before they succeed in their terrifying goal . . . reviving the blood thirsty Justinia Malvern—the only government protected vampire, once thought to be the last.
13 Bullets hits the ground running. The first three chapters, the only ones told from the point of view of Jameson Arkeley, is filled with action and death. David Wellington’s vampires are not fluffy cute, nor are they devilishly sexy. They are true monsters—horrific, powerful, and completely alien. While the first three chapters cannot speak for the story as a whole, it gives the reader a good idea of the sort of action to expect, and just how repulsive the vampires of 13 Bullets are. You’ll be cheering Arkeley on as he fights for his life against the creature known as Lares.
The best part about 13 Bullets is that it doesn’t end there. If the entire story was like the first three chapters—it would’ve been boring. But David Wellington knows how to make well rounded characters. Characters that envoke sympathy, anger, humor, and sadness. He knows, and loves, Pennsylvania—the nature, the history, the local color. There are quiet moments in 13 Bullets, lulls between the action, where you wonder when it is that Laura will finally snap. When Arkeley, her driven and unsympathetic partner, is finally going to go too far. Amid your disgust, you admire Wellington’s unique take on vampires, something he manages to do without turning his back completely on the legends and old stories. But I confess that as far as vampires go, I do not know much. Perhaps this sort of thing has been done before. Perhaps . . . but I don’t care. This much I know . . . 13 Bullets is a riveting, horrifying adventure tale that I could not put down.
When I started reading this story, it seemed to be on a dare. It boasted unflinching violence and none of the aristocratic sexiness that so many vampire stories are infected with. Being one of the many out there tired of the "Anne Rice’s" and "Stephanie Meyer’s" that flood the market, I approached the story guarded, prepared to pull up something better to do with my time instead.
60 Chapters later, I’m looking at my bank account ready to buy the next adventure by Wellington. He has done what I didn’t think possible . . .
He made me like a vampire story.
Recommended for those who like classic, merciless horror and adventure tales.
13 Bullets hits the ground running. The first three chapters, the only ones told from the point of view of Jameson Arkeley, is filled with action and death. David Wellington’s vampires are not fluffy cute, nor are they devilishly sexy. They are true monsters—horrific, powerful, and completely alien. While the first three chapters cannot speak for the story as a whole, it gives the reader a good idea of the sort of action to expect, and just how repulsive the vampires of 13 Bullets are. You’ll be cheering Arkeley on as he fights for his life against the creature known as Lares.
The best part about 13 Bullets is that it doesn’t end there. If the entire story was like the first three chapters—it would’ve been boring. But David Wellington knows how to make well rounded characters. Characters that envoke sympathy, anger, humor, and sadness. He knows, and loves, Pennsylvania—the nature, the history, the local color. There are quiet moments in 13 Bullets, lulls between the action, where you wonder when it is that Laura will finally snap. When Arkeley, her driven and unsympathetic partner, is finally going to go too far. Amid your disgust, you admire Wellington’s unique take on vampires, something he manages to do without turning his back completely on the legends and old stories. But I confess that as far as vampires go, I do not know much. Perhaps this sort of thing has been done before. Perhaps . . . but I don’t care. This much I know . . . 13 Bullets is a riveting, horrifying adventure tale that I could not put down.
When I started reading this story, it seemed to be on a dare. It boasted unflinching violence and none of the aristocratic sexiness that so many vampire stories are infected with. Being one of the many out there tired of the "Anne Rice’s" and "Stephanie Meyer’s" that flood the market, I approached the story guarded, prepared to pull up something better to do with my time instead.
60 Chapters later, I’m looking at my bank account ready to buy the next adventure by Wellington. He has done what I didn’t think possible . . .
He made me like a vampire story.
Recommended for those who like classic, merciless horror and adventure tales.
linbee83's review against another edition
4.0
A unique take on the vampire mythos. Fast-paced and exciting, keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, keeps you guessing until the end. I look forward to the other books in the series.
ophelia_wears_black's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pxisxngirl's review against another edition
5.0
This is exactly how a vampire story should be told. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy reading all the vampire love stories myself, but David Wellington portrayed vampires for what they are! They evil, dead, murderous, bloodthirsty creatures! Such a great book!