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A review by amybraunauthor
Butcher Bird: A Novel of the Dominion by Richard Kadrey
4.0
This book can be summed up in one word: CRAZY. And I mean that in the best way. I've never read anything quite like this. It is a wild ride from beginning to end, filled with monsters and demons and danger. The characters are so much fun and if you allow yourself to lose yourself in its absurdity, you will have the time of your life.
The book is written in Kadrey's classic, memorable style. Short and whip-quick, jumping to the point and never wasting a word. It was a little disorienting at times, and I wasn't quite sure how characters got to certain places, or how certain things happened. I also was a bit confused about the magic and how Spyder's abilities and ultimate reveal worked.
All that said, as with Kadrey's Sandman Slim series, I loved the characters. Captain Non, Lulu, and Shrike are stellar, fun, and fierce lead characters, and Spyder is just so much fun. He falls into his role and enters the adventure he could never have comprehended. The book is even quite romantic at some points, which is not something I expected from a book like this.
If you're a fan of Richard Kadrey's previous work, you will love this book. It is perfect if you're missing the Sandman Slim series, or if you're looking for a dark urban fantasy where madness and fun reign supreme.
The book is written in Kadrey's classic, memorable style. Short and whip-quick, jumping to the point and never wasting a word. It was a little disorienting at times, and I wasn't quite sure how characters got to certain places, or how certain things happened. I also was a bit confused about the magic and how Spyder's abilities and ultimate reveal worked.
All that said, as with Kadrey's Sandman Slim series, I loved the characters. Captain Non, Lulu, and Shrike are stellar, fun, and fierce lead characters, and Spyder is just so much fun. He falls into his role and enters the adventure he could never have comprehended. The book is even quite romantic at some points, which is not something I expected from a book like this.
If you're a fan of Richard Kadrey's previous work, you will love this book. It is perfect if you're missing the Sandman Slim series, or if you're looking for a dark urban fantasy where madness and fun reign supreme.