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A review by seeinghowitgoes
Paths Not Taken by Simon R. Green
4.0
In the penultimate novel in this particular arc about John's mother, we see John and co traveling through the past in an effort to discover the origins of the Nightside, and the reasons behind its origin.
We see the beginning of the Origin, the original downfall of Herne the God, the Hunt, Merlin's betrayal and the loss of his heart, and above all, the truth about John's mother, Lilith.
To long time fans of the series, the book is in many ways a pay off as characters from previous novels are resurrected many in off the shoulder remarks that are otherwise lost on the casual reader. Without a doubt the entire novel is simply setting things up for the final confrontation, but as a long time fan I just enjoyed the ride.
We see the beginning of the Origin, the original downfall of Herne the God, the Hunt, Merlin's betrayal and the loss of his heart, and above all, the truth about John's mother, Lilith.
To long time fans of the series, the book is in many ways a pay off as characters from previous novels are resurrected many in off the shoulder remarks that are otherwise lost on the casual reader. Without a doubt the entire novel is simply setting things up for the final confrontation, but as a long time fan I just enjoyed the ride.