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A review by amybraunauthor
Ballistic Kiss: A Sandman Slim Novel by Richard Kadrey
5.0
Another slam dunk in this sharp, no-holds-barred, one of a kind series! This instalment carried far more emotional heft than I expected, and I loved it for that!
The story was filled with all the noir and twists and mystery we've come to expect from the Sandman Slim novels, but this was a mystery that truly stumped him and cost far more than he could ever image. Especially near the end, with an emotional gut-punch that I had to reread cause I barely believed it happened. There were demons, cults, tricks and traps, and all kind of wild adventures and misadventures.
Stark continues to be one of my favourite anti-heroes. He is complex, challenging, and filled with wit. I honestly loved how he coped with the turmoils of his love life, his struggle to find his place, and his ferocity when tragedy struck. He is fantastic!
The entire series is a must for anyone who wants to experience dark, gritty urban fantasy, fierce action, and sharp writing. I loved it!
The story was filled with all the noir and twists and mystery we've come to expect from the Sandman Slim novels, but this was a mystery that truly stumped him and cost far more than he could ever image. Especially near the end, with an emotional gut-punch that I had to reread cause I barely believed it happened. There were demons, cults, tricks and traps, and all kind of wild adventures and misadventures.
Stark continues to be one of my favourite anti-heroes. He is complex, challenging, and filled with wit. I honestly loved how he coped with the turmoils of his love life, his struggle to find his place, and his ferocity when tragedy struck. He is fantastic!
The entire series is a must for anyone who wants to experience dark, gritty urban fantasy, fierce action, and sharp writing. I loved it!