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A review by skeletonia
Garden of Evil by Graham Masterton
3.0
[bc:The Terror|1706488|The Terror (Jim Rook, #3)|Graham Masterton|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1266872589l/1706488._SY75_.jpg|1703646] For context, I have previously only read Jim Rook #3. While not perfect, I really enjoyed that novel.
I enjoyed this book, kind of. It was okay. I wanted to like this book, but I don't think I'd pick it up again.
Firstly, I need to get this out of the way. Towards the beginning of the book, a character is compared to Lord Farquaad from Shrek. Shrek. A reference to Shrek was made.
Sorry, I just found that hilarious.
None of the characters are particularly likeable. Most of them are clichéd and don't really develop throughout the duration of the book. I think I only liked one of the side characters by the climax of the book. Unfortunately, I didn't even find Jim a compelling or sympathetic protagonist. More so at the beginning. He is kind to some people, but he comes across as unlikeable in other instances. On the other hand, I did enjoy that we are informed more about his personal life. As a result, Jim became a bit more likeable towards the second half of the book.
In general, I found the story interesting and the majority of the book was well-written. I enjoyed the biblical themes and references. This is where the three stars I rated this book come from. The story is engaging and creative, I certainly was entertained.
I enjoyed this book, kind of. It was okay. I wanted to like this book, but I don't think I'd pick it up again.
Firstly, I need to get this out of the way. Towards the beginning of the book, a character is compared to Lord Farquaad from Shrek. Shrek. A reference to Shrek was made.
Sorry, I just found that hilarious.
None of the characters are particularly likeable. Most of them are clichéd and don't really develop throughout the duration of the book. I think I only liked one of the side characters by the climax of the book. Unfortunately, I didn't even find Jim a compelling or sympathetic protagonist. More so at the beginning. He is kind to some people, but he comes across as unlikeable in other instances. On the other hand, I did enjoy that we are informed more about his personal life. As a result, Jim became a bit more likeable towards the second half of the book.
In general, I found the story interesting and the majority of the book was well-written. I enjoyed the biblical themes and references. This is where the three stars I rated this book come from. The story is engaging and creative, I certainly was entertained.