A review by htbaumtree
Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day: And Other Tales of the Necromancer by Jonathan L. Howard

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I started listening to "Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day" while it was snowing and I tried to shovel my car out of the drive, a thankless task that set the scene perfectly for the short story in question, and the audiobook made the experience practically enjoyable. All of the stories in this anthology were like that, adding a sparkle to my day whenever I had a minute or two to listen. Howard is especially skilled at creating atmosphere and delightful witty dialogue. While it isn't necessary to read these to enjoy the Johannes Cabal book series, it very much improved my reading experience by filling in some of the backstories alluded to in the larger series. While Zareniya was by far the best bit of the whole collection, the best stories were definitely "Exeunt Demon King" & "Johannes Cabal and the Blustery Day".