bibrarian_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I knew what was happening for like maybe 55% of this book, and I’m still not sure I understand the ending.
ratcowe's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
The premise is unique and well executed. I tried listening to the audio book and had to stop because of the horror and gore elements, but I still wanted to know how everything came together so I read the last half. My first (and probably last) time reading horror.
kumquats87's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
salawson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
ratcowe's review against another edition
Too gorey to listen to, I may try reading the second half as I really enjoy the intricate story and characters.
bbboeken's review against another edition
1.0
*1/2
So yes. Or rather no. A (kinda) promising start, but what a rubbish ending. The bulk of the books reads rather pleasantly, a regular, unhurried pace, but the last forty-something pages are just an overly complex hodgepodge of several deus-ex-machina trying to explain the rest of the book to come to some not so clever ending. The plot is filled with loopholes and the author artificially manipulates the timelines to suit the plot 'development'.
So yes. Or rather no. A (kinda) promising start, but what a rubbish ending. The bulk of the books reads rather pleasantly, a regular, unhurried pace, but the last forty-something pages are just an overly complex hodgepodge of several deus-ex-machina trying to explain the rest of the book to come to some not so clever ending. The plot is filled with loopholes and the author artificially manipulates the timelines to suit the plot 'development'.
cdeane61's review against another edition
5.0
End the year with a bang!
This book is un-put-downable.
All of the elements for a good story are here, strong police procedural, sci-fi element, time travel and alternate realities.
Besides which it is a well crafted story, with a strong protagonist and great supporting cast.
Will definitely be looking up his earlier work.
This book is un-put-downable.
All of the elements for a good story are here, strong police procedural, sci-fi element, time travel and alternate realities.
Besides which it is a well crafted story, with a strong protagonist and great supporting cast.
Will definitely be looking up his earlier work.
rowiash's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book combines two of my great loves: crime procedurals and time travel. Tense, dark, and gory - not a good thing to read to wind down for bed! Good timing for Halloween though. There were times where my enjoyment wavered, questioning if the author was going anywhere with a particular idea or just going for shock value, but my faith paid off the end!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Murder, and Violence
Minor: Gun violence, Alcohol, and Sexual content
slamparelli's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0