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zerobot's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Starts well enough but then gets mired in too many minor characters, a one note boring “twist” and an overly complicated scheme that feels unearned and inconsequential.
I’m a fan of Gatiss’ work but he should maybe do short stories rather than novels in this universe first before trying to spread this very thin tasty butter over a volcanic mountain range of bread.
I’m a fan of Gatiss’ work but he should maybe do short stories rather than novels in this universe first before trying to spread this very thin tasty butter over a volcanic mountain range of bread.
estanceveyrac's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written, utterly delightful.
I didn't expect it, but the main character is bisexual.
I didn't expect it, but the main character is bisexual.
jmy1975's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alsybarclay's review against another edition
5.0
Fluffy, funny, more than a little silly, but Lucifer Box is such a rogue, you can't help but love him!
tregina's review against another edition
3.0
I decided to err on the generous side with my rating because I suspect that, had I read the book at another time, I would have found it more engaging. As it was, I was more than halfway through before it really got me (I really could not even tell you what the first hundred pages were about), and even at the end it felt like much more style over substance. (It is a self-admitted bit of fluff, and probably best enjoyed when approached that way.) Though even with my oft-admitted bias against first person, at least I enjoyed that style.
twomoonia's review against another edition
2.0
Fun sometimes but not really original, it feels too simple, not complete... Not bad but a bit disappointing, I was expecting more from Mark Gatiss !
stefaniejane's review against another edition
4.0
Mark Gatiss is brilliant. My reviews are brilliant.
myrto229's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was entertaining and had funny moments, but it wasn't my favorite.
emirpprime's review against another edition
5.0
Cracking book. Somewhere between Austin Powers and Oscar Wilde.
Having head Devil In Amber on the radio first I couldn't help but imagine Mark Gatiss as Lucifer Box. He's a perfect match! I hope he plays his own character again if it is ever made into a TV show.
It's a quick read, and basically a James Bond style story, with a lot of off-the-cuff humour and very enjoyable.
Having head Devil In Amber on the radio first I couldn't help but imagine Mark Gatiss as Lucifer Box. He's a perfect match! I hope he plays his own character again if it is ever made into a TV show.
It's a quick read, and basically a James Bond style story, with a lot of off-the-cuff humour and very enjoyable.