paulopaperbooksonly's review
3.0
This was the first book published as a anthology of Seabury Quinn most famous characters - Jules de Grandin.
I bet that in the 20's or 30' this stories were top-notch but today they are a bit dated. The interesting part is that this book can be read as if Sherlock Holmes's crimes were supernatural.
The first tale we meet Jules de Gradin and his new friend Trowbridge. If Grandin is interesting guy; Trowbridge it's not. He is there to be mocked by Grandin and a reason to Seabury Quinn explain the stories, because Trowbridge is clueless in every aspect in life.
So, the two friends try to uncover the mystery behind an ape-man; a vampire; werewolves that were made not the usual way, they travel to the seas to meet an evillord that could be compare to those evil master mind that 007 had to battle.
Advisable to anyone who enjoys pulp fiction. To everyone else I advice reading one or two stories before buying the book. There are several stories free in Project Gothemburg. Beware: Racism and machismo feels this pages - no female character exist on this tale; besides the ones who are naked or in trouble. You have been warmed.
I bet that in the 20's or 30' this stories were top-notch but today they are a bit dated. The interesting part is that this book can be read as if Sherlock Holmes's crimes were supernatural.
The first tale we meet Jules de Gradin and his new friend Trowbridge. If Grandin is interesting guy; Trowbridge it's not. He is there to be mocked by Grandin and a reason to Seabury Quinn explain the stories, because Trowbridge is clueless in every aspect in life.
So, the two friends try to uncover the mystery behind an ape-man; a vampire; werewolves that were made not the usual way, they travel to the seas to meet an evillord that could be compare to those evil master mind that 007 had to battle.
Advisable to anyone who enjoys pulp fiction. To everyone else I advice reading one or two stories before buying the book. There are several stories free in Project Gothemburg. Beware: Racism and machismo feels this pages - no female character exist on this tale; besides the ones who are naked or in trouble. You have been warmed.
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