pinstripepete's review against another edition
3.75
Good, but not as good as his later books. Would still recommend.
jackb's review against another edition
4.0
Gripping and packed full of humour and action. I don't think I've read anything like it before, despite reading a couple of Buehlman's books. This book sits somewhere between Bret Easton Ellis and Chuck Palahniuk (better than the latter though).
papa_thiccasata's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
natasham90's review against another edition
5.0
Fishy Slavic mermaid and alcoholics and maybe the Russian mafia and also toilet portals. Baba Yaga. A MYSTERY. Lots of magic but like voo doo, not hogwarts. I was unsettled and confused but in a good way. Did I mention Baba Yaga.
mojostdennis's review against another edition
4.0
popsugar challenge 2017: read a book recommended by a librarian
uglyburrito's review against another edition
3.0
While I enjoyed most of the aspects of the plot behind this book, I found the writing to be a little much for me. It wasn't. terrible, just not always easy to follow. I am not totally sure I'd like to read another Christopher Buehlman book, but I'd be willing to give it a try.
sortabadass's review against another edition
3.0
50% of this book was quirky, funny, and peopled with fascinating characters.
50% of this book was kind of dull and could have probably met with the editor.
The Necromancer's House swung pendulum-like between these two extremes.
50% of this book was kind of dull and could have probably met with the editor.
The Necromancer's House swung pendulum-like between these two extremes.
pbanditp's review against another edition
3.0
Good story but I was just so confused. Not what I was expecting.
So much going on and I couldn’t keep things straight. I may try this one again at some point if I am more in a fantasy or folklore type mood
So much going on and I couldn’t keep things straight. I may try this one again at some point if I am more in a fantasy or folklore type mood