raven_readss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
“Now sod off back to your own world, you motherless scum, and save your threats for those who care”
titanic's review against another edition
5.0
Although it's not the best I've read in a while, I really enjoyed it. It's a great way to kick off a series. I've had this book, and this series, for years yet something stops me from reading them no matter how many times I start. I've finally decided to finish the god damn series and put off Thirteen, Talking with Serial Killers and The Invisible Guardian. This is something I must do.
Some things let me down with the book, but not enough to dock even one star off. I hate how short it is, yet I can't imagine anything else happening in Lord Loss to make it longer, so there is no wonder why he ended it from that moment. I hated how Billy "changed" his name to Bill-E. It was exhausting to read over and over. The last thing I hated about this book is how it was choppy at the end. It was just paragraphs; although the last two pages were amazing. I couldn't help but laugh at the end.
Overall, this book is a wonderful read and I will probably end up reading it again.
Some things let me down with the book, but not enough to dock even one star off. I hate how short it is, yet I can't imagine anything else happening in Lord Loss to make it longer, so there is no wonder why he ended it from that moment. I hated how Billy "changed" his name to Bill-E. It was exhausting to read over and over. The last thing I hated about this book is how it was choppy at the end. It was just paragraphs; although the last two pages were amazing. I couldn't help but laugh at the end.
Overall, this book is a wonderful read and I will probably end up reading it again.
bobbert215's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
faercsirke's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
medusapetrichor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
pati2804's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Reading this series as it was my bfs favourite childhood author. Actually quite enjoyable. Very clearly aimed at teen boys but I like the demon world and the plot kept me interested
mandyist's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really sure what's wrong with me lately. It seems that I can't stop reading demonic or ghostly horror stories. Decapitations, deformed monsters, waterfalls and fountains of blood? Perfect. The more gory it gets, the better as far as I'm concerned.
I knew that Darren Shan was a highly respected author, mastermind behind the celebrated Cirque du Freak series, but it was my thirst for gory, young adult horror that made me pick up The Demonata series.
And I'm glad I did. The first book in the series is Lord Loss and it features Grubitsch Grady (although he'd really rather you call him Grubbs) who witnesses a brutal demonic massacre that makes him doubt whether he'll ever make the journey back from the edge of sanity.
Emerging from his waking nightmares, Grubbs realises that the massacre was just the beginning and that demons, magic and the supernatural are to play a far greater role in his life than he could ever have imagined.
I really enjoyed the description of the demons, their absolutely terrible and unique deformities and the conceptualisation of the demon master Lord Loss. I thought that the depiction of Grubbs's horror and recovery was particularly well written and a realistic portrayal of the post-trauma process. Finally, I loved the idea of a demonic chess death match.
Relatively short at 224 pages, Lord Loss should appeal to reluctant readers and lovers of young adult, supernatural fiction or horror. I wouldn't recommend the book for squeamish readers but definitely recommend it for lovers of demonic gore and mayhem.
I give Lord Loss an easy 5 out of 5 stars and will definitely be reading the rest of the books in the series
I knew that Darren Shan was a highly respected author, mastermind behind the celebrated Cirque du Freak series, but it was my thirst for gory, young adult horror that made me pick up The Demonata series.
And I'm glad I did. The first book in the series is Lord Loss and it features Grubitsch Grady (although he'd really rather you call him Grubbs) who witnesses a brutal demonic massacre that makes him doubt whether he'll ever make the journey back from the edge of sanity.
Emerging from his waking nightmares, Grubbs realises that the massacre was just the beginning and that demons, magic and the supernatural are to play a far greater role in his life than he could ever have imagined.
I really enjoyed the description of the demons, their absolutely terrible and unique deformities and the conceptualisation of the demon master Lord Loss. I thought that the depiction of Grubbs's horror and recovery was particularly well written and a realistic portrayal of the post-trauma process. Finally, I loved the idea of a demonic chess death match.
Relatively short at 224 pages, Lord Loss should appeal to reluctant readers and lovers of young adult, supernatural fiction or horror. I wouldn't recommend the book for squeamish readers but definitely recommend it for lovers of demonic gore and mayhem.
I give Lord Loss an easy 5 out of 5 stars and will definitely be reading the rest of the books in the series
laurenbaggy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Murder, Grief, Gore, Death, Death of parent, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, and Confinement
sunshinevee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0