ladilira's review
3.0
My latest reading experience ended up being two short stories lumped into one book. The cover calls it a double feature. It was a quick read, taking at most a couple hours to whip through the two separate stories and I got a chance to see a little more of what Muk has to offer.
I like monster hunting stories so much that my favorite game, The Witcher is essentially that, a long monster hunting experience. So I was intrigued to start reading this.
I have read Muk before and this was a definite improvement from the last story I read by him. I found Private Number to be the more intriguing and original story as Claws was more predictable. As stand alone stories they were developed, mysterious, and of course gory. Overall, the character of Albert Taylor, a paranormal investigator was catchy and I liked the initial concept.
However, I felt Albert needed more character development, as he felt monotone and lacking in personality. I think that was the crux of the issue for me for both of these stories. I just wanted more from Albert. He made some sarcastic comments here and there, but they weren't enough to solidify who Albert is? Give him a vice, give him passion, make him a jerk, or make him the nicest guy ever, but make him something and someone I can remember. I would say that this is the major issue Muk needs to work on as far as all of his characters go.
Overall, it was a decent diversion for the evening. I look forward to watching Muk grow as an author as I know he will.
If you like monster hunting stories, this will satisfy that longing.
I like monster hunting stories so much that my favorite game, The Witcher is essentially that, a long monster hunting experience. So I was intrigued to start reading this.
I have read Muk before and this was a definite improvement from the last story I read by him. I found Private Number to be the more intriguing and original story as Claws was more predictable. As stand alone stories they were developed, mysterious, and of course gory. Overall, the character of Albert Taylor, a paranormal investigator was catchy and I liked the initial concept.
However, I felt Albert needed more character development, as he felt monotone and lacking in personality. I think that was the crux of the issue for me for both of these stories. I just wanted more from Albert. He made some sarcastic comments here and there, but they weren't enough to solidify who Albert is? Give him a vice, give him passion, make him a jerk, or make him the nicest guy ever, but make him something and someone I can remember. I would say that this is the major issue Muk needs to work on as far as all of his characters go.
Overall, it was a decent diversion for the evening. I look forward to watching Muk grow as an author as I know he will.
If you like monster hunting stories, this will satisfy that longing.
catsluvcoffee's review
3.0
Private Number/Claws is a double feature offering up two stories in one.
The first story Private Number is the longer of the two filling up about 65% of the double feature. The story begins with a radio DJ on KRRM's show, Paranormal State. When a call comes in from a private number from a caller reporting to be dead, it sets into motion a visit from Albert Taylor, a paranormal expert.
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The first story Private Number is the longer of the two filling up about 65% of the double feature. The story begins with a radio DJ on KRRM's show, Paranormal State. When a call comes in from a private number from a caller reporting to be dead, it sets into motion a visit from Albert Taylor, a paranormal expert.
Read more at Cats Luv Coffee
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