sofya_s_fed's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
organchordsandlightning's review against another edition
4.0
The beginning of the Diogenes series! There's nothing like getting back to New York, and there's nothing like having Vincent as a sidekick. Sometimes D'Agosta's passages can be a little grating (there's times when he's a little too stereotypically a New York cop), but overall I'd much prefer a book with D'Agosta as the narrator than just Pendergast alone.
And I thought this was an interesting addition to the Diogenes mini-series! This novel labored a little under its own plot, and the weird "romance" they introduced between Pendergast and Viola seemed more bizarre than anything. But overall, good fun!
And I thought this was an interesting addition to the Diogenes mini-series! This novel labored a little under its own plot, and the weird "romance" they introduced between Pendergast and Viola seemed more bizarre than anything. But overall, good fun!
disconightwing's review against another edition
2.0
Ehhh, was not impressed with this one. It was like modernized Sherlock Holmes and D'Agosta got on my nerves with his unabashed hero worship.. :/
kiki_carina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rumpelteazer's review against another edition
4.0
Brimstone is the fifth book in the Pendergast series and the first one of the Diogenes trilogy. From all the book in the series up to now I think this one is my favorite. The first reason is that in previous books there is always one or more policeman, usually the higher ranking, who isn't intelligent and who hinders Pendergast's investigation. This happened in books 1 to 4 and it started to get a bit annoying.
Second, in this book we mainly follow Pendergast and D'Agosta. In other books the storyline switches between various characters but the focus is in Brimstone is on Pendergast. We also get to know a bit more about his personal life and his family history, though there is enough that still remains a mystery about him.
Diogenes, Pendergasts evil brother, is introduced in this book albeit his appearance is only very brief. D'Agosta finally makes his come-back and a love interest for Pendergast is also introduced. One of the functions of this book seems to be set-up everything for the next two in the trilogy, that said the main story line is good.
The only thing I disliked is the ending. I hate big cliffhangers at the end of a book, especially when I try not to rush through all the books of a series in one go (like now).
Second, in this book we mainly follow Pendergast and D'Agosta. In other books the storyline switches between various characters but the focus is in Brimstone is on Pendergast. We also get to know a bit more about his personal life and his family history, though there is enough that still remains a mystery about him.
Diogenes, Pendergasts evil brother, is introduced in this book albeit his appearance is only very brief. D'Agosta finally makes his come-back and a love interest for Pendergast is also introduced. One of the functions of this book seems to be set-up everything for the next two in the trilogy, that said the main story line is good.
The only thing I disliked is the ending. I hate big cliffhangers at the end of a book, especially when I try not to rush through all the books of a series in one go (like now).