mkaber's review against another edition
2.0
This story-line has really tapered off for me. The first book (The Last Werewolf) was so incredible, and a lot of it's momentum carried me past the end of it, but it's fizzled out now. The characters, the overly flowery and length descriptions of violence without point to the story… Not for me any longer.
jackphoenix's review against another edition
2.0
The literary style helps to overcome the very familiar plot and tropes, but this entry's lack of action leaves it rather tame.
gen_wolfhailstorm's review
3.0
So.. What?... Is Duncan PLANNING on bringing out a fourth book, or spin-off series? I hate 'cliff-hanger's', whether they are direct or not, and it's made me hate them even more as it's in a series I didn't wholly enjoy.
Duncan obviously has a profound and wide knowledge, as we see from the references in this novel, but as I've said before, it just creates bulk to his already long sentences, and a lot of the time the references, to me at least, just do not make any sense.
I still felt myself lost whilst reading this book and drifted in and out of actually being aware that I was still reading.
The only points in the novel where I did actually feel interested or stirred emotion was Quinn's Diary, Cloquette's shocking section and Vali's story. Other than that, I still didn't find it all that thrilling but I do believe it was the best out of the trilogy and the books mildly got better throughout the series, which is what I was hoping for and what kept me reading. Some parts felt rushed but at the same time boring and long-winded. With all the intelligence I could tell Duncan had within his writing, I must admit, in the beginning, and ultimately the end, I was rather disappointed and give this whole series no more than about 2.5 stars.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! ^.^
Gén
Duncan obviously has a profound and wide knowledge, as we see from the references in this novel, but as I've said before, it just creates bulk to his already long sentences, and a lot of the time the references, to me at least, just do not make any sense.
I still felt myself lost whilst reading this book and drifted in and out of actually being aware that I was still reading.
The only points in the novel where I did actually feel interested or stirred emotion was Quinn's Diary, Cloquette's shocking section and Vali's story. Other than that, I still didn't find it all that thrilling but I do believe it was the best out of the trilogy and the books mildly got better throughout the series, which is what I was hoping for and what kept me reading. Some parts felt rushed but at the same time boring and long-winded. With all the intelligence I could tell Duncan had within his writing, I must admit, in the beginning, and ultimately the end, I was rather disappointed and give this whole series no more than about 2.5 stars.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! ^.^
Gén
bebe_o_liver's review
4.0
I liked the first two books in this trilogy and this one didn't disappoint. The author has a dry, snarky, pessimistic sense of humor that is fun to read. I have liked all of the main characters: Jake, Tallulla, and now Remshi. Remshi's back story was interesting and he was a fun character to get to know. It's well-written, had a good story, and a satisfying (if a little surprising) ending.
kathrynamonett's review against another edition
5.0
I don't always read stories about werewolves and vampires…
but when I do, they're by Glen Duncan.
but when I do, they're by Glen Duncan.
milzukka's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
annasirius's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this in a charity shop, not realising it was the third book in a trilogy. It's not badly written, but there's a little too much American bravado in the 20k years old vampire, and I just don't care about werewolves. I stopped reading at the beginning of chapter 22.
emilylandry's review against another edition
3.0
I had a great time reading the first two books in this series a while back, but I'd forgotten a lot and lost the momentum by the time I picked this up. It was fine, but not as fun as the first two.
hungrybibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
An okay read but not really a satisfying end to a series I really enjoyed.
debhawk84's review against another edition
5.0
This was an awesome and unexpected conclusion to the trilogy. I wonder if there are more in the works, because so much is left unanswered, even though they actually are answered. Those koans. haha
I will definitely be reading more of Duncan.
I will definitely be reading more of Duncan.