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greatnate008's review
5.0
This was a great short story, and a fun introduction to the world of Johannes Cabal.
zossy's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1_and_owenly's review
5.0
The beginnings of greatness
Johannes Cabal is a necromancer of some little infamy. This was his first appearance.
We can see him here, practically fully formed, almost identical to the person we eventually see in his first novel, Johannes Cabal The Necromancer. Intelligent, amoral, and up to his eyeballs in danger in snark. Yes, this is the way that I love him.
It is not necessary to read this before any of the other stories that feature him. No events from this short story carry over to his novels. It is an admitting character piece and Jonathan L Howard's wit is a lively and quick as ever. If you have never read Cabal before, this is a fine place to start. If you have read other stories about him, this will bring more of the same.
Johannes Cabal is a necromancer of some little infamy. This was his first appearance.
We can see him here, practically fully formed, almost identical to the person we eventually see in his first novel, Johannes Cabal The Necromancer. Intelligent, amoral, and up to his eyeballs in danger in snark. Yes, this is the way that I love him.
It is not necessary to read this before any of the other stories that feature him. No events from this short story carry over to his novels. It is an admitting character piece and Jonathan L Howard's wit is a lively and quick as ever. If you have never read Cabal before, this is a fine place to start. If you have read other stories about him, this will bring more of the same.
victoria92's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
traditionson's review
4.0
Death winds!
A very interesting start, I like the idea of Johannes however feel that I do not know enough about him to really enjoy. Everything happens so fast it is hard to keep up occasionally with such a new concept of the world. On the other hand there is so much to learn and that in itself draws me back. I will be interested to see where this goes.
A very interesting start, I like the idea of Johannes however feel that I do not know enough about him to really enjoy. Everything happens so fast it is hard to keep up occasionally with such a new concept of the world. On the other hand there is so much to learn and that in itself draws me back. I will be interested to see where this goes.
geilie's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
rowannan's review
5.0
A Great Introduction to Cabal
This is definitely what I want out a Cabal story, or really any story for that matter. It's a little rough around the edges, but a good read all the same.
This is definitely what I want out a Cabal story, or really any story for that matter. It's a little rough around the edges, but a good read all the same.
jesssepp's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0