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katejones's review against another edition
2.0
Did not read any of the previous books in the series, couldn't get through this one.
shelflife's review against another edition
4.0
I actually loved this latest installment to the Charlie "Bird" Parker series by John Connolly. The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I love to have Angel and Louis in the story more and missed them terribly here. But this book took the storyline closer to the truth with many revealing facts that is best left unsaid, lest I leave spoilers.
Charlie had lost his PI license in the last book and is now bartending and leaving him plenty of time to follow up on what actually happend to his father and why did his dad kill that couple years ago and then himself. So many holes to be filled and Charlie plans on getting at the truth.
Charlie had lost his PI license in the last book and is now bartending and leaving him plenty of time to follow up on what actually happend to his father and why did his dad kill that couple years ago and then himself. So many holes to be filled and Charlie plans on getting at the truth.
meliemelo's review against another edition
4.0
Love how this expanded the books' mythology and finally gave us answers to very important questions. The pace was slightly different than usual, but it worked quite well in my opinion.
caitlinxmartin's review against another edition
5.0
I did something last night that I haven't done in a long time on a work night - stayed up until I finished my book even though I knew I would hate life in the morning on the way to work. In fact, I pretty much read this book all day once I took care of the unimportant stuff like pancakes, groceries, & procrastinating doing the laundry. This isn't a surprise, though. John Connolly's books are just that good.
This is the latest in his Charlie Parker series wherein Charlie learns some truths about his father's suicide & his own parentage. As always, Charlie is violence haunted & cursed, fumbling in the darkness for something that remains as unknown to himself as it is to his readers. This was a wonderful book with the tight plotting, great characterization, & beautiful writing that you expect from a Connolly book.
I especially appreciate how well he fleshes out even minor characters, like the Fulci brothers. Angel & Louis, his two closest friends, make a brief appearance here - I find I miss them terribly & hope they'll be back in the next book.
People frequently comment on the paranormal happenings in these books & I always have to pause & think about that ("Are there paranormal things in this book?"). The pause is because Connolly makes these happenings a normal part of life - the only person other than Neil Gaiman who manages that as well as he does. These are also among the only books that have given me nightmares as an adult (in company with Alan Moore's Watchmen - good company, indeed).
Connolly also happens to put words together beautifully. There are parts of Dark Hollow that are so achingly beautiful you want to cry from reading them.
If you haven't read these books, what are you waiting for? Get going!
This is the latest in his Charlie Parker series wherein Charlie learns some truths about his father's suicide & his own parentage. As always, Charlie is violence haunted & cursed, fumbling in the darkness for something that remains as unknown to himself as it is to his readers. This was a wonderful book with the tight plotting, great characterization, & beautiful writing that you expect from a Connolly book.
I especially appreciate how well he fleshes out even minor characters, like the Fulci brothers. Angel & Louis, his two closest friends, make a brief appearance here - I find I miss them terribly & hope they'll be back in the next book.
People frequently comment on the paranormal happenings in these books & I always have to pause & think about that ("Are there paranormal things in this book?"). The pause is because Connolly makes these happenings a normal part of life - the only person other than Neil Gaiman who manages that as well as he does. These are also among the only books that have given me nightmares as an adult (in company with Alan Moore's Watchmen - good company, indeed).
Connolly also happens to put words together beautifully. There are parts of Dark Hollow that are so achingly beautiful you want to cry from reading them.
If you haven't read these books, what are you waiting for? Get going!
natazzz's review against another edition
4.0
A great read. Well written, fast paced and suspenseful. The cRime novel at its best.
mariclaireparrin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
qofdnz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Enjoyable book. Has a Stephen King vibe but a little more subtle.
miloarmardillo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
vailynst's review against another edition
5.0
Notes:
Not perfect but it held all the elements of history, the unexplained, character developments and driving action that I expect from the series. It seems like the story is settling in to dig deep and answer some of the questions that have been around from book one.
Not perfect but it held all the elements of history, the unexplained, character developments and driving action that I expect from the series. It seems like the story is settling in to dig deep and answer some of the questions that have been around from book one.
readbydusk's review against another edition
3.0
Less action-packed than the previous instalments but offers a vital piece in the Charlie Parker puzzle. We find out the truth about his family (and those who are secretly protecting him) but there are still questions about those who intend to harm him. At least now we know Charlie isn't truly alone.