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jenpaul13's review
3.0
Death surrounds us and affects us all in a unique way. Lish McBride's Necromancer: A Novella portrays death in an interesting manner, that like a previous death read, reminded me of Dead Like Me, particularly the short story "Death and Waffles."
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"Death and Waffles" revolves around Ashley, a little, bubbly 10 year old girl who died of cancer and now works for Death with supernatural powers, and her childhood friend Matt, who is now in his late teens. A friendship forged from the love of Batman perseveres through death itself. This section could use a thorough copy-edit, particularly as there was quoted dialogue noted where it was actually narrative.
In the larger portion of the novella, "Dead Man's Party," we follow a fry cook named Sam, who apparently smells like the grave and blood and is as cold as death to those with sense keen on finding those things. The portion of the narrative that we encounter is primarily exposition that establishes the character well and sets up the plot, which developed quickly once there was some action...right at the end. This certainly felt incomplete and that there is far more that we have to learn about Sam and Death and everything that relates the two; however, with it being a novella, and noted as part of a larger work, Hold Me Closer Necromancer, I can understand how this particular compilation was meant to be a teaser for the larger work….and it was successful in making me want to know what happens next.
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"Death and Waffles" revolves around Ashley, a little, bubbly 10 year old girl who died of cancer and now works for Death with supernatural powers, and her childhood friend Matt, who is now in his late teens. A friendship forged from the love of Batman perseveres through death itself. This section could use a thorough copy-edit, particularly as there was quoted dialogue noted where it was actually narrative.
In the larger portion of the novella, "Dead Man's Party," we follow a fry cook named Sam, who apparently smells like the grave and blood and is as cold as death to those with sense keen on finding those things. The portion of the narrative that we encounter is primarily exposition that establishes the character well and sets up the plot, which developed quickly once there was some action...right at the end. This certainly felt incomplete and that there is far more that we have to learn about Sam and Death and everything that relates the two; however, with it being a novella, and noted as part of a larger work, Hold Me Closer Necromancer, I can understand how this particular compilation was meant to be a teaser for the larger work….and it was successful in making me want to know what happens next.
mehsi's review
4.0
That was a fun book, nice to know some more info about characters.
I tried book 1 but didn't like it. Maybe I should re-try it.
I tried book 1 but didn't like it. Maybe I should re-try it.
yodamom's review
3.0
I liked the first story, I was really enjoying it and it just stopped ??? Cruel ! The second story was ok, not very interesting characters.
bmg20's review
3.0
I obtained this little novella free!
http://www.amazon.com/Necromancer-A-Novella-ebook/dp/B004I6DFLS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1314333446&sr=8-7
This is a super short novella by the author of 'Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.' I think I made the mistake of reading this novella prior to reading her full-length novel, but oh well.
This story revolves around Ashley (who is apparently introduced in 'Hold Me Closer') and her childhood friend Matt. Regardless of me not knowing more about the characters prior to reading it was still a fun little enjoyable read.
http://www.amazon.com/Necromancer-A-Novella-ebook/dp/B004I6DFLS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1314333446&sr=8-7
This is a super short novella by the author of 'Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.' I think I made the mistake of reading this novella prior to reading her full-length novel, but oh well.
This story revolves around Ashley (who is apparently introduced in 'Hold Me Closer') and her childhood friend Matt. Regardless of me not knowing more about the characters prior to reading it was still a fun little enjoyable read.
withthebanned's review
4.0
Short and sweet, this novella gives us more of a back story on Ash. I enjoyed reading more about her, and felt a little sad over this bittersweet story. I hope there is more to come in this series!
sinclair1851's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
stars_are_weird's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
3.0
The idea that a Harbinger loves waffles just makes me so happy. I put book one on hold at the library, I can't wait to read it when it's ready!
vanncrowe's review
3.0
I liked the short story before the novella better, hopefully Ash and Matt show up in future installments. Feels like a Christopher Moore novel.
bookgoonie's review
3.0
Matt’s best friend, Ash, drags him out for Waffles and Chili Fries. He looks forward to these moments, because he misses her. She died four years ago from cancer. Now she is the Harbinger of Death. In the span of a few pages, you feel Matt’s ache and longing to be with Ash like the good old days. He even considers suicide to be with her. Thankfully she poo-poos that idea.
I already like the characters and the possibilities that are introduced. I do not know how this story fits into the overall series. I don’t usually read the chapter excerpt included in books, but I skimmed this one. I didn’t see hide nor hair of Matt and Ash. So I’m not sure if they are a standalone story hinting at Matt’s possible Necromancer abilities or they just aren’t in Chapter 1 of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.
I already like the characters and the possibilities that are introduced. I do not know how this story fits into the overall series. I don’t usually read the chapter excerpt included in books, but I skimmed this one. I didn’t see hide nor hair of Matt and Ash. So I’m not sure if they are a standalone story hinting at Matt’s possible Necromancer abilities or they just aren’t in Chapter 1 of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer.
asmushy's review
3.0
It's a cute short story about Ashley, the little pig-tailed smart Harbringer of Death from "Hold Me Closer, Necromancer". I liked her a lot in HMCN and it was nice to know a bit more of her backgrounds and where she goes when not on duty which happens to be hanging out with Matt, her very alive best friend since she was a normal ten years old girl.