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jakiblue's review
4.0
Would have enjoyed this a lot more if there had been less rambling about the guns. It's fairly obvious to see the author is a gun nut/expert, but honestly, three pages describing one gun - in the middle of the action - was just too much.
other than that, I did like this. Action scenes are well written.
other than that, I did like this. Action scenes are well written.
baimeeker's review against another edition
5.0
Trailer trash elves, metal head orcs, and more guns than a normal person can keep track of. Alternately hilarious and pulse pounding. I'll be sure to read the rest soon!
awarenski's review
5.0
I couldn't put it down. This book starts off at a sprint, and keeps going right to the end. The fight scenes are intense. The characters are great. I was expecting some good fight scenes and explosions and all, but it was so much more than that. Visions of centuries before, revealing the beginning of an evil that now is returning. All the fights that happen are connected to something bigger, and it ended up being one of the more epic novels I have ever read. Can't wait to read the next ones.
daylilies13's review
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
A fast romp of a book, accountant discovers there are real monsters, and he rushes to save the world.
penguin_emperor_of_the_north's review
3.0
My first review of this book was glowing but that may have been reaction against the vitriol in some of the reviews. But I've matured since then.
This is the story of a company that hunts monsters (vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc.) with heavy fire power. Then there's some business about the end of the world and Lovecraftian gods invading reality.
The books not really in the horror genre because the book's operating principle is that invincible means you haven't shot it enough yet. And to give you an idea of where the book's focus is, the main character's automatic shotgun gets probably the most detailed description in the book.
It occurs to me this series might be better as a bunch of short stories about various hunts the characters go on rather than thwarting a Lovecraftian invasion. You know, what with the intense interest in guns and how guns kill things. Just thinking thoughts.
Anyways, as the legions of haters will point out, the book is not perfect. The author and characters all like guns a lot. Sometimes the action pauses so the weapons our heroes are carrying can be lovingly detailed.
Then there's the romance subplot. It could've been cutout entirely and you'd barely need to edit the rest of the book. Also, I disapprove.
And finally there's the attitude towards the government. Every good guy hates the government with an unbridled passion. Which would be okay if it had any bearing on the plot. Consider if the main characters took a time out to talk about how much they love spaghetti every few pages. That's how irritating it gets.
And the eponymous company's entire business model is based on collecting government bounties on the monsters. And nobody realizes their livelihood is dependent on the government while whining about the government. Bunch of ding dongs.
Still a fun book though.
This is the story of a company that hunts monsters (vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc.) with heavy fire power. Then there's some business about the end of the world and Lovecraftian gods invading reality.
The books not really in the horror genre because the book's operating principle is that invincible means you haven't shot it enough yet. And to give you an idea of where the book's focus is, the main character's automatic shotgun gets probably the most detailed description in the book.
It occurs to me this series might be better as a bunch of short stories about various hunts the characters go on rather than thwarting a Lovecraftian invasion. You know, what with the intense interest in guns and how guns kill things. Just thinking thoughts.
Anyways, as the legions of haters will point out, the book is not perfect. The author and characters all like guns a lot. Sometimes the action pauses so the weapons our heroes are carrying can be lovingly detailed.
Then there's the romance subplot. It could've been cutout entirely and you'd barely need to edit the rest of the book. Also,
Spoiler
our hero's romantic rival (Grant) is kidnapped by vampires so Julie (girlfriend) decides now's a good time to hook up with Owen (hero).And finally there's the attitude towards the government. Every good guy hates the government with an unbridled passion. Which would be okay if it had any bearing on the plot. Consider if the main characters took a time out to talk about how much they love spaghetti every few pages. That's how irritating it gets.
And the eponymous company's entire business model is based on collecting government bounties on the monsters. And nobody realizes their livelihood is dependent on the government while whining about the government. Bunch of ding dongs.
Still a fun book though.
tmlore's review
5.0
Jaw Dropping Action
From start to finish you’re pulled into a world that you want to be a part of. You want Owen to be your best friend and you want to be a member of MHI. I did not want this book to end! Throughly enjoyable! Will be recommending this novel to everyone!
From start to finish you’re pulled into a world that you want to be a part of. You want Owen to be your best friend and you want to be a member of MHI. I did not want this book to end! Throughly enjoyable! Will be recommending this novel to everyone!
bobnb9j's review against another edition
5.0
I keep coming back and reading it again. There is so much I find enjoyable about the book and it is a favorite to re-read at least once a year. I hope Mr. Correia adds to the series in the future.
arteziya's review against another edition
2.0
Если бы это был не роман, а комикс, то оценка была бы ближе к 4-ке. А так - 2+. Персонажи картонные, сюжет достоен Майкла Бэя, взрывы, бесконечный экшн, тупорылые герои. Автор вдобавок еще и ганфрик, и может посвятить несколько страниц подряд любовному описанию очередной кастомной Сайги. Что обидно - при такой же сюжетной канве, но с нормальной психологией героев и более умелым описанием происходящего мог бы получится хороший роман. Но увы.
whattamess's review
3.0
31% and I'm kind of done with the book. It's a good story, it just doesn't have what I need to keep me invested.