bookingbonkers's review against another edition
5.0
Set in hell, this reads like an epic movie with amazing characters, twists and description. It's horrific, original and so gripping! Also very thought provoking and deep.
dbarton33's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting until the end. A bit childish but mildly entertaining.
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
3.0
Well that was interesting. I didn't really know what to expect when I got into Hellbound. I'm happy to say it isn't a proselytical text. In fact I imagine hard-core Christians would set up picket lines outside of Hawken's home if the book ever gained any traction. But then that's probably why I like it. It presents an interesting take on the relationship of God and the Devil, the purpose of Hell, and the existence of the afterlife. I won't call it groundbreaking, but it made me think.
I did find both God and Satan's characters to be a bit trite at times, Satan the Joker and God the bumbling omnipotent. Michael came up with some convenient help on more than one occasion, like a parade passing and practically giving him the answer to a riddle he needed to solve. Though I suppose I could read divine intervention into this. And I kind of wonder where all of the women in Hell were. Surely they couldn't all be prostates, right?
All in all it was an entertaining, thought provoking read. I look forward to seeing what Hawken's comes up with next.
I did find both God and Satan's characters to be a bit trite at times, Satan the Joker and God the bumbling omnipotent. Michael came up with some convenient help on more than one occasion, like a parade passing and practically giving him the answer to a riddle he needed to solve. Though I suppose I could read divine intervention into this. And I kind of wonder where all of the women in Hell were. Surely they couldn't all be prostates, right?
All in all it was an entertaining, thought provoking read. I look forward to seeing what Hawken's comes up with next.
lilithka's review against another edition
3.0
3 and a half stars I think. I really liked the book but I believe it did not quite meet its potential. I wish it were a bit longer and the story bit more developed. Alas as it is not the book feels rushed in places and the main character a little bit underdeveloped and you wonder how he got emotionally from A to B. Then again I'm comparing Hellbound with Convivium which was a very long book :) If you liked Convivium you want to check this book out.
I got the book for free in a deal at Amazon and am planning to get myself the sequel.
I got the book for free in a deal at Amazon and am planning to get myself the sequel.
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