A review by melbsreads
Daemons Are Forever by Simon R. Green
3.0
Plot summary: Following the events of The Man with the Golden Torc, the Drood family are unprotected and looking to Eddie for advice. It's not long before the various powers find out that the Droods are defenceless and start attacking. But there's a bigger threat looming on the horizon - one that will take Eddie through time and space, and possibly cost him the love of his life.
Thoughts: This incorporated a lot of elements from Green's other work. The Rainbow Run is discussed, as well as the inclusion of a Deathstalker character. And if I remember correctly, there's mention of a character who I remember cropping up in Shadows Fall. So all of those crossovers were fun. I also really liked the idea of the Time Train, and the Merlin Glass.
However, as with all of Green's work, there was a strong element of squicky-feelings-in-my-stomach causing stuff. In this case, there's the typical mayhem and slaughter and what-have-you. But there's also a sexual relationship between half brothers - for me, incest = instant 'I think I might throw up a little' factor.
Look, it's a good enough story. It dragged a little, especially in comparison to The Man with the Golden Torc. But the characters are fun, the gadgets are cool, and I would very much like to work in the Drood family library.
Thoughts: This incorporated a lot of elements from Green's other work. The Rainbow Run is discussed, as well as the inclusion of a Deathstalker character. And if I remember correctly, there's mention of a character who I remember cropping up in Shadows Fall. So all of those crossovers were fun. I also really liked the idea of the Time Train, and the Merlin Glass.
However, as with all of Green's work, there was a strong element of squicky-feelings-in-my-stomach causing stuff. In this case, there's the typical mayhem and slaughter and what-have-you. But there's also a sexual relationship between half brothers - for me, incest = instant 'I think I might throw up a little' factor.
Look, it's a good enough story. It dragged a little, especially in comparison to The Man with the Golden Torc. But the characters are fun, the gadgets are cool, and I would very much like to work in the Drood family library.