A review by sjj169
The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin
3.0
I have no clue why I read these over-long dang books. Yes, I do. I'm totally blaming [a:Edward Lorn|5751572|Edward Lorn|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1461619772p2/5751572.jpg]..he started these chunky books and started posting status updates. I had them sitting on my bookshelf and then he kept making me want to know what was going on. So I dived in. I sorta liked the first book even though Justin Cronin is the writingnest muttha ever. The man loves to make some words. Once I started this series, I liked it. I didn't love it, but there was something about the whole thing that drew me in and I couldn't stop reading. The second book was the best in my opinion..but look what happened to my buddy reader. here.
(It's okay though, he totally made up for it with another buddy read of some horror-porn that had me rolling-you can see that here and here -you are welcome)
Now for this final chapter (Hallelujah) of this series. It's been years since they kicked the "Twelve's" booty and life is good. Baby Caleb is all grown up and married. Peter has moved up politically. Michael is off being obsessed with a big old boat. Amy hasn't been seen but she is still appearing in people's dreams.
I remember wondering about the guy that started this whole hot mess in the last book. Timothy Fanning aka Zero. I even posted in my review that I wanted to know what he was up too..I wanted more about him.
Yes, we find out. Justin Cronin style. I'm filing Zero on my taxes this year just because I know so much about him.
That's one thing about this series. You do know the characters. You do get attached to them. It feels like you are right in the mist of the drama with them. That part I love. I just hate that it takes so much filler to get you there. I shouldn't bitch though, because if I ever get stuck on a desert island this whole series would definitely keep me entertained.
Cronin also wrapped up loose ends, which I greatly appreciate.
I'm glad that I read them. Ed Lorn, this is for you!
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review
I'm picking Kathleen's review to put here for this one. Kathleen's review is actually about the book instead of a ramble-fest like mine. Her reviews are so good and she clues me in to books I've never considered. I heart her.
(It's okay though, he totally made up for it with another buddy read of some horror-porn that had me rolling-you can see that here and here -you are welcome)
Now for this final chapter (Hallelujah) of this series. It's been years since they kicked the "Twelve's" booty and life is good. Baby Caleb is all grown up and married. Peter has moved up politically. Michael is off being obsessed with a big old boat. Amy hasn't been seen but she is still appearing in people's dreams.
I remember wondering about the guy that started this whole hot mess in the last book. Timothy Fanning aka Zero. I even posted in my review that I wanted to know what he was up too..I wanted more about him.
Yes, we find out. Justin Cronin style. I'm filing Zero on my taxes this year just because I know so much about him.
That's one thing about this series. You do know the characters. You do get attached to them. It feels like you are right in the mist of the drama with them. That part I love. I just hate that it takes so much filler to get you there. I shouldn't bitch though, because if I ever get stuck on a desert island this whole series would definitely keep me entertained.
Cronin also wrapped up loose ends, which I greatly appreciate.
I'm glad that I read them. Ed Lorn, this is for you!
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review
I'm picking Kathleen's review to put here for this one. Kathleen's review is actually about the book instead of a ramble-fest like mine. Her reviews are so good and she clues me in to books I've never considered. I heart her.