Scan barcode
alice2000's review against another edition
4.0
The war with Lilith, the one that causes John to destroy Nightside is finally here. I am so glad I didn't have to wait to find out what happens, because then I might have had to borrow a page or two from Shotgun Sally.
A great book with a resolution you didn't see coming. Everything you've come to expect from Simon Green.
A great book with a resolution you didn't see coming. Everything you've come to expect from Simon Green.
misterwisp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
It's a fun quick read, as usual. People try to do the right thing in the face of cosmic horror. There was a nice unexpected character moment at one point. It's less satisfying than earlier ones in the series I think just because some aspects are becoming a little repetitive. But it's still fast paced and short enough not to overstay it's welcome, and the events of the book seem like they'll change what has been the status quo of the world in a significant way going forward so I look forward to seeing what that leads to. The ending is still satisfying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Death, Blood, and Gore
moderate cosmic horrorlaurla's review against another edition
5.0
some good humor, lots of very creative people and places.
angelahayes's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
I have had The Nightside Series on my TBR for YEARS! I finally got around to dusting them off and taking a walk on The Nightside. They are a somewhat gritty and darkish urban fantasy with paranormal and sci-fi elements- there is suspense, drama, and plenty of things that go bump in the night.
The series follow John Taylor, a Private Detective who has a reputation for ‘finding things that don’t want to be found”. So, what is The Nightside? It is a place (parallel/alternate reality) in London- but hidden to ‘normal’ Londoners; it is where you can find every imaginable paranormal/supernatural creature can be found, and much more. It’s "that square mile of Hell in the middle of the city where it's always three a.m. Where you can walk beside myths and drink with monsters. Where nothing is what it seems and everything is possible."
I have enjoyed my trip to The Nightside- I found it to have a bit of a noir, steampunk, supernatural feel to it- which I enjoyed. The books are all very quick and easy reads- they didn’t ‘blow me away’, but they definitely entertained!
Thank you, Mr. Green!
I have had The Nightside Series on my TBR for YEARS! I finally got around to dusting them off and taking a walk on The Nightside. They are a somewhat gritty and darkish urban fantasy with paranormal and sci-fi elements- there is suspense, drama, and plenty of things that go bump in the night.
The series follow John Taylor, a Private Detective who has a reputation for ‘finding things that don’t want to be found”. So, what is The Nightside? It is a place (parallel/alternate reality) in London- but hidden to ‘normal’ Londoners; it is where you can find every imaginable paranormal/supernatural creature can be found, and much more. It’s "that square mile of Hell in the middle of the city where it's always three a.m. Where you can walk beside myths and drink with monsters. Where nothing is what it seems and everything is possible."
I have enjoyed my trip to The Nightside- I found it to have a bit of a noir, steampunk, supernatural feel to it- which I enjoyed. The books are all very quick and easy reads- they didn’t ‘blow me away’, but they definitely entertained!
Thank you, Mr. Green!
leabug's review against another edition
3.0
I started this series in highschool, so it and the characters will always have added nostalgia for me. However, I can honestly say that I'm in love with this world, its characters and Simon R Green's writing even though he gets a tad repetitive.
Great series to get lost in.
Great series to get lost in.
wizardmacdonald's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
akwardoctopus's review against another edition
3.0
I still enjoy the world, and most of the characters, but it feels like the writing is getting lazy.
horrorghoul's review against another edition
2.0
This review is a mess. Just a mashup of my thoughts on the book via random questions.
*p96 Reference to Dr. Who.* "There's always the traveling Doctor but you can never rely on him being around when you need him."
*Part about the mirrors and pools was boring and drawn out. It was boring to hear about what everyone else was doing while John sat in a building.
*Still don't understand what knowledge he got from going back to the past. It was all the stuff he knew about.
*What is John's powers? Every book I read the stuff he could/couldn't do happens now or can't happen. Now he can remove metal things from people like cavities. There are certain points in the books where I'm certain he doesn't have powers because he never does anything. This was book #6 and I STILL have no idea what his powers are. In this book alone we learn about two more powers he has that he didn't even know he could do.
*I don't understand Sandra Chance wanting to kill John for a bounty to spend money in another dimension. I'm not sure how money works in other dimensions but I don't think you can use the same currency in Nightside as another dimension. Maybe I'm wrong and they have a currency exchange building. Also, I'm not sure how Lilith can't go to that dimension if God created the universe. Nothing would be off limits to her.
*John getting werewolf healing powers from a werewolf but none of the changing so he now suddenly can't die. Come on really! "It's not fair," said Sandra. "You bastard, Taylor! You always have a way out." I know how you feel Sandra I was just thinking the same thing!
*The names of the characters are so insane. Plus let's talk about how many characters are in this book alone. There's;
John Taylor, Suzie Shooter, Alex Morrisey (guessing the author is a fan of Morrisey aka The Smiths), Tommy Oblivion, Eamonn Mitchell, Betty & Lucy Coltrane, Kid Psychoses, King & Queen of America, Walker, (ALL OF THESE PEOPLE MENTIONED BY PAGE 10), Merlin Satanspawn, Sneaky Pete, Cathy Barrett, Lilith, Doormouse, Old Father Time, Dead Boy, Razor Eddie, Sandra Choice, Nimue, Lamentation/Saint of Suffering, Caretaker, Bloody Blades, Soror Marium/The Carrion in Tears, Molly Widdershins, the Devils Bride, Abomination Inc, the Incarnate, the Engineer, Splendid, La Belle Dame du Rocher (PAGE 50!), Thin White Prince, Harlequin, Little Sisters of the Immaculate Chainsaw, Fennella Davis, Charles Taylor, the Collector, Rossignol, Julien Advent, Beadle, the Chronovore, the Traveling Doctor, Pretty Poison, the Beast, Jessica Sorrow, Count Video, King of Skin, Larry Oblivion, Annie Abattoir, Lord Pestilence, Lord of Thorns, Cold Harald, Dominic Flipside, Whispering Ivy, DEad Eye Dick, Ms.Fate, Sister Morphine, Madeleine.
* This book finds us battling John's mother Lilith. Also, have a thing going with Suzie Shooter and John Taylor as they are an official insane couple.
*The ending was lackluster. This huge buildup and then just done!
*p96 Reference to Dr. Who.* "There's always the traveling Doctor but you can never rely on him being around when you need him."
*Part about the mirrors and pools was boring and drawn out. It was boring to hear about what everyone else was doing while John sat in a building.
*Still don't understand what knowledge he got from going back to the past. It was all the stuff he knew about.
*What is John's powers? Every book I read the stuff he could/couldn't do happens now or can't happen. Now he can remove metal things from people like cavities. There are certain points in the books where I'm certain he doesn't have powers because he never does anything. This was book #6 and I STILL have no idea what his powers are. In this book alone we learn about two more powers he has that he didn't even know he could do.
*I don't understand Sandra Chance wanting to kill John for a bounty to spend money in another dimension. I'm not sure how money works in other dimensions but I don't think you can use the same currency in Nightside as another dimension. Maybe I'm wrong and they have a currency exchange building. Also, I'm not sure how Lilith can't go to that dimension if God created the universe. Nothing would be off limits to her.
*John getting werewolf healing powers from a werewolf but none of the changing so he now suddenly can't die. Come on really! "It's not fair," said Sandra. "You bastard, Taylor! You always have a way out." I know how you feel Sandra I was just thinking the same thing!
*The names of the characters are so insane. Plus let's talk about how many characters are in this book alone. There's;
John Taylor, Suzie Shooter, Alex Morrisey (guessing the author is a fan of Morrisey aka The Smiths), Tommy Oblivion, Eamonn Mitchell, Betty & Lucy Coltrane, Kid Psychoses, King & Queen of America, Walker, (ALL OF THESE PEOPLE MENTIONED BY PAGE 10), Merlin Satanspawn, Sneaky Pete, Cathy Barrett, Lilith, Doormouse, Old Father Time, Dead Boy, Razor Eddie, Sandra Choice, Nimue, Lamentation/Saint of Suffering, Caretaker, Bloody Blades, Soror Marium/The Carrion in Tears, Molly Widdershins, the Devils Bride, Abomination Inc, the Incarnate, the Engineer, Splendid, La Belle Dame du Rocher (PAGE 50!), Thin White Prince, Harlequin, Little Sisters of the Immaculate Chainsaw, Fennella Davis, Charles Taylor, the Collector, Rossignol, Julien Advent, Beadle, the Chronovore, the Traveling Doctor, Pretty Poison, the Beast, Jessica Sorrow, Count Video, King of Skin, Larry Oblivion, Annie Abattoir, Lord Pestilence, Lord of Thorns, Cold Harald, Dominic Flipside, Whispering Ivy, DEad Eye Dick, Ms.Fate, Sister Morphine, Madeleine.
* This book finds us battling John's mother Lilith. Also, have a thing going with Suzie Shooter and John Taylor as they are an official insane couple.
*The ending was lackluster. This huge buildup and then just done!
vailynst's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars for Story & Narration
Mini-Review:
*Fist Pump!*
The last few books have been great! This one is the best yet. So many elements & characters are drawn together and put to work in this book. I can't wait to see what else happens. I have my fingers crossed for JT to learn how to develop his gift in an intentional manner.
Mini-Review:
*Fist Pump!*
The last few books have been great! This one is the best yet. So many elements & characters are drawn together and put to work in this book. I can't wait to see what else happens. I have my fingers crossed for JT to learn how to develop his gift in an intentional manner.
teachercap_e's review against another edition
4.0
A very nice close to the mini-arc with John's mother, Lilith. Green seems to be very good at wrapping up each book in this series. I have to admit I'm sad to see a few characters dead...at least for now. As they say, you can never be too sure with the Nightside.
Of course, with the wrap up comes the urge to get the next book to find out what is in store for John now that his possibly greatest threat is out of the way. I mean, really, who or what could be worse than Lilith?
As usual with this series, Green keeps you guessing as to how things will turn out. There are unexpected saves, unexpected turns, and just unexpected appearances all over the place and I love it.
Of course, with the wrap up comes the urge to get the next book to find out what is in store for John now that his possibly greatest threat is out of the way. I mean, really, who or what could be worse than Lilith?
As usual with this series, Green keeps you guessing as to how things will turn out. There are unexpected saves, unexpected turns, and just unexpected appearances all over the place and I love it.