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rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
Note: This has been bundled into the Quincy Harker Omnibus Volume 1 - ebook & audio.
CW: Book & review mention rape, but neither is graphically detailed.
Irreverent antihero Harker is introduced in this dark yet delightful novella. This descendant of Dracula is out to avenge the rape & murder of a teenage girl by demonic forces. If he can stay out of jail long enough.
While short, I thoroughly enjoyed Hartness' writing. This is a complete story with solid world building and dynamic characters. I especially liked the “civilian” Detective Flynn and Special Agent Smith. Can't wait to see more of them as the series continues.
Narration:
Chose this specifically because James Anderson Foster shared it on his Instagram, I’ve enjoyed his narrations and this looked unique and fun. It turned out to be exactly that. Foster’s performance is wonderful. I enjoyed Harker’s snark, the voices for several creatures, and all the emotions and action. Great listen.
CW: Book & review mention rape, but neither is graphically detailed.
Irreverent antihero Harker is introduced in this dark yet delightful novella. This descendant of Dracula is out to avenge the rape & murder of a teenage girl by demonic forces. If he can stay out of jail long enough.
While short, I thoroughly enjoyed Hartness' writing. This is a complete story with solid world building and dynamic characters. I especially liked the “civilian” Detective Flynn and Special Agent Smith. Can't wait to see more of them as the series continues.
Narration:
Chose this specifically because James Anderson Foster shared it on his Instagram, I’ve enjoyed his narrations and this looked unique and fun. It turned out to be exactly that. Foster’s performance is wonderful. I enjoyed Harker’s snark, the voices for several creatures, and all the emotions and action. Great listen.
gatun's review against another edition
5.0
When I came across this title, I knew I had to get it. The description really appealed to me. I enjoyed Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files and thought this would be similar. I was right, it is similar to Butcher’s series but I was also wrong. I didn’t like it, I loved it. The only thing I didn’t like was it’s length. It is a novella and runs just over two and a half hours. I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want it to end.
There are so many things I loved about this story. Quincy Harker, the main character, has more attitude than a high school full of teenagers and a mouth that would put the Navy to shame. He is irreverent. When he tries to explain to a man that his daughter is dead, the father continues to grasp for some hope that his daughter can be saved, prompting Quincy to remark, “sometimes I think we should have left hope locked in Pandora’s box. It causes as much trouble as it fixes.” That says so much about the character, someone who has seen and lived through too many terrible things. Quincy also has a great sense of humor. He gives someone, “my most charming smile which I’ve been told reminds people of Anthony Hopkins from Silence of the Lambs.” You have to love a guy who states that a nasty frat boy is in “dire need of defenestration.”
The story just flew. It was fast paced from the first minute and never really slowed down. James Foster did an excellent job narrating it. He conveyed all the attitude Quincy dished out while also making his uncle as chillingly terrify as one expects. Mr. Foster did a wonderful job with all the side characters also. I especially enjoyed his Reinfeld. The production values were excellent.
There are two other Quincy Harker novellas on Amazon. I am hoping the author has Mr. Foster narrate them. I would snap them up.
Story (Plot) 5
Performance 5
Production Quality 5
Attention Holding 5
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher through audiobook blast dot com at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
There are so many things I loved about this story. Quincy Harker, the main character, has more attitude than a high school full of teenagers and a mouth that would put the Navy to shame. He is irreverent. When he tries to explain to a man that his daughter is dead, the father continues to grasp for some hope that his daughter can be saved, prompting Quincy to remark, “sometimes I think we should have left hope locked in Pandora’s box. It causes as much trouble as it fixes.” That says so much about the character, someone who has seen and lived through too many terrible things. Quincy also has a great sense of humor. He gives someone, “my most charming smile which I’ve been told reminds people of Anthony Hopkins from Silence of the Lambs.” You have to love a guy who states that a nasty frat boy is in “dire need of defenestration.”
The story just flew. It was fast paced from the first minute and never really slowed down. James Foster did an excellent job narrating it. He conveyed all the attitude Quincy dished out while also making his uncle as chillingly terrify as one expects. Mr. Foster did a wonderful job with all the side characters also. I especially enjoyed his Reinfeld. The production values were excellent.
There are two other Quincy Harker novellas on Amazon. I am hoping the author has Mr. Foster narrate them. I would snap them up.
Story (Plot) 5
Performance 5
Production Quality 5
Attention Holding 5
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher through audiobook blast dot com at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
wannabekingpin's review
5.0
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skaitom nakties rezimu
About: Quincy is a demon hunter who calls Dracula his uncle, is on great “bail you out of jail time, and time again” terms, and is in general your long lost Winchester brother (10 points to your Hogwarts house if you get the reference) who gets his ass grated if he doesn’t visit the said uncle often enough.
This city of his has its share of supernatural junk all over the place. Not the least being the bar owning demon in cat’s body who can’t resist the urge to knock shit off the tables. But when someone starts killing off nephilims and draining their blood, well… That’s more of an evil shit a human would do. But why? Oh, and who?
Mine: I have not laughed so hard in a long time. Every joke, every other line out of Quincy’s mouth, is a killer. There’s a real nice familiar demonology here too, the encyclopedia-wiki friendly kind that we’re used to. None of that “let me rewrite it, so I’m unique” stuff. I love it, for I am real tired of the hundreds new ways a vampire is a vampire, if I’m being honest. The book itself is very short, real easy to read, and be sure, will teach you to cuss like a true demon hunter on a job.
Yep, happy little me is very happy. This one gets a strong 5 out of 5, and I will likely take the second one for the next month right away, even if something else was in the plans. We’ll see.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About: Quincy is a demon hunter who calls Dracula his uncle, is on great “bail you out of jail time, and time again” terms, and is in general your long lost Winchester brother (10 points to your Hogwarts house if you get the reference) who gets his ass grated if he doesn’t visit the said uncle often enough.
This city of his has its share of supernatural junk all over the place. Not the least being the bar owning demon in cat’s body who can’t resist the urge to knock shit off the tables. But when someone starts killing off nephilims and draining their blood, well… That’s more of an evil shit a human would do. But why? Oh, and who?
Mine: I have not laughed so hard in a long time. Every joke, every other line out of Quincy’s mouth, is a killer. There’s a real nice familiar demonology here too, the encyclopedia-wiki friendly kind that we’re used to. None of that “let me rewrite it, so I’m unique” stuff. I love it, for I am real tired of the hundreds new ways a vampire is a vampire, if I’m being honest. The book itself is very short, real easy to read, and be sure, will teach you to cuss like a true demon hunter on a job.
Yep, happy little me is very happy. This one gets a strong 5 out of 5, and I will likely take the second one for the next month right away, even if something else was in the plans. We’ll see.
nelljustice's review
4.0
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This series is an awesome quick read. It's totally worth your time and money. John Abraham Quincy Holmwood Harker is one bad ass demon hunter. He is the son of John & Mina Harker but was conceived when Mina was turned by Dracula for that short bit of time. Quincy is immortal due to Dracula's blood and human due to Mina & Jonathan. "Q" has a name for Dracula and that is "uncle". I'm not sure how this amicable relationship ever began, but "Q" claims Dracula is a converted bad guy. Ooookay. I can't say enough good things about this book.
This series is an awesome quick read. It's totally worth your time and money. John Abraham Quincy Holmwood Harker is one bad ass demon hunter. He is the son of John & Mina Harker but was conceived when Mina was turned by Dracula for that short bit of time. Quincy is immortal due to Dracula's blood and human due to Mina & Jonathan. "Q" has a name for Dracula and that is "uncle". I'm not sure how this amicable relationship ever began, but "Q" claims Dracula is a converted bad guy. Ooookay. I can't say enough good things about this book.
dhilderbrand's review
3.0
So, this was the first and I didn't love it. Q's language/attitude were just too dark for me. That said, I read these first five back to back and by the end I was loving the characters and the stories. So... although I didn't love this one, keep reading, they get pretty great
bmacenlightened's review
4.0
Listening as a part of buying the omnibus edition.
Quincey Harker is a exorcist, at least at the start of this, and Dracula's nephew.
He's hired to help with a potential case of demonic possession which turns into something a little more involved than could be expected. More players getting roped into the story and the fact that there's several layers at play does a good job of setting up the characters with whom I expect I'll be spending a good amount of time with over the next couple weeks.
For this in particular though there's no too much exposition and plenty of action despite the good set up. It's fast and fun and I'm looking forward to revisiting number 2.
Quincey Harker is a exorcist, at least at the start of this, and Dracula's nephew.
He's hired to help with a potential case of demonic possession which turns into something a little more involved than could be expected. More players getting roped into the story and the fact that there's several layers at play does a good job of setting up the characters with whom I expect I'll be spending a good amount of time with over the next couple weeks.
For this in particular though there's no too much exposition and plenty of action despite the good set up. It's fast and fun and I'm looking forward to revisiting number 2.
gatun's review
5.0
When I came across this title, I knew I had to get it. The description really appealed to me. I enjoyed Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files and thought this would be similar. I was right, it is similar to Butcher’s series but I was also wrong. I didn’t like it, I loved it. The only thing I didn’t like was it’s length. It is a novella and runs just over two and a half hours. I enjoyed it so much I didn’t want it to end.
There are so many things I loved about this story. Quincy Harker, the main character, has more attitude than a high school full of teenagers and a mouth that would put the Navy to shame. He is irreverent. When he tries to explain to a man that his daughter is dead, the father continues to grasp for some hope that his daughter can be saved, prompting Quincy to remark, “sometimes I think we should have left hope locked in Pandora’s box. It causes as much trouble as it fixes.” That says so much about the character, someone who has seen and lived through too many terrible things. Quincy also has a great sense of humor. He gives someone, “my most charming smile which I’ve been told reminds people of Anthony Hopkins from Silence of the Lambs.” You have to love a guy who states that a nasty frat boy is in “dire need of defenestration.”
The story just flew. It was fast paced from the first minute and never really slowed down. James Foster did an excellent job narrating it. He conveyed all the attitude Quincy dished out while also making his uncle as chillingly terrify as one expects. Mr. Foster did a wonderful job with all the side characters also. I especially enjoyed his Reinfeld. The production values were excellent.
There are two other Quincy Harker novellas on Amazon. I am hoping the author has Mr. Foster narrate them. I would snap them up.
Story (Plot) 5
Performance 5
Production Quality 5
Attention Holding 5
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher through audiobook blast dot com at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
There are so many things I loved about this story. Quincy Harker, the main character, has more attitude than a high school full of teenagers and a mouth that would put the Navy to shame. He is irreverent. When he tries to explain to a man that his daughter is dead, the father continues to grasp for some hope that his daughter can be saved, prompting Quincy to remark, “sometimes I think we should have left hope locked in Pandora’s box. It causes as much trouble as it fixes.” That says so much about the character, someone who has seen and lived through too many terrible things. Quincy also has a great sense of humor. He gives someone, “my most charming smile which I’ve been told reminds people of Anthony Hopkins from Silence of the Lambs.” You have to love a guy who states that a nasty frat boy is in “dire need of defenestration.”
The story just flew. It was fast paced from the first minute and never really slowed down. James Foster did an excellent job narrating it. He conveyed all the attitude Quincy dished out while also making his uncle as chillingly terrify as one expects. Mr. Foster did a wonderful job with all the side characters also. I especially enjoyed his Reinfeld. The production values were excellent.
There are two other Quincy Harker novellas on Amazon. I am hoping the author has Mr. Foster narrate them. I would snap them up.
Story (Plot) 5
Performance 5
Production Quality 5
Attention Holding 5
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher through audiobook blast dot com at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review."
imzadirose's review
4.0
3.5 stars rated up because it made me laugh. A quick book, full of quirkiness. Enjoyable!
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