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leighbeevee's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoy Poore's writing, but there were times this was self-indulgent and meandering. Definitely should have been shorter. But overall, I enjoyed it.
jessicajjohnston's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
carterreiter's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
nefreth's review against another edition
4.0
4- is more appropriate. It’s not bad but not the best book ever. I love poore style but the story didn't convince me fully. In the first part, the devil reminds me of Lucifer, the tv series ( or Lucifer reminds me of the devil of the book, up
To you ). At the end of the day, the story is: it’s not the devil’s fault but it’s all about human choices. That's true but I think the story could be more effectively developed. Ok, we have a devil that spent his time with love, sex, and drugs. And then he is deluded by humans and looks for his great ancestral love... A little bit cliché
To you ). At the end of the day, the story is: it’s not the devil’s fault but it’s all about human choices. That's true but I think the story could be more effectively developed. Ok, we have a devil that spent his time with love, sex, and drugs. And then he is deluded by humans and looks for his great ancestral love... A little bit cliché
motormouth95's review against another edition
2.0
I'm struggling with how to rate this book. It started off decent, but the first few chapters included a scene that made me want to throw up. Said scene is then referenced in the very end of the book (IYKYK). Apart from the brief few paragraphs that made me want to throw the book away in disgust, the first 100 pages were interesting, but all over the place. The latter half though, is heavily disjointed and features random time jumps. It's hard to keep track of what's happening because of the abstract-ness of the writing, and the lack of a solid linear progression. I didn't absolutely hate the way it was written, but it didn't keep me interested. I couldn't tell what point the book was trying to make. Is the Devil misunderstood? Are humans our own devils because of how the decisions we choose to make? What is the point of this book? By the end, I was glad to be done.
apatrick's review
4.0
I found a new favorite author. This is Michael Poore's first novel, but I had already read Reincarnation Blues and liked it a lot. I'll keep watching for his books, because I love his writing style. I bought the Kindle book for a buck ninety-nine, and it was a great deal. This one is about the Devil and his adventures on earth with a group of people who decide to sell him their souls for various reasons -- fame, money, changing the world.
Poore writes with zip and soul and leaves many memorable lines. The story is interesting, full of great insight into the human condition, and entertaining, too.
Poore writes with zip and soul and leaves many memorable lines. The story is interesting, full of great insight into the human condition, and entertaining, too.
teketeke's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
__karen__'s review against another edition
5.0
Fast, fun read. Turns out the devil is a pragmatist, with a leaning towards evil but sometimes has a conscience. Recommended.
lazygal's review against another edition
1.0
The devil is alive and well and living in America. Apparently we're his favorite country and he's been messing with us since pre-colonial days: he's with the Indians, the Puritans, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Johnson (maybe), at Woodstock, etc..
While that sounds like a great premise, the time-jumping nature of the book and the lack of real coherence in terms of who or what the devil is or does made it difficult to really get interested in the book. Tightening up some of the excessive description and adding more character development would have made for a much better book. As it was, I couldn't get more than 1/4 of the way through.
ARC provided by publisher.
While that sounds like a great premise, the time-jumping nature of the book and the lack of real coherence in terms of who or what the devil is or does made it difficult to really get interested in the book. Tightening up some of the excessive description and adding more character development would have made for a much better book. As it was, I couldn't get more than 1/4 of the way through.
ARC provided by publisher.