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emms_across_formats's review against another edition
3.0
It is a 4 star book, but the ick makes it a 3 star for me.
Vampires + unreliable narrator = win.
Look, I understand that Joey is in his 70's and locked into the body of a 14 yr old. I still didn't like the idea of him being sexual. *shrug* In vampire lore, typically your mind stays the age it is when you are made. It's not addressed in this book - but it still gave me the icks.
Except for that, I really enjoyed the book.
Vampires + unreliable narrator = win.
Look, I understand that Joey is in his 70's and locked into the body of a 14 yr old. I still didn't like the idea of him being sexual. *shrug* In vampire lore, typically your mind stays the age it is when you are made. It's not addressed in this book - but it still gave me the icks.
Except for that, I really enjoyed the book.
elsecallerreads's review
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really fun and creepy vampire book set in 1970s new York. I love a good unreliable narrator and this definitely delivered. I teetered between 4 and 5 stars throughout this story and what ultimately what decided it was the ending.
I felt the twist ending was unnecessary and didn't really add much to the story, if anything it took away from the story. Others loved it though so don't let this book deter you. I still had a blast reading this and highly recommend the audiobook.
I felt the twist ending was unnecessary and didn't really add much to the story, if anything it took away from the story. Others loved it though so don't let this book deter you. I still had a blast reading this and highly recommend the audiobook.
morgharker's review against another edition
4.0
It's been almost 2 years since I read this book and I still think about that last chapter. Like, I almost want to give it another star.
damesies's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
chellecmorgan's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
youraveragedave's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Love a new take on vampires. And it's self-aware of vampires as a tale or story. We get gritty 1970s NYC, vampires, and maybe an older type of vampire. I'm the opening of the book the narrator tells us he's unreliable, which pays off in the Coda. Also the author breaks the fourth wall at one point and tells us to stop reading for a happy ending, just awesome stuff.
My 2nd Buehlman and it's also a banger. The audiobook is read excellently by the author.
My 2nd Buehlman and it's also a banger. The audiobook is read excellently by the author.
bigjohnspud's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
daniellie's review
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0