Scan barcode
subparcupcake's review against another edition
3.0
It was really difficult to decide how to rate this one. I was so annoyed with it most of the time I was reading it. The story and the way the characters behaved and reacted to situations just seemed so utterly unrealistic, it had me rolling my eyes so much that it made me dizzy. But in spite of that.. I felt compelled to keep reading. I would put it down, but then pick it back up because I wanted to know what would happen next. I even ended up staying up a little later than usual so I could finish it. That, in the end, is what saved it from being a two star rating. When the fourth book comes out I'll still probably read it.. But I'm hoping it ends up being better than this one. If not... I may just have to call it quits on this series.
telerit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
lcdarkslayer's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
Fantasy or alternate Renaissance tale, whatever you want to call this series, it's a superb set of tales told. It's one of my favorites and I am glad I have them on audio and told to me by Stefan Rudnicki. I like his voice and the way he voices characters, especially women. Not overly done, just softer and I can tell who is speaking each time. This is important to me. I will stop listening to a book if the narrator is crappe for whatever reason and it usually has to do with how the narrator portrays the opposite sex. The older I get the more particular I am. I know I am in good listening hands with Stefan Rudnicki.
All that said, this is a superb story. Each one in the series I've read so far are great, but this one is superb. The intrigue was more intricate. Arthurian legend-flavored and I am slightly addicted to Arthurian legend. I have shelves of books with various takes on it. I will get this in handheld so I can add it those shelves. I sat in the car in the driveway or parking lot just a little longer, drove around the block a couple of times just to see what was going to happen next. It doesn't diminish the story, it deliciously enhances it.
The reader/listener gets more Eddie LaCrosse backstory, another peek into what makes him tick.
The things done in the name of love, in the name of country or the law of the land. Court intrigues, politics and Eddie's distaste for them. I do love how blunt he can be. And how saddened he can get by the human condition.
I can absolutely recommend this book, series and author.
All that said, this is a superb story. Each one in the series I've read so far are great, but this one is superb. The intrigue was more intricate. Arthurian legend-flavored and I am slightly addicted to Arthurian legend. I have shelves of books with various takes on it. I will get this in handheld so I can add it those shelves. I sat in the car in the driveway or parking lot just a little longer, drove around the block a couple of times just to see what was going to happen next. It doesn't diminish the story, it deliciously enhances it.
The reader/listener gets more Eddie LaCrosse backstory, another peek into what makes him tick.
The things done in the name of love, in the name of country or the law of the land. Court intrigues, politics and Eddie's distaste for them. I do love how blunt he can be. And how saddened he can get by the human condition.
I can absolutely recommend this book, series and author.
jaymeks's review against another edition
3.0
While I am partial to the Arthurian legends, I thought this book was much better written than the previous two. Once I got about 50 pages in, I was hooked and couldn't put it down. While I kind of knew the ending already, I thought some of the subtle changes really helped the story, and twisted the ending just enough to make it a good one.
litwrite's review against another edition
4.0
My favourite in the series so far - I loved Bledsoe's take on the King Arthur myths. I'm impressed with how strong these books have been, consistent page turners and fantastic airport reading material.
felinity's review against another edition
4.0
If Jim Butcher ever decided to write a most enjoyable Dresden-style mystery around King Arthur, it'd be like this. [b:Dark Jenny|8684873|Dark Jenny (Eddie LaCrosse, #3)|Alex Bledsoe|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1312051949s/8684873.jpg|13557123] is familiar and yet different, so you get a little "aha" moment every now and again when another piece falls into place, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a familiar story and setting, but with nothing quite the same as you remember. This also stands alone in the Eddi LaCrosse series; you don't need to have read the others to understand or enjoy it.
Small tip: if you're picky about historical accuracy and can't bear to watch a movie or read a book where "That wasn't even *invented* yet!", you might want to think again. It's nothing major, but the few things I noticed might drive you insane.
If, however, you love something that's tongue-in-cheek, doesn't care about tiny specifics but does care about smart comments and a disinterested hero who nonetheless gets pulled into the middle of a crisis, start reading!
Small tip: if you're picky about historical accuracy and can't bear to watch a movie or read a book where "That wasn't even *invented* yet!", you might want to think again. It's nothing major, but the few things I noticed might drive you insane.
If, however, you love something that's tongue-in-cheek, doesn't care about tiny specifics but does care about smart comments and a disinterested hero who nonetheless gets pulled into the middle of a crisis, start reading!
alishaaye's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dreamerfreak's review against another edition
4.0
[a:Alex Bledsoe|644349|Alex Bledsoe|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1312811497p2/644349.jpg] writes an amazing new twist to the classic tragedy of Arthur and Guinevere in the latest Eddie LaCrosse novel. When a mysterious coffin is delivered to the tavern housing Eddie's office, Eddie tells the true tale of what happened on the island of Grand Bruan seven years ago when the happy peace established by King Marcus collapsed. The legends told since then haven't quite gotten it right, and Eddie just might be the only one still alive who knows the truth... even if it's not so glamorous.
I loved the first two Eddie LaCrosse novels, and Dark Jenny didn't disappoint me in the least. A little younger, but no less stubborn (and cynical), Eddie always amuses. Through accusations of murder, treasonous plots, broken fingers, and magic of all sorts, he still manages to unravel the snarled secrets that have been brewing for two decades and more. Don't count on knowing the ending of this book, just because you know the legend that inspired it. Dark Jenny is a fascinating mystery that will keep you wondering even after you've finished.
The only thing that kept this from being a full five star review was that I wished that there was more of the "present" time involved in the story. But that's why I'm waiting so impatiently for the next book.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]
I loved the first two Eddie LaCrosse novels, and Dark Jenny didn't disappoint me in the least. A little younger, but no less stubborn (and cynical), Eddie always amuses. Through accusations of murder, treasonous plots, broken fingers, and magic of all sorts, he still manages to unravel the snarled secrets that have been brewing for two decades and more. Don't count on knowing the ending of this book, just because you know the legend that inspired it. Dark Jenny is a fascinating mystery that will keep you wondering even after you've finished.
The only thing that kept this from being a full five star review was that I wished that there was more of the "present" time involved in the story. But that's why I'm waiting so impatiently for the next book.
[I received this book for free through First Reads and was not required to write a positive or any other type of review. All opinions stated herein are solely my own.]