Reviews

A Devil Comes to Town by Anne Milano Appel, Paolo Maurensig

_drucifer_'s review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

vejis's review against another edition

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

findingfrancis's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No

3.25

kyracoty's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

pink_moon96's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

2.75

kylaoren's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

actuallyangiee's review

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

eshamukherjee's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

This little novel was a fun and quick read. I liked the format of a story within a story within a story. The ending was fun but fell a little flat for me. Definitely felt European in language and vibes :)

asia_b's review against another edition

4.0

Da vari narratori inaffidabili, la storia di come si incontrano diavoli, e si diventa.
Perché il bello di questo libro è proprio che non sapremo mai se il pastore fosse un pazzo, un eroe, o un diavolo creato dalla sua stessa gente e dalla parola, come lui stesso andava in giro ad avvertire (oh l’ironia della sottilissima differenza di lavoro che svolgono pastori e demoni nell’impastare le nostre anime).
Una piccola novella, riuscita, che ti lascia con un senso di inquietudine, un’irrazionale incubo verso le volpi e con la sicurezza che questa non è l’ennesima carta sprecata.

katzen's review against another edition

3.0

Good prose. The story is fine but nothing memorable. The highlight of this book is the humorous element.