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embattin's review against another edition
3.0
It takes a while, and I really mean a while to get to the described scenario. Also, keep a dictionary on hand. It's overall not bad tho
criticallyours's review against another edition
4.0
First off: forget Lucifer's forked hooves and bifurcated tongue; his talent lies in his motherfucking rod of ink.
Second off: however sharp his prose is, I can only take his prose in perhaps small doses perhaps due to his meandering plot line.
Much of it was reflecting on what we as a society do told in both slant-eyed and honest glimpses. But perhaps I was expecting more cheese and would have loved a bit more of a traditional storyline.
In any case, definitely a good read.
Second off: however sharp his prose is, I can only take his prose in perhaps small doses perhaps due to his meandering plot line.
Much of it was reflecting on what we as a society do told in both slant-eyed and honest glimpses. But perhaps I was expecting more cheese and would have loved a bit more of a traditional storyline.
In any case, definitely a good read.
stacydodds's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sequana's review against another edition
3.0
"I, Lucifer, Fallen Angel, Prince of Darkness, Bringer of Light, Ruler of Hell, Lord of the Flies, Father of Lies, Apostate Supreme, tempter of Mankind, Old Serpent, Prince of This World, Seducer, Accuser, Tormentor, Blasphemer, and without doubt Best Fuck in the Seen and Unseen Universe (ask Eve, that minx) have decided - oo-la-la! - to tell all."
Lucifer has been given a chance of redemption provided he can lead a relatively blameless 4 weeks on earth. His vessel is one Declan Gunn, a depressed writer who’s suicide is paused to allow Lucifer's brief summer holiday of potential redemption.
From that opening sentence I thought I was going to enjoy this book more than I actually did. Written in a very descriptive style which in places really added to the story line heightening the senses Lucifer was feeling when he first entered Gunn's body. Does Lucifer lead a blameless life, well sort of but he sure as hell doesn't lead a clean life all excesses to the full.
Lucifer in the flesh is not a likeable character, but then I wouldn't have expected him to be, this would have ruined the story completely. He is extremely egotistical and frequently monologues about his prized achievements. These parts held no interest for me and I would myself skimming over these to return to the main story in hand.
I enjoyed the end and was satisfied by this, and thought the twist was perfectly done. Overall a good funny-in-places read but not one I would pick up again.
stranger_sights's review against another edition
5.0
This will always and forever be one of my favorite books. It is raw, funny, and at times poignant, and he's absolutely terrible - in exactly the way that one would expect Lucifer to be. I've read this book twice, and honestly, I'm likely to read it again. It's a great length for a 17 hour train ride, and it's comforting to me now, like a good friend.
If you find yourself debating whether or not you should read this book, do yourself a favor and just get on with it already - you won't regret it.
If you find yourself debating whether or not you should read this book, do yourself a favor and just get on with it already - you won't regret it.
aa77's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
thepentheimk's review against another edition
3.0
Quick and fun, though without much substance behind all that. The concept is certainly fascinating, and the character of Lucifer is thoughtfully rendered, which is enough to pull it away from some of the potential pitfalls of the concept in itself. Lucifer's cluttered prose, however, makes it difficult to keep your attention: as his attention wanders from an event, yours does as well.
jkwriting24's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I’ve taken the time to write a review for. I was immediately captivated in the author’s style. It’s poetic and fun, yet approachable. The story had many interesting pivots from the original source materials. I could not put this book down. If you like stream of consciousness writing in books like The Catcher in the Rye and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, you will likely enjoy this book.
sarahbotreads's review against another edition
4.0
I, Lucifer is easily on my list of "almost favorites" - those books that I've read recently, and only once, so I'm not sure that it will be a favorite in ten year, but that I loved so much that I enjoyed every single word and now run around recommending it to everyone. The Devil gets a chance to get back into Heaven by inhabiting the body of a loser writer and behaving himself. Not only is the book incredibly hilarious (to the point where I would have to restrain myself from reading passages aloud to my boyfriend), but it also has a lot of great insights into the human condition, and how we fail to see the wonder around us and keep ourselves from fucking it up. I love this book.