Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Finally finally finally I am done with this series
It was amazing, I might review it on my blog actually
The Mayfair witches were an extraordinary bunch of people and I'm actually sad I won't be reading more on them, think that's why I took so long to read them all
It was amazing, I might review it on my blog actually
The Mayfair witches were an extraordinary bunch of people and I'm actually sad I won't be reading more on them, think that's why I took so long to read them all
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sometimes nothing but a good witch story will do. No vampires here, but the not quiet human Taltos makes up for their absents. This is book three in the Mayfair Witches Trilogy. I read books one and two more than 15 years ago. Not sorry I finished this well written, intriguing story line. Although it's not really finished ;) Is any story really.
I confess I was not impressed with this at first, and I found many of the reviews to be accurate: the prose just isn't as strong as normal, it was much too long, and why did this book need to be written at all to tie up the trilogy? But when I got to the back half of Ashlar's story, I just fell in love all over again. I'm so impressed by Anne Rice's capacity for what I'd call speculative historical fiction, as well as being enamored by these creatures.
As many have remarked, Rice has a remarkable talent for pulling the reader seamlessly into the story. And her stories are often those that span centuries. She can weave the impossible into reality, her many characters are vivid and fully realized, and by the time you're done with this story you'll be convinced you know exactly what a morning in the Scottish highlands or an afternoon in New Orleans is like. Although it could have been shorter, I believe this story is absolutely necessary to tie up this trilogy. Having been introduced only to Lasher as a representative of his race, we've begun to associate his character with all Taltos. This third installment aims to unravel humanity's horrible part in the elimination of a tribe of mostly gentle creatures.
After some fleeting doubt, I'm still convinced that Anne Rice is a paranormal literary goddess.
As many have remarked, Rice has a remarkable talent for pulling the reader seamlessly into the story. And her stories are often those that span centuries. She can weave the impossible into reality, her many characters are vivid and fully realized, and by the time you're done with this story you'll be convinced you know exactly what a morning in the Scottish highlands or an afternoon in New Orleans is like. Although it could have been shorter, I believe this story is absolutely necessary to tie up this trilogy. Having been introduced only to Lasher as a representative of his race, we've begun to associate his character with all Taltos. This third installment aims to unravel humanity's horrible part in the elimination of a tribe of mostly gentle creatures.
After some fleeting doubt, I'm still convinced that Anne Rice is a paranormal literary goddess.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
blah trilogy so a lot of suspense and not enough clarification , also gross!
The final installment to the Mayfair Witches was a juicy and bitter and mysterious one. It was...a lot.
The Lolita moment with Michael and Mona really threw me. Asher entering the book-an actual taltos- was a pleasant surprise. I could immediately picture him as a version of Giles from BTVS.
Rice is a master at saying F** you to lines that are disturbing to cross. They are non-existent to her. In the supernatural world, those lines don't exist either. It's a different culture that goes beyond human understanding and boundaries in many ways because it isn't human and she shows that very well.
Rowan reclaiming her life and healing from the trauma Lasher inflicted on her in the last book was incredible. She is the BAMF of this whole series...well besides Mary Jane who's freaking adorable and quirky.
And the sudden corruption of the Talamasca?! I didn't see that coming.
I think what still caught time up was how engorged this book was with detail. I grew so sleepy sometimes. That doesn't mean the book totally sucked. I just struggled with how long-winded it was. The imagery was still eye-capturing and stunning. The story lost me in the midst of all the history that got flung on me.
Full Review:
https://thescarletreaderreviews.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/mayfairs-the-next-generation-taltos-a-book-review/
The Lolita moment with Michael and Mona really threw me. Asher entering the book-an actual taltos- was a pleasant surprise. I could immediately picture him as a version of Giles from BTVS.
Rice is a master at saying F** you to lines that are disturbing to cross. They are non-existent to her. In the supernatural world, those lines don't exist either. It's a different culture that goes beyond human understanding and boundaries in many ways because it isn't human and she shows that very well.
Rowan reclaiming her life and healing from the trauma Lasher inflicted on her in the last book was incredible. She is the BAMF of this whole series...well besides Mary Jane who's freaking adorable and quirky.
And the sudden corruption of the Talamasca?! I didn't see that coming.
I think what still caught time up was how engorged this book was with detail. I grew so sleepy sometimes. That doesn't mean the book totally sucked. I just struggled with how long-winded it was. The imagery was still eye-capturing and stunning. The story lost me in the midst of all the history that got flung on me.
Full Review:
https://thescarletreaderreviews.wordpress.com/2023/01/27/mayfairs-the-next-generation-taltos-a-book-review/
There was a moment, someone in the middle of Taltos, where I genuinely wondered what would happen next. I developed a degree of anticipation. And then I found out what happened next, and continued on, as I had until then, pushing on in hopes something interesting would happen. A hundred pages after that, with no recurrence of genuine interest, I stopped reading.
There are a number of issues with Taltos, including it's weirdly complacent attitude towards sex with children, but the main problem is, it's just not interesting. The story wanders here and there without taking focus, the characters never come off the page even though there is a sense of desperation in Rice's attempts to make them interesting.
I should mention that this is the third book of a trilogy and I haven't read the other two; I just found this in a giveaway pile. But while reading the other books might have made me feel more interested in the characters, it wouldn't have helped with the haphazard story.
When I decided to stop reading, I did go to wikipedia to find out how it all turned out. From what I read, giving up was a solid choice.
There are a number of issues with Taltos, including it's weirdly complacent attitude towards sex with children, but the main problem is, it's just not interesting. The story wanders here and there without taking focus, the characters never come off the page even though there is a sense of desperation in Rice's attempts to make them interesting.
I should mention that this is the third book of a trilogy and I haven't read the other two; I just found this in a giveaway pile. But while reading the other books might have made me feel more interested in the characters, it wouldn't have helped with the haphazard story.
When I decided to stop reading, I did go to wikipedia to find out how it all turned out. From what I read, giving up was a solid choice.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
As disturbing some of the topics covered, Anne Rice depicts them as horror, and has written well to convey that. A good conclusion to the trilogy.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes