Reviews

Brimstone by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

adliteracy's review against another edition

4.0

This novel had a depth to it that the previous books in the series lacked; although, its increased length was also due in part to some gratuitous, long-winded explanation (especially at the end) that I found myself skimming over. It reminded me of the Da Vinci Code in its assumptions and also factual inaccuracies (I'm avoiding spoilers by being vague on specifics). That said, the character development was very intriguing and I enjoyed the powerful immersion and the extremely compelling story. As always, I'm looking forward to continuing the series!

okokapi's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

msmagoo502's review against another edition

medium-paced

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

3.75

lostfaerie's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

git_r_read's review against another edition

5.0

A fairly fast-paced thrill-ride and not many write a thriller as well as the team of Preston and Child. Not all is as it appears and Agent Pendergast invites himself to the murder investigation that has all of the earmarks of a satanic visitation. The investigation carries him and Sergeant Vincent D'Agosta all over New York and over to Italy in search of the truth.
Neat twists and turns keeps the action going. I have to go find the other books in the series that I have yet to read. Pendergast had me at THE RELIC and RELIQUARY, now he has me back with BRIMSTONE.

archipeligo's review against another edition

1.0

Spoiler

Ugh, get out of this funk, me, and read better stuff.

vexatiousbird's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

Okay thriller but not their best. Wasn’t a fan of the preacher subplot. Lost some of the folk horror charm of Still Life with Crows. Side characters not as interesting imo.

canadian_booknerd's review against another edition

4.0

I had forgotten how much I enjoy this series! I can't wait to see how Pendergast makes his reappearance!

cwest58's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of the best. These guys know how to tell a story. The return of two loveable cops and of course Pendergast himself. 

tarynwanderer's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• 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

3.0