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max_pink's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 Stars
It's weird to read a book after watching its adaptation, but I wouldn't have discovered this series otherwise.
There is a lot of potential here. Vicki, Mike, and Henry are all compelling characters with a lot of deep-seated, noirish, erotic tension. I appreciate the casual bisexual representation as well.
I think the greatest problem with this book is that it starts out really slow. I didn't feel invested until Vicki met Henry, which is about 90 pages in. After that, things really get rolling.
Also, this book is GORY. I was honestly surprised at the depth of description of the kills. Very creepy stuff.
The vibe in this is overall a lot grittier, darker, and generally more horror-y than the tv adaptation. Your mileage may vary, but I think this is worth checking out as one of the early urban fantasy tales.
It's weird to read a book after watching its adaptation, but I wouldn't have discovered this series otherwise.
There is a lot of potential here. Vicki, Mike, and Henry are all compelling characters with a lot of deep-seated, noirish, erotic tension. I appreciate the casual bisexual representation as well.
I think the greatest problem with this book is that it starts out really slow. I didn't feel invested until Vicki met Henry, which is about 90 pages in. After that, things really get rolling.
Also, this book is GORY. I was honestly surprised at the depth of description of the kills. Very creepy stuff.
The vibe in this is overall a lot grittier, darker, and generally more horror-y than the tv adaptation. Your mileage may vary, but I think this is worth checking out as one of the early urban fantasy tales.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Murder, Blood, and Animal death
hanz's review
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Body horror, Animal death, Blood, Murder, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Medical content
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