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evavroslin's review
3.0
If you’re looking for a crime-fighting, supernatural-investigating PI with an elf sidekick, fairy friends, and a doomed vampire boyfriend, Low Town is not for you. If on the other hand you’re looking for a noirish fantasy novel featuring plenty of crime, murders, and drug use, not to mention an addict for a main character who used to be a cop, you’ve come to the right place. Low Town, the debut novel from Daniel Polansky, who counts Dashiel Hammett and Raymond Chandler as well as George R.R. Martin among his influences, is a different kind of supernatural noir tale sans the supernatural baddies or the romantic subplots.
To read my full review, go here: http://thedarkeva.com/2011/08/book-review-low-town-by-daniel-polanksy/
To read my full review, go here: http://thedarkeva.com/2011/08/book-review-low-town-by-daniel-polanksy/
bent's review
3.0
This book was fine, fairly enjoyable. It's basically a mystery set in a fantasy setting, and since I'm not a huge mystery fan, the plot didn't engage me as much as it might have otherwise. But I have no other complaints, really, just not my cup of tea.
erinreadwhat's review
4.0
Gritty AF
I would’ve thought I’ve read ‘gritty’ fantasy before, but after reading Low Town i realize I really hadn’t.
The main character is an ugly drug dealing drug addict who makes a lot of mistakes and can be a real dick. But you like him, which makes it upsetting when he does shitty stuff.
Interesting world, the mystery not totally mysterious but I stayed up late to finish it.
I would’ve thought I’ve read ‘gritty’ fantasy before, but after reading Low Town i realize I really hadn’t.
The main character is an ugly drug dealing drug addict who makes a lot of mistakes and can be a real dick. But you like him, which makes it upsetting when he does shitty stuff.
Interesting world, the mystery not totally mysterious but I stayed up late to finish it.
balefire's review
5.0
This book was excellent and i really enjoyed it, fast paced and easy to read. It is dark and twisted at times and funny aswell. The main character is really interesting and not at all like your typical hero. I will be reading the next book soon, because i cant wait to delve back into the sordid place that is low town.
ariereads's review
2.0
Interesting setting and characters, but simply too much was left out (right down to a "this is too horrible to write about so I'll let you imagine it" ending) and the way that race in the story was covered felt... icky, for clear lack of a better word. 2.5
robynldouglas's review
4.0
Well-written fantasy noir - dark as you'd expect, with an interesting blend of influences and big things at stake. I enjoyed the main character and am looking forward to the follow ups.
nightwyrm's review
4.0
4.5 stars. Fantasy meets crime noir. Quite enjoyed the story; can't put my finger on what the minor detracting point was, but it was certainly there.
spellboundbybooks's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a mix of fantasy and murder mystery. It centres around Low Town and Warden who is a drug dealer with a past. When he discovers the dead body of a missing child,that past comes back with a vengeance. Its a darker fantasy story than I usually read,but I really liked it.
The book is written through Warden's P.O.V and I think his voice is what kept this book from being too dark or depressing for me. He has a sarcasm and wit that he uses with relish to help him get out of or into situations depending on his need. He has a dark and sardonic sense of humour I that kept me entertained throughout. I found his investigation interesting,though I knew who the perpetrator was early on. I believe this was intentional to add to the tension for the reader. All in all a very entertaining read,and I will be reading the others in the series.
The book is written through Warden's P.O.V and I think his voice is what kept this book from being too dark or depressing for me. He has a sarcasm and wit that he uses with relish to help him get out of or into situations depending on his need. He has a dark and sardonic sense of humour I that kept me entertained throughout. I found his investigation interesting,though I knew who the perpetrator was early on. I believe this was intentional to add to the tension for the reader. All in all a very entertaining read,and I will be reading the others in the series.