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Daemonomania by John Crowley

scheu's review

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5.0

I have many more thoughts about the book this time around, having read the first and second books within memory. (Endless Things still unread) I liked it for similar reasons, and was frusrated for similar reasons. Beautiful writing, fascinating interludes. And then there's Pierce.

I'm finding Pierce to be pretty unsympathetic at this point. He's manipulative and whiny. He can barely take care of himself in any practical fashion. His main saving grace: his deep suspicion of Powerhouse. I'd have the same reaction. I'm hoping that he doesn't end up with Rosie. She can do better, surely.

And who is Beau? And what happens now that Bruno and Dee and Kelley are all "dead"?

kingofblades113's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review

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5.0

I love this series. It's heavy, but each book is really about life and that is what makes the series so good. It makes you think about what life is and what it means. This volume is darker than the others and does seem to be moving to the conclusion.
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