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marigoldgem's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kaiju_poet's review against another edition
5.0
A fun book that plays with diabolical mythology and world building. All the characters are fun, and I really enjoyed seeing everything come together in the end
cerfluffled's review
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
theboywithallthekeys's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mrfrank's review
4.0
I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I opened the pages of DEATH PACTS AND LEFT HAND PATHS by John Wayne Comunale. One thing is certain its different from the other John Wayne books I've read already. You just can't guess what youre going to get from this guy other than some solid storytelling of one kind or another. This was, in short, his Lovecraftian effort.
The story opens up quick enough yet took some time to find its direction. Once the plot was set I was very invested in the character as he wound his way through a tale of getting himself in too deep. I just had to know how itvwas all going to end.
And then came the creshendo. That ending. Im just not quite sure whatvto make of the ending. It felt complete but perplexing. Did I miss something? I feel like i missed something. If it was a cliffhanger then cool, cant wait for part 2. If thats all there is then Im just as lost as the protagonist wound up.
But despite my confusion about then end, DEATH PACTS is still a solid read. It is great, modern cosmic horror. Wonderful character development and a twisty plot that grows to cosmic proportions. Another must readceffort from John Wayne Comunale.
The story opens up quick enough yet took some time to find its direction. Once the plot was set I was very invested in the character as he wound his way through a tale of getting himself in too deep. I just had to know how itvwas all going to end.
And then came the creshendo. That ending. Im just not quite sure whatvto make of the ending. It felt complete but perplexing. Did I miss something? I feel like i missed something. If it was a cliffhanger then cool, cant wait for part 2. If thats all there is then Im just as lost as the protagonist wound up.
But despite my confusion about then end, DEATH PACTS is still a solid read. It is great, modern cosmic horror. Wonderful character development and a twisty plot that grows to cosmic proportions. Another must readceffort from John Wayne Comunale.
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