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arcanumxiii's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bananzabean's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.25
A perfectly reasonable book. It takes me a bit of effort to read it (like it doesn’t pull me in until I can’t stop reading), but it is enjoyable all the same. It still feels really dated. I do wish there were more stakes, however I think that by its short story nature, it will take longer to build bigger stakes. It is kinda fun to see this vampire get slightly more powerful as time goes on. I can totally see him 200 years from now and just entirely unfazed by anything he comes across. He isn’t just getting stronger physically (like that silver reveal in the last short story), but he is building the respect and gaining the friendship of some very powerful people. (Also I do hope that Asha ends up working with him at his accounting firm in the future).
faileskye's review
4.0
Now this is how an entertaining humorous fiction book should be like. While all the parts individually are great, what makes this a paragon of the genre is the fact that it is just a series of vaguely interconnecting short stories. So in each case, what's going on doesn't overstay its welcome or take itself to seriously.
This series is pretty much a blanket recommendation to anyone who reads this review, even if you are sick of vampires.
This series is pretty much a blanket recommendation to anyone who reads this review, even if you are sick of vampires.
cstephman's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
antisocial_auntie's review
4.0
Several adventures and info about the parahuman world done in a light way. Enjoyable sequel!
wetdryvac's review against another edition
5.0
Greatly entertaining. And coming back to the series a third time now, my goodness, these characters make me happy.
booksnorkel's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting series I do enjoy them they read more like short stories rather than a novel which isn't a bad thing when you are looking for something to pass the time.
I am going to roll my eyes at the 'just testing you bro' thing. I HATE that in real life, like legit think that it's the shittiest thing you can do to someone. It's bullshit drama that just feeds into someone's narcissism. I'm too busy of a person to actually talk to you and learn about you- It enraged me how passive he was about this test.
I did love the hose story so that was nice. Just a light fun read.
I am going to roll my eyes at the 'just testing you bro' thing. I HATE that in real life, like legit think that it's the shittiest thing you can do to someone. It's bullshit drama that just feeds into someone's narcissism. I'm too busy of a person to actually talk to you and learn about you- It enraged me how passive he was about this test.
I did love the hose story so that was nice. Just a light fun read.
amyteurhour's review
4.0
Once I found out that there were more adventures of Fred & Friends, I binged everything that was available while recovering from Covid, so things might start blending in from book to book. I really enjoyed how there are other opportunities for Fred to develop professionally even after death. I do find the relationship between Gideon and Sally to be a bit off-putting, but all of the characters are so compelling that I can suspend my disbelief enough to not think about it too much.