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nickystrickland's review against another edition
3.0
Unsure if this is a definitive end to the series but if it is, it's finished on a good, wrapped up note. Still loved how Marlowe was written and portrayed in both realities. I found this one a bit bogged down at times but that could be due to reading out of order.
evavroslin's review
5.0
In the latest installment of the Remy Chandler series, things are precariously hanging in the balance because of the events of the last book. If you're a longtime fan of the series, "A Deafening Silence in Heaven" is on the longer side but you should definitely check it out. For those who have never read the series, I would recommend starting from the beginning because there are events referred to in each subsequent volume that you will be confused by if you start with this book.
"A Deafening Silence in Heaven" picks up pretty well right after the cliffhanger that ended with Remy's life hanging in the balance. It explores a kind of an alternate universe plot wherein Remy finds out what would happen if he does not succeed in helping God carry out His plans for the Unification of Heaven and Hell, so it does take a kind of an "It's a Wonderful Life" approach. Meanwhile, Remy's loved ones like his girlfriend, Linda, his beloved dog Marlowe, his police friend Steven and Francis/Fraciel, one of Remy's trusted allies are all gathered around him and trying to find out how to save his life. They bring in all the reinforcements they can think of and it's heart-wrenching to see them doing absolutely everything they can to fight for their dear friend.
What Remy finds in the alternate world he goes into ain't pretty to say the least. The reader discovers early on who the main antagonist is this time around but it takes some time before Remy catches on. What I loved most were the fast-paced action scenes, seeing Remy's Seraphim angel part unleashing itself (which is always a treat), the interesting aspects of a subplot that the secondary characters were involved with along with the antagonist, and the way everything came together. I think this is the first volume where the Almighty Himself makes an appearance and although there are sacrifices and losses and countless trials that Remy must endure (not to mention dealing with a whole host of people who aren't that crazy about him, such as the Archangel Michael), I liked seeing the interplay of how things came together and the tension as I wondered what would happen next. The ending was something I was surprised by and although I wasn't sure what to make of it at first, I warmed to it as more details emerged. There are a lot of loose ends wrapped up in this installment, which was great to see but I will be curious as to whether there will be a forthcoming installment that continues this series and hopefully I can continue to indulge in Remy's adventures.
"A Deafening Silence in Heaven" picks up pretty well right after the cliffhanger that ended with Remy's life hanging in the balance. It explores a kind of an alternate universe plot wherein Remy finds out what would happen if he does not succeed in helping God carry out His plans for the Unification of Heaven and Hell, so it does take a kind of an "It's a Wonderful Life" approach. Meanwhile, Remy's loved ones like his girlfriend, Linda, his beloved dog Marlowe, his police friend Steven and Francis/Fraciel, one of Remy's trusted allies are all gathered around him and trying to find out how to save his life. They bring in all the reinforcements they can think of and it's heart-wrenching to see them doing absolutely everything they can to fight for their dear friend.
What Remy finds in the alternate world he goes into ain't pretty to say the least. The reader discovers early on who the main antagonist is this time around but it takes some time before Remy catches on. What I loved most were the fast-paced action scenes, seeing Remy's Seraphim angel part unleashing itself (which is always a treat), the interesting aspects of a subplot that the secondary characters were involved with along with the antagonist, and the way everything came together. I think this is the first volume where the Almighty Himself makes an appearance and although there are sacrifices and losses and countless trials that Remy must endure (not to mention dealing with a whole host of people who aren't that crazy about him, such as the Archangel Michael), I liked seeing the interplay of how things came together and the tension as I wondered what would happen next. The ending was something I was surprised by and although I wasn't sure what to make of it at first, I warmed to it as more details emerged. There are a lot of loose ends wrapped up in this installment, which was great to see but I will be curious as to whether there will be a forthcoming installment that continues this series and hopefully I can continue to indulge in Remy's adventures.
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