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jarreloliveira's review against another edition
4.0
I was content with the intrigue of a contract killer story. I was pushed to buy and read this book when I realized his victims, scratch that, his targets came back to life to kill him.
I was not, however, expecting myself to love, hate, dislike, be interested in, feel disgust for, and a great desire to distance myself from Michael Point, the strange protagonist of this story.
I felt like I was on drugs while reading this and not for any bad reason. And I don't do drugs.
But I loved the vivid, hate fueled description of all things surrounding the mind of a man who kills for a living and is losing his head at the same time.
Throughout certain parts of the book I knew. J. W. A.
But, just like Michael, I too, at times, am J. A. T. M.
It's always, just about the money.
The ending left much to be explored but how good can the end of a deranged, amoral, post religious, corrupt minded, contract killers book be?
It was a rushed read. Repetitive at times. Mind you, the deranged madman in focus. And it was fun. It was funny.
It was Deadpool, on drugs, lots of drugs somewhere in London before Deadpool was somebody.
I recommend it.
I was not, however, expecting myself to love, hate, dislike, be interested in, feel disgust for, and a great desire to distance myself from Michael Point, the strange protagonist of this story.
I felt like I was on drugs while reading this and not for any bad reason. And I don't do drugs.
But I loved the vivid, hate fueled description of all things surrounding the mind of a man who kills for a living and is losing his head at the same time.
Throughout certain parts of the book I knew. J. W. A.
But, just like Michael, I too, at times, am J. A. T. M.
It's always, just about the money.
The ending left much to be explored but how good can the end of a deranged, amoral, post religious, corrupt minded, contract killers book be?
It was a rushed read. Repetitive at times. Mind you, the deranged madman in focus. And it was fun. It was funny.
It was Deadpool, on drugs, lots of drugs somewhere in London before Deadpool was somebody.
I recommend it.
tashalostinbooks's review
3.0
I just discovered that one of my favorite comic book writers also writes novels. It has awful reviews, but I am excited anyway.
I liked the ending. Gave it an extra star because the ending really pulled it together.
I liked the ending. Gave it an extra star because the ending really pulled it together.
acaciatree's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
I'm going, to be honest, I read word for word until 102 and then I proceeded to skip chapters to read Sally's pov as well as search for the purpose of this novel. I also skimmed the ending as well, kinda confused but I can also make a few educated guesses about whats happened and I'm glad I gave up.
The writing style was so hard for me to read, I struggled so much Micheal point just really needed to fuck off. I spent more time rereading a sentence I'd just read just to make sure I read it right than actually progressing further. For example, the writing style spoiled the first scene with the target who comes back to life, absolutely butchered it. I think Mr. know it all's info-dumping would have been interesting if it had been done in a sherlock homes or McGregor style.
Overall a painful mis-advertised read with the somewhat right ideas but the wrong execution. Where was that heavenly war???
pickachu780's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.75
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