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blooddragon's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
actualtheodoreroosevelt's review against another edition
Didn’t know I had a limit of how many times I could read about a “quivering anus” but apparently I hit it a fifth of the way in 💀💀
lucita_knjige's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second Duncan's book I've read. The other being I, Lucifer which ended up on my favorites list. Duncan's prose is very referential, pretentious and witty. Which worked amazingly for I, Lucifer, because you kind of expect the Devil to be pretentious and witty. Unfortunately, here it was rather distracting. I could understand a 150+ year old werewolf speaking in such a manner but the prostitutes and a young wolf too? Not believable. I liked that it was in a form of a memoir as it gave an in-depth insight into the psyche of a last werewolf on Earth, but I definitely wished there was more plot and less philosophical musings.
All in all, a solid 3.5 stars.
ooh and a bit sad that this isn't a standalone book, but rather first part of a trilogy. Not sure if I'll read the others.
All in all, a solid 3.5 stars.
ooh and a bit sad that this isn't a standalone book, but rather first part of a trilogy. Not sure if I'll read the others.
casualshino's review against another edition
2.0
2.5/5
I was wanting to read something with Werewolves and this came across my path. Read the summary, and my library happened to have a copy available right that moment.
I was worried that the “elegant prose” that was either hated or loved I. The reviews would be horrible, and well…. They have merit, he’s obviously throwing us what he considers the upper echelon of his writing capabilities, and if that’s shoving in tons of fancy words, and cool analogies then sure it works.
A lot of them are meh- some of them miss. (Might come back with the direct quote later) But there are a few moments her presents odd imagery that we are meant to just glance over and appreciate in a broad sense because “oooh colorful words”. But when you start to think about it, it really doesn’t add up. And it ends up making the story read… awkwardly.
There are a few that do just have a nice flare to it. The imagery lines up just right for the world and mood he’s setting. Which brings me to the mood and setting…
First I’m okay with sexiness and sex in my monster stories, not a fan, but if done right I can enjoy it. This book killed a lot of the moods of the book, either the horrific ones or the romantic ones, with off the fucking wall stuff.
I have never in my life read the phrase “coquettish asshole” and have it mean someone’s actual asshole. The balance of sexual tension and action and romance in this book just feels off. It feels like you’re reading an erotica, but it’s a bad one.
Positives:
I actually liked the characters and general plot line, none of that really bothered me. Jacob himself is hate-able because of his hyper sexuality bordering Rape,but it becomes less hateable because that’s just how Glenn Duncan writes werewolves and I can’t blame Jake for that… or can I?
I was wanting to read something with Werewolves and this came across my path. Read the summary, and my library happened to have a copy available right that moment.
I was worried that the “elegant prose” that was either hated or loved I. The reviews would be horrible, and well…. They have merit, he’s obviously throwing us what he considers the upper echelon of his writing capabilities, and if that’s shoving in tons of fancy words, and cool analogies then sure it works.
A lot of them are meh- some of them miss. (Might come back with the direct quote later) But there are a few moments her presents odd imagery that we are meant to just glance over and appreciate in a broad sense because “oooh colorful words”. But when you start to think about it, it really doesn’t add up. And it ends up making the story read… awkwardly.
There are a few that do just have a nice flare to it. The imagery lines up just right for the world and mood he’s setting. Which brings me to the mood and setting…
First I’m okay with sexiness and sex in my monster stories, not a fan, but if done right I can enjoy it. This book killed a lot of the moods of the book, either the horrific ones or the romantic ones, with off the fucking wall stuff.
I have never in my life read the phrase “coquettish asshole” and have it mean someone’s actual asshole. The balance of sexual tension and action and romance in this book just feels off. It feels like you’re reading an erotica, but it’s a bad one.
Positives:
I actually liked the characters and general plot line, none of that really bothered me. Jacob himself is hate-able because of his hyper sexuality bordering Rape,but it becomes less hateable because that’s just how Glenn Duncan writes werewolves and I can’t blame Jake for that… or can I?
katiechu's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book would not be for everyone but somehow was exactly what I needed to read right now. I have been describing it as part werewolf erotica and part spy thriller but you could also add tragic romance to the mix. Despite the graphic content, I think it’s beautifully written which I also appreciated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Alcohol, Body horror, Cursing, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence, Drug use, Excrement, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Infertility, Vomit, Pregnancy, Rape, and Torture
_thunderhead_'s review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
erinreadstoomuch's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
While it took me 20% into the book to be invested, I absolutely got there. This reads almost in the voice of a disinterested Jason Statham, but you’re thrown immediately into this universe trying to recover and find yourself amongst the chaos of events to start with. I’ll sit on this for a bit, before deciding book to read book 2, but will forever be giggling at how stuck up vampires in this universe are.
cathybruce208's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! The first true monster I ever really rooted for. It's hard to describe this book without giving too much away. You don't even have to like supernatural books, I would recommend this story on the author's writing and voice alone.
Jake is the last werewolf on earth. Werewolves aren't immortal, but they can live for 400 years (unless WOCOP, a group charged with exterminating supernatural monsters, finds them first.) Jake is only 200, but he's tired. He's had too much life. But before you think he's some fey creature overcome with ennui, know that Jake has a cutting intellect, a super-charged libido and a clear-eyed view of what he is.
To tell more, would spoil the book. Yes, there are vampires too. Yes, this book is densely plotted. Yes, there is lots of action, both in the bedroom and out of it. Just read it and enjoy.
Jake is the last werewolf on earth. Werewolves aren't immortal, but they can live for 400 years (unless WOCOP, a group charged with exterminating supernatural monsters, finds them first.) Jake is only 200, but he's tired. He's had too much life. But before you think he's some fey creature overcome with ennui, know that Jake has a cutting intellect, a super-charged libido and a clear-eyed view of what he is.
To tell more, would spoil the book. Yes, there are vampires too. Yes, this book is densely plotted. Yes, there is lots of action, both in the bedroom and out of it. Just read it and enjoy.
mcbrantley's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
Duncan writes well. I like his so-called purple prose most of the time, though he certainly could have gotten to the point a bit faster in a few instances. His writing of women leaves a little to be desired. I didn't like how every woman in the story was defined by her connection to a man. I did enjoy the parallels and how things came together in the end, and I can even forgive the jarring changes in chronologicallity and focus for how well it all is pulled together.
I'm not sure if I can forgive the unexpectedly large focus on buttholes. Not that it matters.
Interesting read tho. This book takes you on a journey
Duncan writes well. I like his so-called purple prose most of the time, though he certainly could have gotten to the point a bit faster in a few instances. His writing of women leaves a little to be desired. I didn't like how every woman in the story was defined by her connection to a man. I did enjoy the parallels and how things came together in the end, and I can even forgive the jarring changes in chronologicallity and focus for how well it all is pulled together.
I'm not sure if I can forgive the unexpectedly large focus on buttholes. Not that it matters.
Interesting read tho. This book takes you on a journey