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debra_reads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dear Last Watch,
Since I finally found the lady books in your series, I wanted to pick it back up, but needed a bit of a warm up. I haven't been in the world of the Watches for several years, so I am glad I gave myself a refresher of where things are with Anton and the Night Watch. I enjoyed how all three parts of your story ultimately tied together to create a whole story, and one that not only put the world at stake, but also expanded our knowledge of the Twilight. You do have a different pacing than a traditional American fantasy story, but regardless, I love how deep and layered your entire series is.
Since I finally found the lady books in your series, I wanted to pick it back up, but needed a bit of a warm up. I haven't been in the world of the Watches for several years, so I am glad I gave myself a refresher of where things are with Anton and the Night Watch. I enjoyed how all three parts of your story ultimately tied together to create a whole story, and one that not only put the world at stake, but also expanded our knowledge of the Twilight. You do have a different pacing than a traditional American fantasy story, but regardless, I love how deep and layered your entire series is.
owlmoose's review against another edition
4.0
A bit weaker than the other entrants in this series, although still enjoyable and well-written, and I did find it a more satisfying wrap-up to Anton's than [b:Dusk Watch|104159|Dusk Watch (Watch, #3)|Sergei Lukyanenko|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171507272s/104159.jpg|1662148] would have been alone. I do hope this is the last, however, since the twist at the end of the third story is such a wonderful way to have ended the series.
jaxcatx's review against another edition
3.0
While I adore the world that Luky has created, I believe there's much that is lost in translation. and then there are parts that just don't make sense. I guess the issue I have is that this world has great magicians that are extremely powerful so how do some things get by them? How did Geser & Zabulon not know that Anton was kidnapped? Or were they aware and this was part of the plan? WE NEVER FIND OUT.
that's an issue. You can't have these all-powerful magicians and then have them be so fucking inadequate for their jobs.
that being said, quick and easy read but leaves you with many questions.
that's an issue. You can't have these all-powerful magicians and then have them be so fucking inadequate for their jobs.
that being said, quick and easy read but leaves you with many questions.
kevinhanes's review against another edition
4.0
A better showing than the previous book in the series (Twilight Watch). This book get's back to the fun and mystery that made Day & Night Watch so entertaining.
brian's review against another edition
4.0
Anton Gorodetsky finds himself at the centre of another mysterious case while working for the Night Watch a.k.a. the Light Others.
It's set slightly after [b:Twilight Watch|104159|Twilight Watch (Watch #3)|Sergei Lukyanenko|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1382426338l/104159._SY75_.jpg|1662148] but references events in all of the books, and even some of the films that were made of them.
An interesting premise, and the characters are well written. As usual with these books (and other Russian books it seems), there's the reflection of what it's all about, what is good/bad etc., who gets to make the choices.
It's set slightly after [b:Twilight Watch|104159|Twilight Watch (Watch #3)|Sergei Lukyanenko|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1382426338l/104159._SY75_.jpg|1662148] but references events in all of the books, and even some of the films that were made of them.
An interesting premise, and the characters are well written. As usual with these books (and other Russian books it seems), there's the reflection of what it's all about, what is good/bad etc., who gets to make the choices.
menkaur's review against another edition
3.0
the book is very readable. although at this point it starts to resemble american thriller with a lot of gun shutting and merlin at its core. well, whatever. it's good fun anyway
notagreatreader's review against another edition
5.0
I do love a book which unexpectedly leaves me pondering.
unevendays's review against another edition
4.0
I preferred this to the last 'Watch' book, which tended to go off on tangents while Anton muses on the nature of the universe. This one has a more direct and developed story with a carefully-layered plot revealed gradually, and which still managed to surprise me a little at the end.