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yenooi's review
5.0
It has repeatedly been said that Mr Dahlquist was paid USD 2,000,000 for a two book deal; this being the first book. I don’t know how true it is, but I can actually believe it. From the opening line of the book until the closing, the tension of the book did not slacken, not even for a second.
The actual timeframe of the storyline is, how should I say it.... short. Considering the amount of adventure it goes through, it does put 24 (the TV series) to shame, I think. Based around three main characters, and boy are they REAL characters, the book goes through a roller-coaster of plots, characters, settings and information.
One of the papers called it “a gothic roller-coaster ride” or something of the sort, which describes it exactly. The setting reminded me of Pullman’s Dark Materials, but yet, the science is very modern and mystical at the same time. As for the mystery plot, it is like three mystery books put into one, but weaved together carefully and artistically. I mustn’t forget the sexiness of the book. It is a very rare occasion that one actually gets to call a book sexy.
The second book, the Dark Volume is on my shopping list. Hopefully it will not disappoint, but until then, if you are looking for an exciting and different book, read this.
If you are one who judges your book by its cover (in today’s world, I think there is no shame in that), visit the book’s website. If you like what you see, I think you will love what you will read.
The actual timeframe of the storyline is, how should I say it.... short. Considering the amount of adventure it goes through, it does put 24 (the TV series) to shame, I think. Based around three main characters, and boy are they REAL characters, the book goes through a roller-coaster of plots, characters, settings and information.
One of the papers called it “a gothic roller-coaster ride” or something of the sort, which describes it exactly. The setting reminded me of Pullman’s Dark Materials, but yet, the science is very modern and mystical at the same time. As for the mystery plot, it is like three mystery books put into one, but weaved together carefully and artistically. I mustn’t forget the sexiness of the book. It is a very rare occasion that one actually gets to call a book sexy.
The second book, the Dark Volume is on my shopping list. Hopefully it will not disappoint, but until then, if you are looking for an exciting and different book, read this.
If you are one who judges your book by its cover (in today’s world, I think there is no shame in that), visit the book’s website. If you like what you see, I think you will love what you will read.
bhalpin's review
5.0
I loved this book. Fantastic adventure novel with hint o' science fiction/fantasy. Well-written, imaginative, tightly-plotted, and tons of fun. My only caveat is that Volume 1 and Volume 2 are really one book that was split up. Don't wait to see if you like the first one--buy both, because the first one ends on a cliffhanger, and you'll be pissed if you have any lag time at all before getting into the second one.
maryk171's review
4.0
This was a really interesting start to a very intriguing story. I love the world that Dahlquist has created and I'm ready for Volume 2 now because I need to know more! For the first eighty pages or so of this book, I had no bloody clue what was going on, but in a good way. It was confusing, but not completely disorienting. Dahlquist gives you just enough info to keep you going and wondering, and I'm glad that I kept on reading. Dahlquist doesn't spell anything out for his readers and, personally, I liked that as a writing style. The world he's created is incredibly mysterious and his writing reflects that well. An enjoyable book and an expansive world!
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