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mustakarppi's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
irenelund's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
robotswithpersonality's review against another edition
A unique twist on existing fears of the singularity, the idea of a truly self-aware AI developing consciousness, and perhaps the first time in the series where murder isn't the start of the investigation. I'm intrigued to see if we get further interaction with The Librarians; there's certainly room for the magical tech introduced to make a reappearance. Still, I think I prefer when Peter's not undercover, and when he's dealing with the more absurdly fantastical than plausibly sci-fi. Happy to report the next in the series seems to be starting out that way! ☺️
katieinca's review against another edition
5.0
Peter is working at a tech company that for vague reasons, never met a Hithhiker's Guide reference it didn't like. That's delightful. We invoke Ada Lovelace. We learn about a shady society of powerful librarian magicians which of course I'm totally here for. I still have questions about the end, but I think I'm meant to.
priya_haha's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoy this series. The tech setting was an interesting change. It is fun spotting nerdy easter eggs too.
fraser_c's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
A fantastic book!! On of my favourite in the whole series. Twisty and turny in a very spy thriller way, very fitting for this instalment’s escapades!
linnylou's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
czarina_misha's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
geegee_74's review against another edition
3.0
A little bit disappointing in comparison with The October Man and his previous few books. I felt that this story was less well told and would like him to return to the German link please!