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stale_reviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
bookishstone's review against another edition
4.0
These books are ridiculous and crazy, but I can't help but enjoy them. The characters are all so different and interesting. It's funny that I started this one when I did because I'm going to a conference this month. If you enjoyed the other books in this series, this one isn't going to disappoint.
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
5.0
1) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
2) Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
3) Synopsis: Owen Zastava Pitt is back and he is at a Monster Hunter Convention. Life in Vegas should be gambling and buffets but of course the world is about to end and only 'The Chosen One' will be able to save the day.
4) Feelings: I love the Monster Hunter series. I truly do. Owen Pitt is one of my favorite characters of all time. This book has everything a growing boy could want. Guns (lots of guns), explosions, battles, mysterious creatures, and even a bit of romance.
5) Final recommendation: If you like, explosions and the possibility of the world ending this is the book for you. It is the 4th in the series so I would start on book one. However, if you have read the first three and not this one you are missing out. Get on it.
Ryan James Burt
Husband, Father, and Writer
http://ryanjamesburt.wordpress.com/
2) Genre: Paranormal Fantasy
3) Synopsis: Owen Zastava Pitt is back and he is at a Monster Hunter Convention. Life in Vegas should be gambling and buffets but of course the world is about to end and only 'The Chosen One' will be able to save the day.
4) Feelings: I love the Monster Hunter series. I truly do. Owen Pitt is one of my favorite characters of all time. This book has everything a growing boy could want. Guns (lots of guns), explosions, battles, mysterious creatures, and even a bit of romance.
5) Final recommendation: If you like, explosions and the possibility of the world ending this is the book for you. It is the 4th in the series so I would start on book one. However, if you have read the first three and not this one you are missing out. Get on it.
Ryan James Burt
Husband, Father, and Writer
http://ryanjamesburt.wordpress.com/
geleeregina's review against another edition
5.0
2nd time through and I think I like it more. MHI is always a great way to escape, but I found there was things that I did not pick up on the first time around that struck me this time. One such is around Mordiciah's (sp?) thoughts about Holly. Now I'm curious about her background more!
patrick6367's review against another edition
5.0
Another awesome book from Larry Correia. This guy doesn't write any bad books. Don't think he know how.
richtate's review against another edition
5.0
I’ve often looked at this series as a saga that would garner cult classic status but the latest installment of MHI really pushed the writing and story to a whole new level.
The earlier installments have often reminded me of The Black Company in the way it was written, this is certainly not a bad thing mind you as I was a huge fan of that saga, but it was something that would never truly break into the mainstream.
Monster Hunters International always had that same sort of feel to me, mainly because the author is a true gun expert. While his writing is very enjoyable as a gun enthusiast I would imagine it can at times put other people who may not be as familiar with firearms off. It sort of pushed the reading into that niche area of fiction that I’m sure isn’t for everyone.
Now we have the fourth installment of the story that really smashes down all those walls. The gun geek talk decreases greatly and Corriea truly focuses on the two most important parts of the story, his characters and the plot itself.
The story itself is extremely well written and all hinges upon a very interesting and original antagonist that is slowly revealed through the novel also creating a bit of a mystery vibe that ends with the bang fans of this saga are used to.
The work that he spends developing the characters was also obviously no small feat and it will immediately leave you wanting more.
There really aren’t many bad things I can say about this novel. Corriea took everything he was doing well and made it better while shying away from the things that could irritate his audience just enough to still maintain the style of novel you’ve come to expect from him.
If you’re a fan of the series this a must read and his best story yet.
The earlier installments have often reminded me of The Black Company in the way it was written, this is certainly not a bad thing mind you as I was a huge fan of that saga, but it was something that would never truly break into the mainstream.
Monster Hunters International always had that same sort of feel to me, mainly because the author is a true gun expert. While his writing is very enjoyable as a gun enthusiast I would imagine it can at times put other people who may not be as familiar with firearms off. It sort of pushed the reading into that niche area of fiction that I’m sure isn’t for everyone.
Now we have the fourth installment of the story that really smashes down all those walls. The gun geek talk decreases greatly and Corriea truly focuses on the two most important parts of the story, his characters and the plot itself.
The story itself is extremely well written and all hinges upon a very interesting and original antagonist that is slowly revealed through the novel also creating a bit of a mystery vibe that ends with the bang fans of this saga are used to.
The work that he spends developing the characters was also obviously no small feat and it will immediately leave you wanting more.
There really aren’t many bad things I can say about this novel. Corriea took everything he was doing well and made it better while shying away from the things that could irritate his audience just enough to still maintain the style of novel you’ve come to expect from him.
If you’re a fan of the series this a must read and his best story yet.
teholtheonly's review against another edition
4.0
Z and the gang kick ass as usual.Oliver Wyman is one of my favourite narrators and he doesn't disappoint, I hear his voice in my head even when I am reading the books.Only bad thing I can think about is there is not enough Earl also would have loved to see .
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Ed battle the Dragonpusteblume's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Das Buch erinnert wieder mehr an Band 1 und 2. Erneut begeben wir uns in die Sicht von Owen (Seth) und begleiten ihn auf ein Abenteuer in Las Vegas. Zu Beginn zeigt sich damit direkt eine der größten Schwächen des Buches, den meiner Meinung nach unglaublich unsympathischen Hauptcharakter. Larry Correia versuchte vermutlich ein Arschloch zu zeichnen, das man nur lieben kann, stattdessen zeichnet er einen Vollidioten, den ich nicht mögen kann. Erst im weiteren Verlauf und in den zahlreichen Kämpfen präsentiert sich der Hauptcharakter wieder von der heldenhaft sympathischen Seite. Wie immer steigern sich die Bücher von ihrer Überzogenhaftigkeit und weiterhin kriegen wir Hinweise auf einen anstehenden Endkrieg. Die in Teil 3 vorgestellte Organisation "Einhorn" taucht erneut auf und scheint nach wie vor extrem undurchsichtig, jedoch wird noch einmal klar gemacht wie ruch- und skrupellos sie vorgeht. Insgesamt unterhält das Buch gut, ohne einen größeren bleibenden Eindruck zu hinterlassen - weniger also als die Vorgänger.