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Prosper's Demon by K.J. Parker

brokenbraincell's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

2.75

Not bad but not good, pretty confusing??? Idk what happened tbh

gremlingorl's review

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dark funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

gaelstorm's review

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dark emotional funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What an odd little book. I loved it. While it had a satisfying ending, it also left me wanting more in the best way, and in a way that I think if I had been <i>given</i> more, I wouldn't have actually enjoyed it as much. I'm discovering I love novellas for the world it builds in my head and everything that is left up to my imagination. It's a tricky balance because you can't give the reader too little, and I think this novella did it really well.

avialia's review

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dark

3.25

orimega's review against another edition

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2.0

Found this difficult to read/enjoy
However, if they ever convince Ricky Gervais to narrate this I’d give it a second shot.

floralvarezr's review

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adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A neat, short tale pf good vs evil were the lines between them are blurred. With a sardonic tone, the protagonist tells us we won't like him and indeed he does despicable things, but he is fun to read. The setting is unique and interesting. I wish we'd learned more about the demonology of it all. There was maybe a bit too much info about technical things that weren't entirely necessary and not enough mythology but overall it was a nice short read. 

sleepingnerd's review against another edition

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1.0

This was a bit boring and at times the narration was hard to understand, even if the concept is interesting. Banger of an ending, tho (quite literally).

residual_sizzle's review against another edition

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4.0

This novella was actually a lot of fun. It was a refreshing take on the idea of demonic possession -- and I do believe the description of "deadpool and Geralt of Rivia" is pretty fitting. I read the last few pages with my mouth hanging open and I'm really glad I picked this up!

aatiii's review against another edition

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4.0

Darkly amusing. I enjoyed this more casual take on possession.

Good use of the novella form — any longer and the funny would wear off.

zippywafflebuns's review

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dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0