Reviews

Prosper's Demon by K.J. Parker

floralvarezr's review

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

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

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

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

dark medium-paced

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

5.0

sonias's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

eleniphant's review

dark funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

This book tells us our narrator is not likeable or a good person and it sure is true- not me feeling bad for the demons 😭
Very interesting discussions on art, legacy, and mortality. I love a morally grey cast of characters, somehow in this 100 or so page novella, the world and workings of this society felt so rich to me. I was intrigued by characters that were fleshed out and that ending is sure to leave a mark in my memory as it did to the world in Prosper’s Demon. Excited to read the next novella.

czara89's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

capnhist's review

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ravensandrunestones's review against another edition

2.0

The ending was worth it