Reviews

Perfect Shadow by Brent Weeks

thedavis42's review against another edition

4.0

4/5

bings's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

IMO, this should be read after the Night Angel trilogy. 

The perfect shadow does take place before it, however, you will totally feel lost without the knowledge of the world created and built upon in the trilogy. Also I think there is a greater appreciation for the easter eggs scattered throughout the novella. Keep in mind the writing style used by Brent Weeks in the novella was an experiment with a new writing prose and can be a bit jarring at the start. 

I, Night angel (definitely to be read after the trilogy) the short story is amazing and awesome and I loved it to bits. Hoping that that style pulled through to his later work Night Angel Nemesis. 

madgin's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

willrefuge's review against another edition

4.0

A great glimpse into the Night Angel world, especially into the past of Durzo Blint. And yet it felt slightly rushed and unfulfilling.

Better the second time. Maybe helped that I hadn't read any of the other books in some time. Or maybe not. Review to come.

jcritchienovels13's review against another edition

5.0

One novella, and a short story...oh how I wish it were longer. I was excited to dive back into the world of Midcyru, after reading the Night Angel Trilogy (my favorite series, mind you). It definitely left me wanting more from this author. In this novella we learn of Durzo Blint's past and how he became the powerful assassin that we see in the trilogy. The novella was action-packed, told a great story, and was very humerous at times. Brent Weeks (favorite author) never ceases to amaze me. I hope there is more to come in the world of Night Angel. All in all a fantastic read!

jcritchienovels13's review against another edition

5.0

One novella, and one short story....oh how i wish it were longer. I was excited to dive back into the world of Midcyru, after reading the Night Angel Trilogy (My favorite Series, mind you) it left me wanting more. In this novella we learn of Durzo Blints past and how he became the powerful assassin that we see in the trilogy. The novella was action packed, told a great story, and very humorous at times. Brent Weeks (Favorite Author) never ceases to amaze me. I hope there is more to come in the world of Night Angel. All in all a fantastic read!

thapacki's review against another edition

4.0

Nice to hear about Durzo beginnings and his history

astheplotthickens24's review against another edition

2.0

I don't know why I keep on reading books that I don't like

subparcupcake's review against another edition

3.0

Short, entertaining, nothing spectacular, but a nice post Night Angel treat. We get a little more Durzo history / back story, see a little more of what makes him tick. I'd love to see more.. Like a full on prequel of his early history.. But for now this was a nice Night Angel fix.

moodreaderschaoticlibrary_92's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad tense fast-paced

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

3.25