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upsidedown10's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a super fast read. Most of the book is dialogue and it reads so quickly. I wasn't sure about this one at first and then I read the entire ending half in one day. There were a couple twists that I truly wasn't expecting. Overall, it was fun and exactly what it says on the tin.
karamelka_kar19's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
grogu_djarin's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
thomaswjoyce's review
5.0
Max Booth is an author who is known for imbuing his fiction with humour. And this is no exception. Sure, the horror is prevalent as well, given that Justin believes he is a werewolf. And the full moon is on the rise. But given that much of the novel takes place in one setting with two characters in conversation, there had to be something more to the story. And that's where Booth's knack with humour takes centre-stage. The dialogue between Ted and Justin is so incredibly genuine, it is reminiscent of the kind of goofy conversations I would have with my friends when I was younger. The characters are brilliant, and the way Booth structured the story is amazing, with each chapter ending on something of a cliffhanger, meaning I found myself uttering "just one more chapter" more and more.
The validity of Justin's claims are explored in the second part of the story, the truth finally revealed by the full moon. Is he really a werewolf, or is he just delusional? If you really want to know, pick up the book. It is one of the most entertaining reading experiences I've had in some time, and Max Booth is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
The validity of Justin's claims are explored in the second part of the story, the truth finally revealed by the full moon. Is he really a werewolf, or is he just delusional? If you really want to know, pick up the book. It is one of the most entertaining reading experiences I've had in some time, and Max Booth is fast becoming one of my favourite authors.
teamredmon's review
5.0
Max Booth is an animal!
Carnivorous Lunar Activities was my first experience with Max Booth III's writing and I am now a huge fan. This book is brilliant.
Carnivorous Lunar Activities was my first experience with Max Booth III's writing and I am now a huge fan. This book is brilliant.
tracyreads's review
5.0
Review published on Sci Fi and Scary:
Gerald Bringsley: “Whereas I am a victim of your carnivorous lunar activities.” – An American Werewolf in London
“Nothing remained stagnant. Everything always sank if you gave it enough time.” – Max Booth III, Carnivorous Lunar Activities
Behold! I have read my very first werewolf novel. It’s a milestone of sorts, right? I’ve read a diverse array of horror fiction and non-fiction, but somehow missed this particular subject. Lots of werewolf movies, nary a wolfy book. And after this one, I crave more – ravenous for them you might say.
Booth captivated me as a reader from the first line – I won’t share it here, in fact besides the quote above, you’ll get no more direct quoting from me. This book needs to be a holistic experience for the reader. I like the prose in this book. It’s clean and lean; it says what needs to be said, and carries on. This is what the story demands – realism, a building sense of tension, and incredulity, interspersed with comedy that had me howling. Because sometimes realism means two old friends, one chained in a noxious basement, slamming Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Much of this is a convo between Ted and Justin, who have just come together again in a quite unsanitary location (again: yuck) because Justin needs Ted’s help. The reader is a fly on the wall (definitely flies on these walls) and what happens is some kind of moonlit magic. Think of your oldest or closest friend. They’re telling a story of something that has happened, but as happens often with those we have history with, sidebar conversations are inevitable. Booth masterfully reenacts what a conversation like this might be like. The comedic timing here is sharp and we can feel the relationship between Ted and Justin.
Oh wait…this is supposed to have werewolves. Boy, does it. One of my notes to myself when the action ramps up literally just says “holy hell!”. I love how the author handles the transformation and the ensuing carnage and break-neck paced action sequences. The last 100 pages or so flew by and I enjoyed every single moment.
Not only do I need more werewolf books, I need more Max Booth III books. This was hands down one of the best purchases I made this year – highly recommended if this sounds like something you’d be into.
Gerald Bringsley: “Whereas I am a victim of your carnivorous lunar activities.” – An American Werewolf in London
“Nothing remained stagnant. Everything always sank if you gave it enough time.” – Max Booth III, Carnivorous Lunar Activities
Behold! I have read my very first werewolf novel. It’s a milestone of sorts, right? I’ve read a diverse array of horror fiction and non-fiction, but somehow missed this particular subject. Lots of werewolf movies, nary a wolfy book. And after this one, I crave more – ravenous for them you might say.
Booth captivated me as a reader from the first line – I won’t share it here, in fact besides the quote above, you’ll get no more direct quoting from me. This book needs to be a holistic experience for the reader. I like the prose in this book. It’s clean and lean; it says what needs to be said, and carries on. This is what the story demands – realism, a building sense of tension, and incredulity, interspersed with comedy that had me howling. Because sometimes realism means two old friends, one chained in a noxious basement, slamming Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Much of this is a convo between Ted and Justin, who have just come together again in a quite unsanitary location (again: yuck) because Justin needs Ted’s help. The reader is a fly on the wall (definitely flies on these walls) and what happens is some kind of moonlit magic. Think of your oldest or closest friend. They’re telling a story of something that has happened, but as happens often with those we have history with, sidebar conversations are inevitable. Booth masterfully reenacts what a conversation like this might be like. The comedic timing here is sharp and we can feel the relationship between Ted and Justin.
Oh wait…this is supposed to have werewolves. Boy, does it. One of my notes to myself when the action ramps up literally just says “holy hell!”. I love how the author handles the transformation and the ensuing carnage and break-neck paced action sequences. The last 100 pages or so flew by and I enjoyed every single moment.
Not only do I need more werewolf books, I need more Max Booth III books. This was hands down one of the best purchases I made this year – highly recommended if this sounds like something you’d be into.
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