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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
This might be my favorite of the Corbett series so far. It's a bit shorter than the first two and has more action. The mystery, however, is limited. I like that McCammon had Corbett reinvolved with Native American culture and that he struggles to accomplish anything alone. This novel reaffirms the idea that intellect along is not enough. Physical prowess isn't enough. We need to work with and trust in others to reach the best ends. I'm wondering if Corbett will tell his "family" about the blood card in the next novel. While it seemed inevitable after the last novel, I loved how McCammon intertwined the hunt with the Professor Fell storyline. It was nice to see how the sausage, Slaughter, and Fell are all connected. I'm looking forward to The Providence Rider.
As always the adventures of Matthew Corbett keep getting more and more exciting. Looking forward to the next installment.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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Für mich nahm diese Reise erst ab dem dritten Abschnitt richtig Fahrt auf, aber danach gibt es eigentlich kein Entkommen mehr. Eine gelungene Fortsetzung!
Rediscovering Robert McCammon for me was like finding a cache of comic books in the attic and realizing I hadn't read any of them. I'd read many of McCammon's books a while ago--my personal favorites are GOING SOUTH and BOYS LIFE--but for some reason stopped reading him. Maybe I thought I'd read them all. Anyway, I found this book totally by accident at the library and when I realized I hadn't read it, I pounced on it. I'd forgotten what pure pleasure I get from McCammon's work. As a writer, he's somewhere between Brad Meltzer and Stephen King. His books are thick--packed from cover to cover with violent action, exotic adventure, strange characters and twist after twist after twist. Genre-wise they lean toward horror or at least gothic. This one is all of the above and has the additional plus of a historical setting (which maybe not strictly accurate but has the pleasurable suspension of disbelief level of the BBC's Robin Hood) and even some elements of detective fiction. In short, I loved it and am so excited that it's the 3rd in a series--that's there more where this came from! A tiny criticism, however, which won't take away from my high opinion of the book--the version I read had illustrations. Why? They looked a bit amateurish and didn't add anything to story. Nor where there enough of them to really justify their existance. For future editions of the book, lose 'em.
Mister Slaughter is the third book in McCammon's Matthew Corbett series. Speaks of the Nightbird and The Queen of Bedlam, which precede this book, are excellent. Mister Slaughter features one of the most chilling villains I have encountered in literature. He is somewhat a chameleon while always several steps ahead of Matthew. I would also like to learn more about the Eastern Native American tribes. Each of the books so far as introduced me to another aspect of pre-Revolution Colonial America that I need to improve my knowledge of. As with the first two books, this one is part horror (man against man), part detective, part history, and part "I don't know what to call it but I loved it".
Edoardo Ballerini is a terrific narrator. He helps bring the story to life through his wonderful accents and distinct voices.
Edoardo Ballerini is a terrific narrator. He helps bring the story to life through his wonderful accents and distinct voices.
McCammon's Matthew Corbett series is brilliant. It's one of the finest series ever written. That's all you need to know. Of course, I'll be happy if you continue reading this review, but my job is done if you give the series a chance.
Mister Slaughter picks up a few months after the events pictured in The Queen of Bedlam. Matthew earns good money as a problem - solver, and he spends too much on fancy clothes and shoes. His vanity gets the better of him, and his selfish attitude has dire consequences.
Matthew and Hudson Greathouse escort a brutal murderer, Tyranthus Slaughter, to prison in Philadelphia. Tyranthus is vicious and cruel. His sharp intelligence and uncanny ability to "read" people and identify their weaknesses make him truly dangerous. He finds a way to tempt Matthew and Hudson. The outcome will leave scars on everyone involved. And a lot of corpses around.
The plot of Mister Slaughter is relatively simple and focuses on a brutal manhunt. But, of course, McCammon finds a way to enrich it with fascinating historical details and excellent characterization. Additionally, all the events, even small ones, set the stage for the following books in the series. Like Matthew's short stay with a tribe of Indians that will change Matthew's life in more ways than one.
Tyranthus Slaughter is genuinely terrifying, a psychopath who revels in inflicting pain on others. Butchering entire families or innocents makes him happy. He turns Matthew's life into chaos. Lessons learned during the gruesome chase through the jungle changed Matthew forever.
Without spoiling too much or speaking about specific scenes, McCammon is, for me, a true master of characterization. His vivid prose and perfect scene-setting (Tom and his dog, Matthew, and Hudson in the well) evoke unforgettable and powerful images of humanity at its best and its worst. Amazing writing.
If you wonder if you can start the series with Mister Slaughter, the answer is yes. But don't do it. You won't appreciate all details and won't get all the nuances. Also, why on earth would you devoid yourself of the pleasure of reading Speaks the Nightbird and Queen of Bedlam?
Mister Slaughter is a frenetically-paced and harrowing manhunt story with fantastic characterization and a terrifying villain. I've already read all available books in the series, and I'm reviewing them after completing all of them. It makes me appreciate McAmmon's brilliance even more.
Matthew Corbett is one of the finest series ever written. Period.
Mister Slaughter picks up a few months after the events pictured in The Queen of Bedlam. Matthew earns good money as a problem - solver, and he spends too much on fancy clothes and shoes. His vanity gets the better of him, and his selfish attitude has dire consequences.
Matthew and Hudson Greathouse escort a brutal murderer, Tyranthus Slaughter, to prison in Philadelphia. Tyranthus is vicious and cruel. His sharp intelligence and uncanny ability to "read" people and identify their weaknesses make him truly dangerous. He finds a way to tempt Matthew and Hudson. The outcome will leave scars on everyone involved. And a lot of corpses around.
The plot of Mister Slaughter is relatively simple and focuses on a brutal manhunt. But, of course, McCammon finds a way to enrich it with fascinating historical details and excellent characterization. Additionally, all the events, even small ones, set the stage for the following books in the series. Like Matthew's short stay with a tribe of Indians that will change Matthew's life in more ways than one.
Tyranthus Slaughter is genuinely terrifying, a psychopath who revels in inflicting pain on others. Butchering entire families or innocents makes him happy. He turns Matthew's life into chaos. Lessons learned during the gruesome chase through the jungle changed Matthew forever.
Without spoiling too much or speaking about specific scenes, McCammon is, for me, a true master of characterization. His vivid prose and perfect scene-setting (Tom and his dog, Matthew, and Hudson in the well) evoke unforgettable and powerful images of humanity at its best and its worst. Amazing writing.
If you wonder if you can start the series with Mister Slaughter, the answer is yes. But don't do it. You won't appreciate all details and won't get all the nuances. Also, why on earth would you devoid yourself of the pleasure of reading Speaks the Nightbird and Queen of Bedlam?
Mister Slaughter is a frenetically-paced and harrowing manhunt story with fantastic characterization and a terrifying villain. I've already read all available books in the series, and I'm reviewing them after completing all of them. It makes me appreciate McAmmon's brilliance even more.
Matthew Corbett is one of the finest series ever written. Period.
Excellent book!
But I don't think I'm going to want to eat any sausages for a while...
But I don't think I'm going to want to eat any sausages for a while...
The third book in the Matthew Corbett series and I'm loving it. McCammon creates some fascinating characters here as everyone that crosses Matthew's path is interesting and brought to life on the page. I'm truly left wanting more from them, and hope they show up in the following books in the series. McCammon pulls no punches in crafting a despicably brutal villain with Tyranthus Slaughter, and I was surprised a few times with just how dark things went with him, which is exactly what I want from my bad guys. Although there were a couple of twists that were easy to see coming, I loved this story overall, and I'm looking forward to diving into the next book.
Excellent! This is the 3rd book in the trilogy set in Colonial America. I wish I had read the others first, but I will go find them now. The first several pages slowly set the stage, but once the main plot gets going it is a page-turner! I was reading with my book-light in the middle of the night. There are some graphic scenes but most of the novel is more suspenseful than gory. The tone and the writing is very lyrical and sensory and made reading this a pleasure. Highly-recommended!