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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
It was Ok.
The novel could have been a lot better though.
If you took 200 pages out of the book, the story would've felt smoother and less boring at times. Scenes were constantly dragged out and the "Present Day" story needed more details.
Overall, I liked the concept and was curious about how the story would unfold. This kept me reading when I was debating if I should stop reading.
The story was incredibly sad and depressing. Very rare moments of happiness.
Her obsession with "Johnathon" was a little overboard. I mean, she had many instances and a crap load of time to get over her lust-love with him. I really wished there was some action in the novel.
I read an excerpt of the 2nd novel, which makes me think there is some action involved. Yay! Debating on whether I will read the next book.
The novel could have been a lot better though.
If you took 200 pages out of the book, the story would've felt smoother and less boring at times. Scenes were constantly dragged out and the "Present Day" story needed more details.
Overall, I liked the concept and was curious about how the story would unfold. This kept me reading when I was debating if I should stop reading.
The story was incredibly sad and depressing. Very rare moments of happiness.
Her obsession with "Johnathon" was a little overboard. I mean, she had many instances and a crap load of time to get over her lust-love with him. I really wished there was some action in the novel.
I read an excerpt of the 2nd novel, which makes me think there is some action involved. Yay! Debating on whether I will read the next book.
First I was to say just a little bit about the book cover. So everyone is always saying "Dont judge a book by its cover". However, honestly it usually the cover that makes you pick up the book to start with. If the cover catches your eye you will pick up the book. Most people deny that they judge a book by its cover but we are all guilty of it at some. And this cover is one that would catch your eyes in book store. Its looks really pretty in the picture. However it is simply WOW in person. It just gorgeous. A beautiful design that is enchanting. The design is all embosed and just perfect. And as a bonus it has black edged paper. As I said its just WOW
Now. The Taker is one of those story that grips you from the first chapter. Alma has created a wonder dark and enchanted tale of love and obsession and mixed it with a memorizing story that it very brutal at times.
The story line is just wonderful. The story follows Lanny, a woman who has had a hard life and when she appears into Dr. Luke's life everything changes for him, as this beautiful woman tells him her story of her life. As we read about Lanny's past we are introduced to so many colourful characters. Lanny herself is actually rather easy for me to connect with it. She is selfish at times and her love for Jonathan (the man she loved in her past) is a borderline dangerous obsession for her. However, she is tough and wise and survives through all her tough times. We don't really here alot of Luke as this is mainly a story of Lanny's past. He was likeable although I sometimes didn't want to come back from the past as it was just so mesmerizing.
The Taker had me shocked at times and smiling at times. And the twist in the plot was a real shock to me. Usually I can figure out a plot really quick. However, I never knew what was coming next for Lanny and the biggest twist had me gasping with shock. I mean proper mouth opened just staring like OMG.
What I truely loved about this was that in most books its all happily ever afters. However, this is a more realistic ending to the story and I loved it. It truely was the most perfect ending.
If you are looking for a fantastic story that will have you hooked straight away and that it bound to be a bestseller then please as soon as this book is out buy you will not be disappointment.
Finally just a quick thank you to the publisher for giving me a copy for review. I have never been more grateful for a book as now this is one of my favourite reads and looking forward to more of Alma Katsu's novels.
Now. The Taker is one of those story that grips you from the first chapter. Alma has created a wonder dark and enchanted tale of love and obsession and mixed it with a memorizing story that it very brutal at times.
The story line is just wonderful. The story follows Lanny, a woman who has had a hard life and when she appears into Dr. Luke's life everything changes for him, as this beautiful woman tells him her story of her life. As we read about Lanny's past we are introduced to so many colourful characters. Lanny herself is actually rather easy for me to connect with it. She is selfish at times and her love for Jonathan (the man she loved in her past) is a borderline dangerous obsession for her. However, she is tough and wise and survives through all her tough times. We don't really here alot of Luke as this is mainly a story of Lanny's past. He was likeable although I sometimes didn't want to come back from the past as it was just so mesmerizing.
The Taker had me shocked at times and smiling at times. And the twist in the plot was a real shock to me. Usually I can figure out a plot really quick. However, I never knew what was coming next for Lanny and the biggest twist had me gasping with shock. I mean proper mouth opened just staring like OMG.
What I truely loved about this was that in most books its all happily ever afters. However, this is a more realistic ending to the story and I loved it. It truely was the most perfect ending.
If you are looking for a fantastic story that will have you hooked straight away and that it bound to be a bestseller then please as soon as this book is out buy you will not be disappointment.
Finally just a quick thank you to the publisher for giving me a copy for review. I have never been more grateful for a book as now this is one of my favourite reads and looking forward to more of Alma Katsu's novels.
4.5/5
The Taker is absolutely mesmerizing! Full review to be posted on the blog before the end of the week. http://fadeintofantasy.com
The Taker is absolutely mesmerizing! Full review to be posted on the blog before the end of the week. http://fadeintofantasy.com
I finished it in a day and I really felt bad bad after I read this. How could a book make you feel so depressed??
I felt sorry towards Jonathan, his life has taken without any warning and Lanore, after a thousand years didn't get the love she deserved... It's just tragic and the scene where Lanore finally taking Jonathan's immortality in the woods really broke my heart..
I felt sorry towards Jonathan, his life has taken without any warning and Lanore, after a thousand years didn't get the love she deserved... It's just tragic and the scene where Lanore finally taking Jonathan's immortality in the woods really broke my heart..
This book pretends to have an air of mystery, but the plot is transparent. I do not enjoy novels that contain their own spoilers.
Had zero sympathy for any of the characters. Never quite understood the romance between Lanny and Luke.
Gross.
I didn't like this book, but I don't have the heart to give it one star. I just found no purpose to the entire story. I almost didn't finish reading it, but I pushed through.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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