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A review by thekalebrussell
The Cormorant by Chuck Wendig
4.0
I believe it is impossible for Chuck Wendig to write a bad book. His prose, characters, and story will drive anyone crazy after reading the first page. Not to mention the fact he still finds the time to provide his readers with the most insightful advice on writing and the industry as a whole on his blog at http://terribleminds.com/ramble/blog/ , so go check it out. You have no idea what you’re missing.
Miriam Black is back and better than ever in the third installment of the series titled The Cormorant. In this book Miriam Black, a street-wise psychic, travels to Florida for a job to tell a wealthy businessman how he is going to die for the price of five thousand dollars. With no money to her name, she accepts the offer and drives off to Florida Keys, where the man resides. As she touches the man and see his death she is shocked to not only discover his brutal murder at the hands of a mysterious man, but also to see that the man has left a message for her written in blood. It’s a game of cat and mouse as Miriam desperately searches for the killer before he finds her first. All the while she is being “interviewed” by a pair of FBI agents who accuse her of being a serial killer, which isn’t too far from the truth.
Wendig’s imagery is as greatly detailed as ever with more blood and gore to add to the mix. Not to mention that Miriam is flat out funny to read about, even with all the grim features of it.
Not only is this book, hilarious, grim, and brutal, but it also has a softer side to it. In this book Miriam is pushed to her limit as she battles a person who somehow knows how to use her ability against her; a method she never thought possible. This person who is after her is always one step ahead, but the thing I loved about this is that Miriam never gave up. She’s a stubborn, snide, woman that I love and was happily surprised as I watched her grow as a character as she confronts her mother; the woman who ridiculed her as a child and made Miriam the woman she is today.
This confrontation was significant to Miriam’s growth as she comes to grip with what she is and what she wants out of her grim existence. This aspect made the book shine in my eyes, so much so I am practically blinded by it!
I have no gripes to speak of in this book. It was phenomenal in each and every way. It’s an engaging story about a damaged girl who strives to do good by those she has come to know. What’s not to love?
Final Verdict: This is without a doubt, my FAVORITE Miriam Black book! The action, the twists, and more importantly Miriam’s growth in this book made it great. You are a cruel man Mr.Wendig, but a damn good storyteller! Please do yourself a favor and buy this book immediately.
5 stars out of 5
Miriam Black is back and better than ever in the third installment of the series titled The Cormorant. In this book Miriam Black, a street-wise psychic, travels to Florida for a job to tell a wealthy businessman how he is going to die for the price of five thousand dollars. With no money to her name, she accepts the offer and drives off to Florida Keys, where the man resides. As she touches the man and see his death she is shocked to not only discover his brutal murder at the hands of a mysterious man, but also to see that the man has left a message for her written in blood. It’s a game of cat and mouse as Miriam desperately searches for the killer before he finds her first. All the while she is being “interviewed” by a pair of FBI agents who accuse her of being a serial killer, which isn’t too far from the truth.
Wendig’s imagery is as greatly detailed as ever with more blood and gore to add to the mix. Not to mention that Miriam is flat out funny to read about, even with all the grim features of it.
Not only is this book, hilarious, grim, and brutal, but it also has a softer side to it. In this book Miriam is pushed to her limit as she battles a person who somehow knows how to use her ability against her; a method she never thought possible. This person who is after her is always one step ahead, but the thing I loved about this is that Miriam never gave up. She’s a stubborn, snide, woman that I love and was happily surprised as I watched her grow as a character as she confronts her mother; the woman who ridiculed her as a child and made Miriam the woman she is today.
This confrontation was significant to Miriam’s growth as she comes to grip with what she is and what she wants out of her grim existence. This aspect made the book shine in my eyes, so much so I am practically blinded by it!
I have no gripes to speak of in this book. It was phenomenal in each and every way. It’s an engaging story about a damaged girl who strives to do good by those she has come to know. What’s not to love?
Final Verdict: This is without a doubt, my FAVORITE Miriam Black book! The action, the twists, and more importantly Miriam’s growth in this book made it great. You are a cruel man Mr.Wendig, but a damn good storyteller! Please do yourself a favor and buy this book immediately.
5 stars out of 5