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A review by silenttwg
Cadaverous by Jay Bower
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
What would you sacrifice for the ultimate talent? Gaige learns the answers to that question when he strikes up a deal with a demon.
Aw, we've all heard the salacious tales of metal bands being connected with satanism, even some that have come out and embraced the rumors so I enjoyed that concept here. I enjoyed how he managed to fulfill his side of the bargain, the hunts.
The blog concept didn't work with the writing for me. I feel like either the story needed to commit fully to the style of a journal/blog or it needed to commit fully to a story but it feels somewhere in the middle.
The afterword, which must be read for the full effect, was a solid ending to the story and entertained me. It cleared up some of the issues I had with the inconsistencies throughout the book while also bringing up more questions. It was fun.
Aw, we've all heard the salacious tales of metal bands being connected with satanism, even some that have come out and embraced the rumors so I enjoyed that concept here. I enjoyed how he managed to fulfill his side of the bargain, the hunts.
The blog concept didn't work with the writing for me. I feel like either the story needed to commit fully to the style of a journal/blog or it needed to commit fully to a story but it feels somewhere in the middle.
The afterword, which must be read for the full effect, was a solid ending to the story and entertained me. It cleared up some of the issues I had with the inconsistencies throughout the book while also bringing up more questions. It was fun.