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A review by natlren
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was my first P. Djèlí Clark novel but it certainly won’t be my last.
To me, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins played out almost like an action film. It was vivid in its descriptions and rich in its fight scenes. The tension was good too, as was the impending sense of doom as Eveen and Sky tried to unwrap the mystery of their meeting.
I think this book sits firmly in the four star territory. It manages to accomplish a lot in such a small space, and I’m wildly impressed by how robust the world building was for a 200 page novella. That said (and this is most assuredly a me problem), I really wish it was longer. Clark creates a world rich with lore and dozens of Gods. I’d have loved getting to spend a bit more time learning how the world ticks.
Of course that one minor complaint is just that: minor. Like I mentioned, Clark still manages to pack a lot of lore into a small space. I’m just greedy for more.
All in all, this was a really fun book. I don’t often enjoy novels that rely heavily on funny scenarios or humor, but the description of this one was too good to pass up and the balance between light-heartedness and actual stakes was nicely done. Also, who doesn’t love a good assassin story?
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!
To me, The Dead Cat Tail Assassins played out almost like an action film. It was vivid in its descriptions and rich in its fight scenes. The tension was good too, as was the impending sense of doom as Eveen and Sky tried to unwrap the mystery of their meeting.
I think this book sits firmly in the four star territory. It manages to accomplish a lot in such a small space, and I’m wildly impressed by how robust the world building was for a 200 page novella. That said (and this is most assuredly a me problem), I really wish it was longer. Clark creates a world rich with lore and dozens of Gods. I’d have loved getting to spend a bit more time learning how the world ticks.
Of course that one minor complaint is just that: minor. Like I mentioned, Clark still manages to pack a lot of lore into a small space. I’m just greedy for more.
All in all, this was a really fun book. I don’t often enjoy novels that rely heavily on funny scenarios or humor, but the description of this one was too good to pass up and the balance between light-heartedness and actual stakes was nicely done. Also, who doesn’t love a good assassin story?
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own!