Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Three Day Weekend - Three Books

I have been meaning to write this post for over a week now but, finally, here it is!  I can't help but "brag" that I managed to read three books in just three days over the long weekend (my teenage self would be laughing at my old self - I used to devour books when I had more time...).  Here are my thoughts on the books, in the order I read them.

Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth
I first few chapter were quite good, fast and fun, and the secondary characters and their stories quite interesting, especially with the historical layers and explanations. But the more I read the less impressed I became.  Although the main characters work quite well, the smug, young politician and the complex, quiet vampire, the sci-fi element (as distinct from the horror element) introduced through the storyline of the key villain did not work for me at all.  I simply could not believe the story.

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
I picked up this book expecting it to be ridiculous and silly, but I was hooked after the first few sentences.  The writing is interesting and solid, the story intriguing and believable, and the voice unique and impressive. The concept sounded so bizarre I had to smirk, but the story built by the author is so believable that I suspended all disbelief, almost expecting vampires to turn the next corner.  When I finished the book I wanted to read more about Abe and his vampire hunting adventures.  I also loved the introduction and wish the author had finished that thread of the story too.  Definitely a great read.

The Technologists by Matthew Pearl
If I had not shredded the packing slip, the book would be back in the Barnes and Noble warehouse.

6 comments:

  1. I'm trying to get back to reading! It's been quite the dry reading spell around my house, but now I should have some time. I'm thinking Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter sounds like something to peruse!

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  2. Nice reviews and I love the last one. So honest!

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  3. Now, I want to read the Lincoln one. Ooh, and I just saw the cover in your sidebar. Awesome!

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  4. Huge congrats on three in three days! So awesome! I've been wondering how the Abe Lincoln one was. I love that you loved it! I might have to pick it up now.

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  5. I like your critique of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter.

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  6. well done! 3 in 3 days is pretty awesome...

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