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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
I enjoyed this a great deal. The author has a distinctive voice, which is an achievement in what is getting to be a fairly crowded sub-genre.
The personalities of the two main characters, Arch and Hendricks, are clearly different which was a good thing. Although Hendricks seems a little too world-weary for someone who is meant to be just 25. Arch's relationship with his wife and his satisfaction (or not) with his life was deftly described without unnecessary detail. Where there was too much detail was on the smells and the weather. I got the point that cow shit is whiffy and it was humid the first 5 or so times these facts were mentioned.
I particularly liked the way this story didn't take itself too seriously, given Creampuff and the
main baddy who, while evil, was also vain, self-absorbed and not nearly as clever as he thought he was.
The personalities of the two main characters, Arch and Hendricks, are clearly different which was a good thing. Although Hendricks seems a little too world-weary for someone who is meant to be just 25. Arch's relationship with his wife and his satisfaction (or not) with his life was deftly described without unnecessary detail. Where there was too much detail was on the smells and the weather. I got the point that cow shit is whiffy and it was humid the first 5 or so times these facts were mentioned.
I particularly liked the way this story didn't take itself too seriously, given Creampuff and the
main baddy who, while evil, was also vain, self-absorbed and not nearly as clever as he thought he was.
So this isn't the southern Reach series, I noticed after purchasing it on sale. Still, it's not bad.
2.5 stars
This is one book that I don't really much one way or another. I didn’t hate it, per se, but I didn't really like it either. Hollywood and Creampuff were the best parts of this novel. I think the problem I had most was the awkward transitions between the POVs and that this novel read more as a script geared more towards a visual story than a novel to be read.
This is one book that I don't really much one way or another. I didn’t hate it, per se, but I didn't really like it either. Hollywood and Creampuff were the best parts of this novel. I think the problem I had most was the awkward transitions between the POVs and that this novel read more as a script geared more towards a visual story than a novel to be read.
I don't remember what prompted me to pick up this 3 book box set (free), but I am so glad I did!!
Great, visual characters! What I loved about Robert J. Crane's writing was his fighting scenes. What started off as two fights (Hendrick's fight and Arch's fight) ended up merged together. During the whole time it was broken off into small sections of different POVs. Even though the fighting took several chapters, I wasn't bored or felt it was dragged on. Quick bounces back and forth on different POVs ensured I was kept enthralled.
Oh boy, that ending!! Made me glad that I already have the next book.
I really, really love this series! I've read the first 3 books of it, one after another. It's about demons, they live along with people, but no one really knows the truth of it. I find it must have been hard to execute and develop this this world.
A struggle to finish
Called, the first book of the Southern Watch series features a demon hunter named Hendricks and a police officer named Arch. Hendricks has been drawn to this small town in Tennessee because it is some sort of hotspot that attracts demons. Arch catches Hendricks as he is killing a demon and then the reunion together to fight the demons in the town. Hendricks is supposed to be 25, a veteran. He is unlike any 25 year old I've ever met. Arch is a blackman, which is pointed out several times, particularly by one of the demons as he really wants Arch to know his race is NOT a reason he will be sacrificed. (Sigh) arch also seems to be the only black person in this town. The author did write in a few women characters - mostly for sexual release for the other characters. And that is why this book is only a 2 star for me. I thought the world he built was slightly interesting, but this author needs to spend some serious time learning about character development. I finished this book not having much pull to root for any of the characters - the author didn't give me a reason to want to revisit them. And as a woman, I was pretty turned off that the majority of the females characters were in the story to be rescued or for sex. This book and series needs a lot of work.
Called, the first book of the Southern Watch series features a demon hunter named Hendricks and a police officer named Arch. Hendricks has been drawn to this small town in Tennessee because it is some sort of hotspot that attracts demons. Arch catches Hendricks as he is killing a demon and then the reunion together to fight the demons in the town. Hendricks is supposed to be 25, a veteran. He is unlike any 25 year old I've ever met. Arch is a blackman, which is pointed out several times, particularly by one of the demons as he really wants Arch to know his race is NOT a reason he will be sacrificed. (Sigh) arch also seems to be the only black person in this town. The author did write in a few women characters - mostly for sexual release for the other characters. And that is why this book is only a 2 star for me. I thought the world he built was slightly interesting, but this author needs to spend some serious time learning about character development. I finished this book not having much pull to root for any of the characters - the author didn't give me a reason to want to revisit them. And as a woman, I was pretty turned off that the majority of the females characters were in the story to be rescued or for sex. This book and series needs a lot of work.
While this book was not without its flaws the idea of a summoning going wrong and trapping a major demon in the body of a cow really made me chuckle.
I wanted the cow to win
If that sounds silly, it’s because this book was umm, silly.
It started off ok. Demon hunter reminiscent of Harry Dresden comes into town, Jack Reacher-style. The main bad dude, a demon named Hollywood, conducts a midnight ritual to summon the Biggest Bad Demon.
Hollywood thinks he’s failed when nothing happens; however, Biggest Bad Demon finds himself inside a cow named Creampuff.
Unfortunately, as Creampuff’s character was consumed by the Biggest Bad Demon, so to was my enjoyment of this book.
Bring back Creampuff!! She was badass.
If that sounds silly, it’s because this book was umm, silly.
It started off ok. Demon hunter reminiscent of Harry Dresden comes into town, Jack Reacher-style. The main bad dude, a demon named Hollywood, conducts a midnight ritual to summon the Biggest Bad Demon.
Hollywood thinks he’s failed when nothing happens; however, Biggest Bad Demon finds himself inside a cow named Creampuff.
Unfortunately, as Creampuff’s character was consumed by the Biggest Bad Demon, so to was my enjoyment of this book.
Bring back Creampuff!! She was badass.
Not bad, not bad at all. It could use some polishing but all in all, I enjoyed it.
Enjoyed this story about a demon hunter that centered in a small town in Tennessee. It seems that the small town has become a hotspot for demon activity and a demon hunter shows up in town. He meets a local deputy that begins to help him. As they fight off the demons they discover that this is just the beginning.
Good story and a quick read that I recommend to urban fantasy fans.
Good story and a quick read that I recommend to urban fantasy fans.