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darren0101's review
5.0
This is a welcome addition to the urban fantasy.
Having left her cheating husband and extremely privileged lifestyle, not before setting fire to their house, Hannah applies for a position in The Stranger Times. This is a newspaper based inside an old church that investigates incidents such as a locally possessed toilet. Somehow the team of The Stranger Times fall into a plot involving sorcery, werewolves and an interesting take on vampires.
C.K McDonnell has filled his book with some brilliant comic moments and lines, as well as a bunch of characters who are not just there as scenery for the story but come almost fully rounded. The story flies by with enough twists, turns and mysterious characters to keep you hooked and wanting to find out more. Brilliant.
This book was provided by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
Having left her cheating husband and extremely privileged lifestyle, not before setting fire to their house, Hannah applies for a position in The Stranger Times. This is a newspaper based inside an old church that investigates incidents such as a locally possessed toilet. Somehow the team of The Stranger Times fall into a plot involving sorcery, werewolves and an interesting take on vampires.
C.K McDonnell has filled his book with some brilliant comic moments and lines, as well as a bunch of characters who are not just there as scenery for the story but come almost fully rounded. The story flies by with enough twists, turns and mysterious characters to keep you hooked and wanting to find out more. Brilliant.
This book was provided by NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
acereviews's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
readingwithlucy's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
spanienhund's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
markrickaby's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
clare1234567's review
5.0
This was a delight. It felt like Tom Holt had decided to take inspiration from the Slough House series. Wonderful characters and pacy.
xxfelixxreads's review
Came for strange news and not for unlikeable characters and semi funny humor.
holly6708's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
literary_reference's review
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25