Reviews and Comments

As always, a fun read. Took a little longer to get through this one. Looking forward to finishing this series and bidding a fond farewell to Royce & Hadrian.

Romeo and Juliet, only as time traveling super agents. This book has a narrative gimmick that propels the reader from chapter to chapter, eager to see what our protagonists say next in their correspondence via the most unusual mediums. If you've ever written a tender love letter or swooned at having received one, you'll find much to love in this book.

This is a tough one to rate. I didn't love it as much as previous entries in the series, but I didn't want to give it just four stars either. This book is a set-up entry. Stuff happens, absolutely, but it's laying the groundwork for what I'm sure will be amazing developments later on m

Wow. What a book. Mr. Sullivan makes a point of writing the lion's share of an entire series before the first book is released, and it shows. Seeds planted in the first book, even the very first chapter, can get emotional payoffs later in the series.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, things come to a head in this entry. Relationships you didn't see before flourish. Plotlines evolve. And, sadly, some tales end. All I know is that I'm thoroughly enjoying this series, and look forward to digging into Age of Legend.

This is the second of Michael Sullivan's books I've read, and the second time I've given a book of his five stars. I love the plotlines, the characters are fleshed out, and it has an excellent mix of drama and humor. I've already picked up book #2.

Quite the entertaining read. Gaiman presents tales from Norse mythology with the brisk, efficient delivery that one might imagine from a bard telling the stories orally. Each tale has its main cast, usually involving Odin, Thor, and/or Loki, its central conflict, its action, and its resolution. The stories also feature plenty of hyperbole. Cauldrons for brewing ale are three miles deep, gods are described as the strongest, the mightiest, the most beautiful, or the most wise.

I couldn't help but think of how Odin, Thor, and Loki might as well have been characters in some grand sitcom; they have their unique personalities, they are presented with a challenge, and they each have their own solutions. What also struck me about Gaiman's Norse Mythology was how funny it was. You could almost imagine vikings guffawing as they listened to these tall tales during a feast.

Just a darn good fantasy yarn. An accessible and fun page turner. I'm tempted to say it'd be good for younger readers as well.

My reaction to this book is a lot like my reaction to Akira. The book, like the anime, is a spectacle. At the end, though, it leaves you scratching your head. Many mysteries remain unanswered, which isn't surprising. Yet, it raises suspicion on whether that's just a literary cop out, a deus ex machina.

All the mystery of the first novel, plus office politics. I envy VanderMeer's writing style. He provides enough detail to give his worlds vibrant life, but does it in a way that's also ruthlessly efficient. There's an element of poetry to his prose, where every word is given weight and delivered for maximum impact.

Authority's main character, Control, is a man who's been playing the subterfuge game for a long time, and who's experienced enough failures to make him cautious in some regards and reckless in others. VanderMeer seemed to revel in Control's inner thoughts, with every statement and movement made by other characters subject to Control's analysis.

Looking forward to Acceptance.

Brisk and intelligent. Looking forward to book two.

"It's like Jack Burton always says..."

"Who?"