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eblyth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? No
3.0
timothycapehart's review against another edition
3.0
Better than the last one. The story should not have been split between two books...and Coldmoon's part in the last one should have been it's own novella since it was not related in the least. Lots of eye rolling here...but less than the last time. Glad this chapter in Pendergast's life is closed.
veronicartist's review against another edition
5.0
All in all a good entry in the Pendergast story. Wrapped up the Constance trilogy nicely.
I do have some criticisms.
I feel like we spent far too much time getting to know the various henchman, at the expense of delving into Dr. Leng’s motivation. From all the story before, I was under the impression that his deeply held goal was to bring about the end of humanity. When he said no, and started explaining his utopia idea, I felt let down.
They turned him into the typical twirling mustache villain.
Constance as a character is like Pendergast lite. But less charm.
D’Agosta must have been concussed too many times. He did like nothing useful.
What did I love?
Diogenes. The most interesting character.
Diogenes deciding to stay.
.
Mime trying to talk Pendergast into using the machine.
Constance hiding in the house, I would have liked her to use that to her advantage more.
Poisoning Leng. Not a fan of the gun death though, it felt out of place. All the work to poison him, then give him an antidote to shoot him? But… why?
Onward to the next book I guess. I hope we leave human monsters behind and Pendergast solves a real monster story next.
I do have some criticisms.
I feel like we spent far too much time getting to know the various henchman, at the expense of delving into Dr. Leng’s motivation. From all the story before, I was under the impression that his deeply held goal was to bring about the end of humanity. When he said no, and started explaining his utopia idea, I felt let down.
They turned him into the typical twirling mustache villain.
Constance as a character is like Pendergast lite. But less charm.
D’Agosta must have been concussed too many times. He did like nothing useful.
What did I love?
Diogenes. The most interesting character.
Diogenes deciding to stay.
.
Mime trying to talk Pendergast into using the machine.
Constance hiding in the house, I would have liked her to use that to her advantage more.
Poisoning Leng. Not a fan of the gun death though, it felt out of place. All the work to poison him, then give him an antidote to shoot him? But… why?
Onward to the next book I guess. I hope we leave human monsters behind and Pendergast solves a real monster story next.
theworldabouttodawn's review against another edition
4.0
fun as always but man i miss when these were just "pendergast discovers some crime that's Fucked Up, Huh," but i guess that's nora and corrie's job now
i also miss when these weren't so overtly sci fi like yeah we know that it's In That Realm bc of relic, where it all started, but i am SO skeptical of the time travel like homie unless book 23 is about time travel physics you did not do it right like the bros are not hard sci fi writers and we know this.
i also miss when these weren't so overtly sci fi like yeah we know that it's In That Realm bc of relic, where it all started, but i am SO skeptical of the time travel like homie unless book 23 is about time travel physics you did not do it right like the bros are not hard sci fi writers and we know this.
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also VERY unsure about the diogenes redemption arc. i've been here for too long and dude that guy sucks what do you mean he's heading off hitler and lenin and mao. also mao's dad was probably Neverrr in beijing. and lenin won't be in st petersburg for like five more years come onnnnnnntcapel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
aimerslovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I will miss this series. This was the perfect conclusion.
barbara_mills's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I have read all of the Pendergast novels and just love them! An easy read with short chapters, which makes it hard to put down…just one more chapter please! Another thriller and enjoyed the ride.
barb4ry1's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5
This was the best Pendergast story in a long, long time. The time-travel adventure continues and is perfectly paced - it kept me engaged from start to finish.
At last, Pendergast truly feels like himself again, while Constance proves she's not to be trifled with. Diogenes, while declawed, still earns points for his excellent chapters and a fun, if somewhat over-the-top, ending that might divide readers. Since I love speculative elements, I found the ending pleasing. Both endings, to be more precise.
Audiobook narration: excellent
This was the best Pendergast story in a long, long time. The time-travel adventure continues and is perfectly paced - it kept me engaged from start to finish.
At last, Pendergast truly feels like himself again, while Constance proves she's not to be trifled with. Diogenes, while declawed, still earns points for his excellent chapters and a fun, if somewhat over-the-top, ending that might divide readers. Since I love speculative elements, I found the ending pleasing. Both endings, to be more precise.
Audiobook narration: excellent
iaclola33's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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? No
5.0
franklyfrank's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0