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sams84's review
5.0
This volume holds another three interlinked stories following members of the Day and Night Watches. The first follows Zabulon's girlfriend Alice as she recuperates in a youth camp where she meets Igor, a Night Watch member also their to recuperate. Unfortunately they don't realise they are on opposing sides until it is too late. The second story introduces a stranger from the Ukraine who appears in Moscow with memory loss and powers that just keep growing. And the third pulls these two stories together as the Day and Night Watches are called to a Tribunal with the Inquisition in Prague. Once again this volume embraces the dark, gritty side of the supernatural world and a more traditional way of story telling that doesn't always end well. The writing is engrossing and pulls the reader along at every stage and builds on the characters and the world of the Others with every chapter and story.
cekisha's review
2.0
I must admit that I had really high expectations for this one because the first book was really good. Imagine my dissappointment when I realized that romance would turn into tragedy and be the subject of the first chapter only! Horror!
After the initial shock, I decided that I won't be reading the sequels because I can't take anymore all of this darkness and angst. The synopsis tricked me (read: I was too naive) and believed that things would turn out for better. Nope. and I need to heal. Fast. *cries herself to sleep*
After the initial shock, I decided that I won't be reading the sequels because I can't take anymore all of this darkness and angst. The synopsis tricked me (read: I was too naive) and believed that things would turn out for better. Nope.
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My favorite female character was just killed in the cruelest way possiblekpombiere's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kpombiere's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shaundire's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
evasbuecher's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The Trilogy (!) is as of today, for me, the best dark urban fantasy I have read. I really like the way, Lukyanenko creates the grimy, dark atmosphere.
elizafiedler's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
5.0
This book (which is completely not related to the story of the movie) is a fabulous sequel to Night Watch. Like Night Watch, the book is formed of three stories that revolve around the same group of people but do not seem connected. The final story is a fabulous wrap that ties up loose ends from even the first book that you thought were dropped forever. At the same time, the book leaves you curious and interested in the next of the series - Twilight. I'm looking forward to reading it soon!
gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
4.0
This is the sequel to "Night Watch" and was wonderful! I highly recommend it for fans of non-traditional fantasy. My only complaint is that sometimes all the plotting gets kind of complicated. I think that was intended, though.