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Title: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison ISBN: 0-06-057296-5 Publisher: HarperTorch Pub. Date: 27 April, 2004 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.55 (22 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Great Mystery with Plenty of Room for Sequels
Comment: Who knew that a book about a bounty-hunting witch running from her own bounty would have such a sweet soul?
On alternate Earth where half the human population has been wiped out from a vegetable-borne virus, all the creatures from the fairy tales, (ie, witches, vampires, pixies, fairies, "Weres," etc), dubbed "Inderlanders," have live a "seperate but equal" existance with humans, complete with their own police force, "Inderland Security." When Rachel, an down-on-her-luck bounty hunter quits the I.S. and takes one of the agency's best operatives with her, a bounty is put on her head by her boss. She has to fight off advances from her hormonally-challenged roommate, and THEN she discovers that one of the city's leading human citizens is growing and smuggling drugs. Things spiral out of control from there.
After a strong set up, Harrison takes time to develop her characters fully. The main plot of the book takes a backseat to several of the subplots involving secondary characters. And that's a GOOD thing. The book comes to a satisfying conclusion (not a cliffhanger), but there are enough mysteries and unanswered questions to fill the next several volumes.
This is a very strong early novel. Harrison really spends time letting the reader get to know the characters. Her style is descriptive, yet tight and well-paced. More importantly, this ostensively neo-goth story has a real heart behind the fangs and there's a sweetness to all the characters that surprised me but also entertained me. The tone is not nearly as dark as the cover would indicate. This is a good title for most anyone who wants a little adventure.
Rating: 5
Summary: First in an amazing new series!
Comment: Dead Witch Walking is the first book in an amazing new series by Kim Harrison, bringing a fresh style of writing to the genre of fantastical alternate reality popularised by such authors as Jim Butcher with the Dresden Files (coming soon as a SciFi Channel miniseries) and Laurel K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series.
**** **** ****
In the recent past, scientific research led to a catastrophy, leading to the emergance of the previously secret societies of Witches and Warlocks, Vampires and Faery-folk - the Interlanders - into the modern world.
From the criminal element through to the Criminal Justice system, business to recreation, the unbelievable has become real, and, while conflict, as ever, exists, society is forever changed.
Prepare to take a trip into a alternate reality so consistant and absorbing you might end up dreaming you are there.
Filled with characters you can relate to and plots to intrigue you, I couldn't put this book down until I finished it, and eagerly await the future books in the series.
Dead Witch Walking will make your mind bend and, in the nature of all great mysteries, keep you guessing, then kick yourself at the end as the pieces fall into place.
**** **** ****
Kim is destined to become one of the leaders of the Fantasy genre, I cant recommend this book highly enough for Fantasy fans.
Rating: 5
Summary: Can't wait for more!
Comment: I was sooo prepared not to like this book. It was recommended to me by my niece and I thought I'd never pick it up and read it. Well I couldn't put it down. It has adventure, humor and suspense. The author made me believe this city was not so far removed from reality. I thought the details were great. The people, demons, witches and yes, pixies and fairies too, were too cool. Who would ever think there was kick ass Pixies?? Kim Harrison has to come out with another one like this!! This was a fun read.
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