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Title: The Crow: Quoth the Crow by David Bischoff ISBN: 0-06-105825-4 Publisher: Harper Prism Pub. Date: February, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.85 (27 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Quoth the Crow review
Comment: A brief synopsis: William Blessing is a famed horror writer, surpassing the likes of Stephen King and Dean Koontz (who says he isn't a horror writer), and he is also the foremost expert on Edgar Allan Poe. Blessing offers a helping hand to a fellow aspiring writer who apparently never paid heed to the phrase "Don't bite the hand that feeds you". Blessing is murdered and plans are made to exploit Blessing's name by this ambitious writer (who's in cahoots with a local goth gang, if you will, called the Gothetiques). This man also has plans to marry Blessing's beautiful widow, Amy.
This book was such a treat for me. As a long time lover of the film "The Crow", the comics, and the television series, I've been longing to get my hands some of the books written by various authors. So, this was my introduction into the world of Crow fiction, and I wasn't disappointed in what I read. I enjoyed this story thoroughly. I never went into this story hoping to make Shrek's analysis, but I did go into this story hoping to be entertained. The characters were interesting. Though, I wasn't sure whether to like Blessing or dislike him at first, which made him all the more "real" because I feel the same mixed feelings about people in my read life. It didn't have the strongest of storylines, some might say it was contrite, but it was solid, giving it a good read.
Now, for my grievances with this story. The author is a compulsive name dropper. It's nice to know that he did his research in horror films and "Goth" music, but the mentioning of nearly 20 groups and 15 "prominent" stars and writer on one page is far too much. I think the author got a little too enamored by what he things the Goth culture is like. Some of the things he described the Gothetiques doing were just borderline corny. I think the way that he dealt with the characters Mick and Theodore was a bit contrived. However, those were minor things that I could look over.
This will definitely continue to be a part of my library for some time to come.
Rating: 1
Summary: Waste of time and money
Comment: This book was not at all enjoyable to me. I honestly hope that this author does not look upon "Baltimore Goths" the way he portrayed him in the book. They were corny, along with most of the other characters. He tries to put together "thugs" and "goths" throughout the book. Honestly, if I pick up a book about 'Gothiques' and Poe, I dont wish to be reading about drug trafficing and hits on the Baltimore gangs.
His development of local color is sad too, mindlessly throwing around locations and names and such.
Also, the authors lack of research really shows when he brings up Anton Lavey. He not only spells his name wrong, but brings up animal sacrifice, which is NOT an Anton Lavey/Satanic practice.
If you wish to read something good in the way of The Crow or horror, check out Poppy Z. Brite. She's not the absolute best, but she does make for some good reading, better than this ...
Rating: 4
Summary: Like your revenge kicked up a notch?
Comment: First time reader (I've seen the movies) of The Crow series, and I'm certainly glad I picked this as my first book. I've now started collecting some of the others as well. I'm that hooked. For me, this was like The Count of Monte Cristo meets Edgar Allan Poe. I thoroughly enjoyed the Poe references and how the revenge theme was woven into the story line. Talk about your avenging angel! More sinister than Monte Cristo, though. I'd love to see another Crow movie come out soon. You'll be sorry if you haven't read this one yet or, like me, are new to the genre and aren't sure where to start. Start with this one.
The graphic novels are cool as well and are easy reads. Great art work. They help flesh out The Crow in my mind.
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Title: Crow, The: Hellbound by A. A. Attanasio ISBN: 0061073504 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 26 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Crow: The Lazarus Heart by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 0061020095 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 01 June, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Crow, The: Temple of NIght by S P. Somtow ISBN: 0061073482 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 01 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Crow: Wicked Prayer by Norman Partridge ISBN: 0061073490 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 07 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Clash by Night (The Crow, No 3) by Chet Williamson ISBN: 0061058262 Publisher: Harper Prism Pub. Date: July, 1998 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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