Perry
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« on: November 16, 2010, 09:42:31 PM » |
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Spent a portion of today, my last day off before work claims my soul once again, reading the first 3 volumes of LOCKE & KEY. Saying this is simply an amazing piece of work does not even come close to the accolades it deserves, so I will say it at the start of a new sentence, where it can start capitalized ... I shall also leave it on its own paragraph island so no other words block its glory.
Simply an amazing piece of work.
It is very rare to find a book with an almost perfect chorus of writing and art, but this has it. Structurally I am amazed at Hill's pacing, dialog and understand of static story-telling. While Rodriquez captures mood, aspect and perspective like a seasoned director.
The first two volumes kept me hanging on, non-stop, as if I was stuck in a wonderful roundabout, while the third slipped a little and had me happy to find the exit. That is not to say that the third volume was bad ... surely not, but I felt less enthralled by its pull compared to the first two bewitching books.
This may not be the highest recommendation I have ever given a book (series), but it has to rank near the top. Yes, I know, the chance of this plea actually finding someone that has yet to read this series is remote, but just in case ... Do yourself a favor and buy this.
10 out of 10 magical numbers
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