Nightlife by Rob Thurman
Okay Sci-Fi geeks get ready because we have a live one here. I just finished reading Rob Thurman's debut novel Nightlife last night and I have to say that I really enjoyed it. The story follows a half demon (okay he is really half elf, but not the pretty happy ones from Tolkein. These are nasty suckers)by the name of Caliban (and you get a quarter if you can name the reference before you read the book) as he is pursued by his extended family of nasty, gnarly Auphes (or as we call them Elves). Cal is helped out by his brother Nik and along the way they pick up a horny Satyr by the name of Robin.
The book follows true to form with a disenfranchised hero with flaws and his morally superior sidekick there to support him. Along the way they pick up the comic relief, who also happens to be handy with a sword, and kick some demon butt. Overall the writing is pretty good but the author does dwell on a few points a bit too much in the attempt to be witty. We get the fact that Nik has an obsession with knives and swords (or pointy objects as the author calls them) so lets move on shall we? Despite this the pacing is pretty fast and there isn't that mid book lag that happens in a lot of novels.
If you are a fan of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files then you'll really enjoy the way the author blends his world in with our reality. While it is obvious this is a debut novel, it is a darn good start and I really do look forward to seeing where the author goes with his setup. You can visit the author on the web at his Website and be sure to read the about the author part, this man has a good sense of humor.
posted by Vinnie G. @ 6:31 PM
3 Comments:
You've neglected to indicate the state of disarray of the "hero's" flowy shirt, and how said shirt obtained the tears - battle? of his conscience? of love? of elves and flying monkeys? The reading public wants to know dammit!
yeah, I love this story. The book is amazing let alone the dialouge. This is the second time for me reading it. and when i read it over it's like the first time picking it up.. i find new things everywhere. but i was just wondering since the author is so little known about, where else i could contact him/her because i've tried the robthurman.net thingy and that hasn't worked. but yeah just wondering if ne one knew.
yeah i love this story. its the second time reading it and its seems that i find new things everytime i pick it up to read it. Oh, i was just wondering since their is only little known information about this amazing author. but i want to know if anyone out there know's any other place i could contact him/her. i've tried the homepage but that hasn't worked. but if not then oh well... there is going to be a sequel anyways. maybe i'll get my info there? latz
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