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The Fourth Channel
by
Jen Kirchner (Goodreads Author)
For years, Kari Hunter's fooled the world into thinking she's just an everyday girl. Sure, she's the lead singer of world-renowned band Vis Viva, but outside of that, she recycles religiously, is an avid supporter of the environment, and a certifiable coffee addict. But Kari has a secret she keeps from her family, friends, and her fans.
Kari Hunter is a necromancer.
The rare...more
Kari Hunter is a necromancer.
The rare...more
Kindle Edition, 312 pages
Published
December 3rd 2012
by Jen Kirchner
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I have very mixed feelings with this book.
Even though it is a debut (and assumedly first in a series), starting it feels very much like dropping into at least the second book for the character. While the world is rich, there is almost no exposition or explanation at all. The concepts of channels isn't explained and the skills/weaknesses of the characters aren't explained. This made is difficult to get into and the read felt very disjointed. It was as if the author forgot that the rest of us wer...more
Even though it is a debut (and assumedly first in a series), starting it feels very much like dropping into at least the second book for the character. While the world is rich, there is almost no exposition or explanation at all. The concepts of channels isn't explained and the skills/weaknesses of the characters aren't explained. This made is difficult to get into and the read felt very disjointed. It was as if the author forgot that the rest of us wer...more
When I think of smart, funny books -- the kind of book that is both thought provoking and a solid read, while being funny enough to make me chuckle aloud -- there are only a handful that come to mind. Happily, The Fourth Channel has now joined that handful. This is the kind of book that will bring me back to read it again... soon, which is doubly impressive because this is Kirchner's debut novel.
Admittedly, the first chapter seemed a little rushed, but the story becomes delightfully wicked with...more
Admittedly, the first chapter seemed a little rushed, but the story becomes delightfully wicked with...more
This book is a red velvet cupcake of a read, one that you want to plan your day around so you can enjoy it uninterrupted. Necromancer Kari Hunter whisks the reader into her twisting, glittery, glam-filled life, which features ongoing commentary from talking sacrificial knives. It's highly inventive, original and altogether wonderfully executed.
Jen Kirchner's debut proves that she's an author with lots of talent. I can't wait to read the sequel!
Jen Kirchner's debut proves that she's an author with lots of talent. I can't wait to read the sequel!
Kari is a necromancer. But don't tell anyone, because it is a secret that, trust me, you don't want to get out. Necromancer's are rare, the most powerful magical beings and are greatly feared by those that wield magic because of the sacrifices necromancers are known to make; but Kari is different. Kari doesn't like the sacrificing part of being a necromancer, in fact Kari doesn't really like hurting anyone. Like all secrets, they eventually get out, and when Kari's secret get's out Kari get's pu...more
The Fourth Channel (Kindle Edition)
I think the dialogue and narration is at times biting, sharp, and fun to read.
The magic mechanism is novel, at least to me, and although it takes a while to figure out, very interesting. Talking knives is quite a fun curve. Sometimes, I think the knives have the best lines!
The characters are very likable and I was rooting for or against them quite a bit.
I didn't quite get the whole band thing, but one observation I would make is that there is a parallel betwee...more
I think the dialogue and narration is at times biting, sharp, and fun to read.
The magic mechanism is novel, at least to me, and although it takes a while to figure out, very interesting. Talking knives is quite a fun curve. Sometimes, I think the knives have the best lines!
The characters are very likable and I was rooting for or against them quite a bit.
I didn't quite get the whole band thing, but one observation I would make is that there is a parallel betwee...more
The Fourth Channel is a book that amazed me and frustrated me in equal measures. After reading I'm still battling with how to explain how I feel. So here's my best attempt at sharing my reading thoughts with you.
Right off the bat, things were a little confusing. Despite this being a debut novel, Kari's story starts off in a place that feels very much like the middle of a book. I was thrown straight into the action and I floundered at the beginning. I felt stressed trying to catch up with who Kar...more
Right off the bat, things were a little confusing. Despite this being a debut novel, Kari's story starts off in a place that feels very much like the middle of a book. I was thrown straight into the action and I floundered at the beginning. I felt stressed trying to catch up with who Kar...more
An original, sharply written, highly addictive and unbelievably enjoyable urban fantasy, The Fourth Channel is the debut novel of Jen Kirchner (@JenLKirchner) and one of the best books I've read this year.
Kari Hunter may be the lead singer of internationally renowned rock band Vis Viva, but that's not all she is. She's carefully kept secret her life as a necromancer, the most powerful and rare of all magic users, and for good reason. Necromancers trade souls for pure power and are feared by ever...more
Kari Hunter may be the lead singer of internationally renowned rock band Vis Viva, but that's not all she is. She's carefully kept secret her life as a necromancer, the most powerful and rare of all magic users, and for good reason. Necromancers trade souls for pure power and are feared by ever...more
Didn't like the style, bored by the story. Cardboard-cutout characters, the typical heroine who is SO POWERFUL but has been kept from her TRUE POWER by concerned family/friends because she's SO SPECIAL, a mythological system that's totally bewildering until you're about halfway through the book, a boogeyman who doesn't really seem all that scary because most of the book is about how Kari is SO POWERFUL OH MY GOD.
Wretched. Finished it because I'm a masochist.
Wretched. Finished it because I'm a masochist.
Wonderful debut and stand alone start to a new series.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading The Fourth Channel. Very nice addition to urban fantasy with some creative twists that set it apart. While the overall plot is serious, there is a lot of humor added in that frequently had me laughing out loud and getting odd looks from my wife.
Thoroughly enjoyed reading The Fourth Channel. Very nice addition to urban fantasy with some creative twists that set it apart. While the overall plot is serious, there is a lot of humor added in that frequently had me laughing out loud and getting odd looks from my wife.
If you haven't stumbled on this author and this book, then you're missing a real treat. I couldn't put The Fourth Channel down. Laugh-out-loud funny, with really great characters, it's a wonderful read. Anxiously waiting for the next in what I hope will be a long series.
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Loved it! The talking knives were definitely some of my favourite parts of the book, they added a nice touch. It was a bit of learning curve figuring out this world but I had a lot of fun doing so. I'm looking forward to reading more from Jen Kirchner in the future.
I enjoyed this book! It had an interesting take on Necromancers and immortals and the characters were intriguing. It did wrap up nicely at the end so I couldn't tell if this will be a series or if this is a stand alone book. I hope there will be more.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved Kari/Eliana and her interactions with everyone in the book. I am so bummed that there is not another book out to read by this author. I need another one!
Can you call a book a dramedy? That's what comes to mind for me with The Fourth Channel: a nice mixture of serious urban fantasy action and magic with laugh-out-loud antics. Most of the characters have some kind of quirk that gives them that added dimension and provides for some humorous interactions. And the talking knives are a riot! The other dimension of The Floor is really cool too, giving me a nice slice of a foreign, mysterious fantasy realm alongside a supernatural version of our own wor...more
Oh my word, this book was fun. It was action with interesting characters in a consistent world and the author pleased me greatly by leaving out the gratuitous sex scenes.
Really enjoyed this one. It had a strong plot, likable character, original ideas, and a bit of humor. Basically a winning combination. I'm hoping for a sequel.
Surprisingly interesting despite the fact that every character in the book acts like a brat and the plot has some rather odd holes in it.
This book had great promise but it was choppy and inconsistent throughout. It was a gread idea that needed some help. I liked the idea of the story-building but the author never sold it in the first book.
This was a fun urban-fantasy novel. Lots of fun characters and I will be looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
New and different magic, entertaining characters, and murderous knives that like to watch WWE.
What's not to enjoy?
What's not to enjoy?
Great debut novel! Loved the characters, the quirky humor and the spin on magic. Eagerly awaiting book 2!!
It's original, witty, and doesn't beat you over the head with romance. Well written too.
I really really hope this is a series, and the next book will be release in the very near future!
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Great book, can't wait for the next one.
Awesome! One of my top ten of 2012 for sure! Action, adventure, new magic, a wee bit of romance - all rolled up in a super exciting package!
Funny. Especially when the knives tell tales. The romance is sweet as well.
funny
absolutely funny
well writen story. A rock star who is a Necromancer with talking cocky cheeky knives. I loved it and looking forward to more from this author
If your smart read this. You wont be sorry :-)
absolutely funny
well writen story. A rock star who is a Necromancer with talking cocky cheeky knives. I loved it and looking forward to more from this author
If your smart read this. You wont be sorry :-)
More like a 3.5. Not an awesome book, but an enjoyable read for $3.99.
Despite all of the four and five star ratings I saw for "The Fourth Channel," the writing and the story was not my cup of tea! It was a tedious and tortuous read.
Really, enjoyed the story and style. I don't read many urban fantasy tales, so some of the assumptions made by the author at the outset that the reader would be ok with a world where magic was common place through me off. Once I got settled in though, things smoothed out and I enjoyed the ride quite a bit. Definitely recommended to anyone a fan of the genre!
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hanger ending.
19 fév. 14:23