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Jan 29, 2012

Rane rated it:

A few moons ago, I use to read PNR/UF books like I breathe air, and ate them like potato chips. Then the treads started up with many authors pretty much doing the same thing over and over again. Walking back to the genres has been (so far) very good with the help of many of my GR friend’s reviews; I’ve had a lot of luck with PNR and Romantic UFs, but haven’t had the true courage to try my hand at a UF until Hounded. Hounded is a book that made me remember why I loved and miss the genre so muc More...

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Dec 29, 2011

Lesley rated it:

I’m kind of torn on this one. On the one hand, it was fast paced, exciting, fun, and humorous. On the other hand, it’s a little muddled, has a couple of plot holes, and is occasionally silly to the point of being cheesy. I enjoyed it, but I honestly don’t know whether I would recommend it to someone else. So here is what I liked and what I didn’t - you decide.

Hounded has an interesting premise - a 2,100 year old Druid, along with the Celtic god of death, a magic sword, a pack of we More...

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May 28, 2011

Enjee rated it:

I received an early copy of this book as part of the Goodreads firstreads program.
I loved this book. It is one of the best I have read this year, and I am happy the next two in the series are following this summer. I will definitely be reading them.
Atticus is a 2100 year old Druid, kept alive so long by means you will learn in the book. He makes his living owning an occult bookstore and apothecary. He has been hounded for centuries by a god who wants the sword Atticus picked up in a More...

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Dec 19, 2011

仔, 我决定爱你一萬年 rated it:

Urban fantasi - pure, ga pake (atau belum?) cinta-cintaan, pengarangnya cowok, tokoh utamanya cowok

Karena Druid - berarti dari Irlandia, dewa-dewa celtic, dengan nama
yang bikin pusing hehehe

sang Druid sakti itu berumur 2100 tahun bertampang pemuda 21 tahun,
namanya Siodhachan Ó Suileabháin (bacanya susye paan) - atau Atticus Sullivan, sudah kabur ribuan tahun dari kejaran Aenghus Óg - dewa cinta (hee aneh pan?) karena Atticus dianggap membawa lari pedang s More...

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Jul 19, 2011

Colleen rated it:

This book is refreshingly different and well written. It follows a 2000 year old Druid (Atticus O'Sullivan) who lives in the present day as an owner of a herb and rare book shop. However, like any 2000 year old druid would, Attiticus has enemies who would really like to see him dead. Fortunately, Atticus had picked up some friends along the way (i.e., gods, wolves and a vampire)who will help him with his enemies.

I was a little worried when starting this book that I would be bogged d More...

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Oct 21, 2011

Stacia ~ platonic rated it:

Manchee fans (of Chaos Walking) - you will love Oberon!

Review for the males :

Atticus is a guy's guy. He's got a dry sense of humor, doesn't spew pretty language for the sake of having to impress anyone, and spends a good portion of his time communicating with man's best friend - yep, a dog. A very intelligent dog who happens to be loyal and helpful in a pinch, but would rather be eating sausages and banging french poodles.

Oh yeah, and this Atticus guy carries More...

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Jul 25, 2011

Gwyn rated it:

I picked up this book because it was well recommended on the Karen Chance group, and several members said Atticus was a lot like my beloved Pritkin. Unfortunately, I found the two characters to be nothing alike, and the book not as good as I expected. Nonetheless, it's an enjoyable book that compelled me to read it all one sitting.

A minor but frustrating issue Hounded has is a distinct lack of contractions, leading to slightly stilted conversations. A bigger issue is the seeming invi More...

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May 20, 2011

Laura Lulu rated it:

I really liked this one. Probably closer to a 3.5 star, but when a book has an Irish wolfhound quoting Eric Cartman, I'll throw him a bone with 4 stars. It was a light, fun read with great characters, fast paced action and much comic relief. I found myself snickering many a time while reading.

Atticus is a really likable character who is easy to root for. Sometimes his comments were just a bit too trendy to be coming from a 2100 year old druid, but they were usually funny, nonetheless More...

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Aug 11, 2011

Miss SED rated it:

Let me preface this by saying that I am a a big fan of paranormal romance, so the idea of reading a book with no romance was not initially appealing to me. However, the lovely Gigi at DDLF (www.ddlf.net) our paranormal romance and urban fantasy website site set the Iron Druid books as one of our August challenges.

And let me tell you I am glad that she did. This book is smart and very very funny.

The book is about Atticus a 2000 year old druid and his dog Oberon and the More...

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Jul 15, 2011

Danny rated it:

Awesomnetastic! There are several reasons why I absolutely love this series and why I can't wait for the next and the next ... 6 books are contracted and I hope there will be more..

First of all, the humor and the voice of Atticus is phenomenal and hilarious! I was listen to the audio (which is equally fantastic) and found myself laughing out lout so so often. Definitely not save for work since people will look very strange at you when they find you laughing so loud and constantly smil More...

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Oct 17, 2011

Isamlq rated it:

I shall gush now:

CLEVER: It’s an excellent mix of myths of old and action PLUS all of those involved are positively hilarious. Atticus runs a bookstore/new age shop. But is really a druid in hiding. The people around him too are special and by “people” I mean gods, goddesses, witches, werewolves, and throw in vampire as well. On one hand Atticus is trying to keep a low profile, but on the other, he is being hunted by a certain someone. This someone has cops, witches and demons to do More...

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Dec 14, 2011

Carol rated it:

Enjoyable, engrossing read. Definite fun. Atticus is the first praciticing druid I've read about in a long while, and it's nice to have a new take on magic in the urban fantasy line. In fact, all sorts of immortals and deities seem to be present, particularly from Celtic and Norse mythologies. They actually behave a lot like the stereotypes of gods from mythology (at least in the Greek myths I read), which is to say, manipulative, egotistical and randy. Hearne does a nice job of balancing thei More...

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Aug 16, 2011

Bridget rated it:

Way to go Kevin Hearne! This was a really fun read. I love the concept of a 2100 year old Druid living in Arizona fighting off a really jerky Celtic god of love with his faithful Irish Wolfhound Oberon (who is good comic relief). Most of these type of stories go off the rails (See Karen Moning) by bringing in lame love interests into the stories or having the hero do the stupidest things that make you want to yell at them 'Why are you doing that?!" But Atticus, the main protagonist here More...

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Dec 04, 2011

Min rated it:

This book was great! It had a bit of everything in it: a druid, a fantastic wolfhound, werewolves, a vampire, witches, Celtic gods, some demons, and a sassy elderly Irish woman. I was a bit worried that the spectrum of non-humans would be a bit messy and possibly overwhelm the story (or even just muddle it so that it didn't flow well). To my great delight, it all came together - and came together very well. I did not want to put this down and, sadly, it went too quickly for me. I am very much lo More...

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Sep 10, 2011

J.M. rated it:

When I first finished Kevin Hearne's HOUNDED I thought "Three stars...no, three-and-a-half...."

An hour later, I found myself still thinking about the main character, Atticus O'Sullivan, and his wolfhound, Oberon, and just how much I really enjoyed spending time with them; quite a bit more than I ever did with Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden, in fact. Atticus is just a downright likeable, noble guy with a less wry, sarcastic sense of humor than Dresden (which really started gra More...

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Jul 17, 2011

MissChievous rated it:

I loved this book, a surprising favorite. Started off a bit slow but then really picked up the pace. This is the 2nd book I've read where the protagonist's side-kick is a sentient, communicable dog and I just love the idea. I loved Oberon and the humor he brought to the dialogue, an amusing mix of anthropomorphism and dog-like characteristics. I also enjoyed the character of the widow neighbor - she was rather endearing with her whiskey drinking ways. I also developed a bit of a crush on Atticus More...

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Aug 13, 2011

Almeta rated it:

Another book where the dog steals the show! I don't know where we get our ideas about what dogs think, but this canine is "typical" dog through and through. Totally thinking of nothing more than his pleasures and YET forever loyal. Oberon is one lucky wolfhound, who hunts with a huntress goddess, <spoiler>were-</spoiler> wolf packs, and even his <spoiler>shape-shifting</spoiler> Druid master.

This Druid has goddess friends “with benefits”, witches More...

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Aug 13, 2011

Laurie rated it:

Pros: Interesting concept and world building, some good humor throughout. I particularly liked that character motivations were not always obvious and the gods were clearly working for their own ends, using humans as pawns and playing both sides of the conflict. While the one sex scene was awkward it was mercifully brief, thankfully short on detail and non-recurring. I like a good sex scene as much as the next person but it's become a joke in urban fantasies. The best character (with belief firml More...

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Jan 06, 2012

Chantaal rated it:

SO LET'S TALK ABOUT URBAN FANTASY DONE RIGHT.

- Awesome main character who is equal amounts of bad ass, funny, relatable and easy to fall in love with? Check.
- Sidekick solely there for comic relief that is actually funny? Check.
- Romance/sex that doesn't disrupt the forward thrust (I couldn't resist) of the plot? Check
- A plot that is actually entertaining? Check.
- A truly formidable enemy? Check.
- All the various supernatural elements you can stomach without s More...

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Aug 13, 2011

Kelly rated it:

Atticus & Oberon, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

I really loved this book. It is the very definition of unputdownable! Atticus rocks. Oberon (his loyal Irish Wolfhound companion) is beyond adorable. And as for the rest of the characters, they were quirky and fun and likable and I'll stop while I'm ahead.

Supernatural beings galore populate Hounded. From gods to demons to druids to witches to vessels to fae. For me, someone who is easily bored - re More...

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Aug 08, 2011

Flail rated it:

I highly recommend reading Hounded by Kevin Hearne. The first chapter opens up with action and sets up the conflict and while it may have lagged just a little in the action after that for a bit, you get to catch your breath and have a look around at Atticus's world. The action does pick back up again after the reader is well grounded.

It was nice and VERY refreshing to read a male POV urban fantasy that wasn't overful of snark and profanity - yet retained that 'male not female' inne More...

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Aug 20, 2011

Andrea rated it:

Extremely clever and funny book! Wow, I enjoyed this so very much!

Can't remember the last time a book made me laugh so much!

And the characters are just brilliant, especially the main one Atticus the Irish Druid, and his dog Oberon. These two are the heart and soul of this story, and the central source of the humour. Their relationship is pure gold and helps to draw people into the story. And who hasn't wanted to know what their dog really wants?

The main gis More...

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Jun 29, 2011

Vanessa rated it:

Atticus O'Sullivan is older than he looks. By about two millennia. But that hasn't stopped him from trying to lead a 'normal' life in Tempe Arizona.

Unfortunately, when a human, and a Druid no less, has lived for 2000+ years one is bound to make some enemies, and his archenemy is none other than the Irish god of love Aenghus Óg. For a god of love he's actually a pretty nasty guy.

A while back—a long while back—Attitus got his hands on the magical sword Fragarach from one of Aen More...

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Apr 18, 2011

Jessica(Spinecracker) rated it:

Originally Posted at http://thespinecracker.blogspot.com/

I'm about to use every cliche saying known to man, so prepare yourself. "breath of fresh air" "good to the last page" "non-stop thrills" "looking for a good time?" Ok, that last one comes off kinda wrong, but it still holds. Kevin Hearne has stepped into the Urban Fantasy genre with a fresh face, Atticus O'Sullivan, a slew of supporting characters {all worthy of their very own series}, More...

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Jun 15, 2011

Cathy rated it:

It was terrific, all of the bloggers who have been raving about the book were totally correct. It is smart without being pretentious, exciting and funny but not too silly, and just plain good fun to read. What is really impressive to me was that Hearne manages to incorporate Jesus and Mary, Celtic, Norse, and even Polish deities alongside fae, Druids, vampires, werewolves and witches and it makes logical sense and doesn't feel like a cluttered, thrown together mishmash. With some authors it feel More...

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Apr 01, 2011

Kristin rated it:

You may also read my review here: http://www.mybookishways.com/2011/04/ear...

There’s a letter from Tricia Pasternack, a Del Rey editor, in the beginning of the Advance Reader’s Edition of Hounded, by Kevin Hearne. In it she describes something called the Kevin Hearne Effect, the rather magical feeling you get when one first starts Hounded, and that continues until the last page. When I started Hounded, I immediately knew exactly what she was talking about! Atticus O’Sullivan is a 1,20 More...

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Aug 01, 2011

Sho rated it:

As was reviewed by somebody in Goodreads, this book does have its flaws but has more than enough attractive bits to overcome them. The main character is 2000 plus yrs old druid who loves fun and is hounded by his old enemy. Lots of Celtic myths as well as plethora of gods/evil beings from other religions either appears or mentioned.

The story is classic urban fantasy. An old enemy comes to town, gives our hero a hard time, then a final battle ensues and the hero kills the enemy. The d More...

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Feb 01, 2012

Michael (Tattoogirl Reads) rated it:

What a fun read this was! I wasn't too impressed with the synopsis but lucky for me it came up as a read for a book club I follow. I thoroughly enjoyed this. It felt new in a sea of Urban fantasy. The main character was male, he was a druid, and he was very clever with his old world speech patters then the translation into the modern slang. I loved every minute and I'm going to buy the next in the series soon. I love me some Atticus.

Side note: I actually really like the author too. C More...

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Jul 28, 2011

Jeannette rated it:

I really liked this book sarcastic tone and dark humor. It was a slow start, but it certainly picked up. Lots of action, magic, and humor.
I had high expectations for this book and I'm not disappointed. I would certainly read more on this series as soon as I can fit it in my long to read list!! :)

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Dec 03, 2011

Gav rated it:

I do love it when mythical characters are dropped into a modern world setting. And being a Welshman I have a certain frisson when Celtic myth is used. They were classical used in The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo. And another evocative portrayal is Mark Chadbourn’s trilogy of trilogies (The Age of Misrule, The Dark Age, Kingdom of the Serpent). Unlike Chadbourn’s serious (if excellent and entertaining) take Hearne sees the funny side of the situation by using a 2000 year old Druid who is currently More...

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