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The Neon Court (Matthew Swift #3)
by Kate Griffin
by Kate Griffin
This set of books is a bit like Marmite. You either love them or you hate them.
Fans of the previous two books in this series will be well satisfied. I personally was somewhat worried that 'The Neon Court' wouldn't meet expectations. However, my worries were shortlived. As soon as I'd read the first page it was like putting on a favourite pair of comfy shoes!
As always, Griffin's imagery is brilliant and paints a great picture in the minds eye. 'The Neon Court' certainly doesn't lack imagination. There are amazing new creatures (for lack of a better word) in this book, good and bad.
The addition of new supporting characters both freshen up the story and bring out even more of Matthew's winning personality. He is still the ordinary, reluctant hero we know and love.
I do have one note:
This isn't a book that can be read in isolation. The story, characterisation and Matthew's unique take on London would be lost. These books must be read in order to make any sense!
Overall, fantastic...can't possibly wait for more.
Fans of the previous two books in this series will be well satisfied. I personally was somewhat worried that 'The Neon Court' wouldn't meet expectations. However, my worries were shortlived. As soon as I'd read the first page it was like putting on a favourite pair of comfy shoes!
As always, Griffin's imagery is brilliant and paints a great picture in the minds eye. 'The Neon Court' certainly doesn't lack imagination. There are amazing new creatures (for lack of a better word) in this book, good and bad.
The addition of new supporting characters both freshen up the story and bring out even more of Matthew's winning personality. He is still the ordinary, reluctant hero we know and love.
I do have one note:
This isn't a book that can be read in isolation. The story, characterisation and Matthew's unique take on London would be lost. These books must be read in order to make any sense!
Overall, fantastic...can't possibly wait for more.
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Quotes Elaine Liked
“It's the new me," I explained, waving my hands jazz-style in greeting. "Matthew Swift, Midnight fucking Mayor - I've got multicoloured highlighters and everything.”
― Kate Griffin, The Neon Court
― Kate Griffin, The Neon Court
Reading Progress
| 02/04/2011 | page 19 |
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3.0% | |
| 02/08/2011 | page 62 |
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11.0% | "Ooh, what a pickle!?" |
| 02/14/2011 | page 185 |
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34.0% | "Half way through... don't want to finish this book :-(" |
| 02/15/2011 | page 313 |
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58.0% | "Impressive...coming to the end :(" |
| 02/19/2011 | page 334 |
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61.0% | "Finito! :(" |
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Jun 04, 2010 12:19pm
Have you read any of the books she's written under her real name, Catherine Webb?
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No, have you? I was considering looking for them but will they match up to the wonder that is Mr Matthew Swift?!
I have one, Mirror Dreams, but I haven't read it yet. I'll let you know. But, come on, no one can compare to Matthew.
I've just read the synopsis! It looks as great as the others. I can't wait for February '11. I'm getting withdrawl symptoms...I may have to re-read 'The Midnight Mayor'!.
You're sooooooo lucky! I'm going crazy knowing it's out over there and I have to wait till the 24th of March! So is it amazing so far?
It launches straight into the action. I was sitting in the library reading it yesterday and was grinning like a fool at an amusing line. No differences in style and goes with the same grain as the previous 2 books.
