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This was a 3.5 star read for me. I found the idea of the Dark and Light with their treaty and their watches fascinating. I liked the characters as well. The translation felt a bit uneven at first, especially during dialogue, but once I got immersed in the story it didn't bother me much.
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If I were an expert on fantasy, I would put this book on a shelf called urban fantasy. I liked this book very much. There is absurdal humour, love and fight between good and evil.
Having lived 3 years in Moscow, this book was fun for me just from the aspect that I could really picture the settings and the locations very well. I also like the paranormal aspect, the blurring between "good" and "evil." Before seeing the movie of the same name, I wasn't even aware that there was a contemporary Russian author in the "sci-fi/fantasy" genre.
What I appreciated the most, having HAD to read a lot of classic-Russian lit for my college degree, was that Lukyanenko did NOT get caught ...more
What I appreciated the most, having HAD to read a lot of classic-Russian lit for my college degree, was that Lukyanenko did NOT get caught ...more
Jul 29, 2009
Krista Vaillencourt
marked it as to-read
I just bought the book today, so I'll get on it as soon as I am done re-reading all of the Wars of Light and Shadow series I have.
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I half read this book and had to put it down. The writing didn't flow well and I lost myself in other thoughts as the story just didn't capture my imagination. There are so many good reviews for this book on GR, so perhaps at a later date I will make another attempt. I gave three stars for the concept and originality of the world Lukyanenko built.
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¿No les pasa a veces que son las 4am de domingo y están despiertos y se les hace razonable leer un libro y a las 7 lo terminan pero ya que se van a dormir descubren que es parte de una serie y la verdad si está entretenido pero sus ojos sangran?
Bueno, pues mis ojos sangran pero esta serie no se va a leer sola así que yay monstruos.
Bueno, pues mis ojos sangran pero esta serie no se va a leer sola así que yay monstruos.
If I were an expert on fantasy, I would put this book on a shelf called urban fantasy. I liked this book very much. There is absurdal humour, love and fight between good and evil.
Great book. Vampires, witches and otherworlds, set in modern day Moscow.
Apr 26, 2009
Landis
marked it as to-read
Oct 28, 2009
Inna
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Apr 22, 2010
Diamondenn
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Aug 11, 2010
Lekeshua
marked it as to-read
Jan 30, 2011
Александра Микова
marked it as to-read
Aug 22, 2011
Erin
marked it as maybe
Sep 02, 2011
Jenny (Reading Envy)
marked it as to-read
Jun 01, 2025
frumpburger
marked it as to-read
