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When constable Peter Grant takes testimony from a ghost who witnessed a rather brutal murder he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that lead to him becoming apprenticed to The Last Wizard of England and discovering a whole magical world existing right alongside modern London.
I really enjoyed the sense of place this book has. It takes London history and geography and uses them to enhance the story. The book also has a good amount of humor and definitely has a darker edge in parts.
I would rec ...more
I really enjoyed the sense of place this book has. It takes London history and geography and uses them to enhance the story. The book also has a good amount of humor and definitely has a darker edge in parts.
I would rec ...more
Oct 14, 2012
Eoghann Irving
rated it
really liked it
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Shelves:
urban-fantasy
If I was to give a quick description of this book I'd probably call it a UK version of the Harry Dresden series. But that doesn't really give it the credit it deserves.
Ben Aaronovitch may be known to some of you as the script writer for a couple of solid Doctor Who episodes (Remembrance of the Daleks and Battlefield). Here he shows not only a good grip on the basics of urban fantasy but also some nice background on the Metropolitan Police Force. Which gives the book an authentic feel.
Setting is ...more
Ben Aaronovitch may be known to some of you as the script writer for a couple of solid Doctor Who episodes (Remembrance of the Daleks and Battlefield). Here he shows not only a good grip on the basics of urban fantasy but also some nice background on the Metropolitan Police Force. Which gives the book an authentic feel.
Setting is ...more
Rivers of London
Probably more like 3.5* but I was pleased enough to immediately order the second Peter Grant book after finishing this one.
A novel set in London – with magic and a surrounding cast of anthropomorphic entities – was bound to tickle my fancy. A story told from a male point-of view was a nice change from my recently YA-heavy reading diet, although Peter’s hopeful focus on sexual exploits tended to get on my nerves. Hang on, I’m being a bit unfair here, because that was actually some ...more
Probably more like 3.5* but I was pleased enough to immediately order the second Peter Grant book after finishing this one.
A novel set in London – with magic and a surrounding cast of anthropomorphic entities – was bound to tickle my fancy. A story told from a male point-of view was a nice change from my recently YA-heavy reading diet, although Peter’s hopeful focus on sexual exploits tended to get on my nerves. Hang on, I’m being a bit unfair here, because that was actually some ...more
Just couldn't get past the treatment of women. Had there been a point to the non-stop gaze (like the protagonist confronting how he sees women as a point of growth), maybe. But this is just presented as part of a character we're supposed to identify with.
Not going to bother with the next in the series - I don't need the aggravation. What a shame. ...more
Not going to bother with the next in the series - I don't need the aggravation. What a shame. ...more
Sep 15, 2016
SandyC
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Catarina Fêo e Torres
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Jul 01, 2022
Heather
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it was amazing
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Shelves:
mystery-suspense,
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