Mari D. (luv2cnewthings) reviewed The Wolves of Midwinter (Wolf Gift Chronicles, Bk 2) on + 55 more book reviews
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Two stars for this one since it seemed that just about all the females in this book were psycho! It isnt a major factor or an abundance of the book, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth so to speak.
Secondly, I absolutely loved all the description and energy of a run-down California town being turned into what can only be imagined as a European Christmas market. Unfortunately, it also began sounding like a fairytale instead of a reality based novel with supernatural components. Another point of contention perhaps: Evil becomes more and more subjective instead of objective.
I wont lie my biggest pet peeve is that I simply havent fallen in love with Reuben! (Vampire Chronicles: I loved Lestat, I loved Claudia, grieved for Louis, felt for Armand, and was enraptured with Pandora and Marius!!!) Yes, Reuben is a 23 yr. old writer, with good manners, good looks and a great car but is that enough? No, sorry and Im not trying to be all psycho (like Celeste) but aside from the Wolf Gift that is all that can be said about him. Doesnt he sound like he is dead already?
So what exactly happens in the second book? We are still following Reuben as he learns more about his companions. Reubens world totters between his old life and the new one. Some might even view it as: Celeste vs. Laura. Because of circumstances with Celeste (obvious, but I still wont tell) we learn more about Reubens brother, Father Jim. This is all surrounding a major event Felix Nideck has created in his town around the holiday of Christmas and/or Yuletide. It happens to also be a major event for those with the Chrism. Coincidentally, because of this event we learn more of the others.
Secondly, I absolutely loved all the description and energy of a run-down California town being turned into what can only be imagined as a European Christmas market. Unfortunately, it also began sounding like a fairytale instead of a reality based novel with supernatural components. Another point of contention perhaps: Evil becomes more and more subjective instead of objective.
I wont lie my biggest pet peeve is that I simply havent fallen in love with Reuben! (Vampire Chronicles: I loved Lestat, I loved Claudia, grieved for Louis, felt for Armand, and was enraptured with Pandora and Marius!!!) Yes, Reuben is a 23 yr. old writer, with good manners, good looks and a great car but is that enough? No, sorry and Im not trying to be all psycho (like Celeste) but aside from the Wolf Gift that is all that can be said about him. Doesnt he sound like he is dead already?
So what exactly happens in the second book? We are still following Reuben as he learns more about his companions. Reubens world totters between his old life and the new one. Some might even view it as: Celeste vs. Laura. Because of circumstances with Celeste (obvious, but I still wont tell) we learn more about Reubens brother, Father Jim. This is all surrounding a major event Felix Nideck has created in his town around the holiday of Christmas and/or Yuletide. It happens to also be a major event for those with the Chrism. Coincidentally, because of this event we learn more of the others.
"Most Excellent book", it's Volume 2 in the Wolves series.
I admit, I'm biased - I love Anne Rice's books. I've read most of them. She 'does' excellent character development, I appreciate both the complexity and nuance of her characters.
This one is no different, it's well written in her classic style - It's Christmas time in Northern California and our protagonist matures into the 'Wolf gift'. At the Christmas celebration on the estate, you can almost hear the music, and feel the rain - The richness of every 'scene' in the book is very well done.
I admit, I'm biased - I love Anne Rice's books. I've read most of them. She 'does' excellent character development, I appreciate both the complexity and nuance of her characters.
This one is no different, it's well written in her classic style - It's Christmas time in Northern California and our protagonist matures into the 'Wolf gift'. At the Christmas celebration on the estate, you can almost hear the music, and feel the rain - The richness of every 'scene' in the book is very well done.
