The Harlequin, by Laurell K. Hamilton
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keilexandraThe Harlequin
by Laurell K. Hamilton
422 pages (hardcover)
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy/Romance
Although I've read all of Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series, I've only tried the latest two of Anita Blake. I haven't read the debut novel yet, but The Harlequin is certainly a far cry better than Danse Macabre. About ten times more plot, for one. And her characterization, which is always satisfying, hooked me well. I love Nathaniel, Micah, Jean-Claude, Claudia, almost all the characters (though not Richard, who annoys me). The cast is quite large, but Hamilton makes everyone rounded and vivid.
I still dislike her signature summary chapter at the end, though.
ETA: I liked The Harlequin enough to stay up two hours past my usual bedtime to finish it. I really hope that Nathaniel gets his fair share of the next book, after all the Richard-and-his-issues in this one. Can anyone point me to the volume where Nathaniel makes his debut?
by Laurell K. Hamilton
422 pages (hardcover)
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy/Romance
Although I've read all of Hamilton's Meredith Gentry series, I've only tried the latest two of Anita Blake. I haven't read the debut novel yet, but The Harlequin is certainly a far cry better than Danse Macabre. About ten times more plot, for one. And her characterization, which is always satisfying, hooked me well. I love Nathaniel, Micah, Jean-Claude, Claudia, almost all the characters (though not Richard, who annoys me). The cast is quite large, but Hamilton makes everyone rounded and vivid.
I still dislike her signature summary chapter at the end, though.
ETA: I liked The Harlequin enough to stay up two hours past my usual bedtime to finish it. I really hope that Nathaniel gets his fair share of the next book, after all the Richard-and-his-issues in this one. Can anyone point me to the volume where Nathaniel makes his debut?
