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Manitou #2
Η εκδίκηση του Μανιτού
Ο δαιμονικός Μισκουαμάκους επιστρέφει...
Κανείς δεν πίστεψε τον μικρό Τόμπι Φένερ όταν περιέγραφε τον άντρα στην ντουλάπα.
Έναν άντρα που έμοιαζε να φυτρώνει από το ίδιο το ξύλο. Και τώρα... Και τώρα η κατάσταση ξέφυγε από κάθε έλεγχο.
Ο δαιμονικός σαμάνος Μισκουαμάκους έχει βρει τρόπο να επιστρέψει και αυτή τη φορά δεν θα νικηθεί τόσο εύκολα...
Κανείς δεν πίστεψε τον μικρό Τόμπι Φένερ όταν περιέγραφε τον άντρα στην ντουλάπα.
Έναν άντρα που έμοιαζε να φυτρώνει από το ίδιο το ξύλο. Και τώρα... Και τώρα η κατάσταση ξέφυγε από κάθε έλεγχο.
Ο δαιμονικός σαμάνος Μισκουαμάκους έχει βρει τρόπο να επιστρέψει και αυτή τη φορά δεν θα νικηθεί τόσο εύκολα...
268 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1975
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About the author
Graham Masterton
422 books1,967 followersGraham Masterton was born in Edinburgh in 1946. His grandfather was Thomas Thorne Baker, the eminent scientist who invented DayGlo and was the first man to transmit news photographs by wireless. After training as a newspaper reporter, Graham went on to edit the new British men's magazine Mayfair, where he encouraged William Burroughs to develop a series of scientific and philosophical articles which eventually became Burroughs' novel The Wild Boys.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
At the age of 24, Graham was appointed executive editor of both Penthouse and Penthouse Forum magazines. At this time he started to write a bestselling series of sex 'how-to' books including How To Drive Your Man Wild In Bed which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His latest, Wild Sex For New Lovers is published by Penguin Putnam in January, 2001. He is a regular contributor to Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Woman, Woman's Own and other mass-market self-improvement magazines.
Graham Masterton's debut as a horror author began with The Manitou in 1976, a chilling tale of a Native American medicine man reborn in the present day to exact his revenge on the white man. It became an instant bestseller and was filmed with Tony Curtis, Susan Strasberg, Burgess Meredith, Michael Ansara, Stella Stevens and Ann Sothern.
Altogether Graham has written more than a hundred novels ranging from thrillers (The Sweetman Curve, Ikon) to disaster novels (Plague, Famine) to historical sagas (Rich and Maiden Voyage - both appeared in the New York Times bestseller list). He has published four collections of short stories, Fortnight of Fear, Flights of Fear, Faces of Fear and Feelings of Fear.
He has also written horror novels for children (House of Bones, Hair-Raiser) and has just finished the fifth volume in a very popular series for young adults, Rook, based on the adventures of an idiosyncratic remedial English teacher in a Los Angeles community college who has the facility to see ghosts.
Since then Graham has published more than 35 horror novels, including Charnel House, which was awarded a Special Edgar by Mystery Writers of America; Mirror, which was awarded a Silver Medal by West Coast Review of Books; and Family Portrait, an update of Oscar Wilde's tale, The Picture of Dorian Gray, which was the only non-French winner of the prestigious Prix Julia Verlanger in France.
He and his wife Wiescka live in a Gothic Victorian mansion high above the River Lee in Cork, Ireland.
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May 3, 2020
Misquamacus is back and he is not alone. Together with 22 other wonder workers he tries to take terrible revenge on the white man. Can Singing Rock, Harry Erskine and Neil Fenner prevent him from putting his devious plan into practice? The second book on the Manitou is even better than the first. More compelling, eerie with lots of references to Indian myths and gods. It is well plotted and fast paced. When you read the first Manitou it will be a must read for you. Didn't regret any page. Absolutely compelling and scary read. The nasty Indian god reminded me a lot on Lovecraft's Old One. Masterton is a wonderful storyteller and horror author. Highly recommended!
August 30, 2023
A sequel novel that exists because the first book became a very successful film is usually a recipe for a poor book, but Masterton succeeded in doing just as well with this Manitou Two. (Ballet humor, yea!) He does a very good job of expanding the cosmic horror feel of the original and blending the Native American mythology with a strong dose of Lovecraft. There are some uncomfortably graphic scenes, a brutal assault and child-peril, so people concerned about possible triggers should stay away. It's a very suspenseful read, one of those that may keep you up late.
May 27, 2024
The mighty Misquamacus was sent back where he didn’t belong at the end of the first book in the series. With only one life left, it is all or nothing for him. To be sure of sweet revenge, he recruits some of the most powerful, evil spirits from beyond and together they are reborn into (no spoilers). Singing Rock, the modern Indian medicine man and Harry Erskine, the mystic, are back to help in the school-yard punch-up so to speak. Will Misquamacus get his bloody revenge?
The sequel was as good as the first one. The characters and plot are fantastic. It’s simple and straight to the point. There’s a handful of surprises and some good strategies and tactics on both sides. Possessing the bodies of lovable people is clever: no-one will kill them. And using their own magic against them is another. The first half of the book spent a touch too long on the, ‘why won’t anyone believe me?’ storyline. A good slapping of the non-believers would have been in order hehe. The ice monster and his wrath were the highlight of story. I doubt I’m the exception for this type of horror audience, but I was siding with the medicine men more than the others. They deserved their revenge. They got a taste of it, but it wouldn’t have been enough to satiate their appetites.
I’m considering book number three in the series. Whilst the death toll of book 2 was decent, the victims were a bit pedestrian. I think I’d prefer the mark-then-kill type of action, than waves of authority making up the numbers. I hear the next one amps up the violence level so fingers crossed.
The sequel was as good as the first one. The characters and plot are fantastic. It’s simple and straight to the point. There’s a handful of surprises and some good strategies and tactics on both sides. Possessing the bodies of lovable people is clever: no-one will kill them. And using their own magic against them is another. The first half of the book spent a touch too long on the, ‘why won’t anyone believe me?’ storyline. A good slapping of the non-believers would have been in order hehe. The ice monster and his wrath were the highlight of story. I doubt I’m the exception for this type of horror audience, but I was siding with the medicine men more than the others. They deserved their revenge. They got a taste of it, but it wouldn’t have been enough to satiate their appetites.
I’m considering book number three in the series. Whilst the death toll of book 2 was decent, the victims were a bit pedestrian. I think I’d prefer the mark-then-kill type of action, than waves of authority making up the numbers. I hear the next one amps up the violence level so fingers crossed.
July 13, 2017
Masterton's sequel to his successful Manitou ticks all the boxes for a successful horror novel. There's an appropriate air of menace and the enemy and it's machinations become clearer as the pages are turned. Ultimately Harry and his medicine man friend will pitch their efforts against the malevolent Misquamacus, who's back with a new and insidious plan. As the rule of sequels dictates, the action is broader, faster and with bigger implications. The horror however, is more subtle than his later work, although there is one particular stand out scene where Masterton's genius stands out. In summary, Revenge is never spine-tingling, yet it is good entertainment.
April 10, 2022
Nie jest tak dobra jak jedynka, ale da się przeczytać. Masterton miał dobry pomysł na Zemstę Manitou, brakuje w niej jednak elementu zaskoczenia, tajemnicy, a bez niego ta książka traci jakieś 30% fajności. Następne części póki co sobie odpuszczę.
December 12, 2024
Misquamacus is back for another round of making people struggle to pronounce his name. This time he teamed up with Cthulhu. I guess the first book had a successful movie adaptation, so this was the publisher-mandated low effort sequel. Mani-two is in the bag, I'll be back for The Mani-three.
October 25, 2019
If you follow and read my reviews, you know that I am a big fan of the Master. But this felt like the studio-mandated sequel that nobody wanted; gone are the liberal doses of insanity and instead replaced by weak kills and a laughably funny rape scene. It also commits its greatest sin: it is inferior in scope to the original and it feels and reads like it. The first one had one goddamn thing after the other popping out of the netherworld; in here we get the same villains. ( Side note: This is why I also hated Avengers Endgame).
What to do next: come back for Burial, the insane, over-the-top third part and try your best to forget this one.
Still love ya Mr. Masterton! 🤗
What to do next: come back for Burial, the insane, over-the-top third part and try your best to forget this one.
Still love ya Mr. Masterton! 🤗
November 7, 2024
I really enjoyed Masterton’s first foray into the legends and myths of the the native Americans with the first Manitou book, however I would be the first to agree that it never quite felt serious enough and was a bit too lighthearted at times.
All that changes with Revenge of the Manitou as this is a much better book. Unlike its predecessor, this sequel is a far darker novel, with far meaner spirits, moments, and situations. The pacing is quicker, the plot leaner, and the tension tighter than a Gordian knot. Even the returning characters are better fleshed out and far more sympathetic. Masterton’s attention to detail excels here as well, and the climax of this book is one of the most exciting and eerie moments I’ve read in horror in a long time.
I’ll admit this one suffers the same kind of lackluster ending the first book had, but it’s so minor compared to the other great things here.
It’s incredibly rare for a sequel to measure up or even supersede the original, but Revenge of the Manitou manages to do just that. Hell, even with my addiction to horror novels very few manage to creep me out or give me nightmares. Revenge was implicit in giving me one of the most vivid and creepy dreams I’ve had in a decade.
That alone is worth 5 stars.
All that changes with Revenge of the Manitou as this is a much better book. Unlike its predecessor, this sequel is a far darker novel, with far meaner spirits, moments, and situations. The pacing is quicker, the plot leaner, and the tension tighter than a Gordian knot. Even the returning characters are better fleshed out and far more sympathetic. Masterton’s attention to detail excels here as well, and the climax of this book is one of the most exciting and eerie moments I’ve read in horror in a long time.
I’ll admit this one suffers the same kind of lackluster ending the first book had, but it’s so minor compared to the other great things here.
It’s incredibly rare for a sequel to measure up or even supersede the original, but Revenge of the Manitou manages to do just that. Hell, even with my addiction to horror novels very few manage to creep me out or give me nightmares. Revenge was implicit in giving me one of the most vivid and creepy dreams I’ve had in a decade.
That alone is worth 5 stars.
April 4, 2023
Historia tej książki jest w sumie krótka - dawno temu czytałam ochy i achy nad tą serią i sięgnęłam po pierwszy tom. Nienawidziłam go. Oj strasznie mi się nie podobał, ale wiadomo - coś tam było na tyle ciekawego, że nie potrafiłam odejść, tupnęłam nóżką i wiedziałam, że kiedyś wrócę. Dziś spontanicznie patrzę - na Audiotece jest audiobook, szok i to drugiej części. To jak znak, że mam już teraz po nią sięgnąć i zrobiłam to, bo z książkami się nie kłócę.
I o matko, jakie to było dobre. Wpadłam na całego - chciałam przesłuchać trochę, zostawić i wrócić jutro, a ja nie potrafiłam odłożyć nawet na chwilę! Trochę bolą mnie uszy od tych cholernych słuchawek, ale było totalnie warto i już czekam na audio kolejnych tomów, ale nie wiem czy starczy mi cierpliwości, bo jestem strasznie ciekawa, co będzie dalej! Póki co stwierdzam, że te dwa można czytać niezależnie od siebie, nie wiem jak dalej. A no i zapomniałabym - głos lektora jest cudowny!
I o matko, jakie to było dobre. Wpadłam na całego - chciałam przesłuchać trochę, zostawić i wrócić jutro, a ja nie potrafiłam odłożyć nawet na chwilę! Trochę bolą mnie uszy od tych cholernych słuchawek, ale było totalnie warto i już czekam na audio kolejnych tomów, ale nie wiem czy starczy mi cierpliwości, bo jestem strasznie ciekawa, co będzie dalej! Póki co stwierdzam, że te dwa można czytać niezależnie od siebie, nie wiem jak dalej. A no i zapomniałabym - głos lektora jest cudowny!
February 27, 2025
I remember, as a small child, this books was on the bookshelves of many people. I never read it, because, well, I was a small child.
Years later, I saw the movie starring Tony Curtis. Some call it a camp cult classic, but I didn't join that particular cult, I guess.
I hardly ever read a series in order, so I started with this one, pretty much because I found it.
From the first pages, it's unsettling. A kid is in his bedroom, and sees a face in the paneling of his dresser. Something we've all done. But this face is real. He thinks it is a bad dream, but every kid in his class is having similar bad dreams...
I found it pretty scary, in spite a lack of gore, which is a pleasant departure. While the author doesn't really know a whole lot about Native Americans, he puts what he does know to good use. One of the scariest books I've read in a while. I may just have to find the first one.
Years later, I saw the movie starring Tony Curtis. Some call it a camp cult classic, but I didn't join that particular cult, I guess.
I hardly ever read a series in order, so I started with this one, pretty much because I found it.
From the first pages, it's unsettling. A kid is in his bedroom, and sees a face in the paneling of his dresser. Something we've all done. But this face is real. He thinks it is a bad dream, but every kid in his class is having similar bad dreams...
I found it pretty scary, in spite a lack of gore, which is a pleasant departure. While the author doesn't really know a whole lot about Native Americans, he puts what he does know to good use. One of the scariest books I've read in a while. I may just have to find the first one.
July 1, 2025
Misquamacus znowu w akcji. Tym razem postanawia odrodzić się w ciele ośmioletniego chłopca, przy okazji przywołując swoich kolegów szamanów, co skutkuje opętaniem całej klasy. Ojciec chłopca pierwszy zauważa, że coś jest nie tak, ale nikt mu nie wierzy. Im bardziej Misquamacus daje o sobie znać, tym bardziej otoczenie traktuje go jak szaleńca. Czy znajdzie się ktoś, kto uwierzy w ingerencję mocy nadprzyrodzonych?
Oczywiście – Harry Erskine i Śpiewająca Skała czekają w pogotowiu, żeby znów pokrzyżować plany Misquamacusa. Historia bardzo podobna jak w pierwszej części, zakończenie również nie jest do końca satysfakcjonujące. Nie zmienia to faktu, że jako horror to całkiem niezła rozrywka. Przeczytałam dzisiaj w pracy między jednym pacjentem a drugim, tak żeby się wczuć w klimat :)
6/10
Oczywiście – Harry Erskine i Śpiewająca Skała czekają w pogotowiu, żeby znów pokrzyżować plany Misquamacusa. Historia bardzo podobna jak w pierwszej części, zakończenie również nie jest do końca satysfakcjonujące. Nie zmienia to faktu, że jako horror to całkiem niezła rozrywka. Przeczytałam dzisiaj w pracy między jednym pacjentem a drugim, tak żeby się wczuć w klimat :)
6/10
November 3, 2018
Second time reading this, but this time it seemed more silly. Oh well.
May 3, 2020
New video up! This weekend I am reviewing "Revenge of the Manitou" by Graham Masterton!
https://youtu.be/tnAA0SFa_Wo
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March 14, 2015
Δεύτερο βιβλίο στην σειρά Μανιτού, με τον Μισκαμάκους να επιστρέφει ξανά, πιο δυνατός, με σκοπό να πάρει εκδίκηση από τους Λευκούς για αυτά που έκαναν χρόνια πριν στους ομοίους του και να κλείσει έναν λογαριασμό με τους Χάρι Έρσκιν και Βράχο Που Τραγουδάει, μετά τα τρομερά γεγονότα του πρώτου βιβλίου. Αυτή την φορά, όμως, δεν θα επιστρέψει μόνος στη Γη και ούτε θα αναγεννηθεί με τον ίδιο τρόπο. Ο Μισκαμάκους θα χρησιμοποιήσει ένα μικρό αγοράκι για να κάνει αυτά που σκοπεύει να κάνει, με τον πατέρα του παιδιού να τρελαίνεται με αυτά που βλέπει και χωρίς κανένας να τον παίρνει στα σοβαρά, να επικοινωνεί τελικά με τον Χάρι Έρσκιν και τον Ινδιάνο μάγο Βράχο Που Τραγουδάει για βοήθεια.
Πιο κινηματογραφικό από το πρώτο βιβλίο, μου φάνηκε λίγο κατώτερο, μιας και πάνω απ'όλα έλειπε η κλειστοφοβική αίσθηση των σκοτεινών διαδρόμων του νοσοκομείου, στο οποίο εκτυλίχθηκε το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της πρώτης ιστορίας. Επίσης δεν δόθηκαν κάποιες εξηγήσεις σε ένα-δυο κομμάτια της πλοκής και το τέλος μου φάνηκε λίγο βιαστικό (κλασικό για Μάστερτον θα μου πείτε). Όπως και να'χει όμως πρόκειται για μια καλή παλπ ιστορία τρόμου που διαβάζεται ευχάριστα και γρήγορα, με κάποιες καλές και δυνατές σκηνές υπερφυσικού τρόμου και με ωραία ατμόσφαιρα. Η γραφή καλή, ευκολοδιάβαστη, έκανε μια χαρά την δουλειά της.
Διάβασα την έκδοση της γνωστής μαύρης σειράς, η μετάφραση μου φάνηκε καλή αλλά ήθελε περισσότερη επιμέλεια.
Πιο κινηματογραφικό από το πρώτο βιβλίο, μου φάνηκε λίγο κατώτερο, μιας και πάνω απ'όλα έλειπε η κλειστοφοβική αίσθηση των σκοτεινών διαδρόμων του νοσοκομείου, στο οποίο εκτυλίχθηκε το μεγαλύτερο μέρος της πρώτης ιστορίας. Επίσης δεν δόθηκαν κάποιες εξηγήσεις σε ένα-δυο κομμάτια της πλοκής και το τέλος μου φάνηκε λίγο βιαστικό (κλασικό για Μάστερτον θα μου πείτε). Όπως και να'χει όμως πρόκειται για μια καλή παλπ ιστορία τρόμου που διαβάζεται ευχάριστα και γρήγορα, με κάποιες καλές και δυνατές σκηνές υπερφυσικού τρόμου και με ωραία ατμόσφαιρα. Η γραφή καλή, ευκολοδιάβαστη, έκανε μια χαρά την δουλειά της.
Διάβασα την έκδοση της γνωστής μαύρης σειράς, η μετάφραση μου φάνηκε καλή αλλά ήθελε περισσότερη επιμέλεια.
July 30, 2020
Crazy and unapologetically ridiculous at times, this novel is nonetheless quite entertaining. Its biggest drawbacks derive from the era in which it was written, as parts feel very dated and people reading the story today may have difficulties relating to them. However, like a good sequel should, it tells a new story, expanding its universe while also building upon what was established before, and upping the ante on horrors and bodies. I was especially surprised and amused by what started as an Easter Egg but soon became a blatant Lovecratian reference. No one will mistake this for a classic piece of literature, but for a 70s grungy little horror tale, it hits all the right spots.
November 6, 2019
Niestety w stosunku do poprzedniej (pierwszej) części nieco wtórna, i "powtórzona" w kwestii zabiegów literackich. Tzn. nie zrozumcie mnie źle, podoba się, fajnie się czyta, ale wziąłem się za nią zaraz po poprzedniej części i jakoś tak... to samo? Fabuła leci po sznurku i zwroty akcji następują mniej więcej w tym samym momencie co w poprzedniej książce. Całość nie jest zła, ale niesmak pozostaje - mimo że to Masterton. No nic, zobaczymy przy następnej części.
Podsumowując, nieco słabsza niż poprzednia, ale poczytać można ;)
Podsumowując, nieco słabsza niż poprzednia, ale poczytać można ;)
February 22, 2016
Bravo, Graham. This is the first horror book to give me a panic attack. I heard a freakin moan in the middle of the night! Fascinating, considering the fact that I KNOW who the villain is and I KNOW who his daemons are /he is a HP Lovecraft character and serves the Old Ones!/. And still... Scarier than "The Amytiville Horror" and better written. Scarier than the original too. Excellent horror.
Review in Bulgarian:
http://citadelata.com/the-revenge-of-...
Review in Bulgarian:
http://citadelata.com/the-revenge-of-...
August 31, 2024
For me, Graham Masterton's writing always has a pulpy flavor to it which usually means that I'll enjoy the read even if the story isn't that good. This book, however, was a lot of fun and very tense at points. The ending was a surprise and didn't need a twist to do it.
March 23, 2020
Better on every level than it's predecessor, this book is an exuberant esoteric adventure yarn that is a quick and delightful read. While not a literary or lyrical masterpiece, the somewhat bare-bones, grab-and-go storytelling is a lot of fun from its chills to its lovably near-camp melding of Native mythology with Lovecraftian cosmic horror. Check it out!
April 24, 2023
Joke told 2nd time Isn't as funny anymore, same analogy here. It felt like 1st Manitou with different scenery. Tho I love the way Masterton describes action here, and in any other book. Wouldn't read again, but I had fun
April 23, 2018
Recenzję "Zemsty Manitou" znajdziecie na moim blogu. Serdecznie zapraszam :)
http://magicznyswiatksiazki.pl/zemsta...
http://magicznyswiatksiazki.pl/zemsta...
May 16, 2022
4,5/5⭐️
May 1, 2025
Even more chilling than the first book. It drags you in and holds you in a death grip until the very end, where it releases you and leaves you feeling shaken to your very core. 🖤
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November 5, 2022"Zemsta Manitou" to kontynuacja powieści grozy związanej z mściwym szamanem powracającym do czasów współczesnych. Debiut Mastertona technicznie nie wypadł najlepiej, natomiast przy tym tomie widać, że autor zrobił postępy. Czyta się go lepiej i jest bardziej klimatyczny.
Budowanie napięcia też jest lepiej skonstruowane.
Jednak fabularnie nadal nie jest wybitnie. Było trochę więcej emocji, lecz konstrukcja tej historii jest raczej banalna, nawet jak na tak krótką książkę.
Liczyłam, że będzie bardziej zaskakująca czy lepsza jakościowo 😅
Ponownie zachwycił mnie pomysł na główny zamysł historii - zemsta szamanów sprzed kilkuset lat na współczesnych ludziach jest świetnym tematem, a indiańska magia jest niezwykle ciekawa i nadaje świetnego klimatu. Rosnące napięcie również temu sprzyjało. Lecz książka zbyt długo się rozkręca,przez jej większą część bohaterowie zbierają kolejne tropy, które są raczej dla czytelnika oczywiste, by końcówka konfrontacja rozegrała się bardzo szybko.
Te książki mają swoje plusy i z pewnością mają wielką wartość sentymentalną dla osób, które czytały tego autora na początku swojej książkowej przygody. Nie żałuję, że je poznałam, mnie jednak niestety one nie porwały 😅
Budowanie napięcia też jest lepiej skonstruowane.
Jednak fabularnie nadal nie jest wybitnie. Było trochę więcej emocji, lecz konstrukcja tej historii jest raczej banalna, nawet jak na tak krótką książkę.
Liczyłam, że będzie bardziej zaskakująca czy lepsza jakościowo 😅
Ponownie zachwycił mnie pomysł na główny zamysł historii - zemsta szamanów sprzed kilkuset lat na współczesnych ludziach jest świetnym tematem, a indiańska magia jest niezwykle ciekawa i nadaje świetnego klimatu. Rosnące napięcie również temu sprzyjało. Lecz książka zbyt długo się rozkręca,przez jej większą część bohaterowie zbierają kolejne tropy, które są raczej dla czytelnika oczywiste, by końcówka konfrontacja rozegrała się bardzo szybko.
Te książki mają swoje plusy i z pewnością mają wielką wartość sentymentalną dla osób, które czytały tego autora na początku swojej książkowej przygody. Nie żałuję, że je poznałam, mnie jednak niestety one nie porwały 😅
February 1, 2025
The finale went to quick. Far too quick.
October 23, 2024
Najbardziej szkoda mi tych jaszczurek
January 3, 2018
Το Μανιτού επιστρέφει. Τι είναι όμως το μανιτού; Το πνεύμα ενός αρχαίου μάγου. Κάποτε οι Ινδιάνοι ζούσαν στο σημερινό Μανχάταν. Η φυλή των Ινδιάνων ήταν στενά συνδεδεμένη με αρχαία πνεύματα, με μαγεία και με αρχαίους δαίμονες και τα πνεύματα τους. Ήρθαν οι λευκοί και τους έδιωξαν και από τότε ψάχνουν τρόπους να εκδικηθούν το διωγμό τους αυτό. Επιστρέφουν μέσα από γυναίκες, άντρες, παιδιά, τη φύση, τα δέντρα, ακόμα και μέσα από σκιές και πράγματα. Κάπου στη βόρεια Καρολίνα ο μικρός Τόμπι αρχίζει και βλέπει κάποιους περίεργους εφιάλτες και το πιο περίεργο είναι ότι βλέπει να ζωντανεύουν τα έπιπλα μέσα στο δωμάτιό του, κι αυτό όχι στον ύπνο του. Βλέπει ένα παράξενο πρόσωπο μέσα από το ξύλο της ντουλάπας του. Τους ίδιους και παρόμοιους εφιάλτες, έχουν και όλοι οι συμμαθητές του. Τι είναι αυτό που τα έχει επηρεάσει. Ο πατέρας του Τόμπι αρχίζει και βλέπει και αυτός περίεργα οράματα και αρχίζει και ψάχνει. Φυσικά κανείς δεν τον πιστεύει και όλοι τον περνάνε για τρελό. Ευτυχώς δύο άνθρωποι, ένας μάγος ινδιάνος, ο Βράχος που τραγουδάει και το ψευτομέντιουμ ο Χάρυ Έρσκιν, έχουν γνωριστεί αρκετά καλά με τον Μισκουαμάκους, στο προηγούμενο βιβλίο, καλούνται να αναμετρηθούν μαζί του ξανά. Κι αυτή τη φορά η μάχη θα είναι πιο δυνατή. Ποιός θα νικήσει τώρα; Το δεύτερο βιβλίο του Θρύλου του Μανιτού είναι πιο εντυπωσιακό, πιο περιπετειώδης και ακόμα και η γραφή του πιο στρωτή που σε παρασύρει. Η αγωνία πάνω στη μάχη να κορυφώνεται και να σε τσακίζει. Αρχαίοι μάγοι και δαίμονες σε μία εντυπωσιακή αναμέτρηση
April 7, 2020
When young Toby starts having nightmares, and starts speaking of the man he has seen growing out of his wardrobe, at first his parents dismiss it all as just a bad dream. But when Toby’s father learns that all the other kids in Toby’s class at school are all having nightmares too, he begins to suspect something more is going on...
And it is not long before he discovers the truth - the ancient medicine man, misquamacus has returned...and this time he has not come alone.
The third Harry Erskine novel, and the true second book in The Manitou series, Revenge is a very worthy sequel. It takes a while to really get going, and Harry and Singing Rock do not turn up until nearer the end, but the final battle is certainly worth waiting for.
Although not the best of The Manitou books, it is still very enjoyable and right up there with some of my favourite Masterton novels.
And it is not long before he discovers the truth - the ancient medicine man, misquamacus has returned...and this time he has not come alone.
The third Harry Erskine novel, and the true second book in The Manitou series, Revenge is a very worthy sequel. It takes a while to really get going, and Harry and Singing Rock do not turn up until nearer the end, but the final battle is certainly worth waiting for.
Although not the best of The Manitou books, it is still very enjoyable and right up there with some of my favourite Masterton novels.
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