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Vampire: The Requiem #1
Une faim ardente
La Danse Macabre commence.
Perséphone Moore a tout : l'apparence, l'intelligence, l'ambition, et une soif inextinguible du sang des vivants. Mais chaque nuit, elle se sent devenir un peu plus froide, un peu plus monstrueuse. Combien de temps s'écoulera-t-il avant que sa faim la consume ?
Tom Miner ne pourrait pas être plus différent. Looser parfait et alcoolique, ce n'est qu'une des créatures anonymes comme celles dont Perséphone se nourrit.
Tout cela est sur le point de changer.
Vampire : Une Faim ardente est le premier d'une série de romans basée dans l'environnement d'horreur que sont Vampire : le Requiem et le Monde des Ténèbres.
Perséphone Moore a tout : l'apparence, l'intelligence, l'ambition, et une soif inextinguible du sang des vivants. Mais chaque nuit, elle se sent devenir un peu plus froide, un peu plus monstrueuse. Combien de temps s'écoulera-t-il avant que sa faim la consume ?
Tom Miner ne pourrait pas être plus différent. Looser parfait et alcoolique, ce n'est qu'une des créatures anonymes comme celles dont Perséphone se nourrit.
Tout cela est sur le point de changer.
Vampire : Une Faim ardente est le premier d'une série de romans basée dans l'environnement d'horreur que sont Vampire : le Requiem et le Monde des Ténèbres.
274 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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Greg Stolze
147 books57 followersGreg Stolze (born 1970) is an American novelist and writer, whose work has mainly focused on properties derived from role-playing games.
Stolze has contributed to numerous role-playing game books for White Wolf Game Studio and Atlas Games, including Demon: the Fallen. Some of Stolze's recent work has been self-published using the "ransom method", whereby the game is only released when enough potential buyers have contributed enough money to reach a threshold set by the author.
Together with John Tynes he created and wrote the role-playing game Unknown Armies, published by Atlas Games. He has also co-written the free game NEMESIS, which uses the One-Roll Engine presented in Godlike and the so called Madness Meter derived from Unknown Armies.
Stolze has contributed to numerous role-playing game books for White Wolf Game Studio and Atlas Games, including Demon: the Fallen. Some of Stolze's recent work has been self-published using the "ransom method", whereby the game is only released when enough potential buyers have contributed enough money to reach a threshold set by the author.
Together with John Tynes he created and wrote the role-playing game Unknown Armies, published by Atlas Games. He has also co-written the free game NEMESIS, which uses the One-Roll Engine presented in Godlike and the so called Madness Meter derived from Unknown Armies.
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July 24, 2012
This book is a fictional tie-in to White Wolf Publishing's line of urban fantasy-themed RPGs. As a longtime fan of White Wolf, and someone who vastly prefers Masquerade to Requiem (the setting for this, book), I have to say, I loved this novel.
I recommend this for anyone who enjoys vampire fiction. Even if you've never heard of White Wolf or not a fan, the book itself stands as a strong story about vampires making their way through a world in which they must hide their true nature from nearly everyone they meet, in which they struggle with destructive desires.
Most of the action revolves around two characters, Penelope Moore and Bruise. Though both characters have had similar experiences becoming a vampire (they were turned against their will, or at least without being asked beforehand) and both struggle to survive in their new home, the differences are striking. Penelope is the childe of a wealthy, powerful vampire who is clumsily trying to help her succeed. Bruise, on the other hand, is a poor, ugly wretch abandoned by his sire almost hours after his creation.
The first scenes with Bruise stick out as some of the most memorable writing about vampires I've ever come across. Bruise remembers drinking beer with his buddies the night before, but cannot recall anything beyond that. He does not even realize he's a vampire, only that he feels a bit ill. As he moves through the house, the reader becomes more aware of Bruise and his new circumstances than Bruise is himself. And as the scene progresses, we learn more about Bruise and his awful life. It's an imaginative, compelling depiction of a new vampire.
The other characters are equally compelling, from Prince Maxwell to the religious zealot Solomon, preaching against the sin of mercy. The city of Chicago itself comes alive as the place where these vampires feed and struggle for power. The story itself remains fairly believable, within the structure of the setting.
All in all, if you like vampire novels, give this one a try.
I recommend this for anyone who enjoys vampire fiction. Even if you've never heard of White Wolf or not a fan, the book itself stands as a strong story about vampires making their way through a world in which they must hide their true nature from nearly everyone they meet, in which they struggle with destructive desires.
Most of the action revolves around two characters, Penelope Moore and Bruise. Though both characters have had similar experiences becoming a vampire (they were turned against their will, or at least without being asked beforehand) and both struggle to survive in their new home, the differences are striking. Penelope is the childe of a wealthy, powerful vampire who is clumsily trying to help her succeed. Bruise, on the other hand, is a poor, ugly wretch abandoned by his sire almost hours after his creation.
The first scenes with Bruise stick out as some of the most memorable writing about vampires I've ever come across. Bruise remembers drinking beer with his buddies the night before, but cannot recall anything beyond that. He does not even realize he's a vampire, only that he feels a bit ill. As he moves through the house, the reader becomes more aware of Bruise and his new circumstances than Bruise is himself. And as the scene progresses, we learn more about Bruise and his awful life. It's an imaginative, compelling depiction of a new vampire.
The other characters are equally compelling, from Prince Maxwell to the religious zealot Solomon, preaching against the sin of mercy. The city of Chicago itself comes alive as the place where these vampires feed and struggle for power. The story itself remains fairly believable, within the structure of the setting.
All in all, if you like vampire novels, give this one a try.
February 3, 2015
I have a weakness, a hunger that always burns inside of me, not for blood like the subjects of the novel, but for tie-in fiction. Often I'm left disappointed, because it's rare that an author cares enough about the setting or the subject to make the book great, instead settling for good, and more than often just good enough. A Hunger Like Fire may not be great, but it's author put in the effort to make it at least good. I felt like the story was pretty well written, the point of view characters had distinct voices, and it conveyed the setting well.
I'd recommend it to fans of vampire fiction.
I'd recommend it to fans of vampire fiction.
May 23, 2020
I could've sworn I read A Hunger Like Fire already, but considering it happens to be roleplaying game fiction there's a possibility I've read about it or characters were features in Vampire: the Requiem material proper. Being familiar with the source material this is one of those cases where I'm seeing the author translate game terminology or mechanics into fluff terms everywhere I look. What's it about? Well, it's about two newly made vampires coming from drastically different backgrounds as they go through their nights - one barely piecing together what's happening to him and other enjoying a position of privilege as she was made by Chicago's vampire Prince. Circumstances have them interact more and more towards the end of a brief story, but for the most part they each get their individual first person POV chapters so reader can see both sides of this vampire society. Real kicker is we also get a few chapters dealing with much better established elders engaging in plans within plans schemes that incidentally involve these new bloods seeing as everyone is looking for that leg up. Contrast between someone who has played the game for two centuries and really misses scented grease in his hair to keep the bugs away versus nightmare made manifest eating dogs in back alleys because he doesn't want to hurt anyone is rather compelling. Could have done without the cliffhanger just after having the antagonist's fate up in the air, though.
July 15, 2010
This was torture trying to get into and it wasn't much easier to keep interested as it progressed. This wasn't as good as the Masquerade books, at all. It didn't flow the same and writing was almost too gritty for my tastes. I won't be reading the second one even though I own it, in fact both books are being traded in.
May 8, 2013
I'm ashamed that I like this book. Typically I sneer at books like these but the author is a pretty good writer and takes the over used vampire theme and draws his characters well. He also describes their situations and relationships convincingly leaving a story that in another person's hands would be pathetically melodramatic.
June 21, 2020
I’ve never played Vampire: the Requiem, but I own both editions of its core rule book and saw this was on sale over the weekend. It likely plays fast and loose with some of the mechanics—and doesn’t go out of its way to explain how everyone fits into the rules beyond a few notable characters—but it gives a good glimpse into the politics of Chicago’s Kindred.
It’s also a blazing fast read, so if you’re wanting some genre fiction for the beach or poolside, give it a go.
It’s also a blazing fast read, so if you’re wanting some genre fiction for the beach or poolside, give it a go.
November 2, 2020
"Nobody takes my granddaughters chockies!!!!!!!!"
This book was fantastic, I loved it start to finish and have read it multiple times. Just how the chapters switch around and how everything flows, its a hook.
This book was fantastic, I loved it start to finish and have read it multiple times. Just how the chapters switch around and how everything flows, its a hook.
July 8, 2021
This book is the best RPG tie in novel I have read. It really pushes the themes of Vampire: The Requiem into a plot that is not only compelling, but also shows how characters in the game can act and feel. Highly recommended.
February 4, 2022
Solid. Vampire. Novel.
October 28, 2022
Well-written, atmospheric novel. This is not my 'normal' genre, but I enjoyed this book anyway.
May 18, 2021
This my my second book I've read in The World of Darkness series. I definitely liked this one too. The characters were intresting and you learn about the vampires and their ways. Some of the characters were from the other book I had read.
March 31, 2015
((I find I write more detailed analysis's about the novels that bother me in some way or another than I do the novels I truly enjoyed. From here on out I will start planning out my reviews more - I should give the well written novels the justice that they deserve while still criticizing the ones that aren't as well written. And feel free to talk to me about any of my reviews - it'll encourage me to think more critically about the books I read.))
His Writing:
Stolze attempts to bring in the elegant diction that is generally associated with Vampires into his novel. All the diction and genre exclusive phrasing would be great in a book such as this - if it wasn't coupled with the rest of his crude style of writing. Crude by definition means: raw, unrefined, lacking culture or refinement, lacking in intellectual subtlety and undeveloped - all great synonyms for Stolze's writing. I know this sounds harsh and perhaps cruel, but hear me out.
Stolze, when describing every day types of situations and generic things that are not strictly associated with the dark arts he uses phrases such as the following: "before he realized he fucked up," "her skin is so warm, like hot," and words such as "pussy" and "tit." Those are fine words, if you're going into a book looking for that kind of diction - but Vampire lore comes with a certain standard that does not include that type of connotation in writing.
Furthermore, his anecdotes seem uninspired and a few are a bit dated. Almost as if he is trying to hard to seem witty. They could have been done with a more refined taste. His writing style comes across as "write down whatever comes to mind and call it good." It doesn't have the "I spent a lot of time and sent it off to get a several peer edits" like better novels often do.
In short, is writing is good for a completely different type genre of writing, but in no way does it hold up to my expectations for this type of novel. I know my writing isn't fantastic- but I'm also not a published author. (Like I said earlier this probably seems really harsh to some people - but I have a certain standard when it comes to what I read, and this novel fell horribly short.)
The Story:
In a word, predictable. I didn't find any action or scene in the book surprising- a lot of it seems to borderline on the Vampire clique. A worthless deadbeat (Bruce or Bruise as he became - a little basic wordplay there) gets turned into a vampire and has to deal with the difficulty that comes with not wanting to kill humans, yet at the same time getting immense joy from taking their blood. The problem with this deadbeat is he doesn't know who his sire is, and low-and-behold it's one of the main characters in the book. And a woman who has everything (Linda or Persephone), but she can't let go of her human life. Throw in a little "overthrow the Vampire throne" that Persephone is investigating on her own, and you've got this book. Standard stuff.
The book was classified as Horror/Dark Fantasy. It was a fantasy novel, yes, of course it was, it was about Vampires. But nothing struck me as horrific (writing not included in that) and nothing was really all that dark. None of the characters struggles really pushed the genres.
Conclusion:
I won't be picking up the next books in this series. This one was more than enough for me to attempt to digest. I'll be trading it into the book store soon enough.
So, why didn't I give this a 1 out of 5? Why would I give something I disliked so much a whole extra half a star? It's simple and a little shameful- some of it was so bad and kind of dumb that I found myself laughing at it. It was rare, but on occasion this book was able to make me laugh. So there you go, my review of "A Hunger Like Fire."
1.5/5
His Writing:
Stolze attempts to bring in the elegant diction that is generally associated with Vampires into his novel. All the diction and genre exclusive phrasing would be great in a book such as this - if it wasn't coupled with the rest of his crude style of writing. Crude by definition means: raw, unrefined, lacking culture or refinement, lacking in intellectual subtlety and undeveloped - all great synonyms for Stolze's writing. I know this sounds harsh and perhaps cruel, but hear me out.
Stolze, when describing every day types of situations and generic things that are not strictly associated with the dark arts he uses phrases such as the following: "before he realized he fucked up," "her skin is so warm, like hot," and words such as "pussy" and "tit." Those are fine words, if you're going into a book looking for that kind of diction - but Vampire lore comes with a certain standard that does not include that type of connotation in writing.
Furthermore, his anecdotes seem uninspired and a few are a bit dated. Almost as if he is trying to hard to seem witty. They could have been done with a more refined taste. His writing style comes across as "write down whatever comes to mind and call it good." It doesn't have the "I spent a lot of time and sent it off to get a several peer edits" like better novels often do.
In short, is writing is good for a completely different type genre of writing, but in no way does it hold up to my expectations for this type of novel. I know my writing isn't fantastic- but I'm also not a published author. (Like I said earlier this probably seems really harsh to some people - but I have a certain standard when it comes to what I read, and this novel fell horribly short.)
The Story:
In a word, predictable. I didn't find any action or scene in the book surprising- a lot of it seems to borderline on the Vampire clique. A worthless deadbeat (Bruce or Bruise as he became - a little basic wordplay there) gets turned into a vampire and has to deal with the difficulty that comes with not wanting to kill humans, yet at the same time getting immense joy from taking their blood. The problem with this deadbeat is he doesn't know who his sire is, and low-and-behold it's one of the main characters in the book. And a woman who has everything (Linda or Persephone), but she can't let go of her human life. Throw in a little "overthrow the Vampire throne" that Persephone is investigating on her own, and you've got this book. Standard stuff.
The book was classified as Horror/Dark Fantasy. It was a fantasy novel, yes, of course it was, it was about Vampires. But nothing struck me as horrific (writing not included in that) and nothing was really all that dark. None of the characters struggles really pushed the genres.
Conclusion:
I won't be picking up the next books in this series. This one was more than enough for me to attempt to digest. I'll be trading it into the book store soon enough.
So, why didn't I give this a 1 out of 5? Why would I give something I disliked so much a whole extra half a star? It's simple and a little shameful- some of it was so bad and kind of dumb that I found myself laughing at it. It was rare, but on occasion this book was able to make me laugh. So there you go, my review of "A Hunger Like Fire."
1.5/5
February 8, 2014
I've been interested in Vampire: The Requiem and Vampire: The Masquerade before that for a number of years. While I haven't played the role playing games, I've read quite a few of the books and really enjoyed them. My problem is from time to time I get a burning hunger to be immersed in this awesome world of bloodsuckers. So for me, A Hunger Like Fire was a really satisfying read.
For those who know nothing about Vampire, this book is set in Chicago and explores a secret world where vampires prowl in every city across the world. Vampire is essentially a game of political intrigue and horror as vampires vie for power and deal with slowly losing their humanity. The world is incredibly rich and detailed though I think this book does a nice job of describing the world to someone totally unfamiliar with the Vampire world. I could even see where veterans of the Vampire RPG would feel like this book explains nearly all the basics of the game that they already take for granted. Regardless of that, if you want to read a book about vampires with some horror and a lot of politics, I think you will enjoy this book.
One of the best qualities of this book is that if you know Vampire: The Requiem, A Hunger Like Fire helps you see what the Vampire world is like more than the role playing books which often describe ways that it can be. So when I read this, I finally understood why players should describe the grotesque features of a Nosferatu themselves. You can see the social structure of vampires, how frenzy works, how vampires accidentally kill people when feeding and why they can't stay close to their friends and family when they're undead.
In addition, if you like this world, A Hunger Like Fire will make you lost in its embrace. The book is a quick read, but I often found myself reading large chunks and not wanting to stop. Not since I read Dune last year have I felt this way. There is also a nice mix of humor and horror in the book. I'll just say that vampires can be scary in ways that people can't. This is certainly one of the more entertaining novels I've read in a while and I highly recommend it.
For those who know nothing about Vampire, this book is set in Chicago and explores a secret world where vampires prowl in every city across the world. Vampire is essentially a game of political intrigue and horror as vampires vie for power and deal with slowly losing their humanity. The world is incredibly rich and detailed though I think this book does a nice job of describing the world to someone totally unfamiliar with the Vampire world. I could even see where veterans of the Vampire RPG would feel like this book explains nearly all the basics of the game that they already take for granted. Regardless of that, if you want to read a book about vampires with some horror and a lot of politics, I think you will enjoy this book.
One of the best qualities of this book is that if you know Vampire: The Requiem, A Hunger Like Fire helps you see what the Vampire world is like more than the role playing books which often describe ways that it can be. So when I read this, I finally understood why players should describe the grotesque features of a Nosferatu themselves. You can see the social structure of vampires, how frenzy works, how vampires accidentally kill people when feeding and why they can't stay close to their friends and family when they're undead.
In addition, if you like this world, A Hunger Like Fire will make you lost in its embrace. The book is a quick read, but I often found myself reading large chunks and not wanting to stop. Not since I read Dune last year have I felt this way. There is also a nice mix of humor and horror in the book. I'll just say that vampires can be scary in ways that people can't. This is certainly one of the more entertaining novels I've read in a while and I highly recommend it.
June 29, 2011
3 AND 1/2 STARS
I'm not a gamer or familiar with the whole World Of Darkness universe or Vampire the Requiem very much, but I was in the mood for a vampire tale from a company that supposedly is one of the leaders in dark, edgy undead material. And surprisingly, I was very satisfied with this novel by Greg Stolze, particularly his keeping the focus on vampires with varying experiences, each with a different moral compass. It was quite fascinating to read the differing experiences, from the perspective of a newly turned vampire, to one that has been undead for about a year, and then even others that are generations old. Although they are all different, the one commonality they share is the most important; to maintain the Masquerade (their existence) above all else.
Author Greg Stolze moves the action at a breakneck pace but pulls back when he needs to for the more dramatic, emotional moments, balancing characters and story very nicely. I did find things to slow down a little in the middle of the book, meandering a bit, and a couple times had to reread sections for clarity. It was also too laden with Kindred politics, where I would have preferred more action. But regardless, in general, this was an atmospheric, intelligent story with some great descriptions. Here is a rather fantastic description about a shirtless man getting sliced with a sword... "He swings it in a rapid sweep, skipping down the knobs of Solomon's spine, slicing off coins of flesh at each bone." Pretty great, huh?
While this book did have a few sections of vampires whining, self-reflecting, and overall brooding, it was not as heavy-handed as other mainstream authors I won't bother to mention. The font of the print was also way too small and bordered on giving me a headache. However, Stolze managed to balance everything very nicely, and the ongoing mystery of who wrongfully sired one of the main characters keeps you hooked. And while I can't say that this is the book that finally gives vampires back their teeth, it is a step in the right direction.
I'm not a gamer or familiar with the whole World Of Darkness universe or Vampire the Requiem very much, but I was in the mood for a vampire tale from a company that supposedly is one of the leaders in dark, edgy undead material. And surprisingly, I was very satisfied with this novel by Greg Stolze, particularly his keeping the focus on vampires with varying experiences, each with a different moral compass. It was quite fascinating to read the differing experiences, from the perspective of a newly turned vampire, to one that has been undead for about a year, and then even others that are generations old. Although they are all different, the one commonality they share is the most important; to maintain the Masquerade (their existence) above all else.
Author Greg Stolze moves the action at a breakneck pace but pulls back when he needs to for the more dramatic, emotional moments, balancing characters and story very nicely. I did find things to slow down a little in the middle of the book, meandering a bit, and a couple times had to reread sections for clarity. It was also too laden with Kindred politics, where I would have preferred more action. But regardless, in general, this was an atmospheric, intelligent story with some great descriptions. Here is a rather fantastic description about a shirtless man getting sliced with a sword... "He swings it in a rapid sweep, skipping down the knobs of Solomon's spine, slicing off coins of flesh at each bone." Pretty great, huh?
While this book did have a few sections of vampires whining, self-reflecting, and overall brooding, it was not as heavy-handed as other mainstream authors I won't bother to mention. The font of the print was also way too small and bordered on giving me a headache. However, Stolze managed to balance everything very nicely, and the ongoing mystery of who wrongfully sired one of the main characters keeps you hooked. And while I can't say that this is the book that finally gives vampires back their teeth, it is a step in the right direction.
May 14, 2015
This was generally pretty good, albeit a bit different than I expected. Rather than a large scale adventure with the potential to alter Kindred Chicago, it felt a bit more like a slice of (un)life tale. There are some major changes by the end, but for the most part this covers small events - the creation of a new vampire and a second vampire's slow acclimation to her unlife. These events are depicted fairly well, however. The first chapter is especially good, as it grippingly and realistically explores what it's like to wake up one night as a member of the Damned. In general, this feels like a good introduction to the themes of Vampire the Requiem, as well as feeling rather like a typical campaign or series of sessions. (In fact, I'm tempted to steal some of the events here for when I run my own campaign.) I enjoyed the characters here, especially Persephone, and found Solomon to be so awful that I don't think I'll ever be able to view him in a positive light if I use him in any of my own games. I don't feel the gripping need to get the next two novels, though I might pick them up at some point. I think part of this is because this story feels relatively self-contained, and since much of the wrap-up occurs through the eyes of the Prince, it didn't feel quite as exciting as the rest of the novel. This did make me want to seek out the Chicago book for the World of Darkness so I can learn more about these characters and perhaps use them in my own games. Over all, this serves as a good introduction to Vampire, and since it's relatively short, I'd suggest it to anyone interested in the setting.
February 14, 2010
As a fan of the World of Darkness concepts, I felt an urge to read their Vampire- The Requiem stories. I haven't looked into any WOD stuff for awhile and was a bit shocked that they scrapped their Vampire- The Masquerade concepts for a newer world with some of the old remaining and a lot of new items.
Anyway, I guess the key concept remains the same. Vampires exist in the world and are constantly moving against one another through politics and scheming. Actual bloodshed is pretty much limited to those they feed from and the occasional scrap among themselves even with a lot of plots to destroy or usurp one another.
This particular novel involves a vampire bitten by one of Chicago's elder undead who tries to maintain her human life and a vampire life at the same time. Other vampires don't think this is a good idea for various reasons.
The other plot is of a vampire sired by an unknown vampire and the concerns of what to do with this newly-turned creature of the night. Apparently, there is no welfare system in the world of the undead and having too many mouths to feed in one's area is a very bad thing.
Anyway, it's nicely written. I guess I just like a bit more action in my vampire world.
Anyway, I guess the key concept remains the same. Vampires exist in the world and are constantly moving against one another through politics and scheming. Actual bloodshed is pretty much limited to those they feed from and the occasional scrap among themselves even with a lot of plots to destroy or usurp one another.
This particular novel involves a vampire bitten by one of Chicago's elder undead who tries to maintain her human life and a vampire life at the same time. Other vampires don't think this is a good idea for various reasons.
The other plot is of a vampire sired by an unknown vampire and the concerns of what to do with this newly-turned creature of the night. Apparently, there is no welfare system in the world of the undead and having too many mouths to feed in one's area is a very bad thing.
Anyway, it's nicely written. I guess I just like a bit more action in my vampire world.
July 4, 2017
This was a good primer for getting into the moods and themes of Vampire: the Requiem. It covers the birth of a nascent vampire who is not quite the best candidate for receiving the curse of undeath. It's not a book that really lends itself to remembering every little detail of it, but upon seeing the cover, it triggers a fact that it was good. It was at least good enough that I went back to the core rule book for the game it's based on and actually read it through closer and to consider it as a viable game to run someday. Worth a read if you want to know more about the vranchise without dropping thirty-five bucks on the core rules.
It's White Wolf though - be ready for some of the worst editing you'll ever see. If you don't believe me, look it up on Page XX.
It's White Wolf though - be ready for some of the worst editing you'll ever see. If you don't believe me, look it up on Page XX.
March 1, 2014
I can't help but feel that the old World of Darkness fiction had much more pathos, scale and sense of grandeur in it, but then again, the Requiem setting itself significantly toned down the global intrigues and manipulations severely limiting vampires in their options. On the other hand it could be that this particular book was written in such a way describing the problems of neonates.
May 5, 2015
Un libro que no sé, si me ha gustado o no, simplemente me ha parecido un libro raro y el final me ha dejado indiferente, todo muy ligero y no me he enterado de lo que pasa casi de nada. No sé si en las contunuaciones seguirá la historia de los protagonistas, si no, ni tampoco sé si seguiré la saga
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December 7, 2011
Una excelente visión a la Danza Macabra abarcando, a grandes rasgos, todos los aspectos del espectro de la sociedad vampírica; desde el neonato recién creado, hasta los antiguos regidores de Chicago.
Como introducción al Mundo de Tinieblas, es una excelente lectura.
Como introducción al Mundo de Tinieblas, es una excelente lectura.
April 3, 2010
3.5 stars
January 30, 2010
A good light read. Stolze is an excellent writer, and he feels perfectly at home in the World of Darkness.
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October 31, 2014
Do not be fooled by the terrible cover art and the low production value. This is an incredible series. One of my favorite fantasy series.
June 12, 2015
Really great insite into the Chicago characters of this world. How they think, how they act and what motives them, each character has a unique perspective that knits the story together very well.
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January 9, 2017hands down best vampire novel
April 24, 2009
hard for me to get into.....
April 21, 2017
I read "Blood In Blood Out" first, so this one was a bit of a perception shift for me. Anyone that's read all three knows that two doesn't match one and three due to the difference in writing styles, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Maybe it didn't have all of the range of emotion and the intensity of political maneuvering that "Blood" and "Marriage" had, but it was still an intensely provocative read.
December 22, 2017
a good insight into vampire the masquerade
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