The marked man. The saga of the demon I , Peter V. Brett, ed. Minotaur, 2009 (reed.)
Second Life for a novel which I think went unnoticed in his first publication (other cover and several euros more expensive). At least to me go unnoticed because even remember passing by the store and the order arrived, it was sold, was again asked and was never heard. The truth is that it did not intend to read this story, but as he had just finished a novel and wanted to go out for coffee mid-morning (literally, if you do not take things I sleep ... narcolepsy), grabbed the first thing at hand. Two days after I finished. And I can say is one of my most enjoyable reads so far this year.
Apunto's argument because it gives me stick back up (I'll be vague, but at least I'm honest).
Every night, when darkness looms over the world, the abyss, demons he can not hurt with ordinary weapons, emerge from the soil to feed on humans. When the sun goes down, people should hide behind magical symbols and pray that their protection will last one more night. For hundreds of years the Demons have been the owners of the night.
Although not always the case. There was a time when, under the command of the legendary Liberator and armed with powerful symbols, the men battle the demons ... and slowed its progress.
Now, once again, it's time to face the night and struggle to regain freedom.
Okay, I always will say. One people, some bad and a choice that will save them all. Yes, but written with grace, with nerve, con brio, in an interesting world with many hosts. The novel presents the adventures of three characters principles: Arlen, Rojer and Leesha from his childhood, his subsequent separate ways, how to know and the final apotheosis. The author describes and explains the history go separately, so long, for these three characters grow antre the reader and pass much of the novel trying to see them together. Characters are well treated with the reader sympathy of the blue (personally I prefer Rojer sympathy aroused by the minstrels and because it remains a likeable loser ...) and perhaps lack a little depth, but they have enough charisma and its evolution is correct. Perhaps as a reader you do not agree with the decisions that the character takes, but are appropriate for the story to flow.
The world we created Peter V. Brett is the best of the novel. The whole subject of graphs (okay, okay, not original but it worked very well) that are just magical writing, the people we are missing a description about the importance of the word of stories and legend.
the devils. For in this novel the bad guys are demons. Period. I thanked both a novel that is not based on the intrigues of the palace, in the power struggles between kingdoms, in good and bad they are good they are bad. Here are some humans who have to kill demons. Period. This allows for epic battles, cakes continuous and pleasure of amateur fantasy that innocent dichotomy between good and bad. Very starting role (and, incidentally, the author must be a frikazo of town and if the photo library is yours, it is ... and the role is well presented ... go see the witch to find information? power weapons? give you a +4 in attack to find the magic spear? I'm tempted to steal this world and I mounted a game ...).
The devil maimed.
One of the best characters and stars some of the best and most electrifying scenes.
The novel reads quickly. Is smooth and addictive. Is well explained and when a character gives a cake you know who is giving. Passes well and has a taste for detail that I appreciate very much. Although missing pages to delve into the cities and areas, to finally seal the romance, Peter V. Breet spends another narrative details that make the characters suddenly humanized in the eyes of reader. Example? Page 54.
Jessi Little Boogie, only five years old, climbed on top of Arlen's lap to see better. He had given his family a few puppies a dog from his father a few weeks ago and now she is stuck in what looked closely. The said while starting Keerin The story of Return, and his high voice ...
Brilliant. The girl does not reappear in the novel, but this detail to sit in the lap of Arlen humanizes and makes real the world and the people we encounter. Not talking about parades and bait of demons, not an excuse for some hosts. They are people. Children listen to minstrels. Are details of those who serve so that the reader cares what happens and understand the change and sacrifice of Arlen, Leesha healing obsession or Rojer rides for people. And Brett sampling that likes to write and who cares what you write.
And all to speak of redemption. The three protagonists are people injured. Both physically and emotionally and there is a search for forgiveness and reconciliation. For reasons I will not explain, we are faced with three characters who turn away and refuse affection or love. Looking for a second chance and a family. The real demons also become the fears and traumas that drag the protagonists. Mostly Arlen. But this is what you read and ya lo descubriréis por vuestra cuenta y riesgo.
El hombre marcado es una buena novela. Entretenida, vibrante, adictiva y divertida. Una gran película de acción y unas horas de lectura feroz. Una muy agradable sorpresa y una novela muy recomendable para todos aquellos que quieren pasarlo bien con un libro, les apetezca explorar un mundo apasionante, se sepa de entrada quien es el malo y quiera vibrar con unas grandes peleas. Y en abril la continuación. Y sí, le tengo unas ganas...