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Chargement... The Map of Momentspar Christopher Golden, Tim Lebbon
   Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre.  auldhouse | Sep 30, 2021 |   JohnLavik | Mar 29, 2020 | Review: Weird and eerie, this book reminds me of Black Orpheus and his descent into hell. Reflecting the underbelly of New Orleans, this book seems to reflect the reality of reconstruction after Katrina. (  ) DrLed | Oct 2, 2014 | It was dark but not overwhelming so and while magic was a huge part of the story, it was used quite subtly and was never overwhelming, it felt quite practical and believable. However, for a story set in New Orleans, the city itself never felt real, it could almost have been set ANYWHERE and was just labeled New Orleans. Also the characters were never quite fleshed out, though that isn't necessarily a detraction. They served the story quite well as is and to me it felt as if that was what they were there for, not to be fully fleshed out people, but to simply propel the story forward and give a reason for it to be told. I'm reading the first of the Hidden City books next, and look forward to future editions. It will be interesting to see what cities they focus on. ( ) Kellswitch | May 17, 2011 |  ) FrankErrington | Jan 21, 2011 |
 The authors don't pull any punches—not in their descriptions of a city in ruins, nor in the often horrific moments that Max observes. And the deeper Max travels through the city's past, the more dangerous his journey becomes. Appartient à la sérieHidden Cities (2)
To what lengths would you go to undo the pain of the past? "Golden and Lebbon have far outstripped their past efforts with this wonderfully creepy thriller of a ghost story." --Publishers Weekly starred review "Golden and Lebbon vividly evoke the rich, enduring character of New Orleans, as well as spinning a compelling fantasy yarn that builds momentum as Max works his way through the city's history." --Booklist Max Corbett has returned to New Orleans for the funeral of his former girlfriend, Gabrielle Doucette, but between the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina and the devastation of his ruined relationship, the city feels alien. At Gabrielle's graveside, Max meets Ray. Over a bottle of bourbon in a dive bar, the two discuss Gabrielle's unique connection to the city. Ray suggests that this connection might mean her tragic death is not truly her end. And he happens to know a real magic practitioner--not some Bourbon Street phony--who could open a window to the past and send a warning to Gabrielle. Maybe Max can even deliver the warning in person? Ray offers him a cheap map and says the process is simple. Follow the charted moments to build up a little bit of magical clout and then find the man with the gift. Surging with liquid courage, Max takes the ludicrous tourist map and sets off. But it turns out this quest is not so easy. When Max enters the First Moment, he is drawn into the fabric of history to witness dark and violent periods, and with each passing step, a grim conspiracy is revealed. Suddenly in too deep, there is nowhere for Max to go but through. But trudge through a swamp, you're going to get muddy. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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The book is lighter on New Orleans history than I would have liked but overall it was an enjoyable read. You'll enjoy this if you like Urban Fantasy.