Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Carrion Comfort
Book Review: how some people prey on the weakness of others
Summary: 5 Stars
The best of today's new writers is Dan Simmons. His
understanding of people and master control of the art of
writing transforms this novel into one scary insight into
the lives of vultures in our society. Makes Stephen King
horror look like comic book reading. Simmons is hard to
label, as he writes sf/horror/fantasy, but he is just a
master at fiction.Book Review: how some people prey on the weakness of others
Summary: 5 Stars
The best of today's new writers is Dan Simmons. His
understanding of people and master control of the art of
writing transforms this novel into one scary insight into
the lives of vultures in our society. Makes Stephen King
horror look like comic book reading. Simmons is hard to
label, as he writes sf/horror/fantasy, but he is just a
master at fiction.Book Review: mixed feelings on this book
Summary: 3 Stars
After reading a few reviews of this book, I see that most people either loved it or hated it. I guess I fall somewhere in the middle. While Simmons does a pretty good job of developing characters, I feel that the story they are placed in tends to drag a bit. Melanie is by far the most complex character of the book, however, I went back and forth between whether I should pity her or hate her. The book is quite long and easily could have been pared down a little to make it flow better. The final scene is somewhat confusing and pointless as well. But, as a whole, I didn't dislike this book. Just expected it to grab my attention a little better than it did. I have read one other Simmons book, Hyperion, and found it a bit more enjoyable a read. As for a horror epic, I would lean toward McCammon's "Swan Song" or King's "The Stand" over this effort.Book Review: waste of time
Summary: 1 Stars
shallow one sided boring characters, a predictable plot, and snail's pacing make for one nightmare of a book...not to mention how long it is...skip over this one, go make talk with a tree, you will have a much better time. Especially dissapointing, since Mr. Simmons' other works are so good...Book Review: what a ride
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the book that got me hooked on Don Simmons. It was pure luck that the first one I picked up was also one of his best. This book really shows the incredible range of Don Simmons's skills as a writer. It has the most horrific idea that I have seen in a horror story.