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Chris Birdwell rated it it was amazing Feb 09, Of course you are not. Where can we go from here?? I would argue that this is more of a Constance book and she is not my favorite. Pendergast books are among my all-time favourites. At twenty-four, summoned to his dying mother's bedside, Gideon learned the truth: His father was framed and deliberately I feel like this book returns to This was such an exciting book! I received this book for free from GoodReads First Reads. Rating details. I absolutely love this series, and Obsidian Chamber was no exception to that love. Add to Your books Add to wishlist Quick Links. Most of the book is spent with Diogenes wooing Constance gross , Constance slowly falling for him again even grosser , Pendergast agreeing to avenge all of Diogenes' former victims and save Constance, and Proctor tangling with lions and slowly making his way across the Sahara desert. Aggravatingly Disappointing An alternate summary for this novel might be: very smart people making strings of bafflingly stupid decisions and mistakes for completely unconvincing reasons. Donnie Akins Dungan rated it it was amazing May 11, Shortly, someone knows where she is hiding and sets off a series of events. The characters too, all have different aspects to their personalities and one never quite knows what to believe. BMPerrin Sep 17, Error rating book. Like Constance. It focus does make for a slower story than we're used to, placing the emphasis on character-driven drama and mysteries of motive, but it kept me guessing. SPOILERS If you guessed the mysterious figure is Diogenes Pendergast, returned after being thrown in to a volcano several books ago, give yourself a chocolate or whatever little treat you reserve for minor accomplishments in your home. While I would love to say more, too many spoilers would be involved! Agent Pendergast series. Related Reads. But that strength is also its weakness, as the plot seems a bit well-worn. Project Gutenberg 0 editions. This is worse than Beyond the Ice Limit. My copy is full of crumbs because I couldn't put it down long enough to eat. Friend Reviews. Well worth your time if you fancy reading a fascinating series, start at the beginning and you'll find this book a welcome treat. It is truly dispicable and heart wrenching. I liked the start of the book - like most Pendergast novels, the first act tends to be fast paced and drags the reader into the story. But then a really mind-bending twist followed and I was like, "What the hell? The Obsidian Chamber Writer

I have read most of the books by Preston and Child and all of the Pendergast novels--a few more than once. This i Travel, Mystery and Secrets! Proctor is racing off to Africa to rescue Constance whom he sees gets kidnapped by Diogenes. These are the kind of things we feel guilty about whether it's justified or not, but to actually spell it out like it IS entirely his fault and not that he just feels that way is to completely ignore Diogenes' free will and total ability to make his own choices not to mention the rest of their obviously questionable upbringing. Linda CD Audiobook 0 editions. At 12, Gideon Crew witnessed his father, a world-class mathematician, accused of treason and gunned down. Diogenes for pages in what must be the world's most awful and awkward meet-cute rom-com. The book dances around the reveal for a while, mainly because its utterly preposterous, snapping the already frayed hold this series has on reality. Ian david McDonald-Thomson rated it it was amazing Feb 05, Their serpentine journey takes them into a part of Manhattan they never imagined could exist: a secretive and deadly hotbed of Obeah, the West Indian Zombii cult of sorcery and magic. Books by Christopher Cartwright. This was a difficult for me to rate. Lists with This Book. His body temperature is grotesquely high; he is discovered in a room barricaded from the inside; the smell of brimstone is everywhere The Ice Limit. Error rating book. Picks up right where Crimson Shore left off. It's the kind of ending that felt satisfying and not frustrating. I can't wait for the next one! With a friend they once attempted to fly a rocket into Wellesley Square; the rocket malfunctioned and nearly killed a man mowing his lawn. I was intrigued throughout the book and I wanted to see what would happen. I honestly can't, offhand, think of one scene where I went, 'Wow, that was great! ARC from publisher. Aloysius is unique and somewhat weird, as is his brother Diogenes and that is part of what makes most of these books fun. Do you think The Obsidian Chamber needs a follow-up book? Still enjoying Although this series is completely predictable it's still a good read. I'm not sure I even want to finish this. A good read, pure escapism, while learning some history. It felt totally contrived to keep Diogenes in the picture for a little while longer. Where can we go from here?? Blue Dragonfly Still a Pendergast fan. Thank you for the hours of diversion from life and immersion in an adventure. Normally, Agent Axl Pendergast is trying to solve a case, that for whatever reason has intrigued him, and e Where this will be a spoiler free review of this novel, I am going to spoil the previous novel in this series, so if you are not that far, don't read the rest of this review. The only part as a long time fan that I enjoyed was that Proctor finally got to play a major role in the story. Not knowing exactly what the writers are thinking, I am merely guessing. Lincoln Child is a Florida resident and former book editor who has published seven novels of his own, including such bestsellers as, Full Wolf Moon and Deep Storm. The Obsidian Chamber Reviews

Listening to this story was akin to watching a horror movie where the bad guy, who's been shot 8 times, fallen from a building and blown up somehow still manages to outrun a healthy teenager going at full speed through the woods!! But the reeeeaaaaaderrrrs and the saaaaallllles. Average rating 3. Which is kind of standard fare for the Pendergast series, which is the problem. I just hope it's better then this one! Rating Average: 3. This was a little more intriguing that others in the series as it centered more around Constance and Diogenes. Thanks, Cynthia Holland. Howard Longstreet. I had a hard time buying any of the main cast's motivations for why they did the things they did in this story. The problem is that some of the actions of the characters I strongly question. Just give Pendergast cases to show his brilliance and close the door for Pendergast it is doors on the past. View all 68 comments. This is worse than Beyond the Ice Limit. How about if I told you he was rescued from drowning by some opportunistic drug runners that decide to ransom the federal agent in exchange for an informant in federal custody? Project Gutenberg 0 editions. This i Travel, Mystery and Secrets! Plus Aloysius and Constance have been so set on finally just being done with him that what they did at the end, view spoiler [let him go, hide spoiler ] did not ring true to me at all. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Appearing out of nowhere to horrify the quiet resort town of Sanibel Island, Florida, dozens of identical, ordinary-looking shoes float in on the tide and are washed up on the tropical beach - each one with a crudely severed human foot inside. We're hoping you can maybe do a few more Pendergast for us. Every character except for a blink and you miss her Laura Hayward cameo is ridiculous to nth degree. How does this one compare? I just can't seem to enjoy that idea. Amazon Reviews. Up until now, I always understood Pendergast's feeling of guilt, because yes, an older sibling would feel that way, and sure, it was a mistake with horrible, tragic consequences. His leaps in logic are nearly supernatural in this one. The action sequences are first rate. IT reads like a first draft in places not because of spelling and grammar problems, but because there are so many places the story could be tightened up and made more impactful.

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I think this might be the first book in this series I never listen to again. When a straightforward murder case spirals out of control, Pendergast and his ward investigate an ancient witches' colony in a sleepy New England town where a terrible evil awaits. The first four novels, ending with Still Life With Crows, were largely standalone supernatural thrillers, distinguished by their magnificently eccentric protagonist. Details if other :. I miss the time when I had several Pendergast books to read, but in a way is it also nice to get a new one every year. Preston also taught writing at Princeton University and was managing editor of Curator. Looking forward to the next exciting episode. To fully understand and appreciate the Agent Pendergast novels, you have to look at them in terms of thematic story arcs. So, I will just write some general thoughts about the book. At 24, summoned to his dying mother's bedside, Gideon learned the truth: His father was framed and deliberately slaughtered. Rating details. One more effort like this and I'll let Pendergast rest in peace. Belongs to Series Pendergast To ask other readers questions about The Obsidian Chamber , please sign up. Constance went from promising character to literally the worst. I dislike the "Series of Unfortunate events" feeling this series has taken lately. Jan 28, Larry McClure rated it really liked it. This was such an exciting book! I was a bit worried that it would end with a cliffhanger, and yes, there was a kind of cliffhanger, but still, the story felt ended at the moment. Bruce Champagne rated it really liked it Feb 07, Readers also enjoyed.

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