![]() Gary is a bit bumbling in his quest, but no one can ever accuse him of lacking the proper motivation. ![]() ![]() Everything is over the top and exaggerated in a way that can be a little exasperating at times. It crams all the superhero and villain cliches in it that you could ever want. This is a by the book hero–ahem, I mean villain–story. Aided by his wife and a few villain friends, Gary sets down the path of making the city tremble at its knees one bad pun at a time. He has his ambitions set to becoming the city’s most notorious villain as long as it doesn’t require him to kill anyone or inconvenience anyone less fortunate than himself. After receiving a magical cloak that once belonged to the city’s most beloved hero, Gary does what any self-respecting ordinary person would do when gifted such power. Gary Karkofsky is an ordinary citizen living in a city filled with heroes and villains. Publisher: Amber Cove Publishing (June 8, 2014) Narrator: MacLeod Andrews | Length: 12 hr and 14 mins | Audiobook Publisher: Audible Studios (September 24, 2013) | Whispersync Ready: Yes I certainly plan to read the rest of the books in this series, and I think this book has convinced me to give his fantasy books a second chance if the payout is equal to the enjoyment I gained from reading this. It could’ve just been the particular reading mood I was in before, but I think it has more to do with the fact that this gets on with the story and doesn’t dawdle around. His writing just never engaged me before this book. It’s not that I think he’s a bad writer or anything. Prior to reading this novel, I’d been having some problem completing a Sanderson book. It’s not all sunshine and roses, but it’s more fun than dark. This book probably won’t work for people who enjoy grimmer hero tales. However, the romance did start to feel more natural toward the end. It stalled the story from getting to the point at times. I just wanted to get to this fighting Epics business. I did not care how tight Megan’s shirt was or how curvy she was or how pouty her lips were. It always felt inconvenient and out of place when it showed up. I probably would’ve rated this higher, but the romance angle annoyed me so much for most of the book. He brings exactly the right amount of youthful exuberance you’d expect. I wished there had been more character development for a few of them, but I like them all the same. MacLeod Andrews provides the voice of this series. The Reckoners are a motley crew of characters who have banded together to form something of a family. ![]() His awkwardness makes him easy to like and to relate to. It manages to be touching and smart, and while it’s fairly straightforward, it does present a couple of quandaries–one of which is considering the ramifications for the citizens of Newcago if they should defeat Steelheart. David is a likable character–intelligent, brave, brash, and bit of a nerd. It’s fast paced, fun, and teeming with action and cool gadgets. This was like reading a novelization of a comic book arc. David joins the Reckoners, a group of ordinary humans who assassinate Epics, and convinces them to embark on an ambitious plan to take down Steelheart. David makes it his mission to study Epics and learn their one weakness (which is the only way to destroy them) in order to avenge his father. Two years after Calamity appeared in the sky, David Charleston’s father is murdered by an Epic named Steelheart who takes over the city of Chicago, dubbing it Newcago, and ushers in a new age of terror. Instead of people using their powers for the betterment of mankind, these people–called Epics–use their powers to dominate their fellow man. Twelve years prior to this story, Calamity appeared in the sky and burst, gifting astonishing powers on ordinary people. Publisher: Delacorte Press (September 24, 2013) Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult, Dystopia Audiobook Review Bites: Heroes & Villains ![]()
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