Ben Aaronovitch
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| Original Title: | Rivers of London |
| ISBN: | 0575097566 (ISBN13: 9780575097568) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Rivers of London #1 |
| Characters: | Peter Grant, Thomas Nightingale, Lesley May |
| Setting: | London, England(United Kingdom) |
| Literary Awards: | British Book Award Nominee for New Writer of the Year (2011), CityRead London (2015), Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Nominee for Longlist (2012) |
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Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London’s Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he’ll face is a paper cut. But Peter’s prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter’s ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale, who investigates crimes involving magic and other manifestations of the uncanny. Now, as a wave of brutal and bizarre murders engulfs the city, Peter is plunged into a world where gods and goddesses mingle with mortals and a long-dead evil is making a comeback on a rising tide of magic.Point About Books Rivers of London (Rivers of London #1)
| Title | : | Rivers of London (Rivers of London #1) |
| Author | : | Ben Aaronovitch |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 392 pages |
| Published | : | January 10th 2011 by Gollancz |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Urban Fantasy. Mystery. Fiction. Crime. Paranormal |
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You put a spell on the dog," I said as we left the house."Just a small one," said Nightingale."So magic is real," I said. "Which makes you a...what?""A wizard.""Like Harry Potter?"Nightingale sighed. "No," he said. "Not like Harry Potter.""In what way?""I'm not a fictional character," said Nightingale. 2META4ME :DI loved this little gem. It was hilarious, snarky, well paced and good hearted. A funny, easily digestible read that is eager to delight the reader. Where do I start with the many waysPeter Grant is a Probationary Constable, a term I wasn't familiar with until I began reading. At the beginning the London of Peter Grant is a normal one. The genre is not in Fantasy waters from the beginning. But then Grant witnesses a ghost at a crime scene.The author reminds me of Ian Rankin when there is police procedure of the mudane type, and Jim Butcher when magic is involved. I liked how imperfect the hero, Peter Grant, is. There is, however, always a trade off. I found the writing style
UPDATE 27 June 2013: A TV series is on the way! Maybe 2014! Rating: 3.5* of five The Publisher Says: Probationary Constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in Londons Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat hell face is a paper cut. But Peters prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peters ability to speak with the
I was suitably charmed but not wowed by this urban fantasy set in London. Yet the young hero, Constable Peter Grant captured my affection and respect and I believe from what I hear that the series gets better.Rather than the flash and pizzazz shown by wizard Harry Dresden waging desperate war against legions of bizarre magical creatures in Butchers series, this tale thrives mostly on conventional police procedural efforts that home in on a single powerful ghost. By contrast, I found it easier to
Great book. Urban fantasy. You should read it. Why? Here's why.... 1. It's witty. 2. It's not cliché. 3. It's smart. 4. It's set in London, and written by someone who obviously knows London. 5. The main character has a great voice. 5. The language is great. (See below.) 6. It hasn't been dumbed down for the American audience. Well okay. They did change the title in the US from "Rivers of London" to "Midnight Riot." That was a shame. But they left a lot of good stuff in. I don't think I've ever
very strong female characters ??? did you read the book ??? pretty sure it doesnt even pass the Bechdel
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