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Summary: Hunh?
Review: I only read vampire books when I get desperate for something to read. I ordered Agyar only because I very much enjoyed the Vlad Taltos series by Mr. Brust. I did not really beleive I would enjoy Agyar.From the time I ordered the book, and the time I got around to read it, enough time had gone by that I had forgotten that Agyar was a blood sucker. By the end of the first chapter I was wondering, when did Steven Brust get into writing romance novels about con artists? By the end of the second chapter he had my attention. I could not put Agyar down without wondering what was happening. I had to itch the scratch and pick that book up again. Thank you Steven Brust for giving me my money's worth.
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Summary: dont read about it, just read it
Review: I picked up and read this book without reading any reviews, summaries or spoilers. While reading this book, the moment when a series of odd facts jelled in my mind into suspicion and then into realization, was truly awesome. If you can hand this book to someone who can appreciate it without telling them anything about it, do so.
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Summary: Don't Read About It, Just Read It - Part II
Review: I second the opinion of Benny "B". The less you know about this book, the stronger the impact. This book is best discovered. Don't read other reviews, many give too much of the story away, and thus lessens the impact. If I remember correctly, Mr Brust had said that this was a literary experiment in writing, one in which he was personally satisfied with the result. I read this book first in high school and then again several months ago. It has aged relatively well, is well written, and should appeal to many peoples tastes.
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Summary: vampire novel reads unlike any other vampire novel
Review: I was drawn to this book primarily because of the author, who is an exceptional writer of fantasy, and it is always interesting to see how a master of one style does when writing in another. Often the cross-over result is lackluster. So I was more than pleasantly surprised by this volume, which is quite different than Brust's other works. And unlike many vampire novels, it is not clear at first that our protagonist is a vampire, nor do we linger on the gory details. Since the writing is the first person perspective of the vampire, much is not spelled out because it is "obvious". In some prose, this might result in a confusing meander through a stream of consciousness, but in "Agyar", this results in a smooth, flowing tale of the life of Jack Agyar. It is a short, compelling read. Highly recommended for both fans of vampire novels, and those who normally don't like them.
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Summary: vampire novel reads unlike any other vampire novel
Review: I was drawn to this book primarily because of the author, who is an exceptional writer of fantasy, and it is always interesting to see how a master of one style does when writing in another. Often the cross-over result is lackluster. So I was more than pleasantly surprised by this volume, which is quite different than Brust's other works. And unlike many vampire novels, it is not clear at first that our protagonist is a vampire, nor do we linger on the gory details. Since the writing is the first person perspective of the vampire, much is not spelled out because it is "obvious". In some prose, this might result in a confusing meander through a stream of consciousness, but in "Agyar", this results in a smooth, flowing tale of the life of Jack Agyar. It is a short, compelling read. Highly recommended for both fans of vampire novels, and those who normally don't like them.
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Summary: ho hum
Review: Stephen Brust is a decent guy, but I have yet to read a book of his that I like. This book's only advantage is that it is welcome relief to Anne Rice drivel, but besides that there's nothing there. The main character is an annoying pain, while the rest of the characters are stupid and ignorant. It is an interesting experiment but there's nothing to recommend it over a thousand other vampire books.
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Summary: One of the best Vampire Stories ever written
Review: Steven Brust has long been a favourite of mine, and if you read Agyar, you will understand why. I believe that there are very few vampire stories that are truly worth reading, perhaps it is something about the very nature of vampires that makes them so difficult to handle. However, John Agyar, even as a killer, comes across as a very well- rounded character who evokes the reader's sympathy. The story revolves around Agyar's fight to free himself from the machinations of his mistress, Laura, and his growing love for a talented young dancer named Susan. The ending, while not entirely completely rosy, is none the less very satisfying. A much- recommended read.
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Summary: Agyar is a superb foray into the supernatural mind.
Review: The complexities of character Brust has worked into his story make it appealing to all sorts of readers and while the supernatural overtones classify it as horror/dark-fantasy, the basic elements of the story make it a wonderful journey no matter what genre you like. The subtlety and ever-present dry wit make this story a beautiful work of literature as well as an engrossing and superb presentation of the well worn vampire path. Demanding the full of your imagination, yet never once stressing it, Agyar is a book I will read many, many times.
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Summary: Read This Book
Review: There is no better book than Agyar. If you like Vampire books, this makes Rice look heavy-handed and trite. If you HATE Vampire books you will still love this book. When I've loaned it to friends who hate vampire stories I pull off the dust jacket and say "Read this." No one I know who has read Agyar, vampire haters included, have been anything less than rapt in their praise.
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Summary: A typically GREAT Brust book!
Review: This book is excellent! Brust evokes strong feelings using a minimum of words. The spare style throughout the story is well-done, hinting at many dark and dangerous things, yet never quite coming out and saying what's going on. A fine vampire novel, definately worth reading.
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