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Kaibab Unbound (2011)

by Kevin Hearne(Favorite Author)

4.02 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Paranormal Fantasy

publisher

Kevin Hearne

review 1: Another quick read that sets the pace for the first book in the series, "Hounded". In this one we find Atticus and Oberon headed for the Grand Canyon for a short R&R when they encounter three young witches with an unsavory plan. The story is meant to lay out the capabilities of Druids and the principles they practice as a way of life. It also sets up Atticus as the LAST Druid. Very entertaining, a quick read for just before falling off to sleep. A RECOMMENDED READ
review 2: *** NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS***In this story Atticus and Oberon take a trip to Kaibab Plateau for some running and hunting. On the way they stop at a coffee shop where the come across an unknown witch that attracts Atticus's attention just basically because she is a witch ... moreand he doesn't trust them. The story apparently occurs a considerable amount of time before Hounded as Oberon has no idea yet about all the dangers in his owner's life. When they reach the Plateau, Atticus communes with the elemental Kaibab who later in the story requests Atticus's help to be saved from the same witch and her friends from the coffee shop.For a short story this was a very entertaining and enjoyable read. Hearne again introduces a variety of different beings, explaining them quickly and efficiently. He creates well-rounded characters and has an engaging plot. However as I've mentioned before I'm not really a fan of the short story because the goals of it are never as heavy or intense as you'd find in a novel. There's just not enough room for that to occur. Considering the length of this story, the stakes were above the norm and the action was intense. The only thing I'm starting to wonder about after having read three stories by this writer is if he's one of those anti-women guys. I've yet to meet a female character in his novels who is 100% good guy. Each has their own motives and nefarious means. They may not each be all bad, but they are each have considerably more in the negative sides of their agenda than the male characters do. It gives the impression that all women are manipulative and power seeking. I'm hoping in future works Hearne will introduce a female character who is Atticus's equal at least on the honor front. Meaning she doesn't need to have the same amount of power he does, but she needs to be a character that doesn't have some negative hidden agenda. Just my thoughts.Another thing I like about this story is the way Hearne is able to express views on the general social culture in society through Atticus's thoughts and conversations. What's neat about it is when he says it it doesn't sound like he's bitching about what happened to the world today, it sounds more like an observation that the reader has trouble not agreeing with just because of the way its voiced. He insults the American public and their general intelligence repeatedly throughout his work and somehow manages to make it not sound like he's bashing on all the people potentially reading his book. I find that pretty impressive and I have to say that I've really enjoyed reading what I've picked up by this author so far. Overall if you like Urban Fantasy and you enjoy short stories this one is definitely one worth reading. less

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