Review: Great price for an interesting read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 25, 2011
The Fixer is not the type of book I would normally purchase, but the concept was intriguing and the price was worth the risk. I am glad I decided to give it a chance because I have found a new series to enjoy. The notion of vampires living among us in not new, but I appreciate the author's ideas regarding their strengths, weaknesses and origins. The ideas are original, believable and Lawson is a character that is relatable. He is, by no means, the perfect lead. Too many writers attempt to make a reader accept a character who wins every battle, despite the odds against them. I appreciate that this is not the case with Lawson. He is cynical, witty and is most definately tough. He works hard to maintain his physical strength, but this does not guarantee he will always defeat his enemy. In other words, Lawson is as close to human as a vampire can be. As a reader, it is easy to ride in the passenger seat of this adventure and believe that the scenerios can exist and do occur. I especially appreciate that there is not a perfect, happy ending. I enjoy reading because it allows me to venture into new realms and escape reality. However, I truly appreciate reading something that doesn't bend reality to a point I am expected to accept concepts that are not plausible, even in my imagination. Therefore, Lawson is a great example of a strong force of nature who has limits and is relatable. No spoilers in this review, just a recommendation to spend the few dollars asked for a book well worth the price. I purchased this on my Kindle, so I have come to accept that the translations sometimes involve odd breaks or an occasional misuse of words. This was a minor issue for this book and by no means damaged the smoothness of the reading experience!