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The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1) (Hardcover)

by Peter V. Brett (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 560 pages
  • Publisher: HarperVoyager (1 Sep 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007276133
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007276134
  • Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.6 x 4.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 95,489 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'I enjoyed The Painted Man immensely. Action and suspense all the way.' Terry Brooks 'An absolute masterpiece... literally unputdownable, and deserves to be the next Big Thing in dark fantasy.' www.ozhorrorscope.com. 'A very accomplished debut fantasy. Recommended.' www.sfrevu.com. Readers Reviews: 'If the next two books in this series live up to this one it will be one day named as a classic fantasy series.' Joanne Horsley, (NSW) 'What a book!!! I am going to go insane waiting for the sequel/s to come out!!' Robert San Remo (NSW) 'Fantastic first book for his trilogy!! This is a name to remember.' Linda Naremburn (NSW) 'Absolutely brilliant! This one will easily slot up there as one of my top 5 or 10 favourites, and will be strongly recommended.' ANZ WA account manager response. 'The first in a fabulous new fantasy series that is likely to become a classic. Excellent fantasy literature; can't wait for the next book. The Cairns Post 'It is impossible to put this book down.' Merryl (Dianella, WA) 'An excellent book. It kept me awake long after I should have gone to bed.' Rachelle (Burnie, TAS) 'A great read and not your average fantasy.' Bonnie, Booktagger Rating: 9/10.

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59 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb debut, and one of the best fantasy novels ever!, 22 Sep 2008
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Superb debut novel from Peter V. Brett. This is the first instalment of the Demon Trilogy, a real thrill ride of a read. The novel places the reader into the world of "Tibbets Brook", where the night is inhabited by seemingly immortal demons, and the inhabitants have to protect themselves and pray for the first light of day. The novel tells the story of Arlen, Leesha and Rojer, each of whom is equipped with very different skills, but together may be able to save civilisation. The book is very character driven, and the deveopment of these characters is done extremely well. There are so many authors writing in the fantasy genre, but Peter Brett offers a completely new take on it. The story moves along at a cracking pace, and never lets up. I read this in one sitting (9am - 6pm), it really is that gripping. I can't wait for the second part of the trilogy! One of the best books I've read this year, and one of the best fantasy novels ever!
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41 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, and original, debut, 26 Aug 2008
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The premise of The Painted Man is relatively simple. Mankind is menaced by demons - or Corelings - which rise at dusk and are not banished until sunrise. Symbols, known as 'wards', are used to keep the demons from entering human dwellings, but they can do no more than keep them at bay (and sometimes, not even that), as the old fighting wards have been lost to history. Enter Arlen, Rojer and Leesha - three very different protagonists, whose individual skills could prove crucial to the survival of humanity.

The Painted Man takes the main elements of traditional fantasy and refashions them into a wholly engrossing and innovative world. I finished the book the day I got it, completely gripped by Brett's creation. Rather than the straightforward 'sword and sorcery' story that often seems to be synonymous with fantasy, he has instead created intriguing, multi-faceted, characters, and a fresh (and exciting!) premise.

I'm already eager for the next instalment of the trilogy, and can't recommend this book enough!
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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Apocalyptic demons, 30 Jan 2009
This book hinges on an extremely cool, immagination-capturing central concept - that demons become flesh from dusk till dawn, controlling the land with a feral violence, the human race quaking in isolated towns and cities, protected by 'wards', a kind of defensive magic dimly remembered from a distant human/demon apocalypse.
The story follows three characters from childhood, each one marked by their early experiences with the corelings/demons.
The writing is good, not great, with the three central characters feeling slightly wooden, although they all become more interesting and believable towards the end of the book.
The world-building is again good, but not great, with some clear cultural diversity highlighted by the southern humans, bringing a 'jihad' flavour into Brett's world, which overall has a distinctly 'medieval europe' feel to it, with also a bizare hint of midwest pioneers/settlers thrown in.
The central theme of 'fear' and how it can both bind and set free is cleverly written.
All in all i found it an interesting and entertaining read, although slightly flawed in certain respects by some wooden characterisation and clunky dialogue in parts, but it was certainly good enough to grab my imagination - i'm definitely looking forward to part two.
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