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Only Scott can keep the vengeful ghost from completing his unholy ritual. Thirty years ago, Scott's grandfather slaughtered his best friend, then committed suicide. Now the spirit of the murdered man has returned, seeking the ancient volume that can return him to life - forever. Pursued by this savage spirit and accompanied by a strange woman who claims to be immortal, Scott must do the impossible. He must find the book that may have driven his grandfather to murder and destroy it before its secrets can be revealed. His desperate search will take him places few living people have been, including the nightmare known as The House of the Screaming Skulls.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Everlasting is my first experience of Tim Lebbon's work. While the book wasn't perfect, it won't be my last by any means.
Scott, a middle aged average bloke, receives a letter from his grandfather one day. Nothing too unusual in that except Granddad has been dead for thirty years. He killed himself after apparently murdering his best friend. This letter opens a new world for Scott. Before long, he's involved in the business of vengeful ghosts, immortality and a desperate race to save his wife from (pardon the cliché) a fate worse than death. His guide is Nina, a mysterious woman with her own reasons for helping him. Along the way, Scott has to deal with ghostly visions, memories and the struggle to not only help his wife but his dead grandfather.
It's a decent tale told, for the most part, quite well. The writing falls a bit flat in the odd place and some of the more supernatural/fantastical areas are only touched upon when there was room to develop them. Saying that, the plot's mysteries are intelligent and kept me reading, and the human side of Scott's fight is very well done. After all, if any of us were in his situation, our priority would be to rescue our spouse and then focus on the outlandish situation we're involved in.
Lebbon edges into Stephen King territory with the relationship between the young Scott and his grandfather. These scenes occasionally detract from the main bulk of the story but are told in atmospheric way so I won't complain too much. Overall, The Everlasting is a fair tale and I look forward to reading more of Lebbon's books.
Scott, a middle aged average bloke, receives a letter from his grandfather one day. Nothing too unusual in that except Granddad has been dead for thirty years. He killed himself after apparently murdering his best friend. This letter opens a new world for Scott. Before long, he's involved in the business of vengeful ghosts, immortality and a desperate race to save his wife from (pardon the cliché) a fate worse than death. His guide is Nina, a mysterious woman with her own reasons for helping him. Along the way, Scott has to deal with ghostly visions, memories and the struggle to not only help his wife but his dead grandfather.
It's a decent tale told, for the most part, quite well. The writing falls a bit flat in the odd place and some of the more supernatural/fantastical areas are only touched upon when there was room to develop them. Saying that, the plot's mysteries are intelligent and kept me reading, and the human side of Scott's fight is very well done. After all, if any of us were in his situation, our priority would be to rescue our spouse and then focus on the outlandish situation we're involved in.
Lebbon edges into Stephen King territory with the relationship between the young Scott and his grandfather. These scenes occasionally detract from the main bulk of the story but are told in atmospheric way so I won't complain too much. Overall, The Everlasting is a fair tale and I look forward to reading more of Lebbon's books.
4 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The Everlasting is brilliant. I couldn't put the book down - my family lost me for the weekend! I don't want to explain the story as it is so brilliant I couldn't start to do it justice! Gripping, thrilling and a wierd and wonderful chain of events.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Novella stretched into a novel
5 Jun 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This story had a lot of promise, but unfortunately never paid off. Once the setup is revealed, nothing really happens until the very end. Long, vague descriptions slow the pace down to a crawl. Reading this reminds me of waking up from a dream I can't seem to remember because it all blurs into a confusing mess. This would have worked much better as a novella -- something, in my opinion, Tim Lebbon is better at writing. There simply wasn't enough material to merit a 325 page novel. I hate to say it, but this is another disappointment. Lebbon's novel, Beserk, is still his best work.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A Fun Read
11 Aug 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Tim Lebbon does a lot of good things in this book. He has a good grasp of creating believable characters. Whether they are human or immortal their actions and personalities are believable and realistic.
Lebbon's writing also shines when it comes to creating a sense of paranoia and conspiracy, especially early in the novel when Scott has recieved the letter from Papa and is home alone. Lebbon also brings up this sense of paranoia when Scott recieves a mysterious message in the hotel when he's traveling with Nina.
He's also an excelent writer when it comes to actions sequences. His descriptions are very vivid and the style of writing is fast paced which keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The only problem I had with the book is that the truth behind the Chord of Souls is rather muddy at best. I would've preferred a bit more of an explanation as to the nature of the Chord. Although there are some definte hints throughout the tale as to what it does or is doing. I enjoy stories that allow the reader to fill in the gaps or wonder about it all. It's a tale that once done with if you think back over the plot things start to click.
SPOILER....
The only other thing that bothered me is I thought Lewis needed the Chord to recite a spell to release Papa, but unless I missed it this never happened and Papa was simply freed upon the Chord's destruction.
Lebbon's writing also shines when it comes to creating a sense of paranoia and conspiracy, especially early in the novel when Scott has recieved the letter from Papa and is home alone. Lebbon also brings up this sense of paranoia when Scott recieves a mysterious message in the hotel when he's traveling with Nina.
He's also an excelent writer when it comes to actions sequences. His descriptions are very vivid and the style of writing is fast paced which keeps you on the edge of your seat.
The only problem I had with the book is that the truth behind the Chord of Souls is rather muddy at best. I would've preferred a bit more of an explanation as to the nature of the Chord. Although there are some definte hints throughout the tale as to what it does or is doing. I enjoy stories that allow the reader to fill in the gaps or wonder about it all. It's a tale that once done with if you think back over the plot things start to click.
SPOILER....
The only other thing that bothered me is I thought Lewis needed the Chord to recite a spell to release Papa, but unless I missed it this never happened and Papa was simply freed upon the Chord's destruction.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Some very interesting ideas...but it fell flat
28 July 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I really liked the idea of these immortals living among us, and this ancient, secret "book" written way back when. But, after reading the word "Papa" for the 700th time by page 100, it started to annoy me. I get that the main character had a very close relationship with his grandfather...but it was over the top. And the last 20 or so pages didn't make a lot of sense. Characters just seemed to pop up in places. Ah well. I'm a fan of Mr. Lebbon's work, but this was just OK.
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