- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (5 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434014443
- ISBN-13: 978-0434014446
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 367,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`[a] dazzling fantasy'
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The third installment of the phenomenal Night Watch series; vampire novels set in a richly realised post-Soviet Moscow. Reminiscent of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials in its ambitions and achievement, the series has sold for huge advances all over Europe.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I agree with the previous reviewers -- read the other two books first. I found this one first without knowing about the others and it was more enjoyable to revisit after the first two. The fantasy world is original, the stories have pace and are full of intrigue like a political novel, the characters, both Light and Dark, interesting, and the dialogue often funny. Each novel has three stories, each of which starts as a separate story but is in fact complexly intertwined with the previous history.
What gave these novels the edge for me is the setting of modern Russia, with its post-Soviet background, the new and the old still side by side, the Moscow street names, the run down trains... Now I understand something about the proper Russian way to drink vodka and why only Russians can do it right.
The camaraderie between the characters -- more with the Light ones -- is satisfying, the way they manage to have fun even though they're engaged in a permanent secret war with the other side, the occasional uneasy fraternizing with the enemy, all contribute to the enjoyment.
By the way, the blurb "Harry Potter, Russian style" on the book covers does not cut it at all, in my view. If you like fantasy and are looking for something original, dark but not dirty, and which may cause you to search your own heart for the good & evil that is there, then I think you'll be well served.
What gave these novels the edge for me is the setting of modern Russia, with its post-Soviet background, the new and the old still side by side, the Moscow street names, the run down trains... Now I understand something about the proper Russian way to drink vodka and why only Russians can do it right.
The camaraderie between the characters -- more with the Light ones -- is satisfying, the way they manage to have fun even though they're engaged in a permanent secret war with the other side, the occasional uneasy fraternizing with the enemy, all contribute to the enjoyment.
By the way, the blurb "Harry Potter, Russian style" on the book covers does not cut it at all, in my view. If you like fantasy and are looking for something original, dark but not dirty, and which may cause you to search your own heart for the good & evil that is there, then I think you'll be well served.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I caught 'Night Watch' when it came out on film in the UK, because ... well, it was Russian, fantasy and modern day setting.
I was stunned by the quality of the work, especially given the rather limited budget they had available.
So I picked up Night Watch when I saw it available.
Twilight Watch is the third in the series. I've loved every page so far, and this one remains on good solid form. It follows the usual format, of 3 stories in one book, that seem only peripherally linked. But it remains a fascinated and compelling setting, with characters that are interesting and complicated, but at the same time have a rough human edge to them.
A glorious book, and a very worthwhile read. But catch Night Watch and Day Watch first - whilst this one does actually stand alone fairly well, it's worth getting some of the history in place beforehand.
I was stunned by the quality of the work, especially given the rather limited budget they had available.
So I picked up Night Watch when I saw it available.
Twilight Watch is the third in the series. I've loved every page so far, and this one remains on good solid form. It follows the usual format, of 3 stories in one book, that seem only peripherally linked. But it remains a fascinated and compelling setting, with characters that are interesting and complicated, but at the same time have a rough human edge to them.
A glorious book, and a very worthwhile read. But catch Night Watch and Day Watch first - whilst this one does actually stand alone fairly well, it's worth getting some of the history in place beforehand.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So dark it's dancing with horror.
I would recommend reading this after the other two in the series, Night Watch and Day Watch and if you've read them a while ago refreshing your memory.
The story starts with Anton and an attempt to find out who revealed the existence of the Others to regular humans. After Anton has finished with this he joins his wife and child, who are on holiday and from there on in things get very involved and messy. The lines between good and bad are blurred and confused and Anton isn't usre of who to trust, who to believe and what way he should go.
It's interesting and the unfolding of the mythology of the Other world is quite well handled. I've enjoyed the series, I've found it interesting to have a darker view of the world, to contrast with a lot of the Vampire Romances I've been reading recently.
I would recommend reading this after the other two in the series, Night Watch and Day Watch and if you've read them a while ago refreshing your memory.
The story starts with Anton and an attempt to find out who revealed the existence of the Others to regular humans. After Anton has finished with this he joins his wife and child, who are on holiday and from there on in things get very involved and messy. The lines between good and bad are blurred and confused and Anton isn't usre of who to trust, who to believe and what way he should go.
It's interesting and the unfolding of the mythology of the Other world is quite well handled. I've enjoyed the series, I've found it interesting to have a darker view of the world, to contrast with a lot of the Vampire Romances I've been reading recently.
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Great book
It is superb story and I really recommend it
It is so different, unique and intriguing
Much better than anything about vampires and witches you could bay today
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It is so different, unique and intriguing
Much better than anything about vampires and witches you could bay today
Fresh... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ada
Brilliant
It's been far too long since I read The Day Watch, but I'm glad I finally got here. This book follows nicely from the first two, and I can only repeat what other people have said:... Read more
Published 13 months ago by simon211175
Supernatural adventure twisting Russian folklore
The third book of the Watch trilogy and one that takes a slightly different path. A lot of the action takes place outside of Moscow and seems to draw on Russian folklore without... Read more
Published 16 months ago by missussmith
Entertaining third book in the series.
It is pretty similar to the two earlier books but it does expand the world somewhat. It isn't a straight forward battle between good and evil and the stories have got more... Read more
Published 17 months ago by The Emperor
Worth The Wait
By the time you get to the third book you already like the characters, and this was worth the wait
Published 22 months ago by George Leiper
You won't eat or sleep till you finish it!
I'm a great fan of the Watch books and this one was so fast paced and attention grabbing that I read it in a day! And I have a 2 year old in tow.
Published on 16 May 2010 by warrior2435
Fantastic read
Following on from the Night and Day Watch books I really enjoyed The Twighlight Watch. I can't wait to read the next one. I read this quite a while ago but I loved it. Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by J. E. Mateus
Enjoyable Russian supernatural tale
A return to form in this 3rd of the Nightwatch trilogy. A greater focus around Anton is welcome. It is necessary to read Nightwatch and Daywatch first though to get the most from... Read more
Published on 13 April 2010 by B. T. Ralph
Still going strong
This is another good book in this series, and once again Anton Gorodetsky is back in the main role. The first story here isn't quite as exciting as some of the other ones, but the... Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2010 by Blackbeard
Novel
My book arrived in a good condition and within the time advertised, although I wish it could have arrived by Christmas. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Julie Noel
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