Maria Dimitrova's Reviews > A Night in the Lonesome October

Buddy read with Roger Zelazny Newbies Group. Thanks for suggesting this read Evgeny!

This was a pretty interesting story, a lot more interesting than I initially expected. The way it was approached plays a big role in why I liked it so much. And because of the chosen POV I had a blast figuring out which characters was which famous literature hero. And when i couldn't I had my wonderful friends at RZN to help me out (even if I spend most of my time there just lurking).

At first it was a slow going but about a week into October (those who have read it know what I mean) you're hooked and the need to know what the Game is, what an opener and a closer means and which are the "good" guys drives you mad. It didn't take me too long to figure it all out and let me tell you I was really surprised that (view spoiler)[Jack the Ripper is what passes for the world-saving hero! (hide spoiler)] And once I had it figured out I was anxious to find out who would win the Game and whether my favourite players will make it out alive.

This was my very first book by Roger Zelazny and I would definitely be reading more of his works. I want to thank Evgeny for picking an excellent entry point :)