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John Taylor is about to face his toughest opponent in the Nightside…. The Nightside is the dark side of London, a hidden section where evil flourishes and the things that go bump in the night coexist with gods and legends. John Taylor is a P.I. with a talent for finding lost things. The Authorities oversee the Nightside; a new group has taken over, but now they want John’s help. The Walking Man, the living embodiment of the wrath of God, has his sights set on the Authorities and John may be the only one standing in his way…. Simon R. Green never fails to entertain with his Nightside series and JUST ANOTHER JUDGEMENT DAY is a prime example why. Newcomers to the series could probably read JUST ANOTHER JUDGEMENT DAY as a stand alone but I wouldn’t recommend it. In fact, Nightside is a series I highly recommend reading in order as we see some ongoing plotlines as well as character development. In particular, John’s fear over who the Authorities are and his relationship with Shotgun Suzie may seem a bit odd if one hasn’t read the prior books. Longtime fans of the series will appreciate that we are beginning to see some movement in the relationship between Shotgun Suzie and John, as the scenario was beginning to stagnate a bit. John Taylor is one of the most intriguing characters in fiction. While he resides in a world of darkness, John basically wants to do what is right. His confrontation with the Walking Man is perhaps his most philosophical ever. The Walking Man points out some of the atrocities of the Nightside, but is his vigilantism truly justified? The sidekick, Chandra, helps add a touch of lightness as well as balance to this very weighty story, as the entire concept of God’s will as defined by any one man is thoroughly examined. JUST ANOTHER JUDGEMENT DAY is another spectacular offering from the very talented Simon R. Green. I can’t rave enough about this series. Highly recommended for any fan of dark or urban fantasy! Reviewed by Debbie |
Nightside Book 9: Just Another Judgement Day Rating:
Posted February 2009 |
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