This experience had both good and bad moments.

On one hand, there were times when everything seemed to go smoothly. The sun was shining, and I felt a sense of joy and contentment. I was able to achieve my goals and make progress in my work.

However, there were also bad moments. There were challenges and obstacles that I had to face. I made mistakes and had to deal with the consequences. There were times when I felt stressed and overwhelmed.

Despite the good and bad moments, I learned a lot from this experience. I became stronger and more resilient. I learned how to deal with difficult situations and how to find solutions to problems.

In conclusion, this experience was a mixture of good and bad moments, but it was ultimately a valuable one. It taught me important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

3,5⭐️ After reading "El terror" by the same author, I was aware of what I was going to encounter; a slow-burning read where perhaps you might find some parts heavier, but which gives you enough information to make you feel intrigued and, once finished and evaluated as a whole, leaves you with a good taste.

What I liked least were the epistolary narrative parts. They constantly took me out of the story and, since there were two parallel stories where similar situations sometimes occurred, it felt a bit repetitive to me.

Nevertheless, as I said, it left me with a good taste and it gets a pass.

This supernatural thriller is part of "Seasons of Horror", a series of books of which I have only seen that this one and "A Dark Summer" are translated.

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Enjoy this as you would a grand myth re-telling. However, here the myth is, I believe, a fabrication composed of many genuine folk fragments, with some added horror from the author's imagination and a narrative glue crafted by him. This is similar to much fantasy that evokes myths in a retelling, but here the first iteration must also be recounted. To achieve this, the narrative flips back from the original 19th century to the parallel contemporary story. Just like in a telling or retelling of a myth, the characters are reduced, which might disappoint readers expecting a character-based novel. Nevertheless, I found the key reduced characters to be quite complex enough to satisfy my reading pleasure.

The myth he constructed from fragments was about outsider contact and insider reaction, an opposition that echoed that of other juxtaposed natural and supernatural actors.

A reader will smile at some of the reminiscences and remarks attributed to the character of Samuel Clemens. They include the often heard one about sulfur smells and sinners. The 20th century analog is a farce surrounding the sale of a resort. These comic scenes and their characters balance out the doings of grotesque monsters. If the latter were truly terrifying, there wouldn't be the necessary balance, which is an important part of the novel's mythic theme.

Volcanoes have always held a special allure for me, and thus this book was a perfect fit.

It doesn't have the same sweeping grandeur as The Terror, and the world it depicts is far less alien. Instead, it is set mostly in contemporary Hawaii, with excerpts from a fictional 1866 travel diary to the islands. The cast of characters, both in the present and the past, is quite interesting. In the past, we even get a glimpse of the beloved Mark Twain, and his somewhat skeptical and mocking tone is truly refreshing.

There is a touch of a love story, along with strong female characters, and the fantasy element functions well within both timelines of the novel. It's also quite funny, with some of the characters bordering on caricature, especially business tycoon Byron Trumbo and his interactions with the various women in his life.

The ending, in some ways, might be a bit of wish-fulfillment, but sometimes that's exactly what is required to bring a sense of satisfaction to the reader. Overall, this book offers an engaging and enjoyable read that combines elements of history, fantasy, and romance in a unique and captivating way.

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This wonderful story is based on the Haitian mythology, which is filled with volcanic passion and strange supernatural beings, locked in an age-old struggle. The local residents pass down their colorful legends from generation to generation. In Simmons' novel, however, these wonderful fantasies are very real, as his heroes discover when they find themselves, for one reason or another, in the ultra-luxurious resort "Mauna Pele", created to satisfy the most demanding tastes. Its owner is the ruthless Byron Trombo, who hates being compared to Donald Trump but, like him, has fallen into a serious business crisis and must sell his resort at any price to Japanese investors.

Publisher "East-West"

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Dan Simmons is one of my all-time favorite writers, and this has been the case for many years now.

I consider his novels “Drood”, “Endymion” and “Hyperion” to be excellent in every respect, awarding them five stars each. “The Terror”, “Illium” and “The fall of Hyperion” all received a solid four stars out of five.

However, even the most talented authors like Mr Simmons can sometimes pen a novel that doesn't provide as much entertainment as many of their others.

This, unfortunately, is one such novel. It is still a good read, and if it were from an author new to me, it would have received a great review. But Mr Simmons has written so many outstanding novels that perhaps I simply have higher expectations of him.

This comedic horror novel spans two centuries and is set in Hawaii, where the gods of the mountain decide to exact revenge on unsuspecting Japanese businessmen on holiday.

Adding to this chaotic mix is Mark Twain’s female companion on another trip to the island. The story is told skillfully (as one would expect from an author of such great renown), and it's definitely worth noting that Mr Simmons has mastered yet another genre with the writing of this novel.

While not his best work, it is still very enjoyable, well-written, well-planned, and well-executed. For anyone who has not read one of Mr Simmons' books, you will love this one; it's excellent. But when you read another of his (and you will), you will realize that this novel sits on one of the lower rungs of the author's lofty and impressive list of works.

So there are some truly crucial highlights within this book, and interestingly, most of them center around Cordie Cooke/Strumpf. She is simply astonishing in this literary work. As an individual who has an intense love for "Summer of Night," I was brimming with excitement to discover what she had in store for us with this particular story. She persists in being a badass who refuses to tolerate any nonsense. She continues to valiantly fight for those in her vicinity, and she remains a literary magnet for me. The scene featuring her in the water with the shark is truly sensational. However, overall, this book faces challenges in truly captivating me due to the dual nature of the stories. I found the story set in the past (perhaps involving Mark Twain?) somewhat arduous to follow along with. In conclusion, I adored my time spent with Cordie, but there just wasn't enough else in the book to make it truly shine.

Well, to be honest, I had a particular preference for the other books within this series penned by Dan Simmons.

There were certain aspects that I did enjoy, such as the sections dedicated to Mark Twain. It was quite interesting to see Simmons' take on this renowned writer.

However, generally speaking, I have to admit that this particular book didn't quite reach the level of a masterpiece.

I usually don't have a great affinity for Mr Simmons' works that are centered around writers, as was the case with "Drood".

Nonetheless, there were still some redeeming qualities in this book, but it just didn't quite measure up to the high standards set by the rest of the series.

Perhaps it was the pacing, or maybe the storyline didn't grip me as firmly as the others.

In any case, while it wasn't a complete disappointment, it also wasn't the outstanding work that I had hoped for.

And another DNF.

I just don't find these characters remotely interesting. This is the third Dan Simmons book I've attempted to read this morning. Just like the previous two, I lost interest mere pages in. I did manage to push through for several chapters, but alas, the writing style and the story simply failed to grab me.

Oh well. It happens.

Let's hope I have a different experience with Carrion Comfort. Maybe that one will be the one that finally hooks me and makes me a fan of Dan Simmons. I'm still willing to give it a try, despite these consecutive disappointments. After all, every book is a new opportunity to discover something wonderful.

I'll approach Carrion Comfort with an open mind and see if it can turn my opinion around. Who knows, maybe this will be the book that changes everything.

I was on vacation in, guess where? Hawaii!

During my stay, I had the pleasure of reading this amazing book. It was truly a fun beach read.

The author has clearly done a great deal of research, which is evident in the detailed and accurate descriptions throughout the story.

What really surprised me, though, was how funny it was. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions.

I especially liked the character of Trump, or rather Trumbo. He was extremely smarmy and delightfully awful. His actions and dialogue added a touch of humor and entertainment to the story.

Overall, this book was a great choice for my vacation. It kept me entertained and engaged from start to finish. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable read.