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The Devil's Intern
"How did you die?"
It's the most popular question in Hell, and Mitchell Johnson has been answering it ever since he was hit by a bus at age seventeen and inexplicably ended up in the Underworld. Now Mitchell is The Devil's intern in Hell's accounting office. Lately, he's noticed a disturbing trend: the volume of new arrivals is straining Hell's limited resources. Then Mitchell overhears his boss discussing plans to limit newcomers with a legendary time travel mechanism. With a device like that, Mitchell realizes, he could change history and prevent his own death.
Mitchell's plot goes awry when his three closest friends—Alfarin, the Viking prince; Elinor, from 17th-century London; and Melissa, from 1960s San Francisco—insert themselves into his plans. It soon becomes clear that the fates of all four are entwined in dangerous and unpredictable ways. With unforgettable characters and a thrilling premise, this original novel is by turns funny, poignant, and thought-provoking.
It's the most popular question in Hell, and Mitchell Johnson has been answering it ever since he was hit by a bus at age seventeen and inexplicably ended up in the Underworld. Now Mitchell is The Devil's intern in Hell's accounting office. Lately, he's noticed a disturbing trend: the volume of new arrivals is straining Hell's limited resources. Then Mitchell overhears his boss discussing plans to limit newcomers with a legendary time travel mechanism. With a device like that, Mitchell realizes, he could change history and prevent his own death.
Mitchell's plot goes awry when his three closest friends—Alfarin, the Viking prince; Elinor, from 17th-century London; and Melissa, from 1960s San Francisco—insert themselves into his plans. It soon becomes clear that the fates of all four are entwined in dangerous and unpredictable ways. With unforgettable characters and a thrilling premise, this original novel is by turns funny, poignant, and thought-provoking.
229 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2014
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Donna Hosie
11 books196 followersDonna Hosie's critically-acclaimed THE DEVIL'S series has been awarded multiple starred reviews, as well as a Kirkus Teen Book of the Year Award, YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults Award, and a Westchester Fiction Gold Seal Award.
Donna is also the author of THE RETURN TO CAMELOT trilogy, THE CHILDREN OF CAMELOT series, and THE 48.
Donna is also the author of THE RETURN TO CAMELOT trilogy, THE CHILDREN OF CAMELOT series, and THE 48.
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June 9, 2015
“Can we go back and sit down? Dancing is for girls.”
“I am a girl, Mitchell,” replies Medusa, “and try telling The Devil that.” We both look over at the master of Hell, who has cleared the dance floor with his moshing.”
I know humour is subjective, but I found this book hilarious. As in, laugh-out-loud oh-no-people-are-looking-at-me hilarious. Seriously, it's dangerous to read this in a public place.
I'm not even much of a comedy person. Give me fast-paced, angsty drama over giggles any day. But this book was such delicious fun. It's about Mitchell Johnson, who got hit by a bus and now works in Hell as the Devil's intern. When a device surfaces that can send people back in time, Mitchell suddenly sees an opportunity to prevent his own death and get the hell out of there (pun intended).
It's full of snarky humour. The dynamics between Mitchell and his friends make this book so so funny. There's the feisty Medusa - Mitchell's best friend who sarcastically gives him crap all the time. There's Elinor - a girl from 17th-Century London who died in the Great Fire of 1666. And there's Alfarin - an enormous, warm-hearted Viking prince. And that's before we even get to the Devil himself - a total drama queen.
The story behind the humour is compelling and doesn't neglect to consider the time travel paradox, but this is definitely a book for those looking for some pure entertainment. The characters bicker; Mitchell is a regular confused teenage boy, trying to understand girls; the author's comic-timing is PERFECT. Such an enjoyable read. It's a shame that it's so difficult to adequately describe the merits of humour books - I just recommend you go read it.
I'll leave you with this little scene so you can see what Mitchell and Medusa's relationship is like:
I shift her weight a little and she falls even closer against me. She smells like clean sheets, which is really nice and reminds me of my mom and my old bed and my old life.
“You smell like sleep.”
“I smell like sheep?”
“What? That’s not what I said.”
“You said I smell like sheep.”
“Sleep, not sheep.”
“How can someone smell like sleep? It’s a verb. Verbs don’t smell.”
“I meant you smell like clean sheets.”
“Are you saying I usually smell like dirty sheets?”
“Forget I opened my mouth.”
“You said I smell like sheep.”
“I said you smell like sleep. I was trying to be cute. I thought girls like guys who are cute.”
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“I am a girl, Mitchell,” replies Medusa, “and try telling The Devil that.” We both look over at the master of Hell, who has cleared the dance floor with his moshing.”
I know humour is subjective, but I found this book hilarious. As in, laugh-out-loud oh-no-people-are-looking-at-me hilarious. Seriously, it's dangerous to read this in a public place.
I'm not even much of a comedy person. Give me fast-paced, angsty drama over giggles any day. But this book was such delicious fun. It's about Mitchell Johnson, who got hit by a bus and now works in Hell as the Devil's intern. When a device surfaces that can send people back in time, Mitchell suddenly sees an opportunity to prevent his own death and get the hell out of there (pun intended).
It's full of snarky humour. The dynamics between Mitchell and his friends make this book so so funny. There's the feisty Medusa - Mitchell's best friend who sarcastically gives him crap all the time. There's Elinor - a girl from 17th-Century London who died in the Great Fire of 1666. And there's Alfarin - an enormous, warm-hearted Viking prince. And that's before we even get to the Devil himself - a total drama queen.
The story behind the humour is compelling and doesn't neglect to consider the time travel paradox, but this is definitely a book for those looking for some pure entertainment. The characters bicker; Mitchell is a regular confused teenage boy, trying to understand girls; the author's comic-timing is PERFECT. Such an enjoyable read. It's a shame that it's so difficult to adequately describe the merits of humour books - I just recommend you go read it.
I'll leave you with this little scene so you can see what Mitchell and Medusa's relationship is like:
I shift her weight a little and she falls even closer against me. She smells like clean sheets, which is really nice and reminds me of my mom and my old bed and my old life.
“You smell like sleep.”
“I smell like sheep?”
“What? That’s not what I said.”
“You said I smell like sheep.”
“Sleep, not sheep.”
“How can someone smell like sleep? It’s a verb. Verbs don’t smell.”
“I meant you smell like clean sheets.”
“Are you saying I usually smell like dirty sheets?”
“Forget I opened my mouth.”
“You said I smell like sheep.”
“I said you smell like sleep. I was trying to be cute. I thought girls like guys who are cute.”
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September 27, 2022
"I just love books about guys who are working in the accounting department of Hell as the Devil's intern and then over hear about a way to get out and get their life back by using time travel..." said no one ever! However, that is only because nothing like this has ever been written. The Devil's Intern was a really great surprise.
When I first heard about this book I only knew that it was full of dry humor (my fave) and about a boy who was working as, yes you guessed it, the Devil's intern. I had no idea about all the other little nuggets that would be thrown into it.
First the characters were amazing. Each one so different than the next. First we have our main man Mitchell Johnson. The witty, nerdy, funny, hungry, guy who got hit by a greyhound and is now interning in Hell. Then you get the side characters: Medusa, Mitchell's best friend. Alfarin the surprisingly sweet Viking Prince. Then the 17th Century peasant Elinor. The banter between these characters is so much snarky goodness. Their relationship is so bizarre that it makes it work in the most perfect way. This is all before you throw in the element of the Devil himself... who happens to be a total drama queen who doodles black hearts around evil plans and hates Vegans.
“Can we go back and sit down? Dancing is for girls.”“I am a girl, Mitchell,” replies Medusa, “and try telling The Devil that.” We
both look over at the master of Hell, who has cleared the dance floor
with his moshing.”
Reading the four of these characters together would be reason enough to pick up this book, but I haven't even mentioned the plot.
The plot falls just below "fast paced" and hit a new level that I don't even know if there's a word invented for it... I'll just say perfect for now. The pace is perfect. From the moment we are introduced too not only Mitchell's character, but to the world itself, is just non-stop. There is always something happening. The fact that she has it so Hell is kind of like the real world will have you cracking up. Hell sounds a lot like living in the south. It's insanely hot, traffic jams are never ending, and everyone's just working for the weekend. The big thing I need to mention is the clear elephant in the room.. The time traveling aspect. When I was reading and this started coming into play, I will not lie I became super nervous. Thank the dark lords that I kept reading. It was the biggest and best surprise. It starts happening and I was still so/so about it, then the closer it came to the end of the story the more impressed I became with it. The more time travel we got the more all these hidden treasures come out. It didn't hurt that with a lot of these scenes the author managed to nail her comic timing. There's one scene when they go to like a KFC and send Alfari the Viking to order their food and he pulls a total Thor and it had me in stitches.
Even when the plot calls for things too get a little heavier and more serious, Hoise makes the story flow and work. At one point in time I was getting teary eyed and was floored by the emotional turn the book took. From start to finish The Devil's Intern was one surprise after another. A genius idea for a book, a well played out story line, characters you will fall in love with, and twist you wont see coming. All in all when I picked this book up I wasn't excepting anything more than a quick quirky read, but what I got was a well thought out, warm, hilarious, and fun read. The Devil's Intern had me laughing, crying, and on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.... Yeah another surprise right? Sounds like a total standalone, it's not! And lets just say with how it ends I can't wait to see where she takes this story.
Perfect summer read
When I first heard about this book I only knew that it was full of dry humor (my fave) and about a boy who was working as, yes you guessed it, the Devil's intern. I had no idea about all the other little nuggets that would be thrown into it.
First the characters were amazing. Each one so different than the next. First we have our main man Mitchell Johnson. The witty, nerdy, funny, hungry, guy who got hit by a greyhound and is now interning in Hell. Then you get the side characters: Medusa, Mitchell's best friend. Alfarin the surprisingly sweet Viking Prince. Then the 17th Century peasant Elinor. The banter between these characters is so much snarky goodness. Their relationship is so bizarre that it makes it work in the most perfect way. This is all before you throw in the element of the Devil himself... who happens to be a total drama queen who doodles black hearts around evil plans and hates Vegans.
“Can we go back and sit down? Dancing is for girls.”“I am a girl, Mitchell,” replies Medusa, “and try telling The Devil that.” We
both look over at the master of Hell, who has cleared the dance floor
with his moshing.”
Reading the four of these characters together would be reason enough to pick up this book, but I haven't even mentioned the plot.
The plot falls just below "fast paced" and hit a new level that I don't even know if there's a word invented for it... I'll just say perfect for now. The pace is perfect. From the moment we are introduced too not only Mitchell's character, but to the world itself, is just non-stop. There is always something happening. The fact that she has it so Hell is kind of like the real world will have you cracking up. Hell sounds a lot like living in the south. It's insanely hot, traffic jams are never ending, and everyone's just working for the weekend. The big thing I need to mention is the clear elephant in the room.. The time traveling aspect. When I was reading and this started coming into play, I will not lie I became super nervous. Thank the dark lords that I kept reading. It was the biggest and best surprise. It starts happening and I was still so/so about it, then the closer it came to the end of the story the more impressed I became with it. The more time travel we got the more all these hidden treasures come out. It didn't hurt that with a lot of these scenes the author managed to nail her comic timing. There's one scene when they go to like a KFC and send Alfari the Viking to order their food and he pulls a total Thor and it had me in stitches.
Even when the plot calls for things too get a little heavier and more serious, Hoise makes the story flow and work. At one point in time I was getting teary eyed and was floored by the emotional turn the book took. From start to finish The Devil's Intern was one surprise after another. A genius idea for a book, a well played out story line, characters you will fall in love with, and twist you wont see coming. All in all when I picked this book up I wasn't excepting anything more than a quick quirky read, but what I got was a well thought out, warm, hilarious, and fun read. The Devil's Intern had me laughing, crying, and on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book in this series.... Yeah another surprise right? Sounds like a total standalone, it's not! And lets just say with how it ends I can't wait to see where she takes this story.
Perfect summer read
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October 1, 2015
PROUDLY : I'M PUTTING THIS ON HOLD!
ANNOYED : You've got this wrong. This seems like a good book. You're not putting good books on hold. It's like... a rule or something. DUH.
HYSTERICAL : But that's the THING! It is FUNNY! Or something! Or maybe both! Let's say BOTH!
PSYCHANALITIC : Hmm. Erm. So. Hmm. Erm. Let me summing up for you, but please feel free to add any thought -
WHINY : But I thought it was what I needed! That's so unfair *tearing up* I mean, what am I supposed to do when hilarious books fail to hook me? Tell me? Please?
RHETORIC : Can you explain your urge to stop reading? Are the characters one-dimensional? Is the plot idiotic? Is the writing terrible?
APOLOGETIC : No, no, none of that, I swear. Please don't think that. It must be me. Or my mood. Or the weather. Or the red moon. I have no idea, but for sure it must be me.
REASONABLE : You put it on hold then. Definitely.
PROUDLY : THAT'S WHAT I SAID!
Sorry book, maybe
WHINY : That's just so unf-
EVERYBODY : OH, SHUT UP!
September 20, 2020
One word: Misogyny.
I do not understand the positive reviews. Did we all read the same book?
Women described according to The Devil's intern: Shopping, pink, dancing and crying, their beauty, passing out, delicate, need to be saved and protected at all times, are very confusing and you cannot possibly understand them under any circumstances. Proceed with caution.
At first The Devil's Intern reads like a fun little take on the after life with an awkward protagonist. But very soon it gets annoying.
Mitchell is a teenage boy. But he tries too hard to be a "boy". He's "manly" and he doesn't dance because dancing is for... *whispers* girls. *gasp*
All male dancers, please stop! You have no masculinity anymore. You are a disgrace to your mighty gender!
I don't think the author knows what 17 year old guys are actually like because her character is clearly a 7 year old little boy.
The other characters were no better. Alfarin was supposedly a Viking prince who died in battle, but he was written like a theater kid who likes to stay in character after rehearsal and trust me I know first hand what that is like.
The other two characters were... giiiiirls! And that brings us to the subtle but unmistakable misogyny that is 90% of this book. Allow me to show you instead of telling you how ridiculous Donna Hosie got in order to prove to us that the POV was in fact a human male.
He was racing his best female friend.
They were fighting and making up with the Viking prince dude and he literally used the word girl as an insult. He used it as an insult, people. Being a girl is an insult.
They are facing a kind of "scary" dude, and the only girl in their group is, of course, passed out. Cause that's just how we roll, dear. We pass out a lot.
But what we never do is fart.
Of course, because we we have no bodily functions. Our bodies are only used for the pleasure of males and to give birth.
And I'll finish with this very confusing quote that I still fail to understand.
Where's the logic in that? More importantly what is the point in that?
I'm starting to think that the person who wrote this does not possess a functioning brain. It's alright, it happens to the best of us.
The entire book is full of such things. Not to mention the absurd number of times Mitchell referred to his eyes as girly pink and was embarrassed by them. I kid you not, one page did not go by without a misogynistic comment. It was disgusting. The two female characters were simply referred to as The Girls™ and the acted as one. Almost as if they were one person. They had no voice and were just there to be there because the two dudes probably needed love-interests?
The plot was a bit frustrating and was not a 100% logical. The idea of time-travel is that either you can change the past, or you cannot really because whatever you do is what has already happened which has led to you being here today. I'm sure there's a better way to explain that, but I hope you get the point. This book, however, was not entirely sure how it wanted to play it. Also the whole
I also don't believe the author had a good grasp of history. But I really don't feel like going into detail about that bit.
The sad thing is that the book would have been a fun page-turner (and gotten 3 stars) had it not been for Donna Hosie's need to be sexist.
Do yourself a favour and don't read this book. I can tell you now with confidence that the interesting premise is definitely not worth it.
I do not understand the positive reviews. Did we all read the same book?
Women described according to The Devil's intern: Shopping, pink, dancing and crying, their beauty, passing out, delicate, need to be saved and protected at all times, are very confusing and you cannot possibly understand them under any circumstances. Proceed with caution.
At first The Devil's Intern reads like a fun little take on the after life with an awkward protagonist. But very soon it gets annoying.
Mitchell is a teenage boy. But he tries too hard to be a "boy". He's "manly" and he doesn't dance because dancing is for... *whispers* girls. *gasp*
All male dancers, please stop! You have no masculinity anymore. You are a disgrace to your mighty gender!
I don't think the author knows what 17 year old guys are actually like because her character is clearly a 7 year old little boy.
The other characters were no better. Alfarin was supposedly a Viking prince who died in battle, but he was written like a theater kid who likes to stay in character after rehearsal and trust me I know first hand what that is like.
The other two characters were... giiiiirls! And that brings us to the subtle but unmistakable misogyny that is 90% of this book. Allow me to show you instead of telling you how ridiculous Donna Hosie got in order to prove to us that the POV was in fact a human male.
"I win, obviously, because I'm a dude and strong."
He was racing his best female friend.
"He has lent his axe to the girls and they're using the mirrorlike blade to check out their eyes and hair."
"Ten seconds in New York and the girls go shopping."
""Murder.
"Girl.""
They were fighting and making up with the Viking prince dude and he literally used the word girl as an insult. He used it as an insult, people. Being a girl is an insult.
"Elinor appears to have passed out."
They are facing a kind of "scary" dude, and the only girl in their group is, of course, passed out. Cause that's just how we roll, dear. We pass out a lot.
But what we never do is fart.
"Ladies don't fart."
Of course, because we we have no bodily functions. Our bodies are only used for the pleasure of males and to give birth.
And I'll finish with this very confusing quote that I still fail to understand.
"Only preganant women and old people need rest. Even Alfarin thinks I've turned into a girl."
Where's the logic in that? More importantly what is the point in that?
I'm starting to think that the person who wrote this does not possess a functioning brain. It's alright, it happens to the best of us.
The entire book is full of such things. Not to mention the absurd number of times Mitchell referred to his eyes as girly pink and was embarrassed by them. I kid you not, one page did not go by without a misogynistic comment. It was disgusting. The two female characters were simply referred to as The Girls™ and the acted as one. Almost as if they were one person. They had no voice and were just there to be there because the two dudes probably needed love-interests?
The plot was a bit frustrating and was not a 100% logical. The idea of time-travel is that either you can change the past, or you cannot really because whatever you do is what has already happened which has led to you being here today. I'm sure there's a better way to explain that, but I hope you get the point. This book, however, was not entirely sure how it wanted to play it. Also the whole
I also don't believe the author had a good grasp of history. But I really don't feel like going into detail about that bit.
The sad thing is that the book would have been a fun page-turner (and gotten 3 stars) had it not been for Donna Hosie's need to be sexist.
Do yourself a favour and don't read this book. I can tell you now with confidence that the interesting premise is definitely not worth it.
December 29, 2016
Want to get over your reading slump? Looking for a fun, fast-paced, funny book, with fantastic characters? Well, look no further my friend, because I present you The Devil's Intern.
Sometimes we just want a break from all the heavy fantasies, the tearful contemporaries that strain to teach you a life lesson and instead just want to jump on a quick, but fun journey. The Devil's Intern is a hilarious book with light world-building and characters you really care about. Hosie really has a talent for capturing the mind of a teenage boy (or seems to, 'cause how would I know?) and the first-person narrative is extremely effective.
So this book is about Mitchell who dies by getting hit by a bus and...ends up in hell. But one day he finds about a device that can enable him to travel in time and stop his death, alongside his friends', Medusa, Elinor and Alfarin.
I cannot emphasise how brilliant the characters are: Medusa- a fiesty girl who doesn't take crap from no one, Alfarin- who is adorable but clumsy, and Elinor- a very clever girl whom died in the fire of London. There's also slight hints of mystery and just when I thought I had the ending figured out, it turns out that I was completely wrong. What I also really admired about this book is that although it's light and fun, it's not really unrealistic- the author doesn't abandon the whole paradox issue of how the character's time travel affects the present day. Near the beginning, I actually wasn't very fond of the "romance" between Mitchell and Medusa, but then I was surprised to find out that it grew on me, which rarely ever happens.
A book I highly recommend, and especially after that cliffhanger, I cannot wait until I get my hands on The Devil's Dreamcatcher.
Sometimes we just want a break from all the heavy fantasies, the tearful contemporaries that strain to teach you a life lesson and instead just want to jump on a quick, but fun journey. The Devil's Intern is a hilarious book with light world-building and characters you really care about. Hosie really has a talent for capturing the mind of a teenage boy (or seems to, 'cause how would I know?) and the first-person narrative is extremely effective.
So this book is about Mitchell who dies by getting hit by a bus and...ends up in hell. But one day he finds about a device that can enable him to travel in time and stop his death, alongside his friends', Medusa, Elinor and Alfarin.
I cannot emphasise how brilliant the characters are: Medusa- a fiesty girl who doesn't take crap from no one, Alfarin- who is adorable but clumsy, and Elinor- a very clever girl whom died in the fire of London. There's also slight hints of mystery and just when I thought I had the ending figured out, it turns out that I was completely wrong. What I also really admired about this book is that although it's light and fun, it's not really unrealistic- the author doesn't abandon the whole paradox issue of how the character's time travel affects the present day. Near the beginning, I actually wasn't very fond of the "romance" between Mitchell and Medusa, but then I was surprised to find out that it grew on me, which rarely ever happens.
A book I highly recommend, and especially after that cliffhanger, I cannot wait until I get my hands on The Devil's Dreamcatcher.
February 15, 2016
I totally adored the book.All the characters were written very well and the time paradox addressed very nicely.And this was important because I have been watching a lot of the Flash and when Eddie shot himself in season 1(Damn,was that a spoiler?),and Flash did not,not become Flash,I was enraged.Since then,I wanted to read a good book with the time paradox addressed nicely(I'm not really into sci-fi.I like watching sci-fi better).And this book did it for me.
The part where Mitchell sees his dead self is very sad and I teared up a bit.It was just soo unfair.And the whole day yesterday,I was filled with this want to change the ending.The book gave off a very ha-ha undertone throughout the book and I was very depressed when Mitchell had to face some things and he was a champ though it all.
The part where Mitchell sees his dead self is very sad and I teared up a bit.It was just soo unfair.And the whole day yesterday,I was filled with this want to change the ending.The book gave off a very ha-ha undertone throughout the book and I was very depressed when Mitchell had to face some things and he was a champ though it all.
January 2, 2015
Absolutly loved it!!!!!!
June 16, 2016
4.5 stars for Team DEVIL! Can't wait for book 2!
April 11, 2016
OMG. I have soooo many question!! Seriously so good to read! I'd been on a reading break since last 5 months and this was the perrrfect book to break in and into 2015.
theres no question about my love for Donna's books but since all others were past related, periodical even, and this was so different, I was intrigued as well as curious to see if it would impress me and my love for magic, fantasy and adventure.
and it did. it absolutely did.
I've always said that there are a few things that make me love a book instantly as well as on a long term basis. Instant love comes from the plot, characters, how it's written and sometimes the cover.
But long term love is the one that makes me love a book or an author. It's the combination of well plotted story, in-depth characterisations, wel written sequences that absolutely make sure you understand and see it in your mind almost like a TV series. And the best part is when the characters grow with each page, each chapter and that just grips you to the core and you want to read more and more about them, the world they are in and the decisions and adventures they take, together.
That is the reason I love magic/adventure/fatasy genre so much.
Coming on to this book, these are the things I liked the most: (MIGHT HAVE SPOILERS)
- Team DEVIL. It's been a while I saw a group THIS diverse and yet so together. Like there's centuries of differences between each of them and yet, they understand each other, their background and respect each others decisions. That's what I loved MOST.
- How they set out to change their deaths but realise the importance of death. Even though it is a terrible thing, even though it is unfair and even though it is sad/tragic, when a person dies, they die for a reason. Sometimes, things are just supposed to be how they are. We can only accept it, honor their memory, keep them in our hearts and try to make them proud.
- I loved how Alfarin and Elinor connected, even in death, even centuries apart. That was a defining moent for me and my love for this book.
- Although I was dissapointed to see Hell not being as cruel as we all think and it's almost like a human setup, except its in another world, I REALLLY loved the Viciseometer theories, how it works (and i'll admit, i read and re-read a lot of times just to understand how it worked and what was possible and what was not). It is not easy plotting such a things and THEN making the reading understand it. There's so much risk, if yo can't make the readers understand it, your boook is already done. But thats what I lOVE about Donna, she makes it crystal clear of her concepts and what she's trying to portray in a scene, in a chapter and as a book.
- Septimus!!! I realy liked him.
- Mitchell's death. OMG on one hand it was SOOO FUNNY. i guessed it around 3 pages before they got to the part, but omg so funny on one hand and ultimate *OMG HAWWW* moments. I mean like, things are SOO connected. It was freakishly amazing.
- OH MAN, I LOVED MEDUSA. I WANT HER BACK :( I was loosing my mind in the last pages of the book where vanishes and I'm like, omg she ceases to exist now WTF, howwwwwwwwwww and I was so sad. That was the most sad thing for me, hat ceases to exist, and Alfarin, El and Mitch can't even remember her :((((((
- the thing that HEll is over-populated. That is SO Sarcastically, rnically amazinggg! And that Up-There is like an Elite things. Like people have become so heartless in general that Hell is even enough. And a normal person can go Up-there ONLY if they've DONE something extra good. Like +1 points. Neutral can't get you into Heaven :P and -1 would get you to skin walkers omgg!! they were scaaarrryy!
MY QUESTIONS and WANTS about this book and for the next book:
- First off, OMG SO excited for the next one. Can't waitttt!
- I thought HEll would have more of magical element, like making things appear and stuff like that. And Devil doesn't seem devislish enough lol. But i have an inkling he would be soon ;)
- I would like more manly a voice for Mitch. Since all other characters are so kickass, I jut want his voice to be more.. boysih/manly i guess
- I WANT MORE MAGIC. sorry, i'm just..I just wish Hell was more HEll-ish. And not another place ppl live after death..like nothing happened. ( would probably deduct .5 ratings for it, but I have a feeling things will change, plus the thought of s series is far to exciting to reduce ratings lol)
- I can't wait to see how Hell solves it problem of over-population!!
Overall, I wnt say I'm going crazy or I read this bok everyday, but I'm just absolutely excited about the potential amazingness of this seris in future. Like the concept, the characters and the world. Just wow. So yeah, it's a 5 from a person looking (hopeflly not so faar in future) forward to the series :D
PS - Dnna, man you're an amazing writer. Congratulations <3
PPS - to me, this isn't just another time-travel book, its more than that. Time rtavel is just an exciting element of it, that connects it together, but otherwise, it's the characters and the world itself I'm more interested and excited about.
Let's GET THIS (the series) onnnnnnn!!!!
September 19, 2014
I really loves this, and the students I've got in my book club are loving it so far, too. I already can't wait for the next one!!!
October 7, 2015
Its wicked to the core
If you haven’t read this book till now, I suggest you do right now because you will die laughing and then probably go meet the character of the book in hell and have even more fun.
Hell is definitely made fun all thanks to the humorous ride that the author led us on. Out and out the humor just kills you in this book. I am deeply and madly in love with this book for its ability to cheer up the mood and spirits immediately in spite of the fact that the whole theme and concept is death and the events of the book is probably not the happiest but sure is hilarious
The author has truly crushed and mashed the theme of the book to perfection. It is amazing to see how imagination of the author runs wild and pretty hilariously too. Everything about this book is perfect for me.
The story though being treated with simplicity will make your head spin with the level of depth and intricacies that the story runs into. The book is kept very light, short, crisp and funny that you will be done with it in no time and yet would find yourself badly wanting to go back
The author is really good with humor which is pretty rare since we find most of the times, the humor in the books tend to get tangled inside words, failing to creating the desired result or is just a repetitive of what we usually see in the books but this time the humor works its magic and is bang on.
I can go on and on about the book but all will eventually say one thing that this is one hell of a book and with all the puns intended.
A refreshingly humorous and light hearted book that will make you both laugh and cry at the same time. The book has a great story, a beautiful narration in a well used language and with the aid of beautifully and enigmatic characters. In whole a perfect recipe and a thorough entertainer.
If you haven’t read this book till now, I suggest you do right now because you will die laughing and then probably go meet the character of the book in hell and have even more fun.
Hell is definitely made fun all thanks to the humorous ride that the author led us on. Out and out the humor just kills you in this book. I am deeply and madly in love with this book for its ability to cheer up the mood and spirits immediately in spite of the fact that the whole theme and concept is death and the events of the book is probably not the happiest but sure is hilarious
The author has truly crushed and mashed the theme of the book to perfection. It is amazing to see how imagination of the author runs wild and pretty hilariously too. Everything about this book is perfect for me.
The story though being treated with simplicity will make your head spin with the level of depth and intricacies that the story runs into. The book is kept very light, short, crisp and funny that you will be done with it in no time and yet would find yourself badly wanting to go back
The author is really good with humor which is pretty rare since we find most of the times, the humor in the books tend to get tangled inside words, failing to creating the desired result or is just a repetitive of what we usually see in the books but this time the humor works its magic and is bang on.
I can go on and on about the book but all will eventually say one thing that this is one hell of a book and with all the puns intended.
A refreshingly humorous and light hearted book that will make you both laugh and cry at the same time. The book has a great story, a beautiful narration in a well used language and with the aid of beautifully and enigmatic characters. In whole a perfect recipe and a thorough entertainer.
March 10, 2015
★★★★ FOUR OUT OF FIVE STARS FOR AN AMAZING BOOK !!!!
The Devil's Intern is a wonderfully written novel about time travel and frienship. Main character Mitchell discovers that dying and going to Hell isn't all that bad when you have three amazing best friends to spend your days with. When rumors of a time travel device come about, Mitchell wonders if he can somehow use it to change his death. Nobody wants to die, right? Along the journey, he discovers that things are the way they are for a reason. Everything that happened prior isn't by luck; it's destiny that brought these four friends together, even if it is in Hell.
At the end of the story, a major plot twist occurs, cursing the once four best friends forever. Leaving the first book in The Devil's with a cliffhanger, I am super excited to see what Donna Hosie comes up with for the sequel.
The writing in The Devil's Intern is well-written and easy to follow as Mitchell discovers the way of time travel. Overall, this book was such an amazing read and one that I would totally recommend to my fellow book loving friends. Anyone checking out this book should definitely give it a read! Will not leave you disappointed!
-Jayme :)
The Devil's Intern is a wonderfully written novel about time travel and frienship. Main character Mitchell discovers that dying and going to Hell isn't all that bad when you have three amazing best friends to spend your days with. When rumors of a time travel device come about, Mitchell wonders if he can somehow use it to change his death. Nobody wants to die, right? Along the journey, he discovers that things are the way they are for a reason. Everything that happened prior isn't by luck; it's destiny that brought these four friends together, even if it is in Hell.
At the end of the story, a major plot twist occurs, cursing the once four best friends forever. Leaving the first book in The Devil's with a cliffhanger, I am super excited to see what Donna Hosie comes up with for the sequel.
The writing in The Devil's Intern is well-written and easy to follow as Mitchell discovers the way of time travel. Overall, this book was such an amazing read and one that I would totally recommend to my fellow book loving friends. Anyone checking out this book should definitely give it a read! Will not leave you disappointed!
-Jayme :)
February 24, 2015
I cannot understand all the positive reviews for this lazy, boring, average book. I had dozens of problems with it, the most serious of which was Hosie's casually misogynistic tone and characters. It's not so much outright hateful of women as it is propping up the kind of internalized misogyny that hurts all genders. It's a disappointing and lazy approach to take. The plot revolves around four dead teenagers who find a way to escape Hell and travel through time to try to change their deaths. From the whole broad tapestry of history, all the billions of people who have ever lived and died, the multitude of unique and interesting cultures that have flourished, Hosie chose for her main characters: two white Americans from the last 50 years, a Viking, and a 17th century Londoner? It’s frankly amazing this many white people manage to find each other in an afterlife teeming with the nationalities of all human history. Maybe all the brown people are in Heaven instead?
January 25, 2016
Paradoks dolu bir kitap okudum! Ya da izledim mi desem? Film tadındaydı gerçekten. Arka kapağını okuduktan sonra başladığım zaman hiç beklediğim gibi başlamamıştı. Biraz yavaş ilerler gibi oldu ama Dönüştürücü'den sonra olaylar nasıl gelişti kitap nasıl bitti anlamadım. Hiç beklediğim gibi bir kitap değildi ben daha başka birşey bekliyordum. Beklediğimden daha iyiydi diyebilirim. Oldukça eğlenceliydi ve bu tarz kitaplar okumaktan hoşlanmasamda sevdim. İçinde romantizm aşk yok ama ben sevdim! Şaşkınım :D :D
September 23, 2015
It is very hard to find a book that will have me laughing for its entirety. That perfect balance of witty and realistic humor is so rare in a book. The Devil's Intern has this humor and then some. It's one of those books you just can't read in public without embarrassing yourself.
The main character, Mitchell, is literally the Devil's Intern. He grabs coffee, manages receipts, makes lists, all for the devil himself. That in itself is hilarious. Combined with Mitchell's constant snark, it made for one Hell of a funny job.
The side characters are just as funny, too. I mean one is a viking prince for crying out loud! But they're all sweet and caring too, and at times made my heart warm.
Even though this is one of the funniest novels I've ever read, there were still moments that left me quite saddened. This is, after all, a story about four teens who died way too young. And there's nothing funny about that.
The main character, Mitchell, is literally the Devil's Intern. He grabs coffee, manages receipts, makes lists, all for the devil himself. That in itself is hilarious. Combined with Mitchell's constant snark, it made for one Hell of a funny job.
The side characters are just as funny, too. I mean one is a viking prince for crying out loud! But they're all sweet and caring too, and at times made my heart warm.
Even though this is one of the funniest novels I've ever read, there were still moments that left me quite saddened. This is, after all, a story about four teens who died way too young. And there's nothing funny about that.
November 15, 2015
I think this is my favourite book of 2015, It was hilarious. Such a witty humour that completely took me by surprise. Loved it!
August 17, 2016
Kitabı ilk başlarda benimseyemedim. Çünkü bizim cehennem tabirimizden çok farklı bir cehennem vardı. Ama 100 sayfadan sonrası aktı gitti. Bu ay okuduğum en iyi 2. Kitap :))
March 17, 2016
Stars: 4.5/5
Summary of the story:
"Death has a symphony. It isn't violins and crashing cymbals and beating drums; it consists of screaming and yelling and, in my case, the screeching of brakes." - Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson's untimely demise has led him to a permanent residence in Hell. However, his newfound friends (Alfarin, a viking prince, Elinor, a victim of the fire of 1666, and Medusa) have made the traumatizing experience fairly bearable. He spends most of his days working as the Devil's intern and aiding Septimus, the Devil's right-hand man. The days and years crawl by but Mitchell still cannot get this single thought out of his head:
"Living. I have that one word written on a piece of scrap paper. It sits in my wallet, scrunched up and faded from being unfolded and read all the time. And living is the one thing I will never do again.
I just exist."
The fact that Mitchell only exists torments him. He also still does not understand why he was locked out of the pearly gates. He wants a second chance at life. He wants a second chance to live up to his fullest potential and take back a future that he was denied. It turns out being the Devil's intern isn't so bad, especially once Mitchell discovers the existence of the Viciseometer, an ancient time-travel device. This mechanism may be his only hope of reclaiming his old life. Mitchell and his friends are in for one hell of a ride when they all decide to visit their death dates and alter their paths forever.
My thoughts:
This book absolutely blew me away! Donna Hosie created an amazing universe and characters that were completely compelling and new. It was something that I had never read before, and her version of the fiery abyss was fresh and unexpected. She drew my attention to an aspect of Hell that has not yet been explored. I also have to commend her for bringing witty humor to a tale that inevitably contains darkness.
I believe Donna definitely brought a wonderful story to the table. I love the fact that she entwined a lot of history into this novel. The vikings and the fire of 1666 were interesting eras to both explore and learn about. They also brought great background stories to Elinor and Alfarin. Mitchell's struggle with his death was another big part of the book that I enjoyed. Donna definitely got into this character's head, showing the reader the devastation of dying at a young age. All of the main characters lived through tragic experiences. I truly felt the emotion and heartbreak of each characters' trying death and the horrific times that they lived through.
Mitchell has to face each of his friends' demises and this just leads to an epic build-up that will play a key roll when he faces his own death. Mitchell has to come to terms with how preventing his death will alter his family and friends' lives. He has to outweigh the costs and benefits of his desires that may turn out to be more selfish then he had originally thought. Besides, everything occurs for a reason, and even tragedy can result in a happy ending.
I only took half a star off of my rating due to the fact that I was a little frustrated with the ending and with what happened to Medusa. However, I can't wait to see how Donna uses the ending events of The Devil's Intern in her next book!
You can see reviews like this one and more at http://knightingalereviews.blogspot.com/
Summary of the story:
"Death has a symphony. It isn't violins and crashing cymbals and beating drums; it consists of screaming and yelling and, in my case, the screeching of brakes." - Mitchell Johnson
Mitchell Johnson's untimely demise has led him to a permanent residence in Hell. However, his newfound friends (Alfarin, a viking prince, Elinor, a victim of the fire of 1666, and Medusa) have made the traumatizing experience fairly bearable. He spends most of his days working as the Devil's intern and aiding Septimus, the Devil's right-hand man. The days and years crawl by but Mitchell still cannot get this single thought out of his head:
"Living. I have that one word written on a piece of scrap paper. It sits in my wallet, scrunched up and faded from being unfolded and read all the time. And living is the one thing I will never do again.
I just exist."
The fact that Mitchell only exists torments him. He also still does not understand why he was locked out of the pearly gates. He wants a second chance at life. He wants a second chance to live up to his fullest potential and take back a future that he was denied. It turns out being the Devil's intern isn't so bad, especially once Mitchell discovers the existence of the Viciseometer, an ancient time-travel device. This mechanism may be his only hope of reclaiming his old life. Mitchell and his friends are in for one hell of a ride when they all decide to visit their death dates and alter their paths forever.
My thoughts:
This book absolutely blew me away! Donna Hosie created an amazing universe and characters that were completely compelling and new. It was something that I had never read before, and her version of the fiery abyss was fresh and unexpected. She drew my attention to an aspect of Hell that has not yet been explored. I also have to commend her for bringing witty humor to a tale that inevitably contains darkness.
I believe Donna definitely brought a wonderful story to the table. I love the fact that she entwined a lot of history into this novel. The vikings and the fire of 1666 were interesting eras to both explore and learn about. They also brought great background stories to Elinor and Alfarin. Mitchell's struggle with his death was another big part of the book that I enjoyed. Donna definitely got into this character's head, showing the reader the devastation of dying at a young age. All of the main characters lived through tragic experiences. I truly felt the emotion and heartbreak of each characters' trying death and the horrific times that they lived through.
Mitchell has to face each of his friends' demises and this just leads to an epic build-up that will play a key roll when he faces his own death. Mitchell has to come to terms with how preventing his death will alter his family and friends' lives. He has to outweigh the costs and benefits of his desires that may turn out to be more selfish then he had originally thought. Besides, everything occurs for a reason, and even tragedy can result in a happy ending.
I only took half a star off of my rating due to the fact that I was a little frustrated with the ending and with what happened to Medusa. However, I can't wait to see how Donna uses the ending events of The Devil's Intern in her next book!
You can see reviews like this one and more at http://knightingalereviews.blogspot.com/
August 25, 2015
The plot:
Sooner or later, everyone has to kick the bucket. If you're lucky, you end up in a place called Up There. If you're not so fortunate, you end up in Hell.
But hey, Hell isn't that bad really. In the Underworld, things are pretty similar to everyday life. Of course, it's insanely hot down there and there's some serious torture going on every now and then, but all in all, one also has a more or less annoying job, the rush hour seems to last an eternity and food is the highlight of the day.
However, there's something that has seventeen-year-old devil Mitchell Johnson been bothering quite a lot recently: he misses living. Badly.
As the Devil's Intern, Mitchell happens to know a lot more than the ordinary dead. So when hears about a time-travelling device called the Viciseometer, he and his three best friends, Medusa, Elinor and Viking prince Alfarin decide to steal the device, change their deaths and escape Hell for at least a couple more years to come.
If there only weren't the Skin-Walkers and Mitchell's boss Septimus, trying to interfere with their plan ... .
The verdict:
There were passages that were doing my head in due to all the time-travel-madness but all in all I truly loved it. Whoever loves a quirky, fast paced and funny read with crazy twists and turns, there you are!
Sooner or later, everyone has to kick the bucket. If you're lucky, you end up in a place called Up There. If you're not so fortunate, you end up in Hell.
But hey, Hell isn't that bad really. In the Underworld, things are pretty similar to everyday life. Of course, it's insanely hot down there and there's some serious torture going on every now and then, but all in all, one also has a more or less annoying job, the rush hour seems to last an eternity and food is the highlight of the day.
However, there's something that has seventeen-year-old devil Mitchell Johnson been bothering quite a lot recently: he misses living. Badly.
As the Devil's Intern, Mitchell happens to know a lot more than the ordinary dead. So when hears about a time-travelling device called the Viciseometer, he and his three best friends, Medusa, Elinor and Viking prince Alfarin decide to steal the device, change their deaths and escape Hell for at least a couple more years to come.
If there only weren't the Skin-Walkers and Mitchell's boss Septimus, trying to interfere with their plan ... .
The verdict:
There were passages that were doing my head in due to all the time-travel-madness but all in all I truly loved it. Whoever loves a quirky, fast paced and funny read with crazy twists and turns, there you are!
January 17, 2015
Spoiler-free review: How many books about hell are fun? Usually it's all fire and brimstone, and while this one has its share of both, it is also about the people in hell. It's a heartwarming (there's an adjective rarely used about hellish books) and surprising story. The most unusual thing, however, about this book is the characters. I loved them, even the ones I wasn't meant to love. I mean, I hated the ones I was meant to hate, but it was a delicious sort of hatred. It was an "OMG (!) I can't wait to see what he/she does next!" kind of hatred. I kept reading and reading and then wondered when the next book in the series is coming out!
The author even made the time-travel aspect believable. This part of the book definitely could have happened. Or may happen in the future? I've rarely read a book that seems to have the sciency stuff right and has believable characters and has a plot that moves faster than lightning. The story is intricate yet smooth and fun to follow. It's complex yet witty, bold yet humble, surprising yet familiar.
Read it. You'll thank me later or I'll see you in hell. (Figuratively, of course.)
The author even made the time-travel aspect believable. This part of the book definitely could have happened. Or may happen in the future? I've rarely read a book that seems to have the sciency stuff right and has believable characters and has a plot that moves faster than lightning. The story is intricate yet smooth and fun to follow. It's complex yet witty, bold yet humble, surprising yet familiar.
Read it. You'll thank me later or I'll see you in hell. (Figuratively, of course.)
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September 20, 2014Donna Hosie has taken us to the Underworld in a way that I could have never imagined. Her writing has made amazing visions appear in my mind. Great humour made me laugh out loud. Can't wait for the next one!
January 2, 2015
The premise drew me in from the beginning. Present tense usually bothers me, but the execution here is so well done that I fell into the story and stopped noticing. The characters are fully fleshed out. I didn't want the story to end, but I loved the ending.
January 24, 2015
This was awesome. 4.5 stars. I read it in one afternoon. Wonderfully written, great characters, highly recommend!!! Thank you kathy!
September 30, 2014
To be honest, I really didn't like The Devil's Intern at first, but once the book got going and the setting changed, I enjoyed it much more.
Mitchell has spent the last four years in Hell. He died at the age of 17 when he got hit by a bus. Mitchell cannot accept his death, and when he finds out his boss, Septimus, has access to the Viciseometer he plots to steal it. You see, the devise is a time machine and Mitchell wants to go back and change his life so that he doesn't die.
Mitchell takes three friends along, who have died at various times, so they can change their outcomes also. Alfarin is a Viking prince, Elinor is an English peasant from the 17th century, and Medusa is a child of the 1960s. Medusa is the romantic interest. They visit each of the periods of their deaths, and....well...I'm not going to tell you what happens.
The beginning of the book really annoyed me. Mitchell describes a very weird version of Hell. Hosie tries to make humorous references and analogies, and most of it just made me roll my eyes. It was too over the top and much too prolific. Hell is depicted as a fairly normal place where you go to work, eat, and even go to dances. I think Hell would have been more entertaining if it were a bit darker, and more as we traditionally think of it. I had a hard time not skimming and potentially DNFing. But, I persevered.
I enjoyed the story much more after they began time travelling. It was more exciting, and not so light-hearted. The entire tone of the book changed. Time travel is always tricky, so it's best not to analyze the scientific principles too much. Some of it didn't make sense to me, but it can make your head spin if you try to sort it out. I just went along with it and was very satisfied.
I also wish we got to know the characters a bit better before the time travelling. I didn't understand their connection and got their backgrounds confused at first. I didn't feel attached to them until they started on their adventure, then the attachment slowly grew.
Also, they make some stupid decisions. If you want to change the outcome of an event using time travel, wouldn't you plan to arrive some period BEFORE that event? And, if you are going to order McDonalds in the current time period, would you send the Viking prince to the counter to do so? This was used as comic relief, I think, but wasn't placed well. I guess you can see, I just didn't mesh with the "comedy" in The Devil's Intern.
The resolution is probably my favorite part. I found it creative and appropriate.
For time-travel fans, or those who like their depictions of the afterlife a bit lighthearted, The Devil's Intern might be appealing.
Mitchell has spent the last four years in Hell. He died at the age of 17 when he got hit by a bus. Mitchell cannot accept his death, and when he finds out his boss, Septimus, has access to the Viciseometer he plots to steal it. You see, the devise is a time machine and Mitchell wants to go back and change his life so that he doesn't die.
Mitchell takes three friends along, who have died at various times, so they can change their outcomes also. Alfarin is a Viking prince, Elinor is an English peasant from the 17th century, and Medusa is a child of the 1960s. Medusa is the romantic interest. They visit each of the periods of their deaths, and....well...I'm not going to tell you what happens.
The beginning of the book really annoyed me. Mitchell describes a very weird version of Hell. Hosie tries to make humorous references and analogies, and most of it just made me roll my eyes. It was too over the top and much too prolific. Hell is depicted as a fairly normal place where you go to work, eat, and even go to dances. I think Hell would have been more entertaining if it were a bit darker, and more as we traditionally think of it. I had a hard time not skimming and potentially DNFing. But, I persevered.
I enjoyed the story much more after they began time travelling. It was more exciting, and not so light-hearted. The entire tone of the book changed. Time travel is always tricky, so it's best not to analyze the scientific principles too much. Some of it didn't make sense to me, but it can make your head spin if you try to sort it out. I just went along with it and was very satisfied.
I also wish we got to know the characters a bit better before the time travelling. I didn't understand their connection and got their backgrounds confused at first. I didn't feel attached to them until they started on their adventure, then the attachment slowly grew.
Also, they make some stupid decisions. If you want to change the outcome of an event using time travel, wouldn't you plan to arrive some period BEFORE that event? And, if you are going to order McDonalds in the current time period, would you send the Viking prince to the counter to do so? This was used as comic relief, I think, but wasn't placed well. I guess you can see, I just didn't mesh with the "comedy" in The Devil's Intern.
The resolution is probably my favorite part. I found it creative and appropriate.
For time-travel fans, or those who like their depictions of the afterlife a bit lighthearted, The Devil's Intern might be appealing.
September 21, 2016
Çıktığı ilk günden beri adıyla merakımı depreştiren kitabı bitirmiş bulunuyorum ve... Ohh! Bu kadarını hiç mi hiç beklemiyordum.
İlk elli altmış sayfada ilgimi hiç çekmediğini söylemem gerek öncelikle. Bu şekilde devam ederse sıkıntıdan öleceğimi düşündüğüm sırada kitabı yalayıp yutacak konuma geldim. Sonuç olarak devamında çok çok çok iyiydi!
Bir ölü olan Mitchell Johnson'ın çalışma hayatına dalış yaparak başlıyoruz bu serüvene. Öldükten sonra ilgilendiği tek şey işi ve aynı zamanda Şeytan Takımı üyeleri olan dostları Medusa, Alfarin ve Elinor. Alışılmışın dışında bir Cehennem tasnifi kullanıldığı için başlarda bu yüzden sıkıldım, kitapla pek bütünleşemediğimi hissettim. Ne Dünya gibi ne de bildiğimiz Cehennem. Kafam biraz bulandı ve hayal gücüm buranın sistemini kavramakta zorlandı. Sonra ise olanlar oldu...
Septimus yani Mitchell'ın patronu Dönüştürücü denilen zamanda yolculuk yapmaya yarayan bir aletten bahsediyor. Bununla birlikte Mitchell'ın sıradan ölü yaşamı değişiyor. Dönüştürücü'yü çalıp dördü birlikte ölümlerini değiştirmek için zamanda yolculuk yapıyorlar.
Bu yolculukta ilk durak Alfarin'in öldüğü an oldu ve o koca adamın ölümü beni çok etkiledi. Ardından Elinor ve Medusa'nın ölüm anlarına gidiyorlar ama asıl olay Michell'da...
Ağzım açık kaldı yahu! Okuyanlar bilir:
Bu kadar beğeniye rağmen "Neden dört?" sorusunun cevabı ise basit. Yaşama dönmeyi bu kadar arzulayan, bu uğurda başını derde sokmayı umursamayan biri için Michell Dünya'yı, oradaki hayatını hiç özlemiyor. Yani ne ailesi, ne arkadaşları var aklında. Madem aklına bile gelmiyorlar zorun ne senin oğlum?
Devamını merakla bekliyorum.
"Cehennemde birinci kural: Ölümünüz boktansa, kimseye bundan bahsetmeyin. Yoksa sonsuza kadar sizinle dalga geçerler ve sonsuzluk oldukça uzun bir süredir."
İlk elli altmış sayfada ilgimi hiç çekmediğini söylemem gerek öncelikle. Bu şekilde devam ederse sıkıntıdan öleceğimi düşündüğüm sırada kitabı yalayıp yutacak konuma geldim. Sonuç olarak devamında çok çok çok iyiydi!
Bir ölü olan Mitchell Johnson'ın çalışma hayatına dalış yaparak başlıyoruz bu serüvene. Öldükten sonra ilgilendiği tek şey işi ve aynı zamanda Şeytan Takımı üyeleri olan dostları Medusa, Alfarin ve Elinor. Alışılmışın dışında bir Cehennem tasnifi kullanıldığı için başlarda bu yüzden sıkıldım, kitapla pek bütünleşemediğimi hissettim. Ne Dünya gibi ne de bildiğimiz Cehennem. Kafam biraz bulandı ve hayal gücüm buranın sistemini kavramakta zorlandı. Sonra ise olanlar oldu...
Septimus yani Mitchell'ın patronu Dönüştürücü denilen zamanda yolculuk yapmaya yarayan bir aletten bahsediyor. Bununla birlikte Mitchell'ın sıradan ölü yaşamı değişiyor. Dönüştürücü'yü çalıp dördü birlikte ölümlerini değiştirmek için zamanda yolculuk yapıyorlar.
Bu yolculukta ilk durak Alfarin'in öldüğü an oldu ve o koca adamın ölümü beni çok etkiledi. Ardından Elinor ve Medusa'nın ölüm anlarına gidiyorlar ama asıl olay Michell'da...
Ağzım açık kaldı yahu! Okuyanlar bilir:
"M. J. öldü.
Çok yaşa M. J."
Bu kadar beğeniye rağmen "Neden dört?" sorusunun cevabı ise basit. Yaşama dönmeyi bu kadar arzulayan, bu uğurda başını derde sokmayı umursamayan biri için Michell Dünya'yı, oradaki hayatını hiç özlemiyor. Yani ne ailesi, ne arkadaşları var aklında. Madem aklına bile gelmiyorlar zorun ne senin oğlum?
Devamını merakla bekliyorum.
February 11, 2016
Start was muddled. I thought the narrator was a girl because he sounds like one. The use of verb or adjective as a noun was quiet confusing for a bit.
When you die, what if you find a way to change it? Or rather What if there's a tool to totally change it? Will you use it? Will you want to see your death again? What if you can totally change it and instead of becoming dead? Will you take the risk?
Hell according to them wasn't that really bad after all. But still, hell is hell.
The story was a complete package of story of friendships, the what if's when you died, adventures in Hell and time travel, light on romance that I really like, pack with snide comments and snarky retorts and an awesome tandem of Team DEVIL.
It got me thinking on some part and I was glad that I was wrong on the outcome. I’m just glad it didn’t get to full darkness but instead it stays as YA story.
Recommended if you want a short side trip read and see the other part of the fearsome Hell’s world or Devil’s Lair, whatever you prefer.
Because it was so fun read 3.5/5 stars.
When you die, what if you find a way to change it? Or rather What if there's a tool to totally change it? Will you use it? Will you want to see your death again? What if you can totally change it and instead of becoming dead? Will you take the risk?
Hell according to them wasn't that really bad after all. But still, hell is hell.
The story was a complete package of story of friendships, the what if's when you died, adventures in Hell and time travel, light on romance that I really like, pack with snide comments and snarky retorts and an awesome tandem of Team DEVIL.
It got me thinking on some part and I was glad that I was wrong on the outcome. I’m just glad it didn’t get to full darkness but instead it stays as YA story.
Recommended if you want a short side trip read and see the other part of the fearsome Hell’s world or Devil’s Lair, whatever you prefer.
Because it was so fun read 3.5/5 stars.
March 6, 2016
Vay be, bir dakika, şu an şoklardayım. :D
Kitabı henüz kapattım ve oldukça şaşkın bir haldeyim. Yani nasıl desem, ben tam olarak böyle bir kitap beklemiyordum. 100 sayfa okuduğumda düşündüğüm şey çok sıkıldığım ve böyle devam ederse kitaba düşük bir puan vereceğimdi. Sayfalar ilerledikçe düşüncelerim de değişti tabii ki. Paradoks olayı beni benden aldı. Zaten kitabın farklı olacağı her yönden belliydi. Yorumdan da anlaşılacağı gibi ben baya bir sevdim kitabı. Şu anki duygularımla 5'i hak ettiğini düşünüyorum. Umarım Novella Dinamik bizi serinin devamı için çok bekletmez.
Kitabı henüz kapattım ve oldukça şaşkın bir haldeyim. Yani nasıl desem, ben tam olarak böyle bir kitap beklemiyordum. 100 sayfa okuduğumda düşündüğüm şey çok sıkıldığım ve böyle devam ederse kitaba düşük bir puan vereceğimdi. Sayfalar ilerledikçe düşüncelerim de değişti tabii ki. Paradoks olayı beni benden aldı. Zaten kitabın farklı olacağı her yönden belliydi. Yorumdan da anlaşılacağı gibi ben baya bir sevdim kitabı. Şu anki duygularımla 5'i hak ettiğini düşünüyorum. Umarım Novella Dinamik bizi serinin devamı için çok bekletmez.
August 27, 2014
A fabulously fun, inventive and surprising adventure! Great read :)
November 27, 2015
So I need more! That is all.
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