Synopsis:
As a supernatural outbreak baffles Scotland Yard and causes
protests against the psychic agencies throughout London, Lockwood and Co.
continue to demonstrate their effectiveness in exterminating spirits. Anthony
is dashing, George insightful, and Lucy dynamic, while the skull in the jar
utters sardonic advice from the sidelines. There is a new spirit of openness
between the team now that Anthony has shared his childhood story, and Lucy is
feeling more and more like her true home is at Portland Row. It comes as a
great shock, then, when Lockwood and George introduce her to an annoyingly
perky and hyper-efficient new assistant, Holly Munro. Meanwhile, there are
reports of many new hauntings, including an old school where bloody handprints
and a glowing boy are appearing. But ghosts seem to be the least of Lockwood
and Co.'s concerns when a living assassin makes an attempt on Fittes's and
Rotwell's lives. Can the team get past their interpersonal issues to save the
day on all fronts? Danger abounds, tensions escalate, and new loyalties form in
this third delightfully terrifying adventure.
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Review:
Review:
Jonathan Stroud did it again with this amazingly new series.
Although this is the third book, it is the first time I am writing about a
review for this series.
Lockwood and Co. is set in London, where the world accepts
the existence of ghosts and the harm they inflict upon civilians. People have
taken up defenses against this otherworldly presence and have turned ghost
hunting into a business. These businesses mainly employ children as they have
the clearer way to see, feel, and hear ghosts. One such company is Lockwood and
Co.
The story is funny and exciting, which seems to be a
trademark of Stroud. Though the story is told in Lucy's POV, I grew to love the
witty, smart, and mysterious Lockwood. I keep imagining him as some kind of a
Sherlock type of character: a quick-witted, silver-tongued devil that can be a
bit dense at times but always pulls through at the last minute.
Actually, the way the characters’ traits compliment each
other is great. However, with the addition of new characters that will join
this trio, I would love to see how they would fill Lockwood and Co.'s
shortcomings.
Lucy's pettiness over the new recruit Holly only enhances
her character, making her more believable and solid in my mind. I will love to
see this character grow even more.
It is great how at the end of each book there's a kind of a
glossary so you can keep track of the terms, classifications of ghost, uses of
anti-ghost objects, and such. This was really well researched because I
remember reading up on various items mentioned and their uses to ward off evil
spirits.
So far, I haven't encountered problems with this series, though
I have to admit the first two were a bit better than Hollow boy. I hope Stroud
can come up with a much exciting plot for the next one.
~ Djan
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