The Black Tattoo
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4.7 • 23 Ratings
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Jack’s best friend, Charlie, is in serious trouble, possessed by an ancient demon called the Scourge who plans to use Charlie to bring about its evil ends—which, unfortunately, involve the destruction of the entire universe.
Now Jack and the butt-kicking, sword-wielding Esme must contend with floating sharks, intelligent jelly, oversized centipedes, gladiator pits, and vomiting bats, all for the sake of saving Charlie from the Scourge.
And, hopefully, saving the universe from total and utter annihilation.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Lee possesses some of the weary working-class grandeur of Michael Caine, shading his reading of Enthoven's debut fantasy novel set in London and the underworld with the occasional broad mannerism, and raising his voice to a goblet-shattering screech for emphasis. Lee is innovative in his voicings, though; he provides some of the slinkier, more seductive characters in Enthoven's book with a baritone boom that will rumble speakers, and other characters banter agreeably with a delicate chirp. This tale of two boys swept up in an ancient secret mingles the magical and the mundane, and Lee superbly handles both elements of the book, comfortably portraying British boys and age-old demons. His performance summons the grandeur of both London and Hell itself, and more than adequately fleshes out Enthoven's characters in all their multifariousness. Lee is a narrator to watch. Ages 9-up.
Customer Reviews
Great book!
Amazing book. Kept me entertained!
BEST BOOK EVER!!!
I would give this book 10/5 if it was possible. This book and it's author have opened my eyes to a new world of which I fantasize daily. I have a hardback edition of this book; the inspiration of the icon (black tattoo) actually is putting me up to it. In fact, I promised myself to get a tattoo shortly after reading the book on my phone. Well, the time has come; took me ~6 sessions (3 days) to finish. Expect to hear/see pictures of the new tattoo. <Э
Amazing!!
Truly amazing book, my favorite by far! Love all the twists on religion and all the excitement of it!!