Bane Chronicles (5) - The Rise of the Hotel Dumort by Cassandra Clare & Maureen Johnson
Part 5: The Rise of the Hotel Dumort by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson (Der Aufstieg des Hotels Dumort, L'origine de l'hôtel Dumort). I read it in German in the Bane Chronicles Volume where it contained 55 pages. Originally published 2014.
Magnus has fun – and an illegal bar. Which is even more fun. But then, something not-so-funny happens. Rumour has it “the end was near”! Magnus doesn't believe it – but the oldest of his race does. And when the money goes worthless, said warlock uses the opportunity to do something that could destroy whole cities...
Well. The time is nicely shown. I like it. Especially this alcohol pub and how they are busted… but I like the plot line with the Black Friday as well, how the absolute desperation after this mindless euphoria takes over. How people are actually killing themselves over this…
I never could understand how people would be moved to do this – kill themselves over an economic crisis. But now I at least get the… well, I get why they thought this was necessary. I still wouldn’t do it (I hope) but I get how this is possible.
And I like this thing with the crazy warlock as well. He’s fascinating – and I get why he can’t live any longer. Immortality sucks. Even though taking so many others to your grave – and in the realm of demons? Not cool, buddy.
What doesn't make sense is... the Nephilim's reaction to when Magnus tells them about the rumours. They are usually quite keen on killing warlocks and everything else that has demon blood in them. Now, they seemed to ignore it: No research, nothing. They come only when it's nearly too late.
The characters in this story are... replaceable. But you do get a good feel on that time.
In brief:
I give it a star for style and the ideas, plus the historic background.
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