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# Blackbirds: Miriam Black, Book 1

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desertcart.com: Blackbirds: Miriam Black, Book 1 (Audible Audio Edition): Chuck Wendig, Emily Beresford, Angry Robot on Brilliance Audio: Audible Books & Originals

Review: well worth reading - Miriam is doing all she can to run away from the inevitable deaths she sees whenever she touches another person. She doesn't really have any redeeming qualities- she's a foul-mouthed, violent thief who is more comfortable with lies than with the truth. She uses her gift, being able to see how someone dies, in order to rob them. Yet you can't help but cheer for the lost little girl who is just looking for her place in the world. She believes that fate will do what fate will do, and nothing she can do will stop the deaths she sees, yet her nightmares show the immense guilt she feels for not trying to save people. A very complex character. Ashley is a con artist, and finds out about Miriam. He then blackmails her into working for him. He wants a bigger score than the cash she takes off of the dead bodies. Unfortunately, he's also on the run from a ruthless business man Ashley recently stole some drugs from. He's another unlikable character, but makes a good counterpoint to Miriam. You feel bad for Miriam, and want her to be able to stop fate, but you don't feel the same for Ashley. He's a user, and lacks the conscience that Miriam seems to have. Miriam is drifting through life when she meets Louis. When she shakes his hand, she sees his death. he's going to be murdered, and when he dies, he's going to be calling out to Miriam. Shaken, Miriam knows that she can't save him. Once she is blackmailed by Ashley, Louis also reenters the picture. Miriam knows there is nothing she can do to stop fate, but this time she doesn't want to let fate win. Once I started reading it, I had a hard time putting it down, so that certainly says something about the book. The writing style more than anything sucks you in. I found myself marveling over some of Wendig's similes and metaphors. They were simply brilliant. The liberal dose of foul language wasn't there for the sake of being there, but rather helped to enhance the story. Although some scenes made me a bit squeamish, it was pretty necessary to the overall story. Wendig has a way of saying a lot with only a few words. I liked it: the writing, the characters, the uber-violence.
Review: A witty and great read. - Miriam Black can see the future. With a simple touch she'll witness, like some sick Hollywood production, when and how the touched will die--right down to their last gurgling breath. When a chance encounter with a late-night trucker reveals an unexpected twist, her life's downward spiral loses control until she's forced to confront her past, present and future--whether she wants to or not. And thus begins Chuck Wendig's story that will drag you kicking and screaming to its twisted and violent end. Books come and books go and some of them I'll soon forget and others, like BLACKBIRDS, I'll remember long after tucking it away in the attic. What makes a book memorable you ask? For some it may be a complicated process: literary depth (blue curtains meaning more than just blue curtains), the number of syllables in a word, an author's extensive use of every word in the dictionary, how many times the word "suddenly" is used, and the list goes on. Fortunately, I'm simple. I don't care if you have an extensive vocabulary, or spend your days writing literary prose with words that no human being will ever speak. I want to be entertained. Entertain me with clever characters and clever scenes. Like Stephen King once said: I can read a clunker as long as the engine runs. Wendig's BLACKBIRDS is not only clever, but filled with witty writing, great characters and an outstanding female lead in Miriam. Many scenes stood out, but my personal favorite is when Miriam is first introduced to Frankie and Harriet: Miriam crumples it up, goes to throw it, and finds herself face-to-face with a gawky, bony Italian-looking dude in a trim black suit. "Jesus Chris," Miriam says. The Italian nods, though he is clearly nobody's Lord and Savior ... Miriam sees a small woman approaching, a short chubby thing with black eyes like hot coals and a set of bangs that look like they were cut with a hedge trimmer and a ruler. "Evening," the woman says. "Scully," Miriam says to the woman. To the man, she nods: "Mulder." Simple. Funny, easily recognizable and the scene before sets it up perfectly. I loved it and laughed out loud. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a witty reference to unrelated characters they know and love? So let's talk about the elephant in the room for a minute. You did see the elephant, right? How can a guy, who's a guy's guy none-the-less, write a female lead and pull it off? Probably a lot easier said than done. While some readers may not see past a man writing a female lead, Wendig does it with a style and class that's certain to please those who give it a chance. Miriam is a strong, witty (tired of the word "witty" yet? Tough. It's my blog: witty witty witty witty witty) and self-aware woman. And while most women can't see the future, I'm certain they'll be able to relate to her being misjudged as a weak individual and the strengths she's been forced to gain as a result. Miriam is NOT a pushover. She will fight when confronted, be sexual when it suits her, smoke cigarettes and drink beer when she damn well feels like it. She's not one to be messed with and Wendig does a great job bringing her to (believable) life. BLACKBIRDS is a riveting and fantastic read that will keep you glued to the pages and longing for more. This is a MUST-HAVE on your summer reading list.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ well worth reading
*by K***R on August 25, 2012*

Miriam is doing all she can to run away from the inevitable deaths she sees whenever she touches another person. She doesn't really have any redeeming qualities- she's a foul-mouthed, violent thief who is more comfortable with lies than with the truth. She uses her gift, being able to see how someone dies, in order to rob them. Yet you can't help but cheer for the lost little girl who is just looking for her place in the world. She believes that fate will do what fate will do, and nothing she can do will stop the deaths she sees, yet her nightmares show the immense guilt she feels for not trying to save people. A very complex character. Ashley is a con artist, and finds out about Miriam. He then blackmails her into working for him. He wants a bigger score than the cash she takes off of the dead bodies. Unfortunately, he's also on the run from a ruthless business man Ashley recently stole some drugs from. He's another unlikable character, but makes a good counterpoint to Miriam. You feel bad for Miriam, and want her to be able to stop fate, but you don't feel the same for Ashley. He's a user, and lacks the conscience that Miriam seems to have. Miriam is drifting through life when she meets Louis. When she shakes his hand, she sees his death. he's going to be murdered, and when he dies, he's going to be calling out to Miriam. Shaken, Miriam knows that she can't save him. Once she is blackmailed by Ashley, Louis also reenters the picture. Miriam knows there is nothing she can do to stop fate, but this time she doesn't want to let fate win. Once I started reading it, I had a hard time putting it down, so that certainly says something about the book. The writing style more than anything sucks you in. I found myself marveling over some of Wendig's similes and metaphors. They were simply brilliant. The liberal dose of foul language wasn't there for the sake of being there, but rather helped to enhance the story. Although some scenes made me a bit squeamish, it was pretty necessary to the overall story. Wendig has a way of saying a lot with only a few words. I liked it: the writing, the characters, the uber-violence.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A witty and great read.
*by D***L on May 7, 2012*

Miriam Black can see the future. With a simple touch she'll witness, like some sick Hollywood production, when and how the touched will die--right down to their last gurgling breath. When a chance encounter with a late-night trucker reveals an unexpected twist, her life's downward spiral loses control until she's forced to confront her past, present and future--whether she wants to or not. And thus begins Chuck Wendig's story that will drag you kicking and screaming to its twisted and violent end. Books come and books go and some of them I'll soon forget and others, like BLACKBIRDS, I'll remember long after tucking it away in the attic. What makes a book memorable you ask? For some it may be a complicated process: literary depth (blue curtains meaning more than just blue curtains), the number of syllables in a word, an author's extensive use of every word in the dictionary, how many times the word "suddenly" is used, and the list goes on. Fortunately, I'm simple. I don't care if you have an extensive vocabulary, or spend your days writing literary prose with words that no human being will ever speak. I want to be entertained. Entertain me with clever characters and clever scenes. Like Stephen King once said: I can read a clunker as long as the engine runs. Wendig's BLACKBIRDS is not only clever, but filled with witty writing, great characters and an outstanding female lead in Miriam. Many scenes stood out, but my personal favorite is when Miriam is first introduced to Frankie and Harriet: Miriam crumples it up, goes to throw it, and finds herself face-to-face with a gawky, bony Italian-looking dude in a trim black suit. "Jesus Chris," Miriam says. The Italian nods, though he is clearly nobody's Lord and Savior ... Miriam sees a small woman approaching, a short chubby thing with black eyes like hot coals and a set of bangs that look like they were cut with a hedge trimmer and a ruler. "Evening," the woman says. "Scully," Miriam says to the woman. To the man, she nods: "Mulder." Simple. Funny, easily recognizable and the scene before sets it up perfectly. I loved it and laughed out loud. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a witty reference to unrelated characters they know and love? So let's talk about the elephant in the room for a minute. You did see the elephant, right? How can a guy, who's a guy's guy none-the-less, write a female lead and pull it off? Probably a lot easier said than done. While some readers may not see past a man writing a female lead, Wendig does it with a style and class that's certain to please those who give it a chance. Miriam is a strong, witty (tired of the word "witty" yet? Tough. It's my blog: witty witty witty witty witty) and self-aware woman. And while most women can't see the future, I'm certain they'll be able to relate to her being misjudged as a weak individual and the strengths she's been forced to gain as a result. Miriam is NOT a pushover. She will fight when confronted, be sexual when it suits her, smoke cigarettes and drink beer when she damn well feels like it. She's not one to be messed with and Wendig does a great job bringing her to (believable) life. BLACKBIRDS is a riveting and fantastic read that will keep you glued to the pages and longing for more. This is a MUST-HAVE on your summer reading list.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***P on July 1, 2013*

Un bel libro; è ovvio che Wendig sa quello che sta facendo, e la sua Miriam non è tosta perché è violenta e priva di scrupoli, ma è tosta come una donna vera. Mi è piaciuto molto, solo che dopo tutte quelle recensioni entusiastiche mi sarei aspettata uno stile un po' più particolare - anche se non è assolutamente monotono o scontato. Ha un ottimo ritmo.

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