Devil Said Bang

Sandman Slim, Book 4

By: Richard Kadrey

Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews

Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

What do you do after you’ve escaped Hell, gone back, uncovered the true nature of God, and then managed to become the new Lucifer?

Well, if you’re James Stark, you have to figure out how to run Hell while also trying to get back out of it... again. Plus there’s the small matter of surviving. Because everyone in Heaven, Hell, and in between wants to be the fastest gun in the universe, and the best way to do so is to take down Lucifer, a.k.a. James Stark.

And it’s not like being in L.A. is any better — a serial-killer ghost is running wild and Stark’s angelic alter ego is hiding among the lost days of time with a secret cabal who can rewrite reality. Starting to care for people and life again is a real bitch for a stone-cold killer.

©2012 Richard Kadrey (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

How to get rid of a job you don't want.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, excellent performance and the story is a notch up, in my opinion, from the previous book. We now also seem to have a clean slate, which will make it interesting to see where Sandman Slim goes next.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Devil Said Bang?

I think the overall idea on what Lucifer actually does in Hell.

Which scene was your favorite?

None in particular. The book is pretty fast moving and as such many things become a bit of a blur.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No.

Any additional comments?

Yes, great fun if you don't mind very graphic description of violence.

Decent audiobook

Good book, but I only really enjoyed it when he was stuck in hell. Once he left it started getting confusing.

Amazing

What made the experience of listening to Devil Said Bang the most enjoyable?

The fourth installment of the sandman slim series punches you in the gut and doesn't apologize

Which character – as performed by MacLeod Andrews – was your favorite?

All! He is an amazing narrator

MacLeod Andress is the Sandman

What made the experience of listening to Devil Said Bang the most enjoyable?

I love that the same voice has told me the story of Jim Stark from the beginning. And I have a little Crush on Stark.

What other book might you compare Devil Said Bang to and why?

The Laundry series by Charles Stross is similar. It is James Bond meets The Deep Old Ones. Bob a geekier version of Jim. They both fight the good fight against Big Bad.

Which character – as performed by MacLeod Andrews – was your favorite?

Always, always, always Stark.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Back out of Hell

BANG!

The Paranormal Fantasy written by R K, brought a lot of excitement and action; giving a few unexpected turn within the plot.But I found that some of the chapters dragged instead of the smooth flow expected, like listening to the same music in repeat; The Main plot centered around Sandman slim now the Fallen One trying to escape hell and return to the one he loves, leaving his responsibility behind as lord of perdition. only to find Hell on earth upon returning to LA, and more trouble to fix than one broken devil can hope to mend to save the world.

Lot of backstory and plot line

Since the last book pretty much wrapped up things on that storyline, this one seems to be following up things and slowly creating a new one. Takes a few hours to get to anything happening. It’s ok. Hoping the next one has more of the get to the point type action.

Not the best Sandman Slim book, but it was ok.

To me this wasn't the best Sandman Slim book, the beginning was a bit slow. It was a lot of Stark complaining about being the new Satan and him having to watch his back. It wasn't until he got top side when it got to be interesting, a lot of old characters and some good old Sandman Slim fun.

Hell is not the same with James/lucier

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend it as the last one in the series, they just keep up the action and the story line is unique, also the characters are very interesting

What was one of the most memorable moments of Devil Said Bang?

I enjoyed many of the moments in the story The end was interesting when James dumpes the job on God

Which scene was your favorite?

Wild Bill running the bar and explaining how Stark should learn to pick his fights

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt both of those reactions, at the kindness and saddness of the lost souls

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the 4 books and hope Mr Kadrey will make a few more it isn't over and I want to know how it ends??

Loved it

Sandman Slim is the ultimate bad ass and his story gets more and more crazy but still so awesome! And McCloud Andrews reading brings all the characters to life. I love it!

Keep Em coming

What did you like about this audiobook?

No, but please don't hold this against the book because I never listen to the same book twice..

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I'm against spoilers so will only say there are many memorable parts

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Ive listened to this entire series and I sure hope this isn't goodbye!

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Moved me how? This book has suspense, comedy, horror I'd say the emotions run the spectrum really but the mixture is fitting and refreshing just the same.

Do you have any additional comments?

I don't want this to be the end of the story! With that said I'd remain a fan forever so long as the stories don't begin to get cheesy and quickly thrown together for a buck!, this series is fun, original & keeps you wanting more!