Lothaire is one of the best books from the Cole stable. It's all in the lead character. He's invincible and mean - and hilarious, the rarest of rare combinations. Blend uncompromising strength with humour and you've found the daring duo that will slay all female hearts.
Example: As a wailing female ghoul slashes at his face, Lothaire says "Didn't I know you when you were pretty?" She shrieks. Then he adds contemplatively, "Didn't I do you when you were pretty?" She shrieks some more before fleeing. He says, Yeah, thought so.
His Lothaire-speak, his intensity, his E-vil (shades of Mike Myers) is just delicious.
I just love Cole's penchant for drama, the fight between good and not-so-good, the searing chemistry between her couples which blends nicely with a meeting of minds from which the dialogue flows and crackles and refreshes.
S'all good.
Now to wait for a week and then read it again...
