I've been really enjoying reading the early Dante stories for the first time. Its been an absolute treat from the off. Since 'The Gulag Apocalyptic' I've enjoyed the darker tone the series has taken, while still being a delightful breeze to read. Up to now I'd been reluctant to come here and say how much I'm enjoying it as I doubt I'd be saying anything new (ahem) but 'The Great Game' has brought me out of my Dante reviewing shell. Not simply because it was brillant, which it quite clearly was, but because Valentine Romanov is such a delicious villian. Loved him. Such a shame he had to met such a final fate.
Superb, really superb. I'm already looking forward to going back and reading all of Dante in one go when I finally get through reading the Progs from my Wilderness Years, its rapidly shooting up my all time favourites list.
