So I originally read this as a short story, it
has since been updated, lengthened and some serious eeew moments added.
Adolf Zakerny is a notorious serial killer, he has no
set Modis Operandi he merely seeks to inflict as much pain as possible, and he
is a master of his work, giving tribute to his Lord of Lies.
Eventually the time comes when he feels ready to share
his true calling and nature with Hell, and as he plummets to his death, you may
think the book has started at the wrong end of the story. However, Chantel Nordeloos
excruciatingly makes us witness his rebirth, cell to sinew, bone to muscle. Every
little nuance of tension is explained, like reading in slow motion with HiDef.
The road to Hell ala CN is a revolting sounding one, and
he witnesses things that make you feel sick to your stomach with expectant
glee. It is soon his turn, as Adolf’s sins are “weighed” and a punishment is
suggested, he looks forward to meeting his new boss, but soon becomes confused
when he steps into a scene from Perfect Houses.
CN has certainly done her homework on Demons and
mythology. Demons loiter around Lucifer’s mansion house and she does a
brilliant interpretation of making it seem like a normal work place on a
regular day.
Adolf is invited to sample Hell and he enters the Redemption
Labyrinth and finally finds some of the bliss he seeks. No over the top gore description is required
as CN taps into the true horrors of torture and the internal removal of hope,
to make your goosebumps rise and the hairs on your neck tingle.
After much discussion and some feather preening (did
you see the title?) Lucifer has a room suited exactly for Adolf’s needs.
CN is such an eloquent author, not a word is out of
place or written down without thought, this line alone really made me think; "their
own preconception of sin, often most find it most difficult to forgive
themselves ".
An enjoyable, yet icky, read with some thought
provoking issues and images. I do hope that CN is going to expand on this a
little….7 deadly sins and all that!
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