Just leaves me with MORE questions. But an OK book.

Normally, when a film is based on a book I love the book so much more. But not this time. I have to say that I'm liking the film more this time. For anyone that hasn't seen the film or read the book........the book is nothing like the film.......and the film is nothing like the book.. If that makes sense?<br /><br />The book is good, don't get me wrong. I was scared in parts. However, it's nothing like the film. If you're looking for similar, but better, read 'Salems Lot' by Stephen King. <br /><br />The only thing the book and the film have in common is that they both involve a man who is probably one of the last few survivors after a virus strikes the population.<br /><br />With both though, I'm left with lots of questions that aren't addressed and it's frustrating to be 'almost' at the point of knowing it all, but not quite having enough information. I read the book thinking that the unanswered questions from the film would be answered, but all it's done is given me more questions.<br />

I was too quick - please note, this version is in SPANISH

I have yet to read Eclipse. I ordered it, it was delivered, I was ready to open the book and read - and IT'S IN SPANISH!<br /><br />Just a reminder for other readers, who are as taken by Twilight as I am and simply have to have the two following books. <br /><br />Louise

Unappealing descriptions

The premise behind the story was a little hard to swallow. A girl brought up by her parents' killer who happens to be a mob-boss-type vampire. She's now grown up and hates him and is trying to live a normal life, but in hiding from him. Cue the rest of the story. But unfortunately, by the time I'd got through the first couple of chapters I had started to not care. I ploughed on. <br /><br />I personally I found Ms Chance's style of writing awkward and stilted. I could suspend belief for some of the plot lines (which I'm happy to do for fiction - lets face it - its about vampires) and I tried to get immersed in the world and the characters that the author created. But it was tough going. <br /><br />I've given this book two stars instead of one, because I feel that part of my dislike of the book is due to my difficulty with Ms Chance's writing style. Her descriptions left me feeling distant from the environment and characters, rather than being drawn in. I have read other vampire/preternatural fiction and usually enjoy it immensely. I'm sorry that I didn't with this book.

what can you say?? an emerging talent for sure

As someone who has read many supernatural romance for women books, this is rather good. Actually better than good. I stayed in a chilly bath just to finish it! It has joined the sect of writers like Charlaine Harris ( grave series) Richelle Mead, Patricia Briggs and Kelley Armstrong. And this is a new take on the shapeshifter story and engaging one at that. Werecats. interesting. One who just wants to be a human but may be more than just a wereleopard much more.. <br /><br />Great novel. can't wait for the next one. please bring it out soon xx

Claimed by Shadow- review by MelEagles

This is the second in the Cassandra Palmer series and is as good as the first (Touch the Dark). If you enjoy Laurell K Hamilton, Christine Feehan and the like, you will enjoy these. It took me a while to get into it but once I did I just had to keep reading. Cassie is a great lead character- she is resourceful, with out knowing everything- she manages her way through all the bad stuff without suddenly getting extra magic powers right at the end-a flaw in Hamiltons work- both"Merry Gently" fairy books and"Anita Blake" vampire ones.<br />In this second look she is still trying to get out of perminantly becoming the"Pythia", the worlds cheif clairvoyant. She has to deal with the"hands off"/love spell that Mircea put on her when she was 11 that has now blown up in both their faces- they can't keep there hands off each other- and Cassie can't get together with anyone else as the spell burns anyone she gets to close too- like Pritkin, the Mage assisin whom she has formed an uneasy truce with while she searches for Tony (bad Vamp) and Myra (Would be evil-Pythia) to stop them from killing her or Mircea. A fun time travelling vampire/witch tale. I reccomend it to you- but only after you have read Touch The Dark first!

awsome

this seiries is by far the best.i started reading shan at an early age and ive grown up with the dementor but i moved to china so cant get this book ive tried to get my sister to get me it but she didnt aw well,the last book was one hell of a clif hanger who would have thought that juni had turend evil!its really awsome.cant wait to get this book

The shizz!

I had pretty high expectations when reading the comic. When it came my intial reaction was to jump up and down, which I did. I then read it all and thought it was great but not brilliant. Then I re-read it and it was brilliant! The quips and jokes, the buffy-ness. The arcs! They so wouldn't happen in Buffy but their wonderful and very interesting. Old faces and new baddies, it has everything! Can't wait for the second volume to come out!

This book is a Relic. This is THE one.

Wow. Wasn't expecting that much. This 900 pages book look so huge and is fantastic with the black leatherbound cover. When first opening it you got a Arkham map illustrated on the inside of the cover. All the great stories of H.P. Lovecraft are in there, even some poems. They all have the original published date and infos on them too. It's like a Lovecraft Encyclopedia! There are just enough illustrations and at the end you got a LONG biography of Lovecraft beautifully written. For this price it's a steal. I must stop writing now, Cthulhu calls me! GET IT!<br /><br />(For the glue on the back sticker it's pretty easy to remove. First get the sticker off and then stick it again where there is glue remaining. Do that several times and all the glue will be removed)

Original, well written, but not all of it is good..

I found that the story was intriguing and original, and well developed-- up to a point. There is a very heavy emphasis on religion and Christianity in this book, which just made me feel repelled by it in a way. I also felt that the ending was rushed, after drawing out such an intense relationship over the majority of the book, it irked me that it ended such an abrupt manner, leaving me a bit unsure as to what I finally thought of the book. Its definitely an interesting read and I would recommend that those who enjoy the supernatural- love story combination read it-- however it maybe best to borrow it from the library instead of purchasing it.

Carbon Copy.

I did love this book, but everything in it echoes Kelley Armstrong's 'Bitten'.<br />Angsty female werewolf/cat, rejoins her pack, old flame returns, trouble with a stray/newborn, leaves her boyfriend behind...even the description of the Werecat's change was practically the same, which disappointed me.<br /><br /><br />I did enjoy it, and if you liked Bitten, it's well worth a go.<br /><br />She obviously has a great talent for writing, but I'd like to see something more original in future.<br /><br />

Second best horror this week

I bought this to go on holiday and it passed a few sunny days, very good story great characters, worth every penny. I also bought Soft Target by Conrad Jones. Brilliant both of them they kept me occupied all week. Laymon at his best I think.

Its not as good as the others but its still quality!!

This book is another from the Demonata series (by none other than Darren Shan) and continues from Bec. With the re-introduction of a previous character into the book, the book becomes a tool of questions as you start to wonder why on earth the new character has arrived.<br /><br />Apart from that the book progresses a litte slower than usual but still packed with violence and action. The one big down point is that the book ends on a very interesting cliffhanger, but believe me when I say this... this book is just a warm-up for the next :D (I have read the next by the way)

BUY THIS

I love this book. Some adults may find it dissapointing, but pre-teens and teenagers certainly won't. It is an action-packed funny thriller, defitnitley worth reading. Anyone beetween the ages of 9 and 15 will love this book. Boy or Girl; the fact that stepahnie is a girl doesn't make it any more girly. Adults can read this as long as they keep an open mind and don't expect the jokes to be mature wit. Kids don't find that that funny. Overall it is a brilliant book that you should read. Also some catchphrases that will always be stuck in your head;"Doors are for people with no imagintion' what a lovely excuse to climb out a window.

Sorry for only rating 3 stars, Mr Shan!

I feel bad only giving this book 3 out of 5 stars because I am a big Darren Shan fan, I really liked The Saga of Darren Shan and LOVED the first three books in the Demonata series, but I was a bit dissapointed with this book.Dont get me wrong, it's not a bad book, just a bit week. It was much slower-paced than the others and I didn't like the character of Bec as much as I did Grubbs and Kernel.<br /><br />However, it explained some things from the past involving Grubbs' family and the Demonata and it was quite suspencefull and had a surpise ending so had its good points, too.<br /><br />Still quite a good read which I would recomend becuase it is of the Demonata series, which is brilliant.

Fantastic

Gripping,atmospheric and menacing.<br /> Koontz is the master of the horror genre.

Just good enough to be really annoying

This series of books used to follow a fairly entertaining format of Anita versus the Monster of the Week with a bit of disposable light romance on the side. Recent offerings have had a format that consists of risible and puerile descriptions of sex, which are made more tedious as scenes all blend together in a repititious blur. This book appears to be a struggle to return to the original format, while keeping the sex of the latter offerings. <br /><br />Personally, I found it the most annoying offering to date as it constantly reminded me that these books had the potential to be fun rather than boring me. I found that worse than the previous effort that was just simply boring.<br /><br />The only benefit I have received from this book is that it has finally convinced me to dispose of this author's books, which at least means that I have gained some much needed shelf space. <br /><br />

Extremely helpful

This book really helps you to understand the text in greater depth. I would recommend it for anyone doing Frankenstein coursework at GCSE level, as it builds your confidence before you begin writing your essay.

Pat the Dog? Too late its dead.

There, I've given away a bit of the story.<br />Still there is enough left to keep you interested in <br />this tale of suburban vampire hell.<br />Does pose one question I never thought to ask <br />Would a Vampire who was Jewish or an Atheist<br />before becoming 'undead' still be repelled by a <br />crucifix?