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39 reviews for:
The Cabin in the Woods: The Official Movie Novelization
Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon, Tim Lebbon
3.45 AVERAGE
39 reviews for:
The Cabin in the Woods: The Official Movie Novelization
Drew Goddard, Joss Whedon, Tim Lebbon
3.45 AVERAGE
I thought this book was awful. The author seemed to be at a loss for words most of the time ('His eyes are rotten things') Then I watched the movie - a spoof horror/comedy populated with one-dimensional characters and based almost entirely upon special effects. I actually enjoyed watching it, but realized that turning it into a readable novel must be a near-impossible task.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This isn't your typical horror story, and it's basically impossible to offer any sort of summary without giving anything away. If you're a fan of slasher flicks / books because you like blood and gore, this isn't for you. There's a depth to the story, as well as a profound insight into human nature, that makes this something different. Fans of screenwriter / director Joss Whedon will recognize the wit and complexity that he puts into all of his works as Tim Lebbon translates from screen to page.
While I'm usually the kind of person who says that the book is better than the movie, in this case I have to disagree. That is not to say, however, that the book isn't enjoyable, particularly for someone who's seen the movie and is able to visualize the superb acting and great special effects. The story is just as good as it is the movie and doesn't stray like so many novelizations of movies tend to do for some reason, and Lebbon did a great job giving insight to the characters in a manner that's only available through the written word. That said, much of what makes Cabin in the Woods my favorite movie is in the acting and the visual aspect. It's a wonderful companion piece and I recommend that those who've seen the movie read the book and vice versa, allowing for a much more thorough experience.
While I'm usually the kind of person who says that the book is better than the movie, in this case I have to disagree. That is not to say, however, that the book isn't enjoyable, particularly for someone who's seen the movie and is able to visualize the superb acting and great special effects. The story is just as good as it is the movie and doesn't stray like so many novelizations of movies tend to do for some reason, and Lebbon did a great job giving insight to the characters in a manner that's only available through the written word. That said, much of what makes Cabin in the Woods my favorite movie is in the acting and the visual aspect. It's a wonderful companion piece and I recommend that those who've seen the movie read the book and vice versa, allowing for a much more thorough experience.
This book is so bad that it made the movie look good.
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is great. It has all the fun of the film but adds some depth the to characters’ interiority that isn’t possible in the film. This did make the two “puppeteers” far less likeable than in the film, as they were far more explicitly sexist and racist in the novelization, traits that weren’t ever realized in their external behaviors so we didn’t see them in the film. I enjoyed rooting for the puppeteers in the film, at least a little, and you lose that when they are less likeable, but it does serve to make you care even more about the five protagonists. The other main cast didn’t feel changed as much as deepened by the interiority, and it also added a different experience to some of the violence that made the story feel more urgent, which was fun. If you watched the film and didn’t enjoy it, then you won’t enjoy this; if you enjoyed the film then this is a fun new lens. If you haven’t seen the film then this is a fun, interesting exploration of horror tropes while being a proper horror itself, not just a parody, and is definitely worth the read.
It's an all-too-familiar story: five friends - the jock, the slut, the nice girl, the brain, and the clown - go for vacation to a cabin in the Middle of Nowhere, and then...well, you know. Only in this case, you don't. This one's different. Really. No, I can't tell you why. Only that there's much more beneath the surface.
I don't normally read movie novelizations but this one's by Tim Lebbon, one of the current greats, and though I've been very excited to see the film I don't know when I'll get to it. It's a real page-turner. Since I haven't seen the film, I can't say how close the novel is, but I wonder if they went with a different... but no, I can't say anything about that, either. Just read it. It turns every horror movie cliche on its head, and horror movie fans will have fun spotting references to other movies.
I don't normally read movie novelizations but this one's by Tim Lebbon, one of the current greats, and though I've been very excited to see the film I don't know when I'll get to it. It's a real page-turner. Since I haven't seen the film, I can't say how close the novel is, but I wonder if they went with a different... but no, I can't say anything about that, either. Just read it. It turns every horror movie cliche on its head, and horror movie fans will have fun spotting references to other movies.
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No