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franklyfrank's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
bexdoesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Just like the first Stranger Things book, this isn't what I was expecting, however still enjoyed it overall. It took me ages to read as I was finding myself sometimes enjoying it and sometimes a bit bored. I'm a huge Stranger Things fan so I am glad I read it to get an insight into Hoppers life before Hawkins.
readlikelasagna's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
fantasyfireandfreckles's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good crime book with a little bit of mystery. I really enjoy Hoppers character, so that kept me reading. I enjoyed the writing and learning more about his past adventures and what shaped his character. It really has absolutely nothing to do with Stranger Things, though.
nuttytwitchy22's review against another edition
5.0
So good! I absolutely loved reading more about Hopper and his past as a NYC detective. Also the case was super interesting, but I'm always a suckered for a good cult story.
kimball_hansen's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't watched the show yet but how closely does this follow it? This is not what I thought it'd be like.
They knew what men and black was in 1977?
This story was ok. Not the best writing. I didn't like the back and forth between 11 and Hopper in 1984 as it spoils the storytelling in 1977.
Is Eleven 14 years old? She doesn't act like it.
They knew what men and black was in 1977?
This story was ok. Not the best writing. I didn't like the back and forth between 11 and Hopper in 1984 as it spoils the storytelling in 1977.
Is Eleven 14 years old? She doesn't act like it.
tiny_hanny's review against another edition
3.0
i tried to read this before i watched stranger things 3, but that didn't really work out for me. my overall thoughts about this book are eeehhh, was it necessary? the hopper in this book did not remind me of the hopper in stranger things, it kinda felt like he was made to fit the role of an undercover detective in new york city like so many other crime novels. just felt that it was unnecessary and overused. sorry not sorry.
efthymis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ok.
I think we all want to learn more about Jim’s daughter and how she passed away, and what happened to his wife; not just one of his (many, I guess) police stories.
I found the case a bit shallow. It was not on par with “Suspicious Minds” book. Had the author focused a bit more on the paranormal and conspiracy theories surrounding Vietnam, it could have been more interesting.
And I definitely expected a bit more of Eleven in this book.
I think we all want to learn more about Jim’s daughter and how she passed away, and what happened to his wife; not just one of his (many, I guess) police stories.
I found the case a bit shallow. It was not on par with “Suspicious Minds” book. Had the author focused a bit more on the paranormal and conspiracy theories surrounding Vietnam, it could have been more interesting.
And I definitely expected a bit more of Eleven in this book.
metakognicija's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
exploradora's review against another edition
3.0
***3 stars***
Book two in the Stranger Things extended universe is focused on our favorite policeman, Jim Hopper.
Set in 1984 around Christmas time, Eleven finds a box of Hop's old keepsakes in his cabin. In this box, there's a bunch of stuff regarding one of his cases from when he worked as a homicide detective for the NYPD . El practically begs Hopper to tell her the story behind it and he eventually agrees to.
There are basically two timelines: we get glimpses from 1984 in Hopper's cabin, but most of the story is about his time in 1977, when he was solving a strange series of murders in New York.
My only issue with this book is that it somehow felt detached from the original universe. I think that this could have easily been a completely new story about a murder case in New York City, the author just added Hopper and Eleven into the mix to connect it to the TV show. I wanted Jim to tell something more personal about his life, something more meaningful.. Eleven says she wants to know more about him and I think telling her every tiny detail about a case from the past is not really doing much in terms of "getting to know one".
But all in all, this wasn't a bad story.
I always love me some Jim Hopper
Book two in the Stranger Things extended universe is focused on our favorite policeman, Jim Hopper.
Set in 1984 around Christmas time, Eleven finds a box of Hop's old keepsakes in his cabin. In this box, there's a bunch of stuff regarding one of his cases from when he worked as a homicide detective for the NYPD . El practically begs Hopper to tell her the story behind it and he eventually agrees to.
There are basically two timelines: we get glimpses from 1984 in Hopper's cabin, but most of the story is about his time in 1977, when he was solving a strange series of murders in New York.
My only issue with this book is that it somehow felt detached from the original universe. I think that this could have easily been a completely new story about a murder case in New York City, the author just added Hopper and Eleven into the mix to connect it to the TV show. I wanted Jim to tell something more personal about his life, something more meaningful.. Eleven says she wants to know more about him and I think telling her every tiny detail about a case from the past is not really doing much in terms of "getting to know one".
But all in all, this wasn't a bad story.
I always love me some Jim Hopper