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struanhenderson's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nickdleblanc's review
2.0
2.5 stars. The best part about this book is that Jack Martin dedicated it to Dennis Etchison, his real name. Otherwise, it's a fine retread of an underrated 80s horror. There's a bit too much inner monologue for Challis. It kind of felt like padding after a while. Not a bad way to kill some time and re-visit a favorite Halloween film of mine.
michaelrcalkins's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Sexual content
itcamefromthepage's review
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Dennis Etchison writes the hell out of this very silly but endlessly charming Halloween One-off.
There is a lot of great atmosphere and it goes into some interesting territory for how the main character views the world which fits in very well thematically. Dude drinks SO MUCH and having him removed from the endlessly likable Tom Atkins makes his character literally seemed unhinged.
Adds some fun bits, cuts out some of my other fave scenes (we don't get the implication that our hero has a relationship with the coroner for example), but all in all this is well worth tracking down if you can. (listened to the Slashtrax audiobook for this one)
There is a lot of great atmosphere and it goes into some interesting territory for how the main character views the world which fits in very well thematically. Dude drinks SO MUCH and having him removed from the endlessly likable Tom Atkins makes his character literally seemed unhinged.
Adds some fun bits, cuts out some of my other fave scenes (we don't get the implication that our hero has a relationship with the coroner for example), but all in all this is well worth tracking down if you can. (listened to the Slashtrax audiobook for this one)
jamietherebelliousreader's review
3.0
3 stars. Ehh, this one was my least favorite. I would much rather just watch the film. It’s way more entertaining. This book stick faithfully close to the film, so much so that it doesn’t really add anything new or interesting to it. Halloween III the movie is way more fun so I’d say just watch that instead of reading this.
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hugh_gulland's review
Decent novelisation of the famously underappreciated sequel, the format works well on this particular story allowing more in the way of nuance and background. Don't miss the giveaway at nine...
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