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dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I'm not sure if I have much to say on this one, but I think to the credit of this book, Simon Hawke did make it very accessible to individuals who might not have seen the movie. Perhaps that could be argued as a flaw of the book, that it follows the framework the movie left for it too closely, but one of the biggest things that the story hinges on is the mystery of the killer. And in that regard, I think Hawke did an excellent job with what he had to work with.
Additionally, he took the time in this novel to really get more into the individual characters' heads, which we don't see in the movie. The characters in Friday the 13th tend towards not being memorable, and fitting more of a bland one or two character traits that aren't even explored in-depth. Hawke takes the time to dive into everyone's inner thoughts and feelings, and while I know that this is a turn-off for a lot of people, because many of those inner thoughts turn into lengthy monologues, I appreciated him making the effort to make them more than just two-dimensional.
I haven't been able to find a print copy of this book, and indeed, it and the other Friday the 13th novels seem to be so scarce that they go for absurd amounts. I was able to read this thanks to listening to the fan-recorded audiobook on the YouTube channel The 80s Slasher Librarian! Huge kudos to them for making that possible! If someone would like to go listen to their recording before jumping into the film, I do recommend it as a decent introduction to the story!
Additionally, he took the time in this novel to really get more into the individual characters' heads, which we don't see in the movie. The characters in Friday the 13th tend towards not being memorable, and fitting more of a bland one or two character traits that aren't even explored in-depth. Hawke takes the time to dive into everyone's inner thoughts and feelings, and while I know that this is a turn-off for a lot of people, because many of those inner thoughts turn into lengthy monologues, I appreciated him making the effort to make them more than just two-dimensional.
I haven't been able to find a print copy of this book, and indeed, it and the other Friday the 13th novels seem to be so scarce that they go for absurd amounts. I was able to read this thanks to listening to the fan-recorded audiobook on the YouTube channel The 80s Slasher Librarian! Huge kudos to them for making that possible! If someone would like to go listen to their recording before jumping into the film, I do recommend it as a decent introduction to the story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual content
Minor: Drug use and Ableism
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