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shiningstarman's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed 95% of this book but I think the inclusion of Ripley actually hurt it and results in one of the worst cases of deus ex machina that I've ever seen. This book takes place 37 years after the events of the film Alien. If you've seen the film Aliens, you know that it takes place 57 years after the events of Alien with Ripley awaking from hyper sleep. Since this book is part of the "official" timeline, it still needs to link up with Aliens. How that is achieved was ridiculous.
As for the rest of the book, it really depends on what kind of fan of the series you are. If Alien is your favorite and you're looking for the survival horror type aspect of that film, you might be disappointed as this book falls more in to the type of story told in Aliens.
It's still worth reading if you're a fan and I'll be checking out the next two books in the trilogy but I was just disappointed with how getting from point A in Alien to point B in Aliens was achieved.
As for the rest of the book, it really depends on what kind of fan of the series you are. If Alien is your favorite and you're looking for the survival horror type aspect of that film, you might be disappointed as this book falls more in to the type of story told in Aliens.
It's still worth reading if you're a fan and I'll be checking out the next two books in the trilogy but I was just disappointed with how getting from point A in Alien to point B in Aliens was achieved.
laurenstravels's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook version is great with a cast acting out so it's like listening to a movie. Short and sweet, this book finds Ripley awakened from hyper sleep and the face huggers are back to terrorize a new crew.
bandicoot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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
4.0
franklin_1105's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
elfsara's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.25
itcamefromthepage's review against another edition
4.0
Before I'd only ever listened to the dramatization, so reading the actual novel was an interesting experience.
A very entertaining novel that does require some suspension of disbelief in terms of how the story exists at all, but if you're willing to go with it you'll find a pulse pounding story starring a very familiar sounding Ellen Ripley.
A very entertaining novel that does require some suspension of disbelief in terms of how the story exists at all, but if you're willing to go with it you'll find a pulse pounding story starring a very familiar sounding Ellen Ripley.
csdaley's review against another edition
5.0
I am really excited about this book relaunch. The first book of the trilogy is fabulous. The return of Ripley is fantastic and the book fits perfectly between the first and second movie. Plus, unlike some of the movies the characters all act like the intelligent people they are. Go read this now. Good summer fun. Better than most of the blockbusters out there.
vanedeit's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A little cheesy here and there but overall very captivating!
dazling'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
5.0
michaellouisdixon's review against another edition
4.0
I was confused about this entry into the franchise. At first I thought it basically would ignore all the movies after the first one, but then I discovered that it actually fit right in between 1 and 2. Clever.
The story was good and it kept me interested. The big problem with this franchise is that there's really nothing new to add--it has all pretty much been done.
Still, Lebbon is a master storyteller and he manages to make a tired franchise interesting.
The story was good and it kept me interested. The big problem with this franchise is that there's really nothing new to add--it has all pretty much been done.
Still, Lebbon is a master storyteller and he manages to make a tired franchise interesting.