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soulfulsin's review
3.0
The grammatical errors, coupled with copyedit problems, were numerous throughout this book. I'm a little shocked that it made it to print with so many errors. You'd expect that kind of problem with fanfiction, not a published canon book.
On that note, did Bell, Walter, and Nina take IQ hits? Because I swear they were incredibly naive and didn't think things through as they would in the show. I realize they're supposed to be younger, but they're also supposed to be the best and brightest. WTF.
I did like the little nod to the series with the flashforwards and codenames at the end, as well as an introduction to our 'favorite' people. And I enjoyed reading a Fringe book, in general...otherwise, I wouldn't have continued reading this.
I really hope the next book is better.
On that note, did Bell, Walter, and Nina take IQ hits? Because I swear they were incredibly naive and didn't think things through as they would in the show. I realize they're supposed to be younger, but they're also supposed to be the best and brightest. WTF.
I did like the little nod to the series with the flashforwards and codenames at the end, as well as an introduction to our 'favorite' people. And I enjoyed reading a Fringe book, in general...otherwise, I wouldn't have continued reading this.
I really hope the next book is better.
doctorwoofwoof's review
4.0
My wife and I were late bloomers, getting into the show as it entered its 5th, and final season. We "binge watched" on Netflix, getting caught up, and then left with a craving for more after series ended. Enter 'Fringe: The Zodiac Paradox', the 1st in Christa Faust's trilogy that serves as prequels for the the three main characters: Walter and Peter Bishop, as well as Olivia Dunham.
Reviewing a number of reviews on here, as well as via Amazon.com, I found complaints that Walter's characterization was more in-line with his character in the show, not the 1968 "scientist" version. And, yes, that is true enough, the story and dialogue were good enough that I could overlook that issue, in head, reworking his persona, as I read it.
I am probably biased, as I am fan of 'Fringe', as well as having an interest of sorts in stories involving the Zodiac Killer, but I liked the book. Is it perfect? No, but, as I am finding these days - in books, newspapers/magazines, and even scrolling text on TV, spelling, grammar, and/or syntax have gone the way of the dinosaur! The errors were minimal, at worse, and the only character that appeared "off" was Walter. None of that, though, affected my appreciation of the story.
If you are looking for a good fix to fill your 'Fringe' void, you could do a heckuva lot worse. Try it, I think you may surprise yourself..
Reviewing a number of reviews on here, as well as via Amazon.com, I found complaints that Walter's characterization was more in-line with his character in the show, not the 1968 "scientist" version. And, yes, that is true enough, the story and dialogue were good enough that I could overlook that issue, in head, reworking his persona, as I read it.
I am probably biased, as I am fan of 'Fringe', as well as having an interest of sorts in stories involving the Zodiac Killer, but I liked the book. Is it perfect? No, but, as I am finding these days - in books, newspapers/magazines, and even scrolling text on TV, spelling, grammar, and/or syntax have gone the way of the dinosaur! The errors were minimal, at worse, and the only character that appeared "off" was Walter. None of that, though, affected my appreciation of the story.
If you are looking for a good fix to fill your 'Fringe' void, you could do a heckuva lot worse. Try it, I think you may surprise yourself..
bryndis_books's review
3.0
possibly 3,5*
The first three quarters were surprisingly enjoyable. If you don't take it too seriously and take it for what it is: a story for fans of the show.
She got Walter so wrong though (with a few on-point moments).
The last part had me going from BRILLIANT to SO WRONG so many times that now I don't know what to think.
But I definitely thing you're only gonna enjoy this if you feel love for the show.
The first three quarters were surprisingly enjoyable. If you don't take it too seriously and take it for what it is: a story for fans of the show.
She got Walter so wrong though (with a few on-point moments).
The last part had me going from BRILLIANT to SO WRONG so many times that now I don't know what to think.
But I definitely thing you're only gonna enjoy this if you feel love for the show.
tessabwmn's review
4.0
It's really interesting to get an idea of the events that lead to the Fringe division. When you've watched the series, it's definitely worth the read!
hobbiesovercoffee's review
1.0
As a huge fan of the tv show. I think I'm really biased when I say I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next two.
ruswornom's review
Typical novelization writing. Nothing special. Hope she's better with her original novels.
fangirlfelicia's review
1.0
an insight into how walter and william bell invented the drug cortexiphan and how they met nina sharp. also (because i'm from northern CA) I found the inclusion of the zodiac killer very interesting. but it was a little to long and since i'm mainly interested in walter alone the bits w/ bell and nina bored me. it does make a good balm if you're still wounded over the loss of fringe.
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