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manadabomb's review against another edition
2.0
This is an original novel based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, one of my favorite tv shows ever. The author has written several novelized versions of shows, like Buffy and Firefly. Seeing as how Buffy is off my tv forever, I thought I'd try out a quick fix in book form. It wasn't too bad. Definitely not the show but the author kept to each character's personality pretty well. You did almost think you were back at Sunnydale.
In this story, Buffy and the senior class deal with Ring Day, where the students get their class rings. Who knew that was basically mandatory? Wasn't in my school. Anyways, Buffy can't afford one and Xander works his butt off to afford one, since he believes it will make him part of the cool crowd.
Giles receives word that Koschei the Dealthless is about to be resurrected in Sunnydale. Apparently, he wasn't really deathless. But close. A sorcerer named Baba Yaga claims to have been the one to kill him and wants to make sure he doesn't come back. Enter in all sorts of characters from Russian folklore and it's one little Big Bad.
Good beach read, which is where I read it. Quick and entertaining.
In this story, Buffy and the senior class deal with Ring Day, where the students get their class rings. Who knew that was basically mandatory? Wasn't in my school. Anyways, Buffy can't afford one and Xander works his butt off to afford one, since he believes it will make him part of the cool crowd.
Giles receives word that Koschei the Dealthless is about to be resurrected in Sunnydale. Apparently, he wasn't really deathless. But close. A sorcerer named Baba Yaga claims to have been the one to kill him and wants to make sure he doesn't come back. Enter in all sorts of characters from Russian folklore and it's one little Big Bad.
Good beach read, which is where I read it. Quick and entertaining.
charlottes's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
deanie's review
4.0
Graduation is coming up fast for Sunnydale High's Class of 1999, but before that, Buffy and her Scooby Gang must stop the resurrection of Russian sorcerer Koschei the Deathless before the spell consumes the entire senior class.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer tie in novels usually come in two types -- books that brilliantly blends the familiar characters into new situations and add to the mythology of the show, like Nancy Holder's The Book of Fours. Other books (which I won't name) are short, shallow novels mostly designed to get Buffy fans to part with their hard-earned cash. The Deathless is in the middle. It lacks the depth to get to true brilliance, but it does weave together a compelling story, bringing Russian mythological characters like Koschei the Deathless and Baba Yaga to Sunnydale in a way that seems like it might have been an episode of the show.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer tie in novels usually come in two types -- books that brilliantly blends the familiar characters into new situations and add to the mythology of the show, like Nancy Holder's The Book of Fours. Other books (which I won't name) are short, shallow novels mostly designed to get Buffy fans to part with their hard-earned cash. The Deathless is in the middle. It lacks the depth to get to true brilliance, but it does weave together a compelling story, bringing Russian mythological characters like Koschei the Deathless and Baba Yaga to Sunnydale in a way that seems like it might have been an episode of the show.
jlsigman's review
5.0
A great trip back to Sunnydale, with characters so spot on I could hear them in my head.
itstoocliche's review
4.0
I actually really enjoyed this story. Each character seemed exactly right and the plot was interesting, if a bit predictable.
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