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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Awesome. Really, how can you not like this book? I loved it, as I loved the movie. Truth is, I am quite obsessed with V.
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I came into this book after having watched the movie, albeit about 10 years before. I was and still am a fan of the movie, so I did have some expectations going in. I was worried that it would be just a retelling of the movie and although it sort of was, it also added to it immensely. I loved how the author went into the minds of the different characters and described the events in such a way that made me appreciate the movie even more.
For someone who hasn't watched the movie, I would recommend reading the book first and then watching it because the book does add that extra layer of what's going on in people heads that is almost impossible to explicitly portray in a movie. However, I do think that the movie was superior with the action sequences and overall atmosphere, although the latter could be debatable.
Either way, the world is a great dystopia in the sense that it feels plausible and the sense of hopelessness is really tangible. I also enjoyed the characters, especially since the focus shifts among three of them which let's you experience their growth thoroughly throughout the book. Writing was also superb and engaging, especially considering it followed the movie scene by scene.
I was very tempted to give this the full five stars, but the lacklustre action sequences and the lack of anything really new, kind of let me down a bit.
For someone who hasn't watched the movie, I would recommend reading the book first and then watching it because the book does add that extra layer of what's going on in people heads that is almost impossible to explicitly portray in a movie. However, I do think that the movie was superior with the action sequences and overall atmosphere, although the latter could be debatable.
Either way, the world is a great dystopia in the sense that it feels plausible and the sense of hopelessness is really tangible. I also enjoyed the characters, especially since the focus shifts among three of them which let's you experience their growth thoroughly throughout the book. Writing was also superb and engaging, especially considering it followed the movie scene by scene.
I was very tempted to give this the full five stars, but the lacklustre action sequences and the lack of anything really new, kind of let me down a bit.
V for Vendetta is a movie that I had always wanted to watch since I had seen a clip of V’s speech in one of my sociology classes (it was a very liberal class). The problem was… when it comes to movies with a lot of violence, I automatically shy away. I am the biggest wimp ever! I knew that there was a graphic novel V for Vendetta by: Alan Moore (which the movie is based on), but I never got around to reading it. A while ago, I needed a new audiobook to keep me entertained at work. I found V for Vendetta by: Steve Moore. Instead of being based on the graphic novel, the novelization of V for Vendetta was based upon the screenplay by the Wachowskis. The Wachowskis are known for writing the screenplay and directing The Matrix films.
V for Vendetta is a dystopian story which takes place after a totalitarian government has taken over England and uses the media to cover up its mistakes. This illusion comes crashing down when a man in a Guy Fawkes mask who calls himself “V” begins to destroy the order within the government by assassinating some of their prominent members. Simultaneously he challenges the public to join him in his pursuit of anarchy. On one fated night, V meets Evey, a young woman who is caught by the secret police after curfew. This encounter sends Evey’s life spiraling out of control. The safe life she hoped to live is now in jeopardy, and there is no one she can trust, not even V.
I will quickly cut to the chase and admit that I adored this book. I adored this book so much that I ended up facing my fear of violent movies and I decided to watch V for Vendetta. I also loved the movie, but that is no surprise to me. I still have not read the graphic novel yet, so that may have an effect on how I see the novelization.
The writing is so eloquent. It is neither cheesy nor overdone. I really enjoyed how Moore dived into each character’s thought process. Many of the movie novelizations that I have read tends to ignore the character’s thought process in order to describe the action taking place. V for Vendetta is a story with a lot of action. And yet, Moore takes just the right amount of time to explain the characters’ motives for their actions. Meanwhile, the story is fast paced and full of heart stopping action sequences. Trust me, you will not be disappointed by all the unexpected twists and turns this story takes.
Of course, the character who stole the show and made this book worth reading was V. V is such a deliciously complex character who is truly both “victim and villain.” True antiheroes are rare, and V fits the description like a glove. On one extreme, he appears to be completely insane and ruthless in his pursuit for anarchy. On another, he is a fascinating human being who sees a lot of potential in a country fueled by a totalitarian government. His character raises important questions to which there are a million right and wrong answers. Although his past is never fully explained, I find that I like it better that he remains a mystery. The fact that most of his past is shrouded in mystery is a key component to his incarnation as V. While I do not know what V is like in the graphic novel, in the movie and in the novel, he is a sort of theatrical suave assassin character. Who knew that these seemingly opposing characteristics could inhabit the same personae?
As for the leading lady, Evey Hammond, I was pleasantly surprised by the evolution of her character. At first, she appears to be an empty headed young woman whose horrible bad luck ends up forcing her to cross paths with V. As the novel and the movie goes on, she sheds her damsel in distress personae. Her evolution throughout the novel as well as her relationship with V makes the early incarnation of Evey worth tolerating.
I would recommend this book to fans of 1984 by: George Orwell. Throughout the book, there were many echoes of Orwell’s universe that any fan of 1984 would appreciate. I also found this book similar in some ways to Death Note. If you liked V for Vendetta, Death Note is definitely worth reading, and vice versa.
V for Vendetta is a dystopian story which takes place after a totalitarian government has taken over England and uses the media to cover up its mistakes. This illusion comes crashing down when a man in a Guy Fawkes mask who calls himself “V” begins to destroy the order within the government by assassinating some of their prominent members. Simultaneously he challenges the public to join him in his pursuit of anarchy. On one fated night, V meets Evey, a young woman who is caught by the secret police after curfew. This encounter sends Evey’s life spiraling out of control. The safe life she hoped to live is now in jeopardy, and there is no one she can trust, not even V.
I will quickly cut to the chase and admit that I adored this book. I adored this book so much that I ended up facing my fear of violent movies and I decided to watch V for Vendetta. I also loved the movie, but that is no surprise to me. I still have not read the graphic novel yet, so that may have an effect on how I see the novelization.
The writing is so eloquent. It is neither cheesy nor overdone. I really enjoyed how Moore dived into each character’s thought process. Many of the movie novelizations that I have read tends to ignore the character’s thought process in order to describe the action taking place. V for Vendetta is a story with a lot of action. And yet, Moore takes just the right amount of time to explain the characters’ motives for their actions. Meanwhile, the story is fast paced and full of heart stopping action sequences. Trust me, you will not be disappointed by all the unexpected twists and turns this story takes.
Of course, the character who stole the show and made this book worth reading was V. V is such a deliciously complex character who is truly both “victim and villain.” True antiheroes are rare, and V fits the description like a glove. On one extreme, he appears to be completely insane and ruthless in his pursuit for anarchy. On another, he is a fascinating human being who sees a lot of potential in a country fueled by a totalitarian government. His character raises important questions to which there are a million right and wrong answers. Although his past is never fully explained, I find that I like it better that he remains a mystery. The fact that most of his past is shrouded in mystery is a key component to his incarnation as V. While I do not know what V is like in the graphic novel, in the movie and in the novel, he is a sort of theatrical suave assassin character. Who knew that these seemingly opposing characteristics could inhabit the same personae?
As for the leading lady, Evey Hammond, I was pleasantly surprised by the evolution of her character. At first, she appears to be an empty headed young woman whose horrible bad luck ends up forcing her to cross paths with V. As the novel and the movie goes on, she sheds her damsel in distress personae. Her evolution throughout the novel as well as her relationship with V makes the early incarnation of Evey worth tolerating.
I would recommend this book to fans of 1984 by: George Orwell. Throughout the book, there were many echoes of Orwell’s universe that any fan of 1984 would appreciate. I also found this book similar in some ways to Death Note. If you liked V for Vendetta, Death Note is definitely worth reading, and vice versa.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated