Scan barcode
A review by thejoellachapter
Stranger Things: Runaway Max by Brenna Yovanoff
3.0
I don’t typically enjoy tie-in novels all that much, but I’ve really liked both of the Stranger Things books that I’ve read so far! They both have done a great job of capturing the character’s voice and personality, and adding enough new information to keep it fresh. Max has been one of my absolute favorite Stranger Things characters since her introduction in season two, and the author absolutely nails her backstory, adding so much depth to her relationship with Billy, her family, and ultimately, the Hawkins crews. I really enjoyed seeing the perspective of someone finding out about the upside down and dark corners of Hawkins. Plus, I loved all the little Easter eggs that were peppered in, especially her interaction with Joyce in the very beginning of the book.
While I did love the parts that dived into her backstory, like the flashbacks to California and what lead to their move to Hawkins, I also really enjoyed the more recognizable and familiar scenes, especially the junkyard scene with Steve.
If you don’t watch Stranger Things, I don’t think this would be particularly enjoyable. It does have a few time skips that would be filled in by episodes in the show, and without knowledge of those scenes, it would feel like a lot of gaps in important climaxes of the story.
While I did love the parts that dived into her backstory, like the flashbacks to California and what lead to their move to Hawkins, I also really enjoyed the more recognizable and familiar scenes, especially the junkyard scene with Steve.
If you don’t watch Stranger Things, I don’t think this would be particularly enjoyable. It does have a few time skips that would be filled in by episodes in the show, and without knowledge of those scenes, it would feel like a lot of gaps in important climaxes of the story.