A review by marco5599
The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney

mysterious tense 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

3.0

Ah, body snatching. Love it! There's something genuinely eerie and threatening about the seeds, pods, and duplicates. On film anyway. The book has its charm and its moments, but for some reason I was never really completely into it. Figured I would enjoy it a bit more, like I did the 1956 movie. The 1978 version is still my favorite body snatching experience. Never ever will I forget Donald Sutherland's facial expression when he points the finger. That scene gave little me a few sleepless nights.