A review by black_k
Death Stranding - Death Stranding: The Official Novelization - Volume 1 by Hitori Nojima

5.0

// Review //
Format: .AZW3 (eBook)
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This is the official novelization of the game Death Stranding. The game being released first. Though this book goes through the events in the game it unveils more about every person and interaction and the weight it placed upon Sam. It shows the stories of the citizens who witnessed the Death Stranding, as well as those born after it, and the contrasting world perspectives and ways of life it imprinted on everyone in a country so desperate and divided. A country Sam must reunite while struggling with his own past. A must read for those who want a deeper look into the game lore.

// Personal Remarks //
If you enjoy video games then I recommend playing the game first and coming back to read the books. However, it is not necessary to do so. In my opinion it adds a lot more insight into meeting each shelter, person and the overall impact of reconnecting UCA. By experiencing Sam’s solitary gameplay and then having the book expand upon those events, adds emotional and touching depth. Remember, A “strand” is part of a rope or bond, while “stranded” means being washed up on the shore, and “being stranded” is when you can’t go home.