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Rating:  -
I agree with a previous reviewer who wrote that if you loved the movie then this book is a must ( at least in a shippers eyes). How true. Actually, I'm a little surprised more fans haven't bought this little book ( or maybe they have and just didn't review it). The book helped clarify some elements of the plot for me too and gave ( albeit just a glimpse) into the two main characters feelings for each other. I have always thought of these two as " tragic" characters because of the enormous losses they have suffered and the sacrifices they have had to ( and in some cases chosen ) to make. To me it is only fitting that they would come to love each other but , of course, I'm a shipper :). At least there is a glimmer of hope at the end. My problem with this book: I wish it were 400 hundred pages and written by a great mystery writer who would give more insight into the characters and some of the haunting detail of the tv show. I have a feeling a book like that would sell well. I can dream can't I?
Rating: -
Okay, so yes, the dialogue is a *bit* cheesy - but if you loved the movie, the book is a must. At least, in a shipper's eyes...
Rating: -
I have been a fan of the show, "The X-Files", from the beginning. After reading several other "The X-Files" books by different authors, I found this one to be along the same lines in terms of creativity. It could have had a little more background information of the characters for those who may not be familiar with the story. Overall, I found the book to be very enjoyable.
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It actually helps fill in some of the tiny, tiny gaps in the story. simply because words carry that innate ability, but pictures leave it up to interpretation.
Rating:  -
First of all, I loved the movie. And I do believe it was misunderstood by the wider audience who expected something completely different. The movie rocked, no matter what some critics may say.
Now, about the book. I'm torn. I'll start with the pros:
- the book is extremely faithful to the movie, what is especially notable as it was being written while the movie was being shot. When you read it, you can see the movie playing in your mind's eye. That's nice.
- There is one (if I'm not mistaken) extra scene and a handful of other scenes extended.
- Adds more clarification to some elements of the plot that might have escaped the audience, especially during the first viewing of the movie (and all you x-philes know what I mean ;))
- Tries to tie The X Files history (Samantha, William) to the events taking place in the movie.
Ok... And now cons..
- I can't honestly say the book is well written. Some sentences and descriptions are actually bordering on being childish, as if I was reading a 10-year-old's essay on the movie.
- Weird syntax and use of italics. Bad editing job. I'm pretty sure there are grammar mistakes. I was actually surprised to see the author having received some awards. Hopefully the writing he received them for was better.
- The paragraphs that are not part of the story, but supposed to explain X Files history seem like they were thrown in at the very end, just for the heck of it. They do not read well.
Over all, I don't regret buying the book. It'll be nice to reach for it sometime in the future. Good treat for the fans, especially after such a long period of depravation.
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