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Summary: if you loved vintage x-men, you'll like this!
Review: a novel for professor x fans and fans of classic x-men, featuring core team members and ultracool steranko cover...friedman is an old hand at star trek and knows his way around the marvel universe...not fannish , not voguish, but solid story-telling from a pro
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Having read all the Marvel novels and anthologies printed to date, I had high expectations which this book failed to meet. While I feel that Friedman is an excellent author, this book was very weak. The story is a continuation of one from the very early history of the X-Men, which apparently wasn't quite resolved. For those not well-versed in X-Men knowledge (if there are any who would be buying an X-Men book), this might be a difficult read, as there is very little background given for the characters. Also, there is essentially no character development and the plot was rather weak. Also, while not the most important aspect, there were numerous and repeated spelling (The country is spelled C-o-l-o-m-b-i-a, not C-o-l-u-m-b-i-a! Come on!) and grammar errors. No offense, but when I shell out for a hardback book, it would be nice if someone had proofread it. If you really wish to own this book, at least wait for paperback and save a few bucks.
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Summary: Insightful and tastful
Review: I absolutly LOVED this book! The plotline is creative and exiting,the personalitys of the characters are wonderfully depicted and true to the origanles. I love that some of the story is told from the prof's point of view,because it shows that he is only human. It shows that he hates being pitied for his crippled legs,that he feels sorrow that he has to send his students into the field and can't go with them,that he loves all his students and is as proud of their accomplishments as a father.
This book doesn't have much background info,but it's still a delightful read. Thumbs up!
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Summary: Best X-Men Novel written to Date
Review: I gave up on the X-Men comics four years ago and had not read any of the previous X-Men novels until this one written by Michael Jan Friedman. I'm glad I did because he takes the story material here and makes it very interesting with a tale that focuses on Professor X and the return of a villian that the X-Men belived destroyed. Everyone here is in character and the story moves quickly to a good climax. It makes the X-Men a great read again after so many years of not so good books and stories. Buy this book.
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Summary: a fan since the 1960's
Review: I have read X-Men comic books since the beginning. Most of the current marvel novels are very good. This particular writer is good, however this novel is very b-o-r-i-n-g. The only reason I finished it is because I paid good money for it. I am very disappointed and would not recommend it to anyone.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down.
Review: I loved this book. I thought it had a really interesting plot, and was very descriptive. It was nice to see the original X-Men in it, and to see Professor Xavier doing something useful when the team was in trouble-- in the comics at the moment, I get the distinct feeling that he's good at sending the team out, and sitting back and relaxing. The only problem I had with this book, and the only reason I didn't give it five stars, was that it didn't mention all the newer, fascinating X-Men as well. Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, and my personal favourite, Gambit-- where were they? Even if they weren't in it, it would have been nice for at least a mention, to aknowledge their existence. Apart from that one little thing I didn't like about it (and that's just me) this book was practically glued to my hands until I put it down. Despite the fact that the character was mentally handicapped, Friedman managed to make Jeffrey Saunders a very three dimensional character. I would reccomend this book to all fans of the original X-Men -- However, if you pick up this book wanting to read about all the new X-Men, I suggest putting it down right away.
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Summary: CLASSIC PROFESSOR X! CLASSIC X-MEN!
Review: IF YOU'RE OUT OF TOUCH WITH CURRENT COMICS CONITUNITY, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU--LOTS OF CLASSIC X-MEN RELATIONSHIPS AND COOL STERANKO COVER! VIVE LA 70S!
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Summary: Weak Characterization
Review: The X-Men rely on good characterization. The author of the book does a poor job of showing the characters that many fans know in depth. The characters are written as if the author only knew a few aspects of those characters and reiterates it numerous times throughout the book. It begins to get very repetitive, and does not hold the reader's interest.
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Summary: Oldies but Goodies
Review: This is a very good X-Men novel, even if it may not be what current fans are expecting. It revolves mainly around Professor Xavier, not focusing nearly as much on his band of superhero mutants. The plot was predictible, with only one notable twist in the entire story, but it was enjoyable none-the-less. Even the X-Team in the book is not who was expected, as it reunites the five original X-Men who have not worked together in quite some time. It is a joy to read, , however, making it a staple in any fans collection.
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Summary: A great 200 page story stretched out over 327 pages...
Review: This is a very well-written, but long-winded book. But how can it be both, you ask? If they dropped two subplots, I would have given it five stars. This book does an excellent job of bringing back the "classic" X-Men characters. I would have liked the story a little better if it had been set in the past as well. To have it set in the present gave the story this very unspoken, "We don't talk about those mounds of earth in the basement," quality. A brief mention of, "These five are back together and others are gone because...," would have been very satisfying but I learned to live without it.
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