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Summary: Captures the Mood of the Original Classics
Review: This is a real page turner and captured the mood of the original movie classics. It also explained some of the inconsistencies in the movies (ex. Bela the werewolf was not a "wolfman" and died without coming back to life). A little bit gory at times but well worth the read.
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Summary: A true classic in tribute of the Universal classic monsters
Review: This is the best horror novel I've ever read. It picks up were the old movie's left off fifty years ago.Rovin captures the spirit of each monster perfectly. The obsessed Larry Talbot who if unable to destroy the Frankenstein monster and Dracula, wishes only to die. The evil charm of Dracula and the mindless fury of the Frankenstein monster. It also explains how, Larry Talbot who was cured in House of Dracula is once again the Wolfman.Dracula's battles with the Wolfman are well done.The only thing wrong is were still waiting for the sequel?
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Summary: The classic monsters are back, finally, in a new series
Review: This is the first new novel I've read in years. I've been a fan of Mr. Rovin's books for over 20 years and I was excited to come across this book by accident. Being a fan of old-time movies I didn't hesitate to buy it. It's a FUN book, featuring other classic monsters beside the Wolfman. Look for other classic horror references sprinkled throughout the book, but don't let it distract you from the plot. Though I felt the prose lacks "immediacy", especially in the action scenes, the story moves right along. The best characterization is Lawrence Talbot, whose tragic fate looms over the work. It's a fine effort, and I look forward to the next one in the series. I hope Mr. Rovin does one about the "Creature from the Black Lagoon". Also, I'd love to see a sequel to or continuation of the characters/events in "It Came From Outer Space".
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Summary: A fun book to read.
Review: This was my second Rovin novel. I enjoyed reading this one as much as the other(Vespers). I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an old fashion horror tale.
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Summary: Howling Good Fun!
Review: This was Ropins' best work. A return to the wonderful 1940's Universal horror movies. Mr. Rovin takes the ideas in those films and puts fresh twists to them, all the while honoring the films themselves. The only complaint I can find is that the author so obviously sets up for a sequel that has yet to come.An added bonus is that Mr. Rovin plants throwaway hints to Universal movies not directly tied into the Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman films. It's a great read and a fine little trivia game. I anxiously await another installment!
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Summary: Excellent homage to classic horror pictures!
Review: Universal Monster afficianado Jeff Rovin has cranked out an affectionate homage to the old classic horror pictures that thrilled me on Halloween when I was six months old. Jeff's new novel, Vespers, is being turned into a movie by Touchstone, and I'm hoping someone at Universal reads this book and gives it the greenlight, as it would make a great picture. And also, the book ends with the threat of making the Universal Monster book revival thing a franchise (To Be Continued and all), and if each other book is like this, I look forward to them.
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Summary: Awesome! The monsters are back again!
Review: Very good, I enjoyed reading this book that creates the same mood as the the old monster films of the 1930s and 40s. If you are a classic monster movie fan you'll love this, I sure did. Also, there are tie-ins to other monster movies in it. I hope he makes the sequel!!!
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Summary: Return of the Wolfman
Review: What a fabulous book! It's a shame that it's out of print (I own two copies)as any fan of the Universal Monster Movies will enjoy this tremendously.It begins at the climax of the movie "Abbott & Costello meet Frankenstein" (a favorite of mine)but does not dwell on A&C. Explanations of the so-called "demise" of the Wolfman and Dracula are given as well as why there is an old castle on an "island" off Florida's coast. Although the story centers on the Wolfman, a great deal of coverage is given to Dracula, with Dr. Morney (Sandra) and the Monster given ample coverage. It is also a shame that Ken Jacobs took over what had been a great start to a promising series. He went off in a different direction and lost the atmosphere of the would-be series. Hopefully Mr. Rovin will return to the subject matter and use other characters in Universal's menagerie as well as he did with the BIG THREE (Frankenstein, Dracula & the Wolfman).
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Summary: Hope for more to come!
Review: What a great book! My wife and I are big Universal fans and we have the action figures and movies etc. When I picked up the book I was hooked as soon as the story begins. A must for fans of this genre,because this book has fantasy and seriousness together in a well written book. I hope that there are other books that continue the Universal theme.
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Summary: Great "popcorn" read, starring the Classic Monsters
Review: You've heard of "popcorn" movies? Well, this is "popcorn" fiction, starring theUniversal Monsters (Dracula, Wolfman, et al) If you grew up loving those classic films, you'll love this book. It's like a Saturday matinee/Chiller Theatre fan's dream come true. Well written and exciting, and it doesnt pretend to be anything more than a good scary yarn. Plunk yourself down in a favorite chair and enjoy!
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