Rating: 
Summary: Just okay, but it's not the book's fault
Review: "Smallville," in the course of its first season, became one of my favorite shows on TV. In part, this is because I've been a Superman fan as long as I can remember, but that wasn't enough to keep me around for "Lois and Clark." No, this is a series that does Clark Kent RIGHT -- this is a series that really has the FEEL of Superman, and that's why it's a tad disappointing that this first novel in the inevitable spin-off series is just okay."Strange Visitors," by longtime Superman scribe Roger Stern, is about a couple of 21st century snake oil salesmen who come to Smallville pitching the green meteorites that torment Clark as a potential magical cure-all. Clark and his friends, of course, investigate, and the situation gets worse when one of their classmates, a cancer sufferer, gets mixed up in the con men's schemes. Stern is one of the best Superman writers the comic books ever saw and his novel "The Death and Life of Superman" is a great adaptation of nearly a year of comic book continuity, so the problem with this book isn't in the writing or the story, but in an inherent problem with the medium. Everything from Star Trek to Buffy to the X-Files suffers when people try to translate it to other medium because -- as the television series is still the primary medium -- the creators simply aren't allowed to make many changes to the status quo or develop the characters. The most you can hope for is a little undisclosed backstory, which this book does provide. (For instance, did you know that Pete's mother is a judge?) It's an okay book by a great writer and worth it for "Smallville" fans... just don't expect anything mindblowing.
Rating: 
Summary: Brilliant
Review: A fantastc way to get more out of smallville, my favourite show
Rating:
Summary: Strange Visitors
Review: After enjoying the tv show I thought I would begin reading the series of books to tide me over until the next season began. Strange Visitors was a good book to start off the series of books and if you enjoy Smallville you will definitely enjoy the book. Highs:
Lex Luthor- I thought the author did a fantastic job with his dialogue and character. Stuck to the story and created another Smallville experience Lows:
Clark Kent- He seems to be too innocent and childish. I wanted a hero. Story- It covers a lot of territory and does not pick up until the very end. Overall this was a good start to the series. If you are a fan of the show it should be entertaining, while if you want fast paced action I would jumpt to the next book "Dragon."
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Summary: Interesting Smallville Novelization
Review: Clark, and his friends and family are upset when two spiritual guru con-men show up in the small town of Smallville, looking to use meteorites as their newest sales ploy. The two men soon set up a tent, and begin holding seminars, and robbing the people of Smallville blind. Then a cancer-ridden schoolmate of Clark's gets involved, when his father brings him to the seminar, and a mishap takes place. Now it's up to Clark and his friends to dig up the truth about this spiritual guru, Donald Jacobi, and drive them out of Smallville, before someone (namely Clark) is hurt by the meteorites, or his very undercover secret is revealed. I found that this was an interesting beginning to the Smallville book series. Stern has created an intriguing plot, involving some of our favorite TV characters, and has not changed any of their own unique quirks. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the Smallville series, and hope that they are as good, or better, than STRANGE VISITORS. Erika Sorocco
Rating:
Summary: a decent start
Review: I found the supplemental books to the show somewhat less involved than I wanted it to be. The problem with the series in general is the constant need to explain Clark's origins unnecessarily. People who read the books probably watch the show...even if they don't watch regularly, the origin of Superman/Clark Kent is fairly common knowledge and doesn't need to be explained in great detail in every supplemental book. There wasn't much substance, but I did enjoy the book. It's probably not so much for adults as it is for teens, and it's obvious from the writing.
Rating:
Summary: a decent start
Review: I found the supplemental books to the show somewhat less involved than I wanted it to be. The problem with the series in general is the constant need to explain Clark's origins unnecessarily. People who read the books probably watch the show...even if they don't watch regularly, the origin of Superman/Clark Kent is fairly common knowledge and doesn't need to be explained in great detail in every supplemental book. There wasn't much substance, but I did enjoy the book. It's probably not so much for adults as it is for teens, and it's obvious from the writing.
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Summary: surprise
Review: I picked this book up on a whim. I thought I love Smallville so much how can this novel compare ? WOW Must I say: It was awesome! And the ending left me thirsty for more.
Rating:
Summary: Best In Series
Review: i totally love the smallville series on television but this book is nothing like the show. i won't go into plot details like other reveiwers have because they explained what the book is about. all in all the smallville books so far are not up to par, they really do not reflect the show.
Rating:
Summary: an ok book
Review: i totally love the smallville series on television but this book is nothing like the show. i won't go into plot details like other reveiwers have because they explained what the book is about. all in all the smallville books so far are not up to par, they really do not reflect the show.
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Summary: Happy for the differences
Review: It was an easy, captivating read which held my attention from start to finish. I regularly watch the TV show and am GLAD that there are creative differences in the book. If I wanted the same as the TV episodes, I have access to the transcripts. Hope you enjoy the uniqueness too.
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