First Strike (Halo)

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Summary: don't think you can pick up this book and just read 1 ch.
Review: After playing the game and absolutely lovin' it, I heard there was a book explaining events leading up to Halo. I must say I was amazed with how much I enjoyed it(The Fall of Reach), and "First Strike", in my humble opinion, tops it. Like the others, I was not as pleased with "The Flood", although it did do a nice job showing different character views, but this isn't a review for that, it is a review for what is undoubtedly the best book in the series so far. I picked it up and began reading around 11 p.m.; the next thing I knew, it was 2a.m. and I just could not put it down. Needless to say, I stayed up until 4:15 that morning to finish it (that's right, pulled a one night read). I just could not put it down. It seemed as though every time a situation ended, another, more captivating one took its place. I felt as though I was there along side the Master Chief in ways I could have only dreamed of in the game. I applaud Eric Nylund for his excellent work with the series, and I just hope he continues writing with it. So, to finish, I'll simply recommend this to anyone with a love of Halo, Eric Nylund's work, or just a great sci-fi novel.

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Summary: On this...
Review: After the interesting story of sci-fi humans VS. ailens in Halo: the fall of Reach, sombody decided to let sombody else take care of Halo: the flood. That was a bit of a mistake, (some fans may be howling at me for this, but its true...)because, depending on the curcumstances, it ended up somthing along the lines of this: I saw, I shot, I killed, I repeated, but was still worth reading due to its masterful rendering of the plot when the chief wasn't rendering covenent or flood flesh. Halo: First strike is a refreshing break for the people more interested in the plot than the combat. as for those who just want combat, this book is not a really good choice, as it skips combat as much as possible. that still doesn't mean there is none, but there are less. The story will keep you reading by leaving you hanging and switching to somone else or the past, to fill people in on the story so far. First strike is an interesting story, with some shallow parts to disrupt your swim in Halo's dark and spooky atmosphere. for those who want more spartans in the story, buy this book now. ( if your saying:what does that mean?, just read this: read and see! )

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Summary: Paperback gold
Review: I have the game halo and when i heard that there were halo books out i ran out and got Fall of reach.I loved fall of reach and noticed there was another book called the flood i didnt get this book after hearing it paled in comparison with fall of reach.So after waiting a couple of months i went out and got this book first strike. And i must say this book has everything!Action,drama,romance?Anyway this book has to be the best halo book yet and maybe forever.The author eric nylund is awesome.Its just too bad he will never get the credit he deserves just because he wrote a video game tie-in.....Anyway i must recommend getting fall of reach and reading it before first strike.

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Summary: DA BOMB!!!!!
Review: This book rocks, The Fall Of Reach was awesome and the flood was OK but this surpasses all of them by far. Erick Nylund really is a great authur, really this man has a gift. Dietz was OK, but this Eric is better. When I found out Eric wrote this I had to get it. If there is one book to read this winter, I would pick this one hands down!!!

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Summary: guess i'm in the minority here but...
Review: this novel was very disappointing. i sometimes even had to ignore parts of it just to maintain interest. there is a line between good science fiction and just a bunch of random off the wall stuff that happens in the future, and this book crosses it.

some parts were pretty good, and it was interesting to see what happened directly after the credits roll on the game. but every once in a while i noticed i was skipping paragraphs and falling asleep WAY before i normally would.

this book reminds me of attack of the clones. i had to go see that stupid movie to get continuity out of the series, but it was nothing compared to the other parts of the whole saga.

i am sorry to say that this book is almost as good as the flood at best. (fall of reach being my favorite of course)

sorry guys, but i gotta disagree. if only the drain hole in my toilet was big enough, i would put this book where it belongs.

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Summary: This game freackin rocks!!!!!
Review: These books and the game freackin rock!!!!! I LOVE the first two books and am going to get HALO: FIRST STRIKE as soon as I get the money(im only 14). This book is supposed to be the best of the books but I dont think that it will be so I am just going to have to buy the book and read for my self. I am a die hard, and i really mean die hard, fan of HALO, I have the game HALO: COMBAT EVOLVED and just absolutely love the game, this game and all of the books freackin rock!!!!!! YEAH BABY WHOOOOO!!!!! Sorry I just get carried away when I write or talk about HALO or anything about it, I mean I just talk and talk and talk and talk and talk, you get what I mean. But anyway the author of this book freackin rocks to, I mean he just does perfect when explaining how the COVENANT and the MASTER CHIEF fight and what happens when the MASTER CHIEF is thinking and feeling. I also like the author of HALO: THE FLOOD he does very good to but I like the author of HALO: THE FALL OF REACH and HALO: FIRST STRIKE. So theres my review, I hope you read it and I hope it helps you buy the book, because if you dont than you are stupid for passing a good thing up, so go out and buy HALO: THE FALL OF REACH, HALO: THE FLOOD, and HALO: FIRST STRIKE, hope you enjoy the books. THEY ROCK!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

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Summary: will ther be another
Review: IF ANY ONE FINDS OUT IF THERE GOING TO ANOTHER BOOK PLEASE CONTECT BE AT [e-mail] IF SOME DOES CONTECT THANK YOU VERY MUCH BECAUSE THIS BOOK ARE REALLY GOOD AND HIS WRITE IS BEST OF ALL AUTHORS

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Summary: We need more authors like Nylund. Eric, go clone yourself.
Review: Star Wars. The Forever War. The Golden Age. Starship Troopers. Halo: The Fall of Reach.

What do these have in common? They are among the SF stories (or franchises) that have had the greatest impact on me. And I can say with certainty that Nylund's "Fall of Reach" was at the top of my list. Until Halo: First Strike.

I borrowed FoR from a friend. I read it 6 times before he made me give it back and buy my own copy (a decision I have not regretted yet). I then read it at least a dozen more times. It is the reason I am a Halo fan. It was that good.

When The Flood came out, I was both excited and dismayed- excited because there was more Halo for my insatiable mind to absorb, but disappointed because Nylund was not the author. (I have nothing against Dietz, but he needs to stick to books in universes of his own creation. He's too by-the-book for Halo, especially for a pre-established plot.) I read it and was inevitably disappointed- it was good, but by no means did it live up to FoR's legacy.

I was among the first to find out about the release of First Strike, and I was excited to hear that Nylund was writing it. I was also happy to hear that it would not take place as part of the plot of either game, but as its own unique story, which is part of what made FoR really shine. I had high hopes for this book.

I was not disappointed.

Halo: First Strike surpasses FoR in every conceivable way. The characterization is incredible, the action is mind-blowing, the plot twists stunning. It will answer questions about Halo you have not even thought of. It takes place between Halo and Halo 2, but goes deeper than even I could have imagined. And over it all, there are subtle hints that something bigger is going on. It is the same mysterious sense of majesty that made Halo so incredible. The atmosphere, the mood, the wonder of it-this is a book every Halo fan should read. But First Strike, like FoR, is not just for fanboys. It is not just the best of the three Halo books, but it is among the best SF I have ever read. And I've read a whole freaking lot.

First Strike was satisfying in the same way FoR was: when I turned the last page, the only thing on my mind was "Wow." Immediately followed by "I gotta read that again." The only disappointing thing is that like its predecessor, it will be vastly under-publicized. As a serial paperback, it will receive no media attention, no appreciative comments by fellow authors printed on the back, no chance of becoming a hardcover. Just the fact that it is a video-game novel will prevent most people I know from picking it up. But none of that prevents First Strike from being one incredible piece of work. Even flawless. Nylund has an incredible gift, and I am truly inspired.

After I finish this review, and after finishing my third read, I'm going to go shove this book in the faces of everyone I know and scream "READ THIS!!!" Then I'm going to sit down and finish my own SF classic, which I will dedicate to Eric Nylund. And then... I'll read it a couple dozen more times.

It's just that good.

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Summary: halo
Review: i read his book in 3 days i have read: the fall of reach and the flood but this far beyond those this book is the best book i have ever read this bok should award he is one of the best auther it has few touching part when some of the charter knew for the frist and second book deid but that happen trust me you will love this book .i loved!you will want to read it again but read the frist and second one that only way you will under stan this book.

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Summary: This Man can write!
Review: If you enjoy Sci-fi/War action purchase this book. Eric Nylund is very good. I really enjoy his writing. The story rolls along very well. Few authors keep me as captivated as he did with Fall of Reach. I didn't want to put the book down. Mr. Nylund picks up right where he left off;with Frist Strike! I love sci-fi and military stories. He keeps you captivated with his characters, technology, plots and mysteries. I really enjoy his writing style. I have to say that I did not enjoy the second book in this series though "The Flood". It is no where near as good. I really hope Mr. Nylund carries on the Halo series, I will buy every one of his books!