War (Aliens Vs. Predator, Book 3)

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Summary: Third book in an action packed trilogy!
Review: After having read AVP: Prey, I followed reviewer Seth's advice from below and read Aliens Berserker and AVP War in sequence. I couldn't put either of them down! The descriptions of the MAX dealing destruction to A's and P's alike are really vivid, painting pictures in my mind...Perry rocks! I recommend the entire trilogy, but like others here, I wish there had been some Predatorial 'diversity of attitudes' in the 3rd book.

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Summary: Third book in an action packed trilogy!
Review: After having read AVP: Prey, I followed reviewer Seth's advice from below and read Aliens Berserker and AVP War in sequence. I couldn't put either of them down! The descriptions of the MAX dealing destruction to A's and P's alike are really vivid, painting pictures in my mind...Perry rocks! I recommend the entire trilogy, but like others here, I wish there had been some Predatorial 'diversity of attitudes' in the 3rd book.

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Summary: A disappointment
Review: After years of bemoaning David Bischoff's awful AVP: Hunter's Planet, I was delighted to find that the thrid novel in the series would be written by a Perry once again. But unfortunately, as I turned the last page, I had to admit, after such a long wait, I felt cheated. While she handled her three marine character well - especially Ellis, the comtech turned cyberdemon - Ms. Perry was forced into the trap Dark Horse comics had set for her. She portrayed the Predators as evil. No code of honor, no only killing those who are armed. Just slaughter. And while having Machiko sympathize with the alien Queen was interesting, her ignorance on the hunting ways of the Preds seemed farfetched, coupled with a thread-bare plot and too many annoying, one-scene characters. Now I don't want people not to read this novel, because it is entertaining up to a point and has is far superior to the previous novel (which this book merrily contridicts left, right, and centre!) But Ms. Perry had done much better. Hopefully, next time, she'll get to write the novel we want to see, with all of the BS Dark Horse currently produces nothing more that a memory. Until next time, I guess.

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Summary: Continuity is seriously lacking
Review: For any of you who have read the trilogy you know what I am talking about. I was disappointed in A/P War because I was expecting it to take off from book 2 (Hunters Planet), which it did not, even in the least. It looks as if the author of Hunters Planet, David Bischoff, read the first book (Prey) and did his homework but Perry didn't follow and read HP. The continuity is strikingly lacking, right down to one character that was killed off in HP miraculously reappearing in War just to be killed off again. There are other examples like the non-mentioning of characters from HP, Noguchi's experiences in HP, and so forth but I think you get the idea. I found Hunters Planet to be full of action and was really expecting the story to carry on into War. I should have quit after Hunters Planet.

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Summary: Well at least its better then the last one
Review: From all the other reviews I have seen I agree with Cody Menzies the most. The only two things that made me finish this book was the fact that it is a AvP novel and that it continues the Aliens: Berserker storline. However it is still a vast improvement to the last book, of which I feel should not even be in print any more. S.D. Perry is a great writer and should be able to do better then this. The first one was great so what I want to know is what went wrong? But as soon as you get by the errors in this story you will be in for a some what pleasing read. Just don't go thinking you are going to like it as much as Prey or Berserker.

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Summary: S.D. Perry rules!
Review: I really liked this book, actually stayed up till 5 in the morning to finish it. S.D. Perry is unquestionably the best author in the Aliens and Aliens vs. Predator series and this book doesn't fail to dissapoint. The characters are strong, the action is graphic, and the atmosphere is dark and disturbing, just the way an Aliens novel should be. If anything, my only complaint would be that it was too short. She could have developed the plot a lot more, but it's a small enough complaint. Another review mentioned the error that was made in the timeline. I noticed it too, but honestly didn't care. I thought "Hunter's Planet" was awful, worth forgetting about. For anyone who hasn't started this series yet, read Aliens vs. Predator: Prey first, skip Hunter's Planet and read Aliens: Berserker instead.

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Summary: Major plot hole!!
Review: Of course, the first one is always best. The second was alright. This one isn't bad either, just has a major plot hole. I think the difference between this book and book 1&2 is the action. This lacks ALOT of action that the previous books had. The real action didn't really start til the end. Anyway, this story takes place BEFORE book 2 in the timeline. This should have been book 2 instead. Bottom line, I only recommend this book if you're a HARDCORE AvP reader and curious to know what happened to Noguchi before Hunters Planet. But I warn you, you will be disappointed because of the MAJOR plothole.

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Summary: Major plot hole!!
Review: Of course, the first one is always best. The second was alright. This one isn't bad either, just has a major plot hole. I think the difference between this book and book 1&2 is the action. This lacks ALOT of action that the previous books had. The real action didn't really start til the end. Anyway, this story takes place BEFORE book 2 in the timeline. This should have been book 2 instead. Bottom line, I only recommend this book if you're a HARDCORE AvP reader and curious to know what happened to Noguchi before Hunters Planet. But I warn you, you will be disappointed because of the MAJOR plothole.

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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: SLOW IN THE START BUT GOT BETTER!

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Summary: Alien vs. Predator: War
Review: This book is for anyone who knows anything about Aliens or Predators or likes Mrs. Perry. It is a real treat to those of us who have read Aliens: Berserker. This book does start off kind of slow but begins to pick up pace later. Even with this factor you'll never want to put it down. It is a great addition to any sci-fi library. Plus it actually explains AvP: Hunter's Planet I think it was? Anyway...pick up this book if you're into S.D., Aliens, Predators, or just science fiction...it won't disappoint.