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Summary: Yet another X-Files book
Review: Although I consider myself an X-Files fan, I shall not buy any more X-Files books. They are badly written, lack a strong plot line, and on Goblins, you can see that the writter has a little *obssesion* with the character of Dana Scully. The book is just a lot of cursing, and apart from that the only other thing that makes you think you're reading an X-Files book, is the characters, and maybe the setting, bcause it all takes place in a dark, gloomy atmosphere. X-File fan or not, I would never recomend thos book to anyone, not even someone I hate. It is just not worth your money, plus it will really let you down.
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Summary: Average...
Review: A bit of a disappointment for followers of the show since it's not really true to the characters and the plot is a little lacking...but still not bad if you want an entertaining read over the summer. It does more or less have that 'dark' quality created by the show, but is full of weaknesses. Try 'Whirlwind' instead...also on the stupid side but a lot more interesting.
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Summary: Spooky and good
Review: Charles Grant combines all the elements that made the show so great during its creative peak years - lots of spooky atmosphere, conspiracies everywhere, and Mulder and Scully in a respectful partnership (ie NO "relationship"). This premiere novel in the tie-in series (like those gazillion or so Star Trek and Star Wars books clogging the sci-fi section) is filled with promise for the future volumes. A great weekend read. Recommended.
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Summary: Review of the book "X-Files: Goblins" by Charles Grant.
Review: Even if you've never seen the show "The X-Files" I'm sure this
book will keep you turning pages. Charles Grant does a marvlous job of keeping you guessing to the very end of the book. If you
love mystery and adventure your sure to like this book!!
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Summary: Goblins is an okay book.
Review: I enjoyed it. It was alright, but not the best. There were a few spots where I'd have to read a paragraph two or three times until I got it, and then sometimes it still didn't help. I don't remember all the cusing that others have talked about. And if there was, it must not have been enough to distract me. All in all it was a fairly good book.
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Summary: Confusing and choppy.
Review: I must admit, I bought this book because of the zeal of an X-File book. I had high expectations because from Kevin J. Anderson's books, I knew what was happening. Here, I found myself confused by the twising plot. Plot twists add to the excitement, but with too many, it looks like a "good" movie reduced to "horrible" because of too much editing.
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Summary: Excellant!!! The Best One I've Read
Review: I thought the way that Charles Grant wrote this was great! The beginning of this book just pulls you in. It feels like your right there. The murders just keep you pulled in and I couldn't put it down. It was very easy to read it made me think that I was watching the show instead of reading the book. It keeps you guessing down to the last few chapters. The Goblin is a true X-FILE to the very end. And of course someone almost gets killed in our favorite team but I'm not telling.
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Summary: GUTTER MOUTH!
Review: I was offended with all the cussing. It's not like there was just a little bad language; geisers of profanity gushed out of this book! But I did give it two stars. I thought the story line was decent, though the characters were terribly portrayed. I'd just read Kevin Anderson's three, and they were so much better. I'm reading Whirlwind now, hoping for the best
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Summary: GOBLINS a Spooky Treat
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. While it's not entirely terrific, it is in fact a mildly amusing read if solely due to its creativity and stealthy plot twists. I was also surprised by Grant's writing style, which is marginally better than what I expected, given the harsh reviews I've read in the past. GOBLINS is extremely easy to read, but at the same time does not insult the reader's intelligence by assaulting him with a barrage of simplistic discourse. I read the book in its entirety through the course of a day, off and on at a leisurely pace. Charles Grant holds the reader's attention, while not chaining him to the plot. In short, I rather enjoyed GOBLINS and I would definitely read more. The ambience of GOBLINS is rather refreshing, painting a haunting backdrop for the story. Grant effectively uses rainstorms, dimly lit rooms, hidden government bunkers and quaint, small town charm to achieve the perfect setting. The environment of GOBLINS exudes "X-Files" and works wonderfully with the characters and their interplay. Now, for what is wrong with the book. The characterization is a bit off, but not as off as Kevin Anderson's "GROUND ZERO"(Please, don't get me started on that one). I have to concur with other reviewers on the issue of Scully's compliance to Mulder's ideas. While it is a welcome change, it just isn't quite believable. Equally unbelievable are the new characters Grant introduces as "compliments" to Mulder and Scully's case. They seem to be nothing more than outlets for creative expression, a chance for Grant to showcase his descriptive talents. These two background characters create weak points in the story, especially when Grant tries to write them into the action. As deft and entertaining as the plot twists and "dual action story line" are, cohesion becomes a problem. I believe Grant errs by keeping the reader in the dark for so long. Had I known what was going on in the adjacent story line, I might have been a bit more interested, rather than becoming distracted by too many unresolved situations. While the overall freedom of the plot is a virtue, it also serves as a curse, tethering the reader too loosely to the story. There are a few more things that don't float my boat, but I won't nit-pick because I actually enjoyed this book. Grant does a nice job of pulling it all together, despite some shortcomings in fluency. While Goblins is no night on the town, it's infinitely better than a TV dinner and Nick at Nite.
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Summary: GOBLINS a Spooky Treat
Review: I was pleasantly surprised by this book. While it's not entirely terrific, it is in fact a mildly amusing read if solely due to its creativity and stealthy plot twists. I was also surprised by Grant's writing style, which is marginally better than what I expected, given the harsh reviews I've read in the past. GOBLINS is extremely easy to read, but at the same time does not insult the reader's intelligence by assaulting him with a barrage of simplistic discourse. I read the book in its entirety through the course of a day, off and on at a leisurely pace. Charles Grant holds the reader's attention, while not chaining him to the plot. In short, I rather enjoyed GOBLINS and I would definitely read more. The ambience of GOBLINS is rather refreshing, painting a haunting backdrop for the story. Grant effectively uses rainstorms, dimly lit rooms, hidden government bunkers and quaint, small town charm to achieve the perfect setting. The environment of GOBLINS exudes "X-Files" and works wonderfully with the characters and their interplay. Now, for what is wrong with the book. The characterization is a bit off, but not as off as Kevin Anderson's "GROUND ZERO"(Please, don't get me started on that one). I have to concur with other reviewers on the issue of Scully's compliance to Mulder's ideas. While it is a welcome change, it just isn't quite believable. Equally unbelievable are the new characters Grant introduces as "compliments" to Mulder and Scully's case. They seem to be nothing more than outlets for creative expression, a chance for Grant to showcase his descriptive talents. These two background characters create weak points in the story, especially when Grant tries to write them into the action. As deft and entertaining as the plot twists and "dual action story line" are, cohesion becomes a problem. I believe Grant errs by keeping the reader in the dark for so long. Had I known what was going on in the adjacent story line, I might have been a bit more interested, rather than becoming distracted by too many unresolved situations. While the overall freedom of the plot is a virtue, it also serves as a curse, tethering the reader too loosely to the story. There are a few more things that don't float my boat, but I won't nit-pick because I actually enjoyed this book. Grant does a nice job of pulling it all together, despite some shortcomings in fluency. While Goblins is no night on the town, it's infinitely better than a TV dinner and Nick at Nite.
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