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Summary: Better than your average cash cow sequel.
Review: In seeking to emulate the film, while borrowing from Dick's novel whenever convenient, Jeter has done well in a venture that could be much worse than it is. His action sequences are hacked together, not to mention bland, as is his characterization of Deckard, who I felt played second banana to another character from the film who figures into the plot here. Occasionally, however, Jeter supplies his characters with musings about the distinction between human and replicant (or lack thereof) and we get just a taste of what it was like the first time we actually GOT Blade Runner (which probably wasn't the first time we saw it). I applaud most Jeter's bold denouement, which isn't afraid to shake things up and actually move the story forward. It came close to sending chills down my spine, as the ending of the film's director's cut. I also appreciate its consideration of Rachael's characterization in Dick's original novel, and how the two seemingly polar opposite personalities gel.
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Summary: Not too bad for a sequel to the movie
Review: Jeter does a so-so job in this book at picking up where the movie left off. However, this book is in no way related to DADoES? (which the book claims to "tie-in" with the movie) except for the character J.R. Isidore. My biggest grudge (which is even MORE apparent in the 3rd book!) is the fact that Jeter basically "re-runs" the movie so many times. IE) Many events in this book already happened in the movie, and are just re-written a little differently. However, the plot is okay and you are left with an unexpected twist at the end, which is good.
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Summary: A Sequel Too Hard To Swallow
Review: Let me begin with the admission that I was unable to finish this book. I made it to about page 90 and just had to put it down. So, my review will be based on that fact. Also, there are probably what would be considered to be some plot spoilers here, so please skip this review if you don't want to know information that might reveal some plot twists too soon.I am a Bladerunner fan. I love the original, and I love the director's cut. I own them both. I have watched them so many times, I have lost count. I thought it was awesome that somebody wrote a sequel. I was reluctant to buy it, because I am not a fan of Mr. Jeter's other works. However, I finally picked it up one day. I was determined to finish this book. Even when I saw that J. F. Sebastian, to me a person who was irrefutably killed in the movie, was still alive. And then, Pris is still alive. I thought at first Mr. Jeter did a fair job with the characterization of Deckard, and then that began to disappoint me, too. Then finally, the thing that made me put the book down. Mr. Jeter would have us believe that Pris was not truly a replicant. I ask any fan of the movie if this is even conceivable? To me it was not, and was the final nail in the coffin for the book for me. I just couldn't go on any further. The book became an insult to it's source material in my opinion. I honestly don't see how any one who is a true fan of the movie could enjoy this novel. Like many sequels, this one would have been best left unmade. Most sequels are more stillborns than vibrant offsprings. The best sequels are the ones we create in our own minds. I applaud Mr. Jeter for his effort to create a sequel to such a bastion of sci-fi history, but I question his outcome. Like any author, he deserves praise for his talent, and his creation, but it is not for me, and I would imagine, not for many Blade Runner fans as well. Based on the merit of reading the first 90 pages or so of this book, I do not reccomend it. I'll stick to the movie, but this book is not Blade Runner canon to me.
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Summary: Not a bad attempt, but...
Review: So people have wanted a sequel to Blade Runner the movie for some time. Ever since the director's cut (which was the better version IMHO), people have wondered if there was ever supposed to be a sequel since the happy ending in the theatrical version wasn't supposed to happen. Now, Jeter has given people what some thought they wanted: a sequel to Blade Runner that combines elements of both the movie and the book, and takes advantages of some of the mistakes that were made (the missing sixth replicant-actually scripted, but was cut out of the final filming because of budget constraints). Not a bad read, but Blade Runner fans (particularly those of the book) will most likely be disappointed. If you're a fan of the film, you might like it. Like Dick's writing style, it is moody, depressing, and uneven, but when Dick did it, it worked. When Jeter does it, it's only average.
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Summary: A book that is well related to the movie. It's a must!
Review: The Book has well followed the movie and hasn't desapointed me at all. It answer questions that we had in the movie. This book is not only action , but philosophical whihc makes you think about the ethic. This book has maybe a lack of action , but an awesome story. It is recommended to watch the movie first.
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Summary: Sciance Fiction Thriller
Review: Twisting Plot, Great Atmosphere, fast paced action. Great to see the characters from the Blade Runner again. Would make a great movie plot, and that is probably what lets this book down a little. A little short, a bit more scope maybe a bit more theater and background. A few more questions answered. Otherwise a great read
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