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Summary: Disappointing
Review: Having read all the Marvel novels and anthologies printed to date, I had high expectations which this book failed to meet. While I feel that Friedman is an excellent author, this book was very weak. The story is a continuation of one from the very early history of the X-Men, which apparently wasn't quite resolved. For those not well-versed in X-Men knowledge (if there are any who would be buying an X-Men book), this might be a difficult read, as there is very little background given for the characters. Also, there is essentially no character development and the plot was rather weak. Also, while not the most important aspect, there were numerous and repeated spelling (The country is spelled C-o-l-o-m-b-i-a, not C-o-l-u-m-b-i-a! Come on!) and grammar errors. No offense, but when I shell out for a hardback book, it would be nice if someone had proofread it. If you really wish to own this book, at least wait for paperback and save a few bucks.
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Summary: Insightful and tastful
Review: I absolutly LOVED this book! The plotline is creative and exiting,the personalitys of the characters are wonderfully depicted and true to the origanles. I love that some of the story is told from the prof's point of view,because it shows that he is only human. It shows that he hates being pitied for his crippled legs,that he feels sorrow that he has to send his students into the field and can't go with them,that he loves all his students and is as proud of their accomplishments as a father.
This book doesn't have much background info,but it's still a delightful read. Thumbs up!
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Summary: Best X-Men Novel written to Date
Review: I gave up on the X-Men comics four years ago and had not read any of the previous X-Men novels until this one written by Michael Jan Friedman. I'm glad I did because he takes the story material here and makes it very interesting with a tale that focuses on Professor X and the return of a villian that the X-Men belived destroyed. Everyone here is in character and the story moves quickly to a good climax. It makes the X-Men a great read again after so many years of not so good books and stories. Buy this book.
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Summary: I couldn't put it down.
Review: I loved this book. I thought it had a really interesting plot, and was very descriptive. It was nice to see the original X-Men in it, and to see Professor Xavier doing something useful when the team was in trouble-- in the comics at the moment, I get the distinct feeling that he's good at sending the team out, and sitting back and relaxing. The only problem I had with this book, and the only reason I didn't give it five stars, was that it didn't mention all the newer, fascinating X-Men as well. Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, and my personal favourite, Gambit-- where were they? Even if they weren't in it, it would have been nice for at least a mention, to aknowledge their existence. Apart from that one little thing I didn't like about it (and that's just me) this book was practically glued to my hands until I put it down. Despite the fact that the character was mentally handicapped, Friedman managed to make Jeffrey Saunders a very three dimensional character. I would reccomend this book to all fans of the original X-Men -- However, if you pick up this book wanting to read about all the new X-Men, I suggest putting it down right away.
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