The Frenchman (Millennium)

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Summary: The Frenchman
Review: A very dark, and somewhat confusing story about a serial killer and the detective that is somehow linked to him. I found the novel very well written, yet I could not fully provide 5 stars because of the constant change in perspective and the various tenses (past and present) that were used. Still, this was definately a good read, and I could not put the book down until I was finished.

Rating:
Summary: The Frenchman
Review: A very dark, and somewhat confusing story about a serial killer and the detective that is somehow linked to him. I found the novel very well written, yet I could not fully provide 5 stars because of the constant change in perspective and the various tenses (past and present) that were used. Still, this was definately a good read, and I could not put the book down until I was finished.

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Summary: The Time Is Near
Review: Considering that The Frenchman is an adaption of a "Millennium" TV script, the novel is re-worked with intelligence and care. The show's subtle nuances and characterzation are beautifully captured on paper by the pen of Elizabeth Hand. Much to my surprise, The Frenchman can stand alone as a serious and thoughtful work, full of poetic language, and not just as a novelization. I recomend it whole-heartedly.

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Summary: Facinating, and a hard to put down book.
Review: I found the Frenchman a facinating and heart stopping book that I couldn't put down. After renting it in the Library, I went out and bought a copy for myself to keep for years to come. Now I can read it over and over again whenever I want.

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Summary: It's Not Art but It's Pretty Good
Review: I usually avoid direct novelizations of television programs simply because they almost universally badly done. However, Hand seems to have found a way around the usual problems by utilizing a cinescopic viewpoint and concentrating on exposition rather than dialogue. I have to confess I haven't seen the episode that resulted in Hand's book but my guess (from other Chris Carter productions I have seen) is that she has been very faithful to the original without attempting a carbon copy.