30 Days of Night Movie Novelization: Film Tie-In
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{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang2057\f0\fs20 In the sleepy and secluded town of Barrow, Alaska, citizens are preparing for the annual Coming of the Dark, when the sun will set for more than thirty consecutive days and nights. This year however, the Dark will bring something else - from across the frozen wasteland, a horrifying evil descends upon Barrow, mercilessly besieging its residents with unrelenting terror and swift death. As the darkness continues and the thirty days of night seemingly have no end in sight, Barrow's only remaining hope lies with Sheriff Eben Olemaun and Deputy Stella Olemaun, a husband and wife who are torn between saving the town they love and their own survival.\f1 \par }
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
'30 Days of Night' by Tim Lebbon is the novelisation of the new movie that is based on the graphic novels written by Steve Niles. The story begins when a group of vampires flock to Barrow, Alaska where the sun sets for 30 days, allowing them to feed without the burden of sleep to avoid lethal sunlight. Because of the cold, the vampires' senses are weakened and a few of the town's residents are able to hide. One resident is Sheriff Eben Olemaun, who attempts to save the town and the lives of the few remaining townspeople, including his wife Stella.
This is a very well written novelisation and manages to capture all of the tension and suspense of the movie perfectly. There are also a couple of new scenes which were not included in the movie, such as the polar bear scene, which adds a little more to the storyline. As this is based on the movie rather than the graphic novel it includes all of the additional characters and scenes that were not in the original comic book story, so the story is a lot longer than the original. The thing that I enjoyed the most about reading this was that Lebbon goes into quite some depth regarding the characters' backgrounds, feelings and fears, even those who are in it for only a short moment. This makes the story that bit more scarier and also makes you feel for each of the characters throughout the whole story.
Overall it is a very entertaining read that is perfect for anyone who has enjoyed the graphic novel and the movie and still want more from this fantastic horror story. I'd also recommend it to anyone who hasn't yet had the pleasure as it is a brilliant stand-alone vampire story that is truly creepy and very atmospheric.
This is a very well written novelisation and manages to capture all of the tension and suspense of the movie perfectly. There are also a couple of new scenes which were not included in the movie, such as the polar bear scene, which adds a little more to the storyline. As this is based on the movie rather than the graphic novel it includes all of the additional characters and scenes that were not in the original comic book story, so the story is a lot longer than the original. The thing that I enjoyed the most about reading this was that Lebbon goes into quite some depth regarding the characters' backgrounds, feelings and fears, even those who are in it for only a short moment. This makes the story that bit more scarier and also makes you feel for each of the characters throughout the whole story.
Overall it is a very entertaining read that is perfect for anyone who has enjoyed the graphic novel and the movie and still want more from this fantastic horror story. I'd also recommend it to anyone who hasn't yet had the pleasure as it is a brilliant stand-alone vampire story that is truly creepy and very atmospheric.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Lebbon has written a gripping book based on the original graphic novel. We are well aware of Lebbons gift for vivid prose and lavish imagery - when applied to a well structured and pacey plot, the story leaps of the page. I actually preferred the novel to the film as it gave depth to the characters allowing the reader to develop empathy with the inhabitants of Barrow. Don't think of this book as a novelisation of the film; it stands on its own and is a real page turner. I read the book in one sitting purely because I could not put it down.... 5 stars, only because we can't award six!!!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Seriously terrifying
16 Oct 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book scared the crap out of me. I'm talking the lying-awake-at-2am-thinking-I'm-hearing-something-rustling-under-my-bed-scared. I haven't been that freaked out by a book since Stephen King's "It".
I read it in two days, and that's what kept me awake, wondering how they were going to get out of this remote Alaskan village without getting violently ripped to shreds. It was well-done and extremely descriptive.
I hope they do well with the movie, but the book was vivid enough for me. Lebbon is a madman. Excellent book if you love horror.
I read it in two days, and that's what kept me awake, wondering how they were going to get out of this remote Alaskan village without getting violently ripped to shreds. It was well-done and extremely descriptive.
I hope they do well with the movie, but the book was vivid enough for me. Lebbon is a madman. Excellent book if you love horror.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Stands on its Own
17 Oct 2007
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Most movie novelizations are pretty b-novel material. They get second tier writers, and the writing is reminisicent of a romance novel. Not in this case. This book is suspenseful, well-written, and could easily stand on its own. I really can't wait to see the movie and read the graphic novels!
As a side note, FINALLY someone has written about vampires that are bloody scary! Enough of the brooding, angst ridden vampire that's just misunderstood. These are not vampires that women will be dreaming about each night! These are the "real" thing! Bravo! Right up there with Vltraviolet (the BBC one).
As a side note, FINALLY someone has written about vampires that are bloody scary! Enough of the brooding, angst ridden vampire that's just misunderstood. These are not vampires that women will be dreaming about each night! These are the "real" thing! Bravo! Right up there with Vltraviolet (the BBC one).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Good Vampire Read
4 Nov 2007
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A well written novelization. Vampires were scary as all get out! Was a bit dissapointed in the end, but I guess it was the only way to end it! I recommend this book to vampire fans. I look forward to seeing the movie!
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