- Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Books (13 Jan 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1416909273
- ISBN-13: 978-1416909279
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,729,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is one where you get to make the Slayer's decisions at certain points in the story. At these decision points you select the option and then go to the page indicated and so on. This particular story is set in season two after the "Dark Age" and involves the core group of Buffy, Giles, Willow, Angel and Xander. Cordelia has a bit part and an "old" friend re-appears.
There are 17 different end points in the book though some are similar (there are only a certain number of ways you can beat the demon). 8 are win end points, 8 are "game lost" end points and one is not quite one or the other. There are a number of ways or paths to each end point. I have two pages of A4 with lots of boxes and lines creating the paths (I'm sad like that).
The story is well written and in line with how the characters would be acting at this point (episode 8-ish) in season 2. There is humour, unexpected twists and insight into the characters fears. I would also say that the paths leading to a bad end point are usually the result of stepping out of line with what the Slayer would do. It seems the author punishes bad role playing. Having said that I found these path interesting though in one or two places a little lacking in credibility.
Well worth the effort.
There are 17 different end points in the book though some are similar (there are only a certain number of ways you can beat the demon). 8 are win end points, 8 are "game lost" end points and one is not quite one or the other. There are a number of ways or paths to each end point. I have two pages of A4 with lots of boxes and lines creating the paths (I'm sad like that).
The story is well written and in line with how the characters would be acting at this point (episode 8-ish) in season 2. There is humour, unexpected twists and insight into the characters fears. I would also say that the paths leading to a bad end point are usually the result of stepping out of line with what the Slayer would do. It seems the author punishes bad role playing. Having said that I found these path interesting though in one or two places a little lacking in credibility.
Well worth the effort.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
this is one of the better stake your destiny collection, with several endings that you didnt already guess a chapter before a greatbook for a buffy fan to be a slayer themselves. a word of advice,"dont get killed!"
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Jhaeman's Review
24 Jan 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
NIGHT TERRORS
Alice Henderson (2005)
RATING: 4/5 Stakes
SETTING: Season Two
CAST APPEARANCES: Buffy, Willow, Cordelia, Xander, Angel, Joyce, Giles, Principal Snyder, Oz, Ethan Rayne
MAJOR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS: The Night Terror (demon)
BACK-OF-THE-BOOK SUMMARY: "Banished to the realm of dreams, the Night Terror stalks its victims as they sleep. By replacing another's soul with its own, the demon can assume anyone's body and wreak havoc in the real world. But the effect is short-lived. Human bodies soon break down under the tremendous stress of the transfer, and the Night Terror is forced to find a new body to inhabit. That is, until it discovers Buffy's secret and imagines the Slayer would make an ideal-and permanent-host. . . ."
REVIEW
Night Terrors will always hold a special place in my heart because it's the first Buffy Choose-Your-Own-Adventure ("Stake Your Destiny") book I've successfully completed on my first try. Indeed, one of the aspects that sets this book apart from most others in the series is the wide range of possible endings, ranging from complete success to mediocre survival to outright death.
The core plot of the book is an attempt by a demon, the Night Terror, to take over the bodies of residents of Sunnydale by entering into their dreams. This leads to some really interesting and fun dream sequences with Buffy, and shows us examples of how White Hats like Giles, Joyce, and Angel would be like if evil (of course, this last one we know all too well).
The writing is smooth and the dialogue is appropriately quirky. In addition, crisp action scenes and a well-researched bad guy help keep the plot moving. Definitely one of the better Stake Your Destiny books.
Jhaeman's Buffy Reviews: www.geocities.com/jhaeman
Alice Henderson (2005)
RATING: 4/5 Stakes
SETTING: Season Two
CAST APPEARANCES: Buffy, Willow, Cordelia, Xander, Angel, Joyce, Giles, Principal Snyder, Oz, Ethan Rayne
MAJOR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS: The Night Terror (demon)
BACK-OF-THE-BOOK SUMMARY: "Banished to the realm of dreams, the Night Terror stalks its victims as they sleep. By replacing another's soul with its own, the demon can assume anyone's body and wreak havoc in the real world. But the effect is short-lived. Human bodies soon break down under the tremendous stress of the transfer, and the Night Terror is forced to find a new body to inhabit. That is, until it discovers Buffy's secret and imagines the Slayer would make an ideal-and permanent-host. . . ."
REVIEW
Night Terrors will always hold a special place in my heart because it's the first Buffy Choose-Your-Own-Adventure ("Stake Your Destiny") book I've successfully completed on my first try. Indeed, one of the aspects that sets this book apart from most others in the series is the wide range of possible endings, ranging from complete success to mediocre survival to outright death.
The core plot of the book is an attempt by a demon, the Night Terror, to take over the bodies of residents of Sunnydale by entering into their dreams. This leads to some really interesting and fun dream sequences with Buffy, and shows us examples of how White Hats like Giles, Joyce, and Angel would be like if evil (of course, this last one we know all too well).
The writing is smooth and the dialogue is appropriately quirky. In addition, crisp action scenes and a well-researched bad guy help keep the plot moving. Definitely one of the better Stake Your Destiny books.
Jhaeman's Buffy Reviews: www.geocities.com/jhaeman
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A fun Buffy book
18 Jan 2006
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a pretty good Buffy book. Not the best but not the worst. I enjoyed the story. A demon named Mare, the Night Terror, takes control of peoples bodies while they're sleeping. After awhile their astrol cord will break and the persons body will go into a coma. My favorite story in this book is when the Mare takes of your, Buffy's, body and she gets banished into the realm of dreams. It's cool to see what the the other characters are dreaming. The other major story in this book is when the Mare takes over Angel's body. This brings out Angelus too. Ethan Rayne is also involved in part of this book. There is also zombies and a mummy. If you are a fan of Buffy then I think you should pick up this book. The Author did a great job keeping the characters true to the show aswell.
Night Terrors (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
3 Oct 2008
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I think that this book was fantastic to those who are avid loyal Buffy readers and fans it was unputdownable. It is a must read.
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