Before reading this, I'd looked in every nook and cranny or cyberspace to soak up RE info. On my journey, I've been able to watch the RE 1 live action intro cutscene. With that visual image imprinted in my mind, this book was more then easy to see in my head. Not only thanks to the into movie, but by the author getting the right balance of descriptive terms so the reader can paint their own mental pictures but are directed in the right direction.
I got this on the 10th May - for my birthday - and I broke my one chapter a day rule very quickly with this book. The fast pace and never ending feel of suspense, adventure and that tingly feel you get while playing the game that feeling where there's always something around that corner, door and so on... Absolutely fantastic from start to end with no lulls, quiet moments or filler of any kind. I literally couldn't put it down. I'm now, sadly done with this book,but I am more ready for the new ones!! But to be honest, I will most certainly reread this in the wait for new material - it's just that good!
The characters are more then spot-on, with their descriptions matching each one. I feel enjoyment with the small backgrounds and inserts of the characters whilst all the action is going on, too! Gory creators, floods of emotions, loveable characters - obviously! This book is an absolute must, must read for RE fans!
This leaves you wanting more, leaves you wanting to meet with your beloved STARS team and leaves you despising the Cheshire Cat Wesker... and this is once again coming from someone who hasn't played the 'classic' RE games!!
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