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Crossover (Riftworld)

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In my opinion. Crossover is a clear example of why so many people love reading Stan Lee's work. From the very begining the reader is mystefied by the mystery of the giants, and most of all that which surrounds John Cameron himself. This book is a perfect mix of comic book storylines with a science fiction novel. Readers will get a kick from seeing references to their favorite creators and characters. Not to mention trying to see which characters are symbolized in this book. In short this is Stan "The Man" Lee at his best

The Crossover, in this case, relates to two aliens. A down on the luck media type comes across them, and wangles his way into being their PR adviser, as such. On Earth, they are giants, with all the physical advantages that gives them. The idea is hit on to market them as superheroes.

This is not a book that will win a Hugo. It is however, a book that entertains. This book kept me turning pages the same way I trudged to the comic store every month. I feel the author was somewhat heavy-handed in his naming conventions. For example, the story's vapid journalist is named Leslie Ann Nasotrudere. This is a name that conjures visions of a whining, skinny, intrusive woman with a sharp nose, usually upturned. This complaint aside, it's worth the read if you've got some time to kill.