Predator: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) [Paperback]

Paul Monette (Author), John C. Thomas (Author), James E. Thomas (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Jove; Mti edition (June 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515090026
• ISBN-13: 978-0515090024
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love The Movie, Try The Book., February 18, 2004

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Stuart T. Park (Winston-Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Predator: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) (Paperback)

The Predator novel is, at this point, probably better suited for fans of the series. The difference between the film and the book is very little as far as overall story, but the characters are portrayed a little differently and some of the action is unlike the film in execution and results. The elite military force led by Major "Dutch" Schaeffer (Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film) is much more blood thirsty in the novel. These characters have a love for their work of taking out lazy guerillas and turning them into "hamburger" as depicted in the novel. The most interesting aspect is more of a point of view by the Predator. Those who know the movie well get the idea that the Predator follows the military force around before making his first strike. In the novel, the author spends a little more time with the Predator and tries to explain to the reader how the Predator views the decisions and actions made by the military force. For those fans wanting to check it out, you can find it used either on Amazon or, if you're lucky, at a used bookstore as this item is very out-of-print.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A near perfect top notch sci fi masterpiece., January 16, 1998

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This review is from: Predator: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) (Paperback)

A much more engrossing and captivating story than that contained in the movie of the same name, Predator tells the story of an elite military rescue unit sent into the jungles of South America to rescue American hostages.

After a thrilling and bloody firefight at the enemy base, the men begin their long trip to the helicopter rendevous point. Along the way, they are hunted and killed, one by one, by an unseen creature that uses the jungle to hide. Finally, only one man remains, left to hunt the hunter and free the earth from it's carnage.

The book maintains a nearly impossible breakneck speed from start to finish. Not only is this a finely crafted science fiction story, but it is also a glorious Rambo-style novel full of big guns and even bigger battles. A great and wholly satisfying read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars When Scripts Change, November 24, 2008

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Nicanor Journey "Movies are love" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Predator: A Novel (Movie Tie-In) (Paperback)

If you're getting this novel because you liked the movie be warned that this novel is obviously based on one of the early drafts of the script and the actual Predator is very different compared to its movie counterpart. The Predator in this is not a honorable hunter, it is a shape-shifting creature that kills humans because it wants to learn about them; like a scientist, not a hunter.

This is an enjoyable read by itself, but definitely not for someone who wants something going into detail about the actual Predator alien and the movie. The novelization of the second Predator film is much better if you're looking for something that is more true to the final movie-product.