Spider-Man 3: A Novelizatoin [Mass Market Paperback]

Peter David (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 2007

How long can any man fight the darkness before he finds it in himself? Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a Super Hero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. When his suit suddenly changes, turning jet-black and enhancing his powers, it transforms Peter as well, bringing out the dark, vengeful side of his personality that he is struggling to control. Under the influence of the suit, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. Forced to choose between the seductive power of the new suit and the compassionate hero he used to be, Peter must overcome his personal demons as two of the most feared villains yet -- Sandman and Venom -- gather unparalleled power and a thirst for retribution to threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

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About the Author

Peter David is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous Star Trek novels, including the incredibly popular New Frontier series. In addition, he has also written dozens of other books, including his acclaimed original novel, Sir Apropos of Nothing, and its sequel, The Woad to Wuin.

David is also well known for his comic book work, particularly his award-winning run on The Incredible Hulk. He recently authored the novelizations of both the Spider-Man and Hulk motion pictures.

He lives in New York.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Star; April 2007 edition (March 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416527214
• ISBN-13: 978-1416527213
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #776,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #14 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Authors, A-Z > ( D ) > David, Peter

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow. Just...Wow., March 31, 2007

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Kimberly Murphy-Smith (Laurel, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Spider-Man 3: A Novelizatoin (Mass Market Paperback)

I've been a Spidey fan since I was old enough to understand comic books (here's a hint: I'm over the age of 40), and my fondest day as a Spider-Fan was to see the original SPIDER-MAN movie released in 2002. SM2, two years later, was the first sequel I'd ever seen that was better than the original, and I really thought the original would be difficult to top.

Now, I'm pretty sure that SM2 is going to be topped, if this novelization is any indication.

I am usually skeptical about the accuracy of novelizations: They're normally written while the movie is still in production, from a script that is probably not in its final stages, and thus a lot of things described in the book may never materialize on screen. This was especially problematic in Peter David's novelization of SPIDER-MAN, and slightly less problematic in the novelization of SM2. That said, take this to the bank: If SPIDER-MAN 3 the movie is HALF as exciting as SPIDER-MAN 3 the novelization, SPIDER-MAN 3 the movie is going to rock hard, because SPIDER-MAN 3 the novelization is very well done.

I read the novelization in about 3 hours the day I got it, but later went back and reread certain parts. I'm very glad I did that, because Peter David has a way of detailing certain scenes (such as characters interacting with Harry Osborn when Harry is hallucinating seeing his dead father) that end up being two segments dealing with the exact same scene (for example, one scene has Peter trying to get Harry to talk to him as Harry is sitting in his limo, but Harry merely stares at Peter before yelling at him; the second set of paragraphs following is the same incident from Harry's PoV, with him turning to talk to Peter and seeing Norman's face reflected in the limo's windows and hearing Norman's voice telling him to ignore Peter, at which point Harry starts yelling in rage at the insanity around himself). A re-read helped clear up some of the confusion I had at thinking things were just being repeated for the sake of repetition.

SPOILERS ABOUND IN THE NOVELIZATION; but if you don't mind being spoiled, pick up a copy of the novelization and get in on the excitement of the build-up to SPIDER-MAN 3.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars spidey is back baby!!!!!!!!, March 31, 2007

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Joseph B. Guiliano (Queens, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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to be honest i really didn't even want to read this book and spoil the movie for myself, but i just couldn't resist. i will say that if this book is any indication, this truly is going to be the best spider-man movie yet. the only minor quibble some may have is that venom is only in the book for the final battle, but truthfully it seems to be such an epic battle that he should have more then enough screen time to please the fans. to me venom is not a character that should be in the whole movie anyway. the excitement of building up to him and then having a massive battle with spidey is far more exciting. if you don't mind spoiling the movie i give this book the highest possible reccomendation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the movie, June 1, 2007

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Jaime Dix - See all my reviews
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As a Spider-man fan, the movies have always disappointed me because they are not accurate enough to the characters. Enter Peter David, He gratefully takes a so-so Spider-man story and injects it with the "Spideyness" the movies were lacking. (and yes I just used the word "Spideyness" but I'm a Spider-man fan, so I can do that) This Novel is no exception. He fills in the gaps the movie left behind and even manages to make the movie's depressing ending feel more triumphant. A must read for any Spider-man fan who felt the movie was not up to par. AKA: almost everyone. So after that stirring review you may wonder why not five stars? Until he gets the black costume the story is too close a retelling for me and just like in the movie theater I found myself slightly bored. It's too bad he didn't have more to work with, because it could have been...well...Amazing.