Underworld (Resident Evil #4) [Mass Market Paperback]

S.D. Perry (Author)

Book Description

Series: Resident Evil (Pocket) | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

Umbrella has begun to lose control of its hidden research facilities. Three labs have already been destroyed. But beneath the deserts of the American Southwest, one of the company's most elaborate facilities is about to go online.

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About the Author

S. D. Perry is a novelist living in Portland, Oregon.  She is currently lives with her husband, Myk, her two children Cyrus and Myk Jr, and their two dogs. She mostly writes tie-in novels based on works in the fantasy/science-fiction/horror genre, including Resident Evil, Star Trek, Aliens and Predator. She has also written a handful of short stories and movie novelizations. Her favorite Star Trek series is the original series, with her favorite characters being "The Big Three" - Kirk, Spock and McCoy.

 

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Pocket (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671024426
• ISBN-13: 978-0671024420
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing conclusion to a intresting series!, November 19, 1999

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This review is from: Underworld (Resident Evil #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read all four of the resident Evil books and beaten all 3 games. The books go into a lot more detail than the games and really helps you understand the story line. The final book in the series (thus far) is definately the most amazing. "Underworld" is a MUST READ for any true Resident Evil fan. The newly formed assult group goes to a new secret lab in Utah with the intent to steal a laptop computer that they hope will give them the upper hand in the battle against the Umbrella corperation. What they expect is a walk through the park, what the get is as far from it as possible....

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Go Deep into the Underworld and Know Fear, April 23, 2000

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L. M. Snead "LSDangerous" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Underworld (Resident Evil #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you're a fan of Resident Evil, I recommend this book. Umbrella is up to it's old evil tricks again. This time, our heroes have more inside help. S.D. Perry presents another orginal mysterious twist to the RE world. This story is told from the different point of views of the main characters. Best of all, the story doesn't conflict with RE:Code Veronica.

Some readers where disappointed that this story doesn't have any zombies. Please don't let this little detail steer you away from reading (and buying) this novel. In fact, I didn't realize the lack of zombies until I read the other customer reviews.

I highly recommend all four Resident Evil novels. I hope Ms. Perry get the chance to adapt Guyn Survivor, Code Veronica, and the upcoming REZero.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars More Jurassic Park-ish than Resident Evil, May 20, 2001

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Andy (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Underworld (Resident Evil #4) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have played through the three Resident Evil (R.E.) adventures, and I am a big fan of the series. Which was why I set off looking to devour books on the R.E. series. If you're a hardcore R.E. fan, this would be one of the few books on the market that mention characters/organisations in the games, e.g. Claire Redfield, Leon Kennedy, STARS, Umbrella etc. It's an interesting take on what else the characters could have been up to before and after they were involved in the R.E. games, although sometimes it feels like the world in the book is in a separate, parallel dimension, with little in common besides the names of the characters.

The story in this book sounds like it belongs more in the world of Jurassic Park than Resident Evil. The main creatures in this book are bio-engineered monsters, not zombies as in the games. The link between Umbrella--a pharmaceutical company--and why they created monsters, is not explored fully. The general impression is a theme park for creatures, like in Jurassic Park.

If you're just looking for an adventure book to read, this book is a light, digestible tidbit for bedtime reading. The monsters won't give you nightmares, but the author manages to keep the story going at a fairly good pace. It kept my attention, but I couldn't help thinking that there were too many coincidences in the book, e.g. events that were just too convenient for the story. Character development is kept to a minimum--don't look for any breaking news on a character. The author did try a little romantic involvement, but that got buried in the action one-fifth into the story, and didn't return.

Overall, I would consider this an average adventure book with almost nothing to do with the R.E. games. Character and plot development aren't a serious consideration here, since the author is probably restricted by the storyline in the games. Instead, she has concentrated on a pure action book that has monsters, guns, and problems that require the team's attention.