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18th out of 137 books
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Underworld (Underworld #1)
DEADLY RIVALS FOR CENTURIES,
DESTINY WILL BRING THEM TOGETHER.
Vampires and werewolves. Sworn enemies for over nine hundred years, they have fought a secret war in the darkest shadows of the mortal world, pitting undead strength and cunning against feral rage and savagery. Now, in the hip Gothic streets of modern-day Budapest, the ancient conflict takes an unexpected new
...moreMass Market Paperback, 384 pages
Published
September 1st 2003
by Pocket Star Books
(first published 2003)
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Feb 11, 2012
Emily Liz
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
TO EVERYONE
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MOVIE AWAKENING
Okay, I promise to give a review for Underworld so here it goes.
This book is just like the movie. Everything from what they said to what the they did. I was interested in this book because I saw the movie Underworld Awakening, and I though it was fantastic. I remember that I saw the other 3 movies before I read this book, but I forgot what the movie was about so I thought to read it.
I love the Book. I couldn't believe how much chemistry there was between Selene and Michael. the characters felt...more
This book is just like the movie. Everything from what they said to what the they did. I was interested in this book because I saw the movie Underworld Awakening, and I though it was fantastic. I remember that I saw the other 3 movies before I read this book, but I forgot what the movie was about so I thought to read it.
I love the Book. I couldn't believe how much chemistry there was between Selene and Michael. the characters felt...more
I had read this years ago but I remember it quite well. This book made me want to watch the movie later (it was banned in the cinema of my country, figures)
The first movie is fascinating with its casts and the body bending and twists but the book is a stand-alone book that could stand on its own.
In the movie, Selene was a silent huntress who preys lycan for centuries. She was in an elite group of vampires called Death Dealers who stalks Lycans to near extinction. She was a woman with fewer word...more
The first movie is fascinating with its casts and the body bending and twists but the book is a stand-alone book that could stand on its own.
In the movie, Selene was a silent huntress who preys lycan for centuries. She was in an elite group of vampires called Death Dealers who stalks Lycans to near extinction. She was a woman with fewer word...more
This may be an adaption of the Underworld series first film, but it was an enjoyable adaption. You can read it as an accompaniment to the film or as a stand alone novel, either way it still works. There's a couple of minor additions that Cox has added for reasons unknown to me (i.e lycan women and children which were absent from the film), and there is the occasional swear word.
I thoroughly enjoyed as I have been a fan of the Underworld films since I was taken to see it with my father in 2003. A...more
I thoroughly enjoyed as I have been a fan of the Underworld films since I was taken to see it with my father in 2003. A...more
I'm a really big fan of the Underworld series in general, so perhaps my review is a tad bit biased. I normally do not enjoy novelizations of films. For the most part, they feel really bland and offer nothing to the characters or the stories from the films. But this book was a pleasant surprise.
The writer offered much more insight to the characters and their thoughts, as novelizations should. I really enjoy the chemistry between Michael and Selene, so the fact that the attraction and the developm...more
The writer offered much more insight to the characters and their thoughts, as novelizations should. I really enjoy the chemistry between Michael and Selene, so the fact that the attraction and the developm...more
The first book of the trilogy tells the middle part of the story: a story about a centuries-old war between vampire warriors called Death Dealers and a race of werewolves called Lycans. It focuses on Selene, a Death Dealer and her growing attraction for Michael, an American who is newly infected with the Lycan curse
The novel is an extremely good read, a novelization of the movie by the same name. The book is better than the movie, in that it gives the reader a much more in-depth feel of the char...more
The novel is an extremely good read, a novelization of the movie by the same name. The book is better than the movie, in that it gives the reader a much more in-depth feel of the char...more
I read it since I watch "underworld:awakening" and wondered about the other 3.
I must say, this is a must read if you like the movie, there is a lot more explaination about what is going on and what each character is thinking and feel while in the movie they are just doing things wordlessly. it makes it so much better.
I haven't read much vampire or female lead novel lately, since i couldn't find one that draw me in. I wish there is more badass vampire lead novel around, character like selene. I...more
Feb 09, 2012
Brandy
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5 of 5 stars
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Me ha gustado un montón, pero no se lleva las 5 estrellitas por el mero hecho de que en el libro hay bastantes fallos de texto y contexto (ortografía, cambio de nombre de personajes, etc...)
Por lo demás una experiencia fantástica. Me siento una "friki" de Underworld tras leerlo puesto que en esta novelización hay más detalles y escenas que en la película no aparecen (quizás en una versión extendida...).
Volví a ver la peli y la verdad es que noté la falta de todas esas escenas, dejándome la sensa...more
Por lo demás una experiencia fantástica. Me siento una "friki" de Underworld tras leerlo puesto que en esta novelización hay más detalles y escenas que en la película no aparecen (quizás en una versión extendida...).
Volví a ver la peli y la verdad es que noté la falta de todas esas escenas, dejándome la sensa...more
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Don’t give me that look! I know what you’re all thinking. Yes, I know it’s an adaptation. Yes, I know on a list of top ten things guaranteed to cause pain, a book based on the movie is situated right above colonoscopy. Yes, I’m as shocked as you that I even read this book. Want to hear something even more life altering? I completely enjoyed it!
The plot captivates you from the first page. Taking two of horrors most legendary creatures and pitting them against each other, Underworld grabs an old...more
The plot captivates you from the first page. Taking two of horrors most legendary creatures and pitting them against each other, Underworld grabs an old...more
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I found it a bit hard going getting in to this nove. It just didn't take off for me with the right pace or maintain a fixating influence on me. I was thinking maybe a 2 or 3 star novel.
By about halfway through, I was definitely getting there and ended up with 4 stars.
I liked the descriptive language and use of adjectives, I liked the settings, and the heroine didn't annoy me... Well fancy that!
By about halfway through, I was definitely getting there and ended up with 4 stars.
I liked the descriptive language and use of adjectives, I liked the settings, and the heroine didn't annoy me... Well fancy that!
I am pleasantly surprised by the writing of the Underworld. I read all three books after I watched I am number four, I guess curious to find more about the story and it was pain to read. Writing was bad, so many things changed through the books that it was ridiculous. But this is great. I have no complaints so far. It feels like that I can follow the movie while reading and it feels natural, like the book was written before the movie and you are not sure what is better. Great job!!!
I remember reading this book, several years ago back when I was still in middle school. I remember loving the book even more than I enjoyed the movies. I loved how there was so much more explaination on what happened in the back ground, the important details that lead up to the action packed scenes of the movie. Things that didn't even make it in as deleted scenes in the movie.
pretty good. a little slow though. sounds weird since its about vampires and werewolves and shoot-outs etc. but sometimes it just is, its slow and you feel ready to be finished with it. but not too bad a B or C rating. makes me want to watch the film though (which i havnt yet, and btw fyi the film came first) and prob will read the sequel since my bro already bought it
I had read that this was a film novelization worth reading, but i could barely finish it. I ended up just skimming most of it. I really enjoyed the movie, so the book seemed appealing. I'm not sure if I've outgrown film novelizations or if my expectations were too high, but this one fell very flat for me. I'd give it 1.5 stars.
If you really liked the movie, you'll probably enjoy this.
I thought the movie was a good action romp, but the book was just plain dull.
I had all three books on tap to read, but after this, I'm not going to waste my time, it is just mediocre pablum.
I thought the movie was a good action romp, but the book was just plain dull.
I had all three books on tap to read, but after this, I'm not going to waste my time, it is just mediocre pablum.
I loved this book. i loved all the action and it never got dull. i have read all of them and seen the movies. it's a great book that i would recommend this book to people who kind of like vampires and werewolves.
Oh. My. God.
Not sure I've ever read anything quite this amateurish being passed off as a professionally written novel. Yes, yes. Novelization of a mediocre action flick. I get it.
But my god. 10% of the way through and thinking ruefully of the hour or so of my life that could have been spent watching my ceiling fans rotate.
Not sure I've ever read anything quite this amateurish being passed off as a professionally written novel. Yes, yes. Novelization of a mediocre action flick. I get it.
But my god. 10% of the way through and thinking ruefully of the hour or so of my life that could have been spent watching my ceiling fans rotate.
I love this book. It is about two groups one grounp is vampires and the other is a group of warewofts. The clans fight for a many years. I love the Underword Books a lot.
This is the first time (that I'm aware of) that I've read a book that was based on the screen play of a movie. Usually they make the movie from a book. Anyway, I enjoyed the book. I liked the characters. Good action, good plot. Now I'm gonna check out the movie. My only gripe was the love thing with Selene and Michael. It happened in two days over like, 1 conversation. But, I got over it.
I've never read such a high vocabulary in a contemporary novel that actually didn't come across as pretentious. Loved it for that reason alone.
This is another of the three books I've been unable to stop reading till the end. It was absolutely thrilling and engrossing. Non-stop action.
Really good book, gives so much more than the movie (as is usually the case)
A thoroughly good read. Very exciting from start to finish.
If it's a vamp book, I'l read it...add in werewolves...WOW!
Oct 12, 2012
Allison
added it
i have not read the book yet but i've seen the film
Great book.. Lycans vs. Vampires intersting. :D
I watched the movie and I own it! AWESOMENESS!
Surprisingly readable adaptation of the movie.
One of my favorite movies, book is enjoyable fills in the blanks for the viewer.
It express even more than the movie, is a great book of a great movie! Hope to read the others soon...
ugh, another one of those "see the movie" books.
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