Alien Series Week: Alien Covenant, a novel by Alan Dean Foster
*An Audiobook Review
Narrated by Tom Taylorson
I have been watching the Alien movies all of my life. Ever since the original release in 1979, when I was just eight years old (yes, I'm older...), I was caught up. I'd been terrified then from the monsters, but growing up, watching the story mature in almost reverse through the years, I've managed to stay horrified. I've also seen the movie, and I can tell you- Alien Covenant is unbelievably good reading! 
I had to hurry and listen to this book. I'd seen the movie preview a while ago, but there'd been no release date- as far as I knew. Sadly, when I went to see Guardians of the Galaxy, I noticed the date: May 19th! I was like, "Oh crap! I haven't read it yet!" So as soon as I caught the audio release, I snatched it up and began listening.
I am so happy I did!
I loved this book! It carried all the frights that make monsters real, just like the rest of the books (and movies). I do have to admit, I figured one bit out, at the end, but there's nothing predictable in this story. There is nothing ordinary about this book and in a way, it's like a prequel, or a sequel, depending on how you look at it - but it is definitely stand alone! BUT Promethius did set it up... you'll see. That's as good as it's gonna get as far as any sort of SPOILER from me!
Taylorson did a bang up job with his narration performance. He definitely has the voice. And though his female character didn't sound female, you could hear the character. I loved this book and you will too!
Check out Alien Covenant while I move on to the next read.
Cheers!
Alien Covenant
Alan Dean Foster
Blackstone Audio
May 23, 2017
Narrated by Tom Taylorson
I have been watching the Alien movies all of my life. Ever since the original release in 1979, when I was just eight years old (yes, I'm older...), I was caught up. I'd been terrified then from the monsters, but growing up, watching the story mature in almost reverse through the years, I've managed to stay horrified. I've also seen the movie, and I can tell you- Alien Covenant is unbelievably good reading! I had to hurry and listen to this book. I'd seen the movie preview a while ago, but there'd been no release date- as far as I knew. Sadly, when I went to see Guardians of the Galaxy, I noticed the date: May 19th! I was like, "Oh crap! I haven't read it yet!" So as soon as I caught the audio release, I snatched it up and began listening. I am so happy I did!
I loved this book! It carried all the frights that make monsters real, just like the rest of the books (and movies). I do have to admit, I figured one bit out, at the end, but there's nothing predictable in this story. There is nothing ordinary about this book and in a way, it's like a prequel, or a sequel, depending on how you look at it - but it is definitely stand alone! BUT Promethius did set it up... you'll see. That's as good as it's gonna get as far as any sort of SPOILER from me!
Taylorson did a bang up job with his narration performance. He definitely has the voice. And though his female character didn't sound female, you could hear the character. I loved this book and you will too!
Check out Alien Covenant while I move on to the next read.
Cheers!
Alien Covenant
Alan Dean Foster
Blackstone Audio
May 23, 2017
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