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Aliens vs. Predator: Prey
Machiko Noguchi accepted the assignment of supervising the ranching colony on Ryushi as a challenge. Little did she know that not only would she have to run the colony, she'd defend it with her life.
First the carcass of a spiderlike alien is discovered. Then a rancher's family is massacred. Finally a creature unlike any ever seen before is brought to the colony medical center, near death. It soon becomes clear that not one but two strains of alien life have landed near the settlement of Prosperity Wells. One kind -- beetle black with shells hard as steel -- have been spawned as the prey in a deadly hunt. The other kind -- upright like humans but infinitely stronger and just as smart -- are the Predators. Between them are the human colonists, unarmed and vulnerable. With the entire colony at risk, Machiko Noguchi must choose between death and survival -- and may find her greatest ally in a Predator ready to kill her...
First the carcass of a spiderlike alien is discovered. Then a rancher's family is massacred. Finally a creature unlike any ever seen before is brought to the colony medical center, near death. It soon becomes clear that not one but two strains of alien life have landed near the settlement of Prosperity Wells. One kind -- beetle black with shells hard as steel -- have been spawned as the prey in a deadly hunt. The other kind -- upright like humans but infinitely stronger and just as smart -- are the Predators. Between them are the human colonists, unarmed and vulnerable. With the entire colony at risk, Machiko Noguchi must choose between death and survival -- and may find her greatest ally in a Predator ready to kill her...
262 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1994
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Steve Perry
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Steven Carl Perry has written over fifty novels and numerous short stories, which have appeared in various magazines and anthologies. Perry is perhaps best known for the Matador series. He has written books in the Star Wars, Alien and Conan universes. He was a collaborator on all of the Tom Clancy's Net Force series, seven of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller list. Two of his novelizations, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and Men in Black have also been bestsellers. Other writing credits include articles, reviews, and essays, animated teleplays, and some unproduced movie scripts. One of his scripts for Batman: The Animated Series was an Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Writing.
Perry is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, The Animation Guild, and the Writers Guild of America, West
Steven Carl Perry has written over fifty novels and numerous short stories, which have appeared in various magazines and anthologies. Perry is perhaps best known for the Matador series. He has written books in the Star Wars, Alien and Conan universes. He was a collaborator on all of the Tom Clancy's Net Force series, seven of which have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller list. Two of his novelizations, Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and Men in Black have also been bestsellers. Other writing credits include articles, reviews, and essays, animated teleplays, and some unproduced movie scripts. One of his scripts for Batman: The Animated Series was an Emmy Award nominee for Outstanding Writing.
Perry is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, The Animation Guild, and the Writers Guild of America, West
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August 21, 2021
In Aliens vs. Predator: Prey, Machiko Noguchi, the leader of the colony on the planet Ryushi, teams up with a Yautja (Predator) warrior to help defend the colony against a Xenomorph (Alien) attack. The Predators breed the Xenomorphs on random planets and then hunt them as the ultimate prey, and the humans, as often happens in the AVP universe, get caught in the crossfire.
Overall I liked this book, but it was definitely disappointing, given it is often cited as one of the best books in the Aliens / Predator / Prometheus universe. I've only read one other book in this universe so far, Aliens: Earth Hive, but found that to be infinitely better than this AVP entry. Earth Hive absolutely and spectacularly nailed the gritty, tense, hardcore atmosphere a book in the Aliens series demands (the same atmosphere all the Alien movies had), while this AVP entry was written like an ordinary novel and lacked this atmosphere completely. This is especially surprising given that both books were written by the same author. Maybe he felt an AVP book needed to read more like a mindless action movie, I'm not sure.
One thing that really grated on me as the book went on was how the authors would tell the exact same event from one character's point of view, and then immediately afterward they'd replay that same event, but from another character's perspective. This added little value, I found it weird as hell, and it felt more and more like a way to add pages to the book to get it to a publishable length as time went on. It was filler, basically.
I also didn't like the inconsistent portrayal of the Xenomorphs and Yautja compared to the Alien and Predator films. In the film Alien, a single Xenomorph is able to kill off an entire ship's crew of adept and armed individuals, minus, of course, Ripley. The Xeno hides, adapts, and is clearly intelligent. Similarly, in the film Predator, a single Yautja is able to systematically kill off an entire elite special forces team, minus, of course, Arnie ("Get to the choppa!"). This, by the way, brings up potentially the biggest question I could ever have about AVP: why the hell did Sigourney Weaver and Arnold Schwarzenegger never appear together in an AVP film?! But I digress.
In complete contrast with the movies, the Xeno drones of this book are incredibly dumb, getting killed off by the dozen and basically running right into the metaphorical meat grinder; they employ no strategy at all and act like mindless cockroaches. And the Yautja appear for the most part to be lobotomized morons, getting stampeded to death by animals and similarly dying off easily. With the Yautja it's more understandable, because most of the ones in this book are still in training, they're not full blooded warriors, but I'd still expect them to be smarter than this.
The book also has no sense of dread whatsoever, which is usually a staple for films set in this universe, and the action, composed of mindless shooting of Xenos over and over again, was so repetitive the characters in the book even reflected on it:
--a bug hissed behind her. Noguchi turned and fired. The shots were deafening in the closed area. The alien's dying screams were quieter.
This was getting old real goddamn fast.
Yes, yes it was. If you're looking for mindless AVP action, and a totally forgettable but enjoyable enough story set in this universe, this is the book for you. If you want something more, there are, as I've mentioned, better books out there in the Aliens / Predator / Prometheus universe.
Overall I liked this book, but it was definitely disappointing, given it is often cited as one of the best books in the Aliens / Predator / Prometheus universe. I've only read one other book in this universe so far, Aliens: Earth Hive, but found that to be infinitely better than this AVP entry. Earth Hive absolutely and spectacularly nailed the gritty, tense, hardcore atmosphere a book in the Aliens series demands (the same atmosphere all the Alien movies had), while this AVP entry was written like an ordinary novel and lacked this atmosphere completely. This is especially surprising given that both books were written by the same author. Maybe he felt an AVP book needed to read more like a mindless action movie, I'm not sure.
One thing that really grated on me as the book went on was how the authors would tell the exact same event from one character's point of view, and then immediately afterward they'd replay that same event, but from another character's perspective. This added little value, I found it weird as hell, and it felt more and more like a way to add pages to the book to get it to a publishable length as time went on. It was filler, basically.
I also didn't like the inconsistent portrayal of the Xenomorphs and Yautja compared to the Alien and Predator films. In the film Alien, a single Xenomorph is able to kill off an entire ship's crew of adept and armed individuals, minus, of course, Ripley. The Xeno hides, adapts, and is clearly intelligent. Similarly, in the film Predator, a single Yautja is able to systematically kill off an entire elite special forces team, minus, of course, Arnie ("Get to the choppa!"). This, by the way, brings up potentially the biggest question I could ever have about AVP: why the hell did Sigourney Weaver and Arnold Schwarzenegger never appear together in an AVP film?! But I digress.
In complete contrast with the movies, the Xeno drones of this book are incredibly dumb, getting killed off by the dozen and basically running right into the metaphorical meat grinder; they employ no strategy at all and act like mindless cockroaches. And the Yautja appear for the most part to be lobotomized morons, getting stampeded to death by animals and similarly dying off easily. With the Yautja it's more understandable, because most of the ones in this book are still in training, they're not full blooded warriors, but I'd still expect them to be smarter than this.
The book also has no sense of dread whatsoever, which is usually a staple for films set in this universe, and the action, composed of mindless shooting of Xenos over and over again, was so repetitive the characters in the book even reflected on it:
--a bug hissed behind her. Noguchi turned and fired. The shots were deafening in the closed area. The alien's dying screams were quieter.
This was getting old real goddamn fast.
Yes, yes it was. If you're looking for mindless AVP action, and a totally forgettable but enjoyable enough story set in this universe, this is the book for you. If you want something more, there are, as I've mentioned, better books out there in the Aliens / Predator / Prometheus universe.
October 1, 2018
I loved this!
I've recently watched all the alien and predator films and really fell in love with them.
It really surprised me.
The relationship between Dachande & Noguchi is amazing. The communication/differences/similarities was so interesting. It was so emotional.
The short chapters and switch of point of views was great.
I've recently watched all the alien and predator films and really fell in love with them.
It really surprised me.
The relationship between Dachande & Noguchi is amazing. The communication/differences/similarities was so interesting. It was so emotional.
The short chapters and switch of point of views was great.
March 11, 2024
2 1/2 there was a really good in here, but it was hidden under a bunch of things that didn’t need to be there. The first four of my charges could be cut, and the character information and backstory to be given in small one, two sentence burst.
The written was pre-choppy, but it didn’t try to pretend that it was anything more than just a person trying to get the story they had in there head out. So I tried not to let that but me to much.
Those are that way too real faults that this book had, and it’s unfortunate. That so much of the book was filled of these two small things. I think if this was a novella or something smaller, and all the fluff was cut, it would’ve been much stronger story.
The characters for fun to follow, the plot and the action, and how they all interacted with each other was great.
Not sure if I’m gonna continue on with the other books yet, but I’m glad I read this one once.
The written was pre-choppy, but it didn’t try to pretend that it was anything more than just a person trying to get the story they had in there head out. So I tried not to let that but me to much.
Those are that way too real faults that this book had, and it’s unfortunate. That so much of the book was filled of these two small things. I think if this was a novella or something smaller, and all the fluff was cut, it would’ve been much stronger story.
The characters for fun to follow, the plot and the action, and how they all interacted with each other was great.
Not sure if I’m gonna continue on with the other books yet, but I’m glad I read this one once.
October 27, 2023
Alien crossover stories have been hit or miss. Some are putrid while others, like this one, are excellent.
A Predator ship is seeding a planet with Aliens to hunt. Unfortunately, there is a human colony on the planet. This mix-up leads to the senior Predators becoming incapacitated, save for the Leader, and the young Predators end up fighting both Aliens and humans.
While this sounds simplistic, it is anything but. The fascinating descriptions of Predator society and their social hierarchy, as well as their culture, were a pleasure to read. The story with the friendship between Noguchi and the Predator Leader was very well done.
Nothing fancy here, just plain good old popcorn munching fun. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn about the Predators will enjoy this novel.
A Predator ship is seeding a planet with Aliens to hunt. Unfortunately, there is a human colony on the planet. This mix-up leads to the senior Predators becoming incapacitated, save for the Leader, and the young Predators end up fighting both Aliens and humans.
While this sounds simplistic, it is anything but. The fascinating descriptions of Predator society and their social hierarchy, as well as their culture, were a pleasure to read. The story with the friendship between Noguchi and the Predator Leader was very well done.
Nothing fancy here, just plain good old popcorn munching fun. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to learn about the Predators will enjoy this novel.
June 2, 2023
Easily the best of the AVP Trilogy. The writing and characters are solid, the action sequences and serious moments are well-balanced and I'd label this as one of Steve Perry's best. I've read the first three Aliens vs Predator books, but this is the only one I've considered re-reading.
Dachande "Broken Tusk" Predator could easily be seen as the inspiration for the underwhelming Alien vs Predator film and a lot of the same story elements can be seen throughout the film, but of course, the book is miles ahead in terms of greatness. You've really gotta turn your brain off for the film and even when you know there's a lot of dumb things happening, really only the action sequences are worth checking out, regardless of the poor CGI.
But the book itself is more than just a few good fight scenes and the ending had me hyped to read the next two in the series. You can go ahead and read them after, but I'd say they're only worth reading once, just to have the full experience of Machiko Noguchi's story, one of my favorite female leads in a story.
Dachande "Broken Tusk" Predator could easily be seen as the inspiration for the underwhelming Alien vs Predator film and a lot of the same story elements can be seen throughout the film, but of course, the book is miles ahead in terms of greatness. You've really gotta turn your brain off for the film and even when you know there's a lot of dumb things happening, really only the action sequences are worth checking out, regardless of the poor CGI.
But the book itself is more than just a few good fight scenes and the ending had me hyped to read the next two in the series. You can go ahead and read them after, but I'd say they're only worth reading once, just to have the full experience of Machiko Noguchi's story, one of my favorite female leads in a story.
September 21, 2020
Why does one reading a continuation novel based upon the flawed franchise of Predator versus Aliens, simply because it is a guilty pleasure and both characters are so much fun.
Machiko Noguchi accepted a job of supervising a recent ranching colony and is not very adept yet in her managing.
Dachande a blooded Predator leader takes a group of students on a journey to become a true warrior hunter. And has seeded a world with the Alien cocoons so they can be hunted and killed for the greater glory.
That world happens to be currently occupied by human colonists. What can go wrong you might ask?-Well about everything you might suspect. It will be a three-way conflict until a human female & a Predator can find common ground to end a bloodbath by creating a bloodbath.
An excellent scifi novel for the fans of both franchises.
Machiko Noguchi accepted a job of supervising a recent ranching colony and is not very adept yet in her managing.
Dachande a blooded Predator leader takes a group of students on a journey to become a true warrior hunter. And has seeded a world with the Alien cocoons so they can be hunted and killed for the greater glory.
That world happens to be currently occupied by human colonists. What can go wrong you might ask?-Well about everything you might suspect. It will be a three-way conflict until a human female & a Predator can find common ground to end a bloodbath by creating a bloodbath.
An excellent scifi novel for the fans of both franchises.
May 30, 2019
Let me start off by saying this was ten times better than either of the AVP movies. THIS is the movie they should have made. I remember when this comic first came out, and this before crossovers were really common so the idea of seeing Aliens and Predators in the same comic was just awesome. And thankfully it mostly lived up the hype.
This one is set on a desert planet that is being used to raise livestock for meat by human colonists. Unbeknownst to the humans, Predators had been seeding the planet with Aliens for hunts for years. It was used as a hunting ground to teach young Predators how to hunt. The humans moved in, and the Predators didn't realize it. So we end up with Aliens Vs. Predators and humans stuck in the middle. And in that situation, the Predators aren't always the bad guys...
Just a cool story, and if you like Aliens and/or Predators you should read this, even if you hated the movies. (Maybe especially if you hated the movies, to see things done right.)
This one is set on a desert planet that is being used to raise livestock for meat by human colonists. Unbeknownst to the humans, Predators had been seeding the planet with Aliens for hunts for years. It was used as a hunting ground to teach young Predators how to hunt. The humans moved in, and the Predators didn't realize it. So we end up with Aliens Vs. Predators and humans stuck in the middle. And in that situation, the Predators aren't always the bad guys...
Just a cool story, and if you like Aliens and/or Predators you should read this, even if you hated the movies. (Maybe especially if you hated the movies, to see things done right.)
July 10, 2024
“Aliens vs. Predator: Prey" by Steve Perry and Stephani Perry is a thrilling and action-packed novel that brings together two of science fiction's most iconic and terrifying extraterrestrial species. With a captivating storyline, intense suspense, and a seamless blend of the Alien and Predator universes, the Perry duo delivers a gripping read that will satisfy fans of both franchises.
In "Alien vs. Predator: Prey," the Perrys take readers on a heart-pounding journey as a group of human colonists unwittingly find themselves caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the Xenomorphs (Aliens) and the Yautja (Predators). As the unsuspecting characters struggle to survive, they must navigate the treacherous terrain of a remote planet while evading the relentless pursuit of both fearsome species.
The Perry duo's writing style is engaging and immersive, effectively bringing to life the terrifying presence of both the Aliens and the Predators. Their vivid descriptions of the grotesque Xenomorphs and the formidable Yautja warriors create a palpable sense of danger and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The authors' knowledge and understanding of the Alien and Predator mythologies shine through, making "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" a must-read for fans of both franchises.
The characters in "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" are well-developed and diverse, each with their own unique strengths and vulnerabilities. From the old Predator leader Dachande To the human colony leader Machiko Noguchi. The Perrys delve into their backstories and motivations, allowing readers to form a connection with them as they face the horrors of the Alien and Predator encounters. From the resourceful and determined protagonists to the enigmatic and deadly Predators, the cast adds depth and emotional resonance to the story.
The action in "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is relentless and brutal, capturing the relentless nature of both the Xenomorphs and the Predators. The Perrys skillfully alternate between heart-stopping confrontations with the Aliens' acid blood and the Predators' advanced weaponry, creating a thrilling and high-stakes narrative that keeps readers engrossed. The book is filled with pulse-pounding sequences that showcase the deadly clash between these two legendary species.
One of the highlights of "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is the exploration of the different hunting cultures and mythologies of the Aliens and Predators. The Perrys delve into the intricate rituals, technologies, and motives of both species, offering readers a deeper understanding of their respective worlds. This adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to the story, elevating it beyond a simple clash of monsters.
While "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is a standalone novel that’s part of a trilogy, it stays true to the essence and tone of both the Alien and Predator franchises. The Perrys successfully capture the eerie atmosphere, claustrophobic tension, and existential dread that made the original films so iconic. Fans of the Alien and Predator series will appreciate the seamless integration of both universes, creating a unique and satisfying reading experience.
Overall, "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is a gripping clash of two iconic species that will thrill fans of both the Alien and Predator franchises. Steve Perry and Stephani Perry's skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and intense action make this novel a must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts. With its seamless integration of the Alien and Predator worlds, "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" delivers an exhilarating and immersive reading experience that will leave readers wanting more.
In "Alien vs. Predator: Prey," the Perrys take readers on a heart-pounding journey as a group of human colonists unwittingly find themselves caught in the middle of a deadly conflict between the Xenomorphs (Aliens) and the Yautja (Predators). As the unsuspecting characters struggle to survive, they must navigate the treacherous terrain of a remote planet while evading the relentless pursuit of both fearsome species.
The Perry duo's writing style is engaging and immersive, effectively bringing to life the terrifying presence of both the Aliens and the Predators. Their vivid descriptions of the grotesque Xenomorphs and the formidable Yautja warriors create a palpable sense of danger and suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The authors' knowledge and understanding of the Alien and Predator mythologies shine through, making "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" a must-read for fans of both franchises.
The characters in "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" are well-developed and diverse, each with their own unique strengths and vulnerabilities. From the old Predator leader Dachande To the human colony leader Machiko Noguchi. The Perrys delve into their backstories and motivations, allowing readers to form a connection with them as they face the horrors of the Alien and Predator encounters. From the resourceful and determined protagonists to the enigmatic and deadly Predators, the cast adds depth and emotional resonance to the story.
The action in "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is relentless and brutal, capturing the relentless nature of both the Xenomorphs and the Predators. The Perrys skillfully alternate between heart-stopping confrontations with the Aliens' acid blood and the Predators' advanced weaponry, creating a thrilling and high-stakes narrative that keeps readers engrossed. The book is filled with pulse-pounding sequences that showcase the deadly clash between these two legendary species.
One of the highlights of "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is the exploration of the different hunting cultures and mythologies of the Aliens and Predators. The Perrys delve into the intricate rituals, technologies, and motives of both species, offering readers a deeper understanding of their respective worlds. This adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to the story, elevating it beyond a simple clash of monsters.
While "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is a standalone novel that’s part of a trilogy, it stays true to the essence and tone of both the Alien and Predator franchises. The Perrys successfully capture the eerie atmosphere, claustrophobic tension, and existential dread that made the original films so iconic. Fans of the Alien and Predator series will appreciate the seamless integration of both universes, creating a unique and satisfying reading experience.
Overall, "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" is a gripping clash of two iconic species that will thrill fans of both the Alien and Predator franchises. Steve Perry and Stephani Perry's skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and intense action make this novel a must-read for sci-fi enthusiasts. With its seamless integration of the Alien and Predator worlds, "Alien vs. Predator: Prey" delivers an exhilarating and immersive reading experience that will leave readers wanting more.
September 3, 2022
This was a fun look into Yautja(Predator) culture and language.
I had read AvP:War once when I was younger and though I loved it then, I definitely was a bit confused by some of the phrases and plot holes in that story.
Since finally finding and reading the first one of this trilogy, AvP:Prey, I can finally fill in some of the gaps!
The characters were alright, nothing crazy special, but they didn't feel like they were canon fodder, write-off characters either.
The best parts of this novel was in the comradery between Dachande and Noguchi. You do really feel a bond form between them in the short amount of time they have together.
I just wish this book was a tad bit longer. I feel like it would have allowed for more character growth for more characters other than Noguchi and Dachande. It would also lead to less rushed scenes.
I had read AvP:War once when I was younger and though I loved it then, I definitely was a bit confused by some of the phrases and plot holes in that story.
Since finally finding and reading the first one of this trilogy, AvP:Prey, I can finally fill in some of the gaps!
The characters were alright, nothing crazy special, but they didn't feel like they were canon fodder, write-off characters either.
The best parts of this novel was in the comradery between Dachande and Noguchi. You do really feel a bond form between them in the short amount of time they have together.
I just wish this book was a tad bit longer. I feel like it would have allowed for more character growth for more characters other than Noguchi and Dachande. It would also lead to less rushed scenes.
August 20, 2021
3.5
A great example of how to do AVP. The movie clearly takes a lot of inspiration from this . The lore is explored exquisitely and a lot of the characters are written in a way where it is not to apparent that they are there just to add to the body count . I have always had fond memories of this book but it is not quite as good as I remember it. I think I would have rated this book higher if it was at least 100 pages longer.
A great example of how to do AVP. The movie clearly takes a lot of inspiration from this . The lore is explored exquisitely and a lot of the characters are written in a way where it is not to apparent that they are there just to add to the body count . I have always had fond memories of this book but it is not quite as good as I remember it. I think I would have rated this book higher if it was at least 100 pages longer.
December 18, 2012
The enemy of my enemy is my friend which seems to be the theme in the book Alien vs. Predator Prey by Steve Perry and Stephani Perry. The setting is in the future where people manage to leave Earth onto a planet called Ryushi. The book starts out with two pilots Scott and Tom are in hyperspace on a giant ship called The Lector. In space a group of hunters (predators) are preparing for a massive hunt. Dachande was the leader of this hunting group and he was an honorable warrior and was in charge of leading the younglings in their first hunt against the Hard Meat (alien). Tichinde was a youngling who sought leadership and did everything he could to gain it. Machiko Noguchi was a leader toward many of the ranchers of Ryushi. On Ryushi the ranchers heard rhynth who appeared like colorful rhinoceroses and were very tasty when cooked. Jame Roth found a spider like animal in a deserted area on Ryushi which start the huge mess of trouble. The hunters make there way to Ryushi to begin the hunt. The Lector make is to Ryushi with loads of rhynth and the ranchers through a huge party. Revna went to go investigate the creatures and found the hunters planning. The hunters spotted him and he ran for his speeder but crashed into Dachande and died. Dachande was knocked out. Tichinde assumes leadership roles and leads the students onward set on revenge to any human there is. Bobby Sheldon watched as his dog circled and invisible being and his dad Bob Senior came out with a rifle and the clear being killed the dog and Bob Senior and then Bobby’s Mom. Bobby quickly rode to town to spread the news. Miriam Revna took care of the injured hunter even though the hunter could have killed her when it awoke it didn’t. Dachande fought his student Tichinde to the death and killed him in effort to save the humans that tended to him. Dachande left to go kill some of the aliens and was trapped on a tower. Machiko and Miriam went to go help Dachande and rescued him but the copter came crashing down due to one of the aliens and Dachande grabbed Miriam and jumped off the copter and to the ground but Miriam died. This is when the ally between human and hunter begins. Eventually Machiko and Dachande went to go destroy the queen of the aliens and are being assaulted by countless amounts of drones. They make it to an escape pod but here a low hissing sound.
Overall this was a great book. I love the Alien vs. Predator movies and I found this book and I think it explains what happened before the humans make contact in the temple in Antarctica in the movie Alien vs. Predator. It’s a little confusing at some points especially with the made up words and weird names. The authors did a great job with the fight scenes which really puts a good gory image in the readers mind. I would recommend this to high school students and up who enjoy the Alien, Predator, and Alien vs. Predator movies or to anyone who enjoys a gory science fiction book. I never liked in the movies and the books how the predator usually allies with the humans. I think it would be better if the predator killed everything. I also don’t like how the humans have these huge technological advancements such as giant star ships. I think it would be better if the technology and the setting were set on Earth. That’s why the movies AVP, AVPR, and the original Predator series were my favorite. Overall this was a great book.
Overall this was a great book. I love the Alien vs. Predator movies and I found this book and I think it explains what happened before the humans make contact in the temple in Antarctica in the movie Alien vs. Predator. It’s a little confusing at some points especially with the made up words and weird names. The authors did a great job with the fight scenes which really puts a good gory image in the readers mind. I would recommend this to high school students and up who enjoy the Alien, Predator, and Alien vs. Predator movies or to anyone who enjoys a gory science fiction book. I never liked in the movies and the books how the predator usually allies with the humans. I think it would be better if the predator killed everything. I also don’t like how the humans have these huge technological advancements such as giant star ships. I think it would be better if the technology and the setting were set on Earth. That’s why the movies AVP, AVPR, and the original Predator series were my favorite. Overall this was a great book.
May 28, 2020
There are some things in here that did not age well. The main character Machiko is Japanese, and there is a lot of moments where she is a walking stereotype (she knows martial arts, cares a lot about honor, calls the Predators dragons and samurai, etc.), and the juxtaposition of her and Dachande thinking of honor a lot has the unfortunate implication that her being Japanese is why she understands him and Predator culture. There's also a scene where someone tries to rape her and its mostly just shrugged off and forgotten later when they have to work together, which is weird.
But its still endearing. Machiko is given a lot more depth as the book goes on, and particularly when she teams up with the lead Predator, Dachande, its a really fun read. It goes down mostly how you expect, but its face paced and an easy read. I don't read a lot of books that focus on action because i often struggle to understand what is even going on with the way a lot of fighting tends to be described, but its all very clear here. And despite my annoyance at what I outlined in my first paragraph, there are things that feel remarkably progressive for a pulp novel from 1994. Machiko deals with a lot of sexism, delivered often in an over the top way but its still a major element as she tries to lead the humans to safety. And also there's a lesbian couple amongst the survivors, presented without comment as if it is perfectly ordinary.
But its still endearing. Machiko is given a lot more depth as the book goes on, and particularly when she teams up with the lead Predator, Dachande, its a really fun read. It goes down mostly how you expect, but its face paced and an easy read. I don't read a lot of books that focus on action because i often struggle to understand what is even going on with the way a lot of fighting tends to be described, but its all very clear here. And despite my annoyance at what I outlined in my first paragraph, there are things that feel remarkably progressive for a pulp novel from 1994. Machiko deals with a lot of sexism, delivered often in an over the top way but its still a major element as she tries to lead the humans to safety. And also there's a lesbian couple amongst the survivors, presented without comment as if it is perfectly ordinary.
February 17, 2017
So how did it take me so long to realize this book existed? I am a HUGE fan of anything to do with Predator, Alien, Alien vs. Predator (i've watched all the movies like 20 times). And then they give me Machiko Noguchi, corporate businesswoman turned bad-ass Alien hunter? Teaming up with a Predator? And on an alien desert planet? I repeat, how did it take me so long to realize this book existed? To be honest, if I could choose one life for myself, Machiko's would be it. I actually had to stop myself from reading this novel in one sitting because I was obsessed. I was grinning from ear to ear the entire time and my husband kept asking me what I was so happy about. Then I showed him the cover and he just rolled his eyes and left me alone with my xenophilia.
I can't tell you anything about the prose, the plot, the characters, anything. I just fucking loved this and it's now sitting with my small collection of "novels I would save in a fire" on top of my piano. Yes, Prey, you are amazing enough in my eyes to rest next to The Master and Margarita, Battle Royale, and A Farewell to Arms.
I can't tell you anything about the prose, the plot, the characters, anything. I just fucking loved this and it's now sitting with my small collection of "novels I would save in a fire" on top of my piano. Yes, Prey, you are amazing enough in my eyes to rest next to The Master and Margarita, Battle Royale, and A Farewell to Arms.
February 13, 2013
I can only say if you are a sci-fi fan and especially a fan of the Predator film series/graphic novels then you MUST read this book. It shows a bit more of the Predator race (also known as Yautja), world and language through the eyes of Dachande/Yeyinde/”Broken Tusk”, a Yautja warrior who is a magnificent and extremely honorable example of his culture. On the other hand we have Machiko Noguchi as his human equivalent in strength and courage; she actually reminds me a lot of Lt. Ellen Ripley from the “Alien” film series. Even though I liked the AVP movie with Alex and Scar (yes, I did like it), I wish it had been done solely and strictly based on this story, it certainly would have been infinitely better. This is an instant sci-fi classic!!!
July 4, 2011
A good premise, though I could do without all the cursing.
February 25, 2021
Wow. I think this has got to be one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read. I flew through this one and I think its cured my book slump 🙌 the action does not stop in this one. It was so suspenseful and kept me wanting more with each page. It was refreshing to read from the point of view of some interesting characters. I have always thought (and still do) that Ripley is such a badass female but holy cow Machiko is pure strength and power in this book from start to finish. Into book 2 》》》
June 6, 2021
This was awesome! As a fan of the Alien vs Predator franchise, I always love the inter species friendship between Yautja and human! It makes it more emotionally mesmerizing. The author’s P.O.V. on the thoughts, feelings and instincts of Dachande amazing. It brings us readers into what he’s thinking in himself and at others. More books like this one should be published more!
August 19, 2025
4/5
I enjoyed this book, and I’m happy to have found more books that really dive into the predator franchise.
I enjoyed this book, and I’m happy to have found more books that really dive into the predator franchise.
November 19, 2019
3.2/5
Well, it's better than the movies.
Aliens vs. Predator: Prey was a very slow burn. It took a while for things to get really interesting and for the plot to get moving. Sometimes that's a good thing, like in Herbert's Dune, which takes over 300 pages to even get the plot started--but that novel had world-building, interesting characters, intriguing technologies and societal customs and politics. To compare the two would be an unfair travesty; all I'm saying is that if a book is going to take its time, at least make the gap between the beginning and the interesting part more... well, interesting.
We are introduced to yautja Leader Dachande, probably the most interesting character in the book, as he transports a group of wet-behind-the-ears would-be warriors to the planet Ryuji to give the newbies a chance to prove themselves in the Hunt. What is "the Hunt"? Oh, they have a shitload of Xenomorphs that they will unleash upon the wildlife of Ryuji, which Dachande is supposed to help these up-and-comers erradicate, so that they may become "Blooded." Only one problem: Ryuji is also home to a colony of "oomans".
These oomans are under the distant command of a Japanese "ice queen" named Machiko Noguchi, whose reputation is that of being a cold, uncaring bitch who couldn't care less about her colony or her staff, and is just there for the promotion. She's trying to turn that around, though.
Ensuing coincidences lead to the oomans encountering the youngblood Predators and the rampant Xenomorphs, and it's then when things finally get interesting. That's not to say that the opening hundred and thirty pages are bad or incompetently written, they aren't. It's just that a baffling amount of time is dedicated to characters who are obviously going to die or not play an important role to the story, save for a small few. Not even to develop them, just for them to gather round and talk about how much of an indifferent asshole Machiko apparently is. And the parts concerning the yautja Predators are cheesy as hell, from the way the yautja's inner thoughts are written to the way they refer to the oomans and their silly, stupid ways.
It fits here, at least. AVP:P is a corny little pulp ride with plenty of gory action and fun interactions between Dachande and Machiko to keep one invested to the end, even if it takes a while to get there. There were parts where I was wholly unsatisfied, like there were details added that seemed to be going somewhere ( but it never happened. Oh, well.) Parts were left unresolved, and the writing sometimes feels as pedestrian and as impersonal as Machiko's first six months on Prosperity Wells probably felt like to everybody else. If it weren't for the fun to be had from the rampaging aliens, aspects of the yautja culture (cheesy though they may have been), and Machiko and Dachande, this would be a two-star book for me. As it is, it does the job competently and nothing more, really.
Well, it's better than the movies.
Aliens vs. Predator: Prey was a very slow burn. It took a while for things to get really interesting and for the plot to get moving. Sometimes that's a good thing, like in Herbert's Dune, which takes over 300 pages to even get the plot started--but that novel had world-building, interesting characters, intriguing technologies and societal customs and politics. To compare the two would be an unfair travesty; all I'm saying is that if a book is going to take its time, at least make the gap between the beginning and the interesting part more... well, interesting.
We are introduced to yautja Leader Dachande, probably the most interesting character in the book, as he transports a group of wet-behind-the-ears would-be warriors to the planet Ryuji to give the newbies a chance to prove themselves in the Hunt. What is "the Hunt"? Oh, they have a shitload of Xenomorphs that they will unleash upon the wildlife of Ryuji, which Dachande is supposed to help these up-and-comers erradicate, so that they may become "Blooded." Only one problem: Ryuji is also home to a colony of "oomans".
These oomans are under the distant command of a Japanese "ice queen" named Machiko Noguchi, whose reputation is that of being a cold, uncaring bitch who couldn't care less about her colony or her staff, and is just there for the promotion. She's trying to turn that around, though.
Ensuing coincidences lead to the oomans encountering the youngblood Predators and the rampant Xenomorphs, and it's then when things finally get interesting. That's not to say that the opening hundred and thirty pages are bad or incompetently written, they aren't. It's just that a baffling amount of time is dedicated to characters who are obviously going to die or not play an important role to the story, save for a small few. Not even to develop them, just for them to gather round and talk about how much of an indifferent asshole Machiko apparently is. And the parts concerning the yautja Predators are cheesy as hell, from the way the yautja's inner thoughts are written to the way they refer to the oomans and their silly, stupid ways.
It fits here, at least. AVP:P is a corny little pulp ride with plenty of gory action and fun interactions between Dachande and Machiko to keep one invested to the end, even if it takes a while to get there. There were parts where I was wholly unsatisfied, like there were details added that seemed to be going somewhere ( but it never happened. Oh, well.) Parts were left unresolved, and the writing sometimes feels as pedestrian and as impersonal as Machiko's first six months on Prosperity Wells probably felt like to everybody else. If it weren't for the fun to be had from the rampaging aliens, aspects of the yautja culture (cheesy though they may have been), and Machiko and Dachande, this would be a two-star book for me. As it is, it does the job competently and nothing more, really.
September 12, 2023
I've been revisiting a lot of books from my teens, it must be just short of 30 years ago when I first read this. I'm impressed with how well this one holds up. There were several things I remember even after all this time, so it must have made an impression. That's usually a good sign.
The writing isn't perfect. "Hard" gets to be overused, as a descriptor for every action. Events are told twice in many cases, to cover different perspectives, but it might be just a few short paragraphs, then another few telling nearly the same thing again. The swearing is overdone, and that really takes a lot for me to be saying it.
All that said, the tone is consistent, the book moves along, the chapters are like popcorn. It's fun and it delivers what it promises. I remember being so disappointed when the AVP movie first came out and realizing in the theater it was going to have nothing to do with this book.
It could be partly because it's grandfathered in but I'll be keeping this one for lazy rainy weekends.
The writing isn't perfect. "Hard" gets to be overused, as a descriptor for every action. Events are told twice in many cases, to cover different perspectives, but it might be just a few short paragraphs, then another few telling nearly the same thing again. The swearing is overdone, and that really takes a lot for me to be saying it.
All that said, the tone is consistent, the book moves along, the chapters are like popcorn. It's fun and it delivers what it promises. I remember being so disappointed when the AVP movie first came out and realizing in the theater it was going to have nothing to do with this book.
It could be partly because it's grandfathered in but I'll be keeping this one for lazy rainy weekends.
August 11, 2016
Adaptation of the very popular first AvP comic series by Randy Stradley from 1990. Co-written by father-daughter team, it is a straightforward adaptation with bits and pieces of new scenes taking place before, between and/or after scenes from the comics. But the major MAJOR contribution that the Perrys did was to add the Predator point of view.
A lot of words from their language are revealed, including the names of their weapons, ship & equipment. It is very interesting to read how the yautja (another great Perry contribution to the Predator lore!) view the aliens (the kainde amedha or "hard meat") which they have been using for hunting sport for a long time, as well as the oomans (which is this group of hunters' first encounter with on Ryushi).
Although these paragraphs narrated by some of the main yautja (they are also named!) kind of "demystify" the predators, and it makes the read feel like you're reading a book about Klingons, the fanboy in me could not help but love all this new (at the time) info. It does ruin it though if you haven't seen the PREDATOR movies, so better watch those first!
I love the original comic so much, this book is only a companion to it so I encourage everyone to read the comic first.
As to the timeline placement of the story, the fact that human colonists have been on Ryushi for only three years and have never heard of the aliens (i.e. the major alien take-over of the Earth by aliens from the ALIENS comics), as well as the comments in the TPB by Stradley that it takes place around the time of the first ALIEN movie, make it feel like it takes place before Humans encountered aliens. On the other hand, the sequel ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: WAR which co-stars characters from ALIENS: BERSKERKER and takes place a few years after this, make it feel like it takes place after the Earth invasion... it's for you to decide.
A lot of words from their language are revealed, including the names of their weapons, ship & equipment. It is very interesting to read how the yautja (another great Perry contribution to the Predator lore!) view the aliens (the kainde amedha or "hard meat") which they have been using for hunting sport for a long time, as well as the oomans (which is this group of hunters' first encounter with on Ryushi).
Although these paragraphs narrated by some of the main yautja (they are also named!) kind of "demystify" the predators, and it makes the read feel like you're reading a book about Klingons, the fanboy in me could not help but love all this new (at the time) info. It does ruin it though if you haven't seen the PREDATOR movies, so better watch those first!
I love the original comic so much, this book is only a companion to it so I encourage everyone to read the comic first.
As to the timeline placement of the story, the fact that human colonists have been on Ryushi for only three years and have never heard of the aliens (i.e. the major alien take-over of the Earth by aliens from the ALIENS comics), as well as the comments in the TPB by Stradley that it takes place around the time of the first ALIEN movie, make it feel like it takes place before Humans encountered aliens. On the other hand, the sequel ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: WAR which co-stars characters from ALIENS: BERSKERKER and takes place a few years after this, make it feel like it takes place after the Earth invasion... it's for you to decide.
March 14, 2010
This was written in response to the game Alien Vs. Predator and it discusses the origins of how humans get involved with both species.
I think this would have made a much better movie than the script used in the A v P movie released. Having a hidden temple near Antartica was a bit of a stretch. This book is set after man has gone to space and encountered the beast from the Alien.
The book was enjoyable, and Steve Perry does like doing personal fights scenes, mostly with swords or hand to hand combat (See the Matador series) and this is no exception. It includes a strong female role, probably enhanced and influenced by Stephani Perry - co writer.
I think this would have made a much better movie than the script used in the A v P movie released. Having a hidden temple near Antartica was a bit of a stretch. This book is set after man has gone to space and encountered the beast from the Alien.
The book was enjoyable, and Steve Perry does like doing personal fights scenes, mostly with swords or hand to hand combat (See the Matador series) and this is no exception. It includes a strong female role, probably enhanced and influenced by Stephani Perry - co writer.
November 30, 2014
Great book I read it either in Junior high or high school. This book has nothing to do with the movie and came out before all of the games. This is far better than the movie which basically hacks up the normal story line of this particular universe, and belongs in a completely different one. There have been many books and comics by Dark horse on both the Aliens and Predator and a combination of both, pushing back into the late 80's. This is one of the few books that give you a perspective on what the predator is thinking and how they view the world. The lead female charicter is strong and let little stand in her way of trying to save the people under her.
October 25, 2016
This book was released in 1994, years before the first film that pits these two creatures against each other. In this first novel, Machiko Noguchi must deal with the discovery that both the predator and Alien have come to the colony of Ryushi near Prosperity Wells. This book makes the first cooperative teaming of human and predator. This is a great action science fiction novel. It is a must for AVP fans.
March 10, 2011
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and the subsequent avp stories.
Predators are awesome, so are aliens. Put them together and you just get awesomness all round.
Predators are awesome, so are aliens. Put them together and you just get awesomness all round.
May 12, 2024
I just finished reading all three of these AvP books, plus Aliens: Berserker because it turned out to be required reading for the third book. These books are much like those lame AvP movies in that they took a concept that should have been a slam dunk and just don't deliver. Of the three AvP books the first is the best (though Aliens: Berserker was better than any of them) but it feels like set-up for what should be very entertaining second and third books. The first and second books are a novelization of a series of comics but the second book was apparently an original story and was just awful. It skips past everything that the first book seemed to be setting up and followed the lead character after she has left Predator society and gone back to human civilization although Aliens and Predators end up being involved... and dinosaurs because Jurassic Park was big at the time. The third book ends up being the second book chronologically as it takes place before the second but in reality it ignores second book. A Predator character nicknamed Shorty gets killed in the second book then earlier in the timeline gets killed again in the third book. So the two sequel books have a different continuity so it's not so much a trilogy as a book with alternate Part 2s.
Another problem is the Predators are pretty lame in this series. In the first book it's established that they have very strict rules for hunting humans, they do it but only under certain conditions and with proven hunters. Although through a series of hijinks a bunch of students go on a killing rampage slaughtering unarmed men and women and unsuccessfully try to kill a child. The movies establish this goes against their code, they'll only hunt worthy prey or humans who are armed. But you chalk it up to the students being stupid. But then in the third book they change it so that hunting humans is strictly against the law... which a group of experienced hunters break for no real given reason and are once again just murdering any human they come across whether they're armed or not. There's no real sport in their behavior anymore they're just mindless killers like a pack of Jason Vorhees'.
I'd suggest skipping the whole series, while the first book is fairly entertaining it doesn't stand alone too well and feels like set-up for a story that never really happens.
Another problem is the Predators are pretty lame in this series. In the first book it's established that they have very strict rules for hunting humans, they do it but only under certain conditions and with proven hunters. Although through a series of hijinks a bunch of students go on a killing rampage slaughtering unarmed men and women and unsuccessfully try to kill a child. The movies establish this goes against their code, they'll only hunt worthy prey or humans who are armed. But you chalk it up to the students being stupid. But then in the third book they change it so that hunting humans is strictly against the law... which a group of experienced hunters break for no real given reason and are once again just murdering any human they come across whether they're armed or not. There's no real sport in their behavior anymore they're just mindless killers like a pack of Jason Vorhees'.
I'd suggest skipping the whole series, while the first book is fairly entertaining it doesn't stand alone too well and feels like set-up for a story that never really happens.
January 10, 2024
Sinopsis: Yautja sudah dalam proses menyelenggarakan perburuan ketika mereka akhirnya sadar bahwa tempat itu sudah dihuni koloni manusia. Karena keserakahan, Ackland mengabaikan protokol kesehatan ketika ada hal mencurigakan terjadi kepada hewan-hewan ternaknya. Kekacauan pun terjadi.
Penceritaan dari sisi yautja menarik dan baru bagiku sehingga aku bisa mengetahui perbedaan yautja dengan manusia terkait bahasa, nama, dan ciri fisik laki-laki serta perempuan. Lalu, ada fakta kalau enggak semua dari mereka memiliki perilaku terhormat.
Dachande menjadi salah satu favorit yautjaku karena: pemaaf namun tegas, kuat, profesional, menghormati manusia tipe petarung serta penyembuh, dan sebagainya. Adegan favoritku waktu dia menolong dan mengangkat mayat dokter manusianya. Aku sampai merinding.
Bahasanya jauh lebih ringan daripada dugaanku, jadi enggak kusangka sudah baca banyak. Secara keseluruhan, ceritanya menyenangkan.
Tapi, kenapa aku merasa ada sesuatu yang hilang? Apa karena permasalahan antara Noguchi dengan Scott terselesaikan kurang memuaskan? Apa karena xenomorph dan yautja muda enggak sepintar mereka seharusnya?
Aku juga ingin lebih dijelaskan kemampuan teknik bela diri Noguchi waktu melawan yautja dan xenomorph, misalnya hal kecil kayak menghindari serangan. Selain itu, ada unsur yang enggak cocok denganku.
Omong-omong, kenapa yautja selalu tewas di setiap cerita yang kuketahui?
Penceritaan dari sisi yautja menarik dan baru bagiku sehingga aku bisa mengetahui perbedaan yautja dengan manusia terkait bahasa, nama, dan ciri fisik laki-laki serta perempuan. Lalu, ada fakta kalau enggak semua dari mereka memiliki perilaku terhormat.
Dachande menjadi salah satu favorit yautjaku karena: pemaaf namun tegas, kuat, profesional, menghormati manusia tipe petarung serta penyembuh, dan sebagainya. Adegan favoritku waktu dia menolong dan mengangkat mayat dokter manusianya. Aku sampai merinding.
Bahasanya jauh lebih ringan daripada dugaanku, jadi enggak kusangka sudah baca banyak. Secara keseluruhan, ceritanya menyenangkan.
Tapi, kenapa aku merasa ada sesuatu yang hilang? Apa karena permasalahan antara Noguchi dengan Scott terselesaikan kurang memuaskan? Apa karena xenomorph dan yautja muda enggak sepintar mereka seharusnya?
Aku juga ingin lebih dijelaskan kemampuan teknik bela diri Noguchi waktu melawan yautja dan xenomorph, misalnya hal kecil kayak menghindari serangan. Selain itu, ada unsur yang enggak cocok denganku.
Omong-omong, kenapa yautja selalu tewas di setiap cerita yang kuketahui?
November 10, 2020
To be clear, this book has two ratings in my head: the first is the quality rating. It's a 3/5, maybe edging into a 4/5. The prose is good but not spectacular and the plot is relatively straight-forward.
The second rating is the fun rating, and that's why it's five stars: this is what I wanted from the AVP movie and kind of didn't really get. It has a team-up between a badass lady and a badass predator and they fight aliens and reach a mutual understanding and then unlike the very end of the AVP movie where they leave her alone in the arctic to basically freeze to death, at the end of this book she's taken on a hunt with other predators and THAT'S MY JAM.
I am SO here for two species having to survive together despite communication problems, and for alien cultures, and alien fighting, and this book delivered! It even has some great scenes that explain predator - yautja - culture and it's fascinating, I want more. Tell me everything about yautja and how they see the world and operate in it.
Finally - yes, I checked out the comic this book is novelizing and it's okay. The art is good but not great. The writing is the skeleton of the book but doesn't have much of the cool detailing and fleshing out of the yautja. This book is the ideal form of the comic and I had a great time reading it.
The second rating is the fun rating, and that's why it's five stars: this is what I wanted from the AVP movie and kind of didn't really get. It has a team-up between a badass lady and a badass predator and they fight aliens and reach a mutual understanding and then unlike the very end of the AVP movie where they leave her alone in the arctic to basically freeze to death, at the end of this book she's taken on a hunt with other predators and THAT'S MY JAM.
I am SO here for two species having to survive together despite communication problems, and for alien cultures, and alien fighting, and this book delivered! It even has some great scenes that explain predator - yautja - culture and it's fascinating, I want more. Tell me everything about yautja and how they see the world and operate in it.
Finally - yes, I checked out the comic this book is novelizing and it's okay. The art is good but not great. The writing is the skeleton of the book but doesn't have much of the cool detailing and fleshing out of the yautja. This book is the ideal form of the comic and I had a great time reading it.
February 19, 2025
(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)
I'm finally going through my tv, film etc. tie in library owned book list, to add more older basic reviews. If I liked a book enough to keep then they are at the least a 3 star.
I'm only adding one book per author and I'm not going to re-read every book to be more accurate, not when I have 1000s of new to me authors to try (I can't say no to free books....)
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
I'm finally going through my tv, film etc. tie in library owned book list, to add more older basic reviews. If I liked a book enough to keep then they are at the least a 3 star.
I'm only adding one book per author and I'm not going to re-read every book to be more accurate, not when I have 1000s of new to me authors to try (I can't say no to free books....)
First time read the author's work?: Yes
Will you be reading more?: Yes
Would you recommend?: Yes
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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)
All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked
Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)
June 23, 2017
I Read this when i was in High school, and no other book has been able to capture me like it.I couldnt put this down and demolished it in 1 day. This lead me to more of Steve perrys work, as i am an avid sci fi reader, i did finish this trilogy which i believe Steven Perry co wrote. Unlike previous Reviews; I read this precedeing any of the alien versus predator movies. I feel the reason, I didnt enjoy the Movies as much is was because i was expecting a much more complex relationship between the Yautja and the Human who is befriended. Because I read the Book i wasnt surprised when i saw the blooding process. However the book explores much More in the depth in how and why the Predators, think and feel and act the way they do. In the Book the relationship between the predatoes is much more dynamic. Between Yeyinde and Bakuub, in the later book, they are all so unique, and the understanding from a human perspective on the yautja way of life, was explored like never before, when immersing yourself in this book.
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