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Sleepy Hollow: The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane
From Fox’s breakout hit “Sleepy Hollow,” an unprecedented look inside the mind of one of TV’s hottest new characters.
208 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2014
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Alexander C. Irvine
190 books198 followersAlexander C. Irvine is an American fantasist and science fiction writer. He also writes under the pseudonym Alex Irvine. He first gained attention with his novel A Scattering of Jades and the stories that would form the collection Unintended Consequences. He has also published the Grail quest novel One King, One Soldier, and the World War II-era historical fantasy The Narrows.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
In addition to his original works, Irvine has published Have Robot, Will Travel, a novel set in Isaac Asimov's positronic robot milieu; and Batman: Inferno, about the DC Comics superhero.
His academic background includes an M.A. in English from the University of Maine and a PhD from the University of Denver. He is an assistant professor of English at the University of Maine. He also worked for a time as a reporter at the Portland Phoenix.
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December 9, 2015
“I am Ichabod Crane, born in the year 1747. It seems this is the year 2013 Anno Domini, and I have been given new life—how, I know not; why, I know not. I will discern the truth—if, that is, I can keep my head.”
This book is basically Ichabod Cranes retelling of season 1 of Sleepy Hollow, spiced with amusing reflections on modern day phenomenon and memories from his life during the American Revolution and his life with his wife Katrina.
It was nice to read about events from the first season, it freshens up my memory a bit, but at the same time it was a bit dreary going through events that has already happened. I liked best, without doubt, Crane's musings over modern day things like showers, clothes, baseball etc.
This is definitely a book for fans of the tv show Sleepy Hollow, also a good way for people that have missed the first season and instead started with season two to get into the story.
2.5 stars
I received the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
This book is basically Ichabod Cranes retelling of season 1 of Sleepy Hollow, spiced with amusing reflections on modern day phenomenon and memories from his life during the American Revolution and his life with his wife Katrina.
It was nice to read about events from the first season, it freshens up my memory a bit, but at the same time it was a bit dreary going through events that has already happened. I liked best, without doubt, Crane's musings over modern day things like showers, clothes, baseball etc.
This is definitely a book for fans of the tv show Sleepy Hollow, also a good way for people that have missed the first season and instead started with season two to get into the story.
2.5 stars
I received the book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
November 26, 2015
This book is basically a recap of the first season of Sleepy Hollow - and I don't mean that in a disrespectful way. This book contains much more detail, and since it is Ichabod's diary, it lets the reader into his thought process and all the events are seen from his point of view.
Aside from the events that took place in the show, there are some historical facts backing up some events/places/objects, etc and it is obvious the author did a fine job in his research.
And, since this is Ichabod's diary, the manner of the written word is much different from that which we all read nowadays. Therefore, this should be read slowly to appreciate and fully understand the meaning behind all his sentences. Plus, there are alot of words that no one, save scholars, could possibly know their meaning! That alone is a peek back into the 18th century worth reading about.
I would recommend this book to any Sleepyheads!
Aside from the events that took place in the show, there are some historical facts backing up some events/places/objects, etc and it is obvious the author did a fine job in his research.
And, since this is Ichabod's diary, the manner of the written word is much different from that which we all read nowadays. Therefore, this should be read slowly to appreciate and fully understand the meaning behind all his sentences. Plus, there are alot of words that no one, save scholars, could possibly know their meaning! That alone is a peek back into the 18th century worth reading about.
I would recommend this book to any Sleepyheads!
December 29, 2017
First read 25 Dec '14 - 3 Jan '15; re-read Dec '17.
A lovely gift from a friend. Lucky me. I'd talked myself out of buying it.
A delight for avid Sleepy Hollow fans, of which I am one. The show isn’t Shakespeare, but it’s lots of fun. While I read quite a lot of books of the creepy supernatural variety, I’m less likely to watch such things. I tend to be skittish about grotesque images, and I’m not generally a big fan of demonic stories. But I enjoy Sleepy Hollow because of the characters and how they interact--and it helps that a lot of the special effects aren’t that great and are therefore less disturbing.
Its version of Ichabod Crane quickly joined the ranks of my favourite characters, with his intelligence, vocabulary, manners, sweetness, determination, surprising open-mindedness, stubbornness, and outbursts of snarkiness. (And I admit to having a weakness for tall, slender, good-looking men in 18th century clothes with long hair and English accents.) Lieutenant Abigail Mills is a force to be reckoned with, strong, intelligent, and kind. Her purely platonic friendship with Ichabod is wonderful. Abbie’s sister, Jenny, is fierce and interesting, too.
The author perfectly captures Ichabod’s distinctive voice, and also provides a few surprises in terms of private things Ichabod would of course never share with his companions. Whenever he quotes Abbie, her voice is captured accurately as well.
The entries reflect season one of the show but logically stop right before the stunning events of the season finale. Oh, the dramatic irony of the entries about Henry Parish when you know who he really is.
While much of the content is quite serious, recounting their battles against evil, there are some fabulous humourous parts, as well. Below are three of my favourites:
A tax on baked goods would have brought the colonists into the street even faster than the ill-fated tariff on tea. Jefferson himself might have lifted a pitchfork or a torch. Does anything remain untaxed in this world? Surely not—and all the same, the sensual pleasures of the confections known as “donut holes” are ample compensation for unjust taxation. --pg 31
Consulting Abigail, I learned I had encountered a “jogger.” These, it seems, are people who run long distances for the sake of nothing more than running. I hereby deem this a psychological disability, and I said as much to Abigail. --pg 56
As I look back over these pages, do I already detect changes in the natural patterns of my syntax, learned and cultivated for three decades of life in the eighteenth century? Is a few weeks enough to effect such a change?
Totally.
That caused me physical pain. --pg 167
A lovely gift from a friend. Lucky me. I'd talked myself out of buying it.
A delight for avid Sleepy Hollow fans, of which I am one. The show isn’t Shakespeare, but it’s lots of fun. While I read quite a lot of books of the creepy supernatural variety, I’m less likely to watch such things. I tend to be skittish about grotesque images, and I’m not generally a big fan of demonic stories. But I enjoy Sleepy Hollow because of the characters and how they interact--and it helps that a lot of the special effects aren’t that great and are therefore less disturbing.
Its version of Ichabod Crane quickly joined the ranks of my favourite characters, with his intelligence, vocabulary, manners, sweetness, determination, surprising open-mindedness, stubbornness, and outbursts of snarkiness. (And I admit to having a weakness for tall, slender, good-looking men in 18th century clothes with long hair and English accents.) Lieutenant Abigail Mills is a force to be reckoned with, strong, intelligent, and kind. Her purely platonic friendship with Ichabod is wonderful. Abbie’s sister, Jenny, is fierce and interesting, too.
The author perfectly captures Ichabod’s distinctive voice, and also provides a few surprises in terms of private things Ichabod would of course never share with his companions. Whenever he quotes Abbie, her voice is captured accurately as well.
The entries reflect season one of the show but logically stop right before the stunning events of the season finale. Oh, the dramatic irony of the entries about Henry Parish when you know who he really is.
While much of the content is quite serious, recounting their battles against evil, there are some fabulous humourous parts, as well. Below are three of my favourites:
A tax on baked goods would have brought the colonists into the street even faster than the ill-fated tariff on tea. Jefferson himself might have lifted a pitchfork or a torch. Does anything remain untaxed in this world? Surely not—and all the same, the sensual pleasures of the confections known as “donut holes” are ample compensation for unjust taxation. --pg 31
Consulting Abigail, I learned I had encountered a “jogger.” These, it seems, are people who run long distances for the sake of nothing more than running. I hereby deem this a psychological disability, and I said as much to Abigail. --pg 56
As I look back over these pages, do I already detect changes in the natural patterns of my syntax, learned and cultivated for three decades of life in the eighteenth century? Is a few weeks enough to effect such a change?
Totally.
That caused me physical pain. --pg 167
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 20, 2014
I really enjoyed this tie-in book to the tv show Sleepy Hollow. The author did a very good job with the voice of Crane, and as I was reading it, I was reading with the voice of Tom Mison as Crane in my mind. A very fun read, and I'm counting down the few remaining days until the second season premieres!
September 29, 2014
I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review.
Being a fan of Sleepy Hollow in all its various renditions, but particularly Tim Burton's 1999 film version, I was instantly intrigued when Fox announced the TV series Sleepy Hollow. And with the second season of Sleepy Hollow having started last Monday, it seems fitting to read something in that spirit; after all, Halloween is just around the corner and it's my favorite.
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The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane by Alex Irvine could essentially be treated as a companion guide for the show as it seems to outline each of the episodes from the first season and uses images of the actors faces within the book as visual supporting documents. If you don't know about Ichabod Crane and Sleepy Hollow, insofar as the series is concerned, here's a brief synopsis: Crane assisted the Founding Fathers in the creation of the nation and defending it against the forces of evil that would wish to throw the world into chaos. After battling a Hessian, Crane is mortally wounded, only to be placed in a tomb beneath the earth by his witch wife, Katrina, until he is awakened 200 years later when the world is in need of a Witness to help ward off the demonic forces vying for control. Coupled with Sleepy Hollow deputy Abigail Mills, Crane fights against demonic forces in the shape of a Headless Horseman, witches, and Moloch himself in an effort to save the inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow who are happily unaware that their lives are in Revelation-level peril.
I enjoyed the multimedia aspect to the text with images and seemingly "taped" in documents to the pages of the journal. There were only a few instances of grammatical issues, namely missing letters or punctuation. I found Crane's voice in the journal entries to be consistent with his demeanor in the series and with that of someone thrown drastically forward in time. The pacing was quick and the various breaks in the text of each entry were well placed and played well into character development for each of the "random" thoughts that Crane wanted to chronicle.
Being a fan of Sleepy Hollow in all its various renditions, but particularly Tim Burton's 1999 film version, I was instantly intrigued when Fox announced the TV series Sleepy Hollow. And with the second season of Sleepy Hollow having started last Monday, it seems fitting to read something in that spirit; after all, Halloween is just around the corner and it's my favorite.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website:http://jenpaul13.wix.com/makinggoodst....
The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane by Alex Irvine could essentially be treated as a companion guide for the show as it seems to outline each of the episodes from the first season and uses images of the actors faces within the book as visual supporting documents. If you don't know about Ichabod Crane and Sleepy Hollow, insofar as the series is concerned, here's a brief synopsis: Crane assisted the Founding Fathers in the creation of the nation and defending it against the forces of evil that would wish to throw the world into chaos. After battling a Hessian, Crane is mortally wounded, only to be placed in a tomb beneath the earth by his witch wife, Katrina, until he is awakened 200 years later when the world is in need of a Witness to help ward off the demonic forces vying for control. Coupled with Sleepy Hollow deputy Abigail Mills, Crane fights against demonic forces in the shape of a Headless Horseman, witches, and Moloch himself in an effort to save the inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow who are happily unaware that their lives are in Revelation-level peril.
I enjoyed the multimedia aspect to the text with images and seemingly "taped" in documents to the pages of the journal. There were only a few instances of grammatical issues, namely missing letters or punctuation. I found Crane's voice in the journal entries to be consistent with his demeanor in the series and with that of someone thrown drastically forward in time. The pacing was quick and the various breaks in the text of each entry were well placed and played well into character development for each of the "random" thoughts that Crane wanted to chronicle.
January 18, 2015
I was so incredibly amused by this book. Ichabod’s voice was spot on and the little quips and observations of the 2013 Sleepy Hollow he’s living in just amused me to no end.
THE SECRET JOURNAL OF ICHABOD CRANE is really nothing more than a rehash of season one of Sleepy Hollow but just strictly from the point of view of Ichabod. You get some scenes fleshed out a little more, he expounds on what’s going on to a greater extent, you get more of his feelings on people like Abigail and Henry and a bit more of his history and his comparisons between then and now.
The drawings littered throughout added some additional meat to the book. It gave you the ability to look on Corbin’s desk, if you will, and see into the files that Abbie and Ichabod are always passing around but which we don’t really see.
I do think Irvine took great pains to really nail Ichabod’s voice. With the explanations and observations and just the style of speech I think it was all just right. I pretty much had Tom Mison narrating the book in my head as I read. It just amused me so. I found myself laughing out loud with some of Ichabod’s astute observations. There was some online quoting going on too. I don’t do that too often but there were a few phrases in here that I couldn’t pass up. They were just so . . . astute and, for Ichabod anyway, unintentionally hilarious. It’s one of the reasons why I love the show so much. The writing is just spectacular.
It ends just before the final showdown in the last episode of season one so Ichabod is going on about his trust for Henry and the love for his son. If you watch the show you’ll know how that’s about to all fall apart at that point. It’s not like knowing what’s actually going to happen ruined anything for me. I still enjoyed the book.
I think THE SECRET JOURNAL OF ICHABOD CRANE is a good supplement for a fan of the show. It fleshed out Ichabod even more than what the show allows for and it’s FUNNY. I can’t emphasize that enough. Worth the read, definitely.
4
I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for an honest review.
THE SECRET JOURNAL OF ICHABOD CRANE is really nothing more than a rehash of season one of Sleepy Hollow but just strictly from the point of view of Ichabod. You get some scenes fleshed out a little more, he expounds on what’s going on to a greater extent, you get more of his feelings on people like Abigail and Henry and a bit more of his history and his comparisons between then and now.
The drawings littered throughout added some additional meat to the book. It gave you the ability to look on Corbin’s desk, if you will, and see into the files that Abbie and Ichabod are always passing around but which we don’t really see.
I do think Irvine took great pains to really nail Ichabod’s voice. With the explanations and observations and just the style of speech I think it was all just right. I pretty much had Tom Mison narrating the book in my head as I read. It just amused me so. I found myself laughing out loud with some of Ichabod’s astute observations. There was some online quoting going on too. I don’t do that too often but there were a few phrases in here that I couldn’t pass up. They were just so . . . astute and, for Ichabod anyway, unintentionally hilarious. It’s one of the reasons why I love the show so much. The writing is just spectacular.
It ends just before the final showdown in the last episode of season one so Ichabod is going on about his trust for Henry and the love for his son. If you watch the show you’ll know how that’s about to all fall apart at that point. It’s not like knowing what’s actually going to happen ruined anything for me. I still enjoyed the book.
I think THE SECRET JOURNAL OF ICHABOD CRANE is a good supplement for a fan of the show. It fleshed out Ichabod even more than what the show allows for and it’s FUNNY. I can’t emphasize that enough. Worth the read, definitely.
4
I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for an honest review.
January 6, 2017
Ummmm.......this book is just a vague restatement of the TV show. As I said before, I began watching the show way before this book came out so I am disappointed that there was not actual journal entries that shed light or took another direction or gave more detail about him as a witness, his relationship with Abbie, more dialogue, secrets revealed, or the dynamics of the Headless Horseman or the history of his earlier life in the 18th century. His wit and charm did not reveal itself on these pages. If you have not watched the show, this is an OK read, otherwise very vague and disappointing. I struggled to read and finish this book.
Just my opinion, vague as it is.
Just my opinion, vague as it is.
July 31, 2021
The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane successfully captures the voice of the titular TV character, but it doesn't add much to the universe and falls short compared to some other in-universe journals when it comes to material supplementing the journal entries themselves.
Let's get the most important thing out of the way first: This journal sounds like Ichabod Crane. Actor Tom Mison and the writers of the show gave the character such a distinctive voice, thoughts, and way of approaching the world that it still sticks with me years after the show ended. Author Alex Irvine captures that voice spectacularly -- Crane's observations about modern life feel pitch-perfect, his reminiscences about his relationships feel true to the show, and it all just feels right.
The actual content of the journal is hit-or-miss. First, the hits: Unlike most in-universe journals I've read, this one actually keeps up a reasonable pace of entries. It definitely benefits from taking place over a few months instead of years with unrealistic gaps of time between entries. And while it's been years since I watched the show (as it aired), the entries seem to fit with the first season (minus any mention of the tie-in novel set during that same period, of course). I was fondly reminded of strong moments from the series as I was reading.
Unfortunately, it's not all flowers and sunshine: While the journal tracks the events of the first season (save for the final conclusion) and hints at events to come -- so beware of spoilers if you somehow haven't seen all of Season 1 yet -- it also doesn't add much. There are no big insights into Crane's character or the greater mysteries of the series, and it was more a pleasant recap of the first season than actual additional material about it. Speaking of additional material, many in-universe journals include supplemental documents or pictures to enhance the experience. The best of these journals include physical items like papers that are glued into the book itself, and the books appear larger than life with special covers and alterations to make them look like journals. The Secret Journal, to my dismay, looks every bit the ordinary paperback novel and only includes black-and-white items printed on the page that aren't particularly interesting. There are a few sketches, some maps, and a couple codes to decipher, but they pale in comparison to some stronger presentations for in-universe journals.
Overall, the strength of Crane's character saves this book -- much as it saved the show from being totally worthless in later seasons. I'd recommend it for fans of the show who want to be reminded of the high points of Season 1, so long as they don't expect anything more than a recap from Crane's perspective.
Let's get the most important thing out of the way first: This journal sounds like Ichabod Crane. Actor Tom Mison and the writers of the show gave the character such a distinctive voice, thoughts, and way of approaching the world that it still sticks with me years after the show ended. Author Alex Irvine captures that voice spectacularly -- Crane's observations about modern life feel pitch-perfect, his reminiscences about his relationships feel true to the show, and it all just feels right.
The actual content of the journal is hit-or-miss. First, the hits: Unlike most in-universe journals I've read, this one actually keeps up a reasonable pace of entries. It definitely benefits from taking place over a few months instead of years with unrealistic gaps of time between entries. And while it's been years since I watched the show (as it aired), the entries seem to fit with the first season (minus any mention of the tie-in novel set during that same period, of course). I was fondly reminded of strong moments from the series as I was reading.
Unfortunately, it's not all flowers and sunshine: While the journal tracks the events of the first season (save for the final conclusion) and hints at events to come -- so beware of spoilers if you somehow haven't seen all of Season 1 yet -- it also doesn't add much. There are no big insights into Crane's character or the greater mysteries of the series, and it was more a pleasant recap of the first season than actual additional material about it. Speaking of additional material, many in-universe journals include supplemental documents or pictures to enhance the experience. The best of these journals include physical items like papers that are glued into the book itself, and the books appear larger than life with special covers and alterations to make them look like journals. The Secret Journal, to my dismay, looks every bit the ordinary paperback novel and only includes black-and-white items printed on the page that aren't particularly interesting. There are a few sketches, some maps, and a couple codes to decipher, but they pale in comparison to some stronger presentations for in-universe journals.
Overall, the strength of Crane's character saves this book -- much as it saved the show from being totally worthless in later seasons. I'd recommend it for fans of the show who want to be reminded of the high points of Season 1, so long as they don't expect anything more than a recap from Crane's perspective.
March 25, 2023
One of my secret fears is being accused of reading “easy books” to meet my Goodreads yearly challenge. When I’m falling down a rabbit hole, however, it’s difficult to find anything to grasp. I’ve been reading a lot about Sleepy Hollow (my current rabbit hole) and so I came upon Alex Irvine’s The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane. I don’t really participate in fandom, but it’s been a little while since I watched the Fox television show and I needed a reminder.
If you’re not a fan of the television show, this book’s not for you. If you like the show, or if you enjoy offbeat ideas, then this is for you. Ichabod’s diary (as I note elsewhere—Sects and Violence in the Ancient World) doesn’t feature in the show. I suspect that’s why it’s secret. The book does serve as a good summary of the trajectory of the first season of the show. From Ichabod’s viewpoint.
The novel is also illustrated. There are drawings of key characters, pages from Corbin’s notes, and photos of some artifacts from the first season. If you are a fan some aspects of the show are explained in a bit more detail here. As literature it really is dependent on familiarity with the characters and situations of Fox’s Sleepy Hollow, but if that’s your kind of thing it’s a fun read. And I swear I’m not using it to boost my challenge numbers.
If you’re not a fan of the television show, this book’s not for you. If you like the show, or if you enjoy offbeat ideas, then this is for you. Ichabod’s diary (as I note elsewhere—Sects and Violence in the Ancient World) doesn’t feature in the show. I suspect that’s why it’s secret. The book does serve as a good summary of the trajectory of the first season of the show. From Ichabod’s viewpoint.
The novel is also illustrated. There are drawings of key characters, pages from Corbin’s notes, and photos of some artifacts from the first season. If you are a fan some aspects of the show are explained in a bit more detail here. As literature it really is dependent on familiarity with the characters and situations of Fox’s Sleepy Hollow, but if that’s your kind of thing it’s a fun read. And I swear I’m not using it to boost my challenge numbers.
April 20, 2018
This book sounds so much like Ichabod Crane from the show. The language, grammar, and all of the views. A complete success.
June 28, 2019
I gave this book a 2 out of 5 stars.
It was basically reading the first season of the tv show.
It was basically reading the first season of the tv show.
June 4, 2020
i love the book, the pictures and the story, remember most of it from the show as well
August 27, 2022
✨4/5✨
Always love Sleepy Hollow thingies, and this one is no exception! The foreshadowing was awesome, the tone the writer takes is almost like I'm hearing Ichabod Crane inside my head. Love that!
Always love Sleepy Hollow thingies, and this one is no exception! The foreshadowing was awesome, the tone the writer takes is almost like I'm hearing Ichabod Crane inside my head. Love that!
September 25, 2014
Being a 'Sleepy Head' I was really happy to get a chance to read this, and figured if anything it'd be a fun little diversion. The premise of this book is to be, as what it says on the tin, the 'secret journal of Ichabod Crane', and therefore his thoughts and feelings and findings during the course of season one of the hit TV show.
Briefly talking about the cover, it looks fantastic. Very professional looking and eye catching, giving you the feel as if you are opening up someone else's journal. As Ichabod Crane is a mostly a simple man, of course his journal would be one too, so most of the front isn't exactly what you see on his, and therefore how his journal cover really looks can be seen on the inside in black and white.
I went into this knowing I wouldn't probably glean anything new, that it'd simply be a rehash of what we've seen on the show. It's probably about 80% rehash, 10% new information, and 10% photos/'found documents'. Still, I was pleasantly surprised on how entertaining it was to read, and not once did I skim a section 'knowing' the outcome as I had seen the episode it spoke of.
The author did a great job of capturing Ichabod's voice, not in just the vocabulary, but in the wit the character has on the show and the push and pull of him accepting and denying modern day anything, really. From the clothing, to vernacular, to technology. While most of the entries are rehashes of what went on in the episode that Ichabod witnessed or was informed of, we do get some bits of his thoughts and feelings that we didn't readily see in the show. And because this is his point of view, this book is not for anyone who hasn't seen the first season and thought they could catch up this way, as lots of details are never mentioned or brushed over since it wouldn't either have been known to Ichabod, or he wouldn't have regarded it as noteworthy to the cause.
Having seen majority of the episodes once or twice when they originally aired, this was a good refresher course in the season, and I'm glad I managed to finish it literally moments before season two premiered. So I can't attest if there were any glaring errors, or errors at all, to continuity of the show.
The real highlight of the book were the 'found documents' that probably look much better on paper than on a monitor, of articles from the sisters' abductions, to papers from occult books and Ichabod's own sketches of nature, monsters, and companions. They added a lot of depth and authenticity to the journal, along with Ichabod's recounts of his past engagements with people and events that are now historical and famous to us. Aside from that, his small personal reflections, were breaths of fresh air from all the talk about the cause and being Witnesses, like his undying love and devotion to Katrina, and his growing (platonic I shall say for now in my opinion) affection and respect for the Mills sisters.
As I was nearing the end of the journal, I was curious on how it would end, as it could only hint at all that had happened in the season one finale, and was worried it'd be a disappointing ending. It wasn't. There was a lot of feeling, and definitely knowing what had transpired, a great bit of foreshadowing that made the finale that more poignant, and it ended with a fun puzzle. I'm sure a hint of the season to come. Definitely a book I recommend to fans of the show who'd like to see a little more of Ichabod's reasonings. It's fun and a fairly fast read, but at the same time, like the show, has its dark elements.
And, in case you're interested,
Thank you to the publisher via Edelweiss for allowing me an advanced digital copy.
Briefly talking about the cover, it looks fantastic. Very professional looking and eye catching, giving you the feel as if you are opening up someone else's journal. As Ichabod Crane is a mostly a simple man, of course his journal would be one too, so most of the front isn't exactly what you see on his, and therefore how his journal cover really looks can be seen on the inside in black and white.
I went into this knowing I wouldn't probably glean anything new, that it'd simply be a rehash of what we've seen on the show. It's probably about 80% rehash, 10% new information, and 10% photos/'found documents'. Still, I was pleasantly surprised on how entertaining it was to read, and not once did I skim a section 'knowing' the outcome as I had seen the episode it spoke of.
The author did a great job of capturing Ichabod's voice, not in just the vocabulary, but in the wit the character has on the show and the push and pull of him accepting and denying modern day anything, really. From the clothing, to vernacular, to technology. While most of the entries are rehashes of what went on in the episode that Ichabod witnessed or was informed of, we do get some bits of his thoughts and feelings that we didn't readily see in the show. And because this is his point of view, this book is not for anyone who hasn't seen the first season and thought they could catch up this way, as lots of details are never mentioned or brushed over since it wouldn't either have been known to Ichabod, or he wouldn't have regarded it as noteworthy to the cause.
Having seen majority of the episodes once or twice when they originally aired, this was a good refresher course in the season, and I'm glad I managed to finish it literally moments before season two premiered. So I can't attest if there were any glaring errors, or errors at all, to continuity of the show.
The real highlight of the book were the 'found documents' that probably look much better on paper than on a monitor, of articles from the sisters' abductions, to papers from occult books and Ichabod's own sketches of nature, monsters, and companions. They added a lot of depth and authenticity to the journal, along with Ichabod's recounts of his past engagements with people and events that are now historical and famous to us. Aside from that, his small personal reflections, were breaths of fresh air from all the talk about the cause and being Witnesses, like his undying love and devotion to Katrina, and his growing (platonic I shall say for now in my opinion) affection and respect for the Mills sisters.
As I was nearing the end of the journal, I was curious on how it would end, as it could only hint at all that had happened in the season one finale, and was worried it'd be a disappointing ending. It wasn't. There was a lot of feeling, and definitely knowing what had transpired, a great bit of foreshadowing that made the finale that more poignant, and it ended with a fun puzzle. I'm sure a hint of the season to come. Definitely a book I recommend to fans of the show who'd like to see a little more of Ichabod's reasonings. It's fun and a fairly fast read, but at the same time, like the show, has its dark elements.
And, in case you're interested,
Thank you to the publisher via Edelweiss for allowing me an advanced digital copy.
April 29, 2020
Had this on my shelves for a while now (clearly) and just got around to reading it
It’s a bit tedious considering its kind of an Episodic retelling + other fun tidbits in a very Crane-esque manner of Speaking
It’s a bit tedious considering its kind of an Episodic retelling + other fun tidbits in a very Crane-esque manner of Speaking
November 5, 2014
This books started out awesome. I loved the voice of Ichabod and the way the story was told through journal format. The writing was fun and the book had images and excepts of letters that kept me interested. Since I was a big fan of Ichabod Crane as a kid, this book seemed like something I could really enjoy!
The parts that I loved were when Ichabod is describing things that humans do in 2013 through the eyes of a human from the 1700's. It is interesting to see what we look like in comparison to humans in the past. One of my favorite parts of the book is when he is describing baseball and football. He also describes cellphones, the way we dress and even how a man shaving his head used to be a form of public humiliation... I didn't know that. SO INTERESTING!
However, the story did lack some detail, this I believe is because of the television show. This book is based on the character Ichabod Crane from the television series Sleepy Hollow. I found that some parts of the story were just skimmed over, vital information about villains and other creatures. I also felt like entire chunks of scenes were just omitted. For example: there is one entry when Ichabod says he is going on a quest in search of an item, then the entry ends and the next entry starts of as "We got the item." .. I wanted to know what happened on that journey.
So because of the lack of detail, I took off an entire star. It just felt like lazy writing to me. The other reason I took off a half a point is because of the character development. Ichabod is a great character and I loved seeing him explore a new world, however all of the other characters are never developed at all I felt. Granted this is a journal style book, however, I still had no feelings for the other characters. Honestly, I don't even remember their names and I just finished the book 20 minutes ago. The last half of a point is because of the pacing. This book is only 200 pages long, yet, some of the parts started to read like a 500 page book....
OVERALL! I really enjoyed the book. I strongly believe this book would be best read in companion with the TV show.. It would have been neat to see it almost broken up into episodes, where you could watch the TV episode and then read a bit of Ichabods journal! NOW THATS A COOL CONCEPT! :)
So if you are an Ichabod/Sleepy Hollow fan, do check this book out!
Received this book for a review from Blogging for books by Crown Publishing Group.
The parts that I loved were when Ichabod is describing things that humans do in 2013 through the eyes of a human from the 1700's. It is interesting to see what we look like in comparison to humans in the past. One of my favorite parts of the book is when he is describing baseball and football. He also describes cellphones, the way we dress and even how a man shaving his head used to be a form of public humiliation... I didn't know that. SO INTERESTING!
However, the story did lack some detail, this I believe is because of the television show. This book is based on the character Ichabod Crane from the television series Sleepy Hollow. I found that some parts of the story were just skimmed over, vital information about villains and other creatures. I also felt like entire chunks of scenes were just omitted. For example: there is one entry when Ichabod says he is going on a quest in search of an item, then the entry ends and the next entry starts of as "We got the item." .. I wanted to know what happened on that journey.
So because of the lack of detail, I took off an entire star. It just felt like lazy writing to me. The other reason I took off a half a point is because of the character development. Ichabod is a great character and I loved seeing him explore a new world, however all of the other characters are never developed at all I felt. Granted this is a journal style book, however, I still had no feelings for the other characters. Honestly, I don't even remember their names and I just finished the book 20 minutes ago. The last half of a point is because of the pacing. This book is only 200 pages long, yet, some of the parts started to read like a 500 page book....
OVERALL! I really enjoyed the book. I strongly believe this book would be best read in companion with the TV show.. It would have been neat to see it almost broken up into episodes, where you could watch the TV episode and then read a bit of Ichabods journal! NOW THATS A COOL CONCEPT! :)
So if you are an Ichabod/Sleepy Hollow fan, do check this book out!
Received this book for a review from Blogging for books by Crown Publishing Group.
December 17, 2014
I enjoy Tom Mison's portrayal of Ichabod Crane on the TV show Sleepy Hollow, so when I saw that The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane was available on Blogging for Books I was happy to give it a try! I hoped that a written version could live up to the personality that Tom has infused the character with, a noble, resourceful and intelligent man who is baffled by the modern day yet also intrigued with it. He is also very opinionated on the things that seem ridiculous to him, offering historical refutations on why those things make no sense. These diatribes are always a humorous highlight. Those characteristics are what interest me, and what would have to carry a book purported to be his journal. I'm happy to report that it did this!
The Secret Journal... is a great review of the first season of the television show, as Ichabod relays the story of his awakening, meeting Abigail, and coming to understand that they are the two witnesses that must save the world from Moloch and the Four Horsemen. It is also filled with interesting historical happenings that were going on in Ichabod's own time and of course all the asides on modern things that we've come to expect and love from him. The internet, cell phones, current fashion and clothing styles, cars, movies, all of these things he embraces or rejects to varying degrees and brings back to mind those funny moments in the show. There are many "taped in" articles and other findings, drawings of maps and puzzles, and some explanations of different ciphers that may have been used at the time. I can't speak to the validity of any of these historical facts and secret codes, it is a supernatural/fantasy show after all, but in the fantastic there is perhaps a grain of truth at times, and it fits in well with the story. His affection for Abbie and her sister and all their companions comes through, making him that much more real and human.
All in all, I feel that fans of the show will definitely enjoy this addition to the world of Sleepy Hollow, that recounts the first season from Ichabod's point of view without just being a retelling of what we've already seen. The Secret Journal... would likely be confusing for those who have not watched the show, but may just be interesting enough to prompt them to give it a try, if for no other reason than to see our hero in action, in spite of (or maybe because of) his clothes and mores being hopelessly out of date!
The Secret Journal... is a great review of the first season of the television show, as Ichabod relays the story of his awakening, meeting Abigail, and coming to understand that they are the two witnesses that must save the world from Moloch and the Four Horsemen. It is also filled with interesting historical happenings that were going on in Ichabod's own time and of course all the asides on modern things that we've come to expect and love from him. The internet, cell phones, current fashion and clothing styles, cars, movies, all of these things he embraces or rejects to varying degrees and brings back to mind those funny moments in the show. There are many "taped in" articles and other findings, drawings of maps and puzzles, and some explanations of different ciphers that may have been used at the time. I can't speak to the validity of any of these historical facts and secret codes, it is a supernatural/fantasy show after all, but in the fantastic there is perhaps a grain of truth at times, and it fits in well with the story. His affection for Abbie and her sister and all their companions comes through, making him that much more real and human.
All in all, I feel that fans of the show will definitely enjoy this addition to the world of Sleepy Hollow, that recounts the first season from Ichabod's point of view without just being a retelling of what we've already seen. The Secret Journal... would likely be confusing for those who have not watched the show, but may just be interesting enough to prompt them to give it a try, if for no other reason than to see our hero in action, in spite of (or maybe because of) his clothes and mores being hopelessly out of date!
October 15, 2014
* Disclaimer: Received from Blogging For Books in exchange for a review*
"The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane" is exactly what the title says it is: the secret journal of Ichabod Crane. This book takes us into the mind of the main character of the Fox Chanel TV show, "Sleepy Hollow." Ichabod wrote to us in his journal of his perception of the events that have taken place in his new life in the town of Sleepy Hollow. He explains to us what he thinks of the people he encounters, the new technology that he comes into contact with, and even his dreams. Ichabod's journal gives us more detail and an inside look at all the events that have taken place throughout the course of the first season of "Sleepy Hollow."
The author did such a great job portraying the tone of the main character. Ichabod's wit and voice come through so well that as soon as I read the first sentence, I began to read it in Ichabod's voice. The little sketches and pieces of evidence scattered throughout the book are a great addition to Ichabod's journal, it helps us trick our minds into believing that this truly could be Ichabod's real journal. I also really enjoyed the ink-marks that separated each journal entry; they were all different and seemed to match the emotion that Ichabod was feeling when writing.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The story of Sleepy Hollow has always been one of my favorites growing up, so when I discovered that Fox had created a show about this story I watched it and it instantly became one of my favorite shows. This book is a perfect accompaniment to the first season of the show; it describes each event that takes place in the mind of Ichabod, how could it get better than that? This book is funny, and really enjoyable to read. I recommend it to anyone who has watched the first season of "Sleepy Hollow" and has enjoyed it!
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- Authentic Hobbit
"The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane" is exactly what the title says it is: the secret journal of Ichabod Crane. This book takes us into the mind of the main character of the Fox Chanel TV show, "Sleepy Hollow." Ichabod wrote to us in his journal of his perception of the events that have taken place in his new life in the town of Sleepy Hollow. He explains to us what he thinks of the people he encounters, the new technology that he comes into contact with, and even his dreams. Ichabod's journal gives us more detail and an inside look at all the events that have taken place throughout the course of the first season of "Sleepy Hollow."
The author did such a great job portraying the tone of the main character. Ichabod's wit and voice come through so well that as soon as I read the first sentence, I began to read it in Ichabod's voice. The little sketches and pieces of evidence scattered throughout the book are a great addition to Ichabod's journal, it helps us trick our minds into believing that this truly could be Ichabod's real journal. I also really enjoyed the ink-marks that separated each journal entry; they were all different and seemed to match the emotion that Ichabod was feeling when writing.
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. The story of Sleepy Hollow has always been one of my favorites growing up, so when I discovered that Fox had created a show about this story I watched it and it instantly became one of my favorite shows. This book is a perfect accompaniment to the first season of the show; it describes each event that takes place in the mind of Ichabod, how could it get better than that? This book is funny, and really enjoyable to read. I recommend it to anyone who has watched the first season of "Sleepy Hollow" and has enjoyed it!
Be sure to check out my blog at:
authentichobbitreviews.weebly.com!
Thanks! :)
- Authentic Hobbit
November 27, 2015
I saw this book sitting inconspicuously on a shelf in a shoe store and immediately knew I had to buy it. I've seen the series and am very fond of the characters, but hadn't until that moment known that there was a novel based off of the story.
Despite the name of the book I was slightly surprised at how it was written, the events and descriptions that were omitted in lieu of an overarching voice as well to keep to what would actually be written after the fact. Having said that, it only took me about ten or so pages to get completely used to it and from there the writing style was very enjoyable.
I feel like Irvine kept to the voice of Ichabod Crane, as he is brought into characterization in the show, very well, as well as bringing a dimension to his person that I had not considered until I was reading of it. It makes sense, therefore, that this is not a re-cap of the events that happen in the show, although that is the way that it is set up, but it is a further look into Ichabod's psyche as well as bringing us more information and development than the show has time to give.
I very much like the voice that was taken throughout the novel and while the storyline was not one that made me reluctant to put the book down, as I already had known what was going to happen, the language kept me coming back.
I wouldn't be able to say whether someone who has not seen the shoe would totally enjoy this book as I did, but if you've seen the show and enjoy reading as well I would definitely suggest putting aside a few hours for this book.
Happy reading!
Despite the name of the book I was slightly surprised at how it was written, the events and descriptions that were omitted in lieu of an overarching voice as well to keep to what would actually be written after the fact. Having said that, it only took me about ten or so pages to get completely used to it and from there the writing style was very enjoyable.
I feel like Irvine kept to the voice of Ichabod Crane, as he is brought into characterization in the show, very well, as well as bringing a dimension to his person that I had not considered until I was reading of it. It makes sense, therefore, that this is not a re-cap of the events that happen in the show, although that is the way that it is set up, but it is a further look into Ichabod's psyche as well as bringing us more information and development than the show has time to give.
I very much like the voice that was taken throughout the novel and while the storyline was not one that made me reluctant to put the book down, as I already had known what was going to happen, the language kept me coming back.
I wouldn't be able to say whether someone who has not seen the shoe would totally enjoy this book as I did, but if you've seen the show and enjoy reading as well I would definitely suggest putting aside a few hours for this book.
Happy reading!
October 29, 2014
You definitely need to be watching the TV show Sleepy Hollow for this book to make sense. Although the front cover mentions this, I didn’t notice this feature. As much reading as I do, I have never read Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow and thought this would deal with the original book in more detail, not the television show. Also, fantasy is not a favorite genre of mine to read.
Because of the details above, I found this book hard to follow. Towards the end, I did get the gist of the storyline. As the title says, this is Ichabod Crane’s journal. He has awakened in 2013 to fight the devil and the four Horsemen. He must rescue his wife from Purgatory because she is the only one that can stop the second Horseman.
Despite the above, Alex Irvine did a fantastic job of filling in the details on the characters and what had and was occurring. I basically understood what was going on, without the benefit of seeing the show. I enjoyed his descriptions of Ichabod’s thoughts on all the modern conveniences, from the IPhone to computers, electric and running water. He also provided interesting insights on baseball, football and our modern clothing and fabric.
I would definitely pick up another book by this author. I liked his writing style and his handling of the characters.
Because of the details above, I found this book hard to follow. Towards the end, I did get the gist of the storyline. As the title says, this is Ichabod Crane’s journal. He has awakened in 2013 to fight the devil and the four Horsemen. He must rescue his wife from Purgatory because she is the only one that can stop the second Horseman.
Despite the above, Alex Irvine did a fantastic job of filling in the details on the characters and what had and was occurring. I basically understood what was going on, without the benefit of seeing the show. I enjoyed his descriptions of Ichabod’s thoughts on all the modern conveniences, from the IPhone to computers, electric and running water. He also provided interesting insights on baseball, football and our modern clothing and fabric.
I would definitely pick up another book by this author. I liked his writing style and his handling of the characters.
August 11, 2015
This review first appeared on Books That Hook
I was excited to receive a copy from Blogging For Books of this companion novel for The Sleepy Hollow television series, written by Alex Irvine. I wasn’t disappointed. This is a great book.
The reader gets to see how Ichabod perceived the events that took place in season one of Sleepy Hollow. I’ll admit I haven’t seen the whole season, but I was still able to follow along in the book. However, I think one needs to see at least some of the show before reading this. It’s a fairly short book. In some places, I felt like the author could have been a little more detailed about what had occurred.
If you’ve seen the first season (or at least some of it like myself), you should read this. The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane gives a lot of information about the secret societies, the rituals, and the sources of the various mythological concepts.
One of the best aspects of this book was Ichabod’s musings about modern society, especially the technologies and fashions.
I also enjoyed the parts that focused on the alternative history; Ichabod’s versions of past events are often much different from what we would expect.
I give The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane 4.5 stars.
*I received a complimentary paperback copy from Blogging For Books for review purposes.
I was excited to receive a copy from Blogging For Books of this companion novel for The Sleepy Hollow television series, written by Alex Irvine. I wasn’t disappointed. This is a great book.
The reader gets to see how Ichabod perceived the events that took place in season one of Sleepy Hollow. I’ll admit I haven’t seen the whole season, but I was still able to follow along in the book. However, I think one needs to see at least some of the show before reading this. It’s a fairly short book. In some places, I felt like the author could have been a little more detailed about what had occurred.
If you’ve seen the first season (or at least some of it like myself), you should read this. The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane gives a lot of information about the secret societies, the rituals, and the sources of the various mythological concepts.
One of the best aspects of this book was Ichabod’s musings about modern society, especially the technologies and fashions.
I also enjoyed the parts that focused on the alternative history; Ichabod’s versions of past events are often much different from what we would expect.
I give The Secret Journal of Ichabod Crane 4.5 stars.
*I received a complimentary paperback copy from Blogging For Books for review purposes.
October 8, 2014
I received this book from Blogging For Books in exchange for an honest review.
I think this book is a great tie-in to the show. I like the cover and really like the paper it was printed on. That might sound weird, but I'm ok with that. It's a nice, soft, thin paper that seems like it could be old. It also has what looks like dirt and smudges on it.
The book recaps each episode of the first season from Ichabod's point of view. I love all of the background information that I learned on each character and the locations. A lot of research must've gone into this book.
The author did an excellent job at capturing Ichabod's character and personality. His little lists and his observations of modern society/technology are funny. I like when he talks about watching television, using the internet and using a cell phone.
There's a part in the book where he's talking about love and I really liked what he said: "True love consists not in possessing another, but in two minds, two hearts, meeting one another as equals, neither reaching to grasp yet both consenting to be held."
I would recommend this book to fans of the Sleepy Hollow tv show, which are apparently called "Sleepyheads."
I think this book is a great tie-in to the show. I like the cover and really like the paper it was printed on. That might sound weird, but I'm ok with that. It's a nice, soft, thin paper that seems like it could be old. It also has what looks like dirt and smudges on it.
The book recaps each episode of the first season from Ichabod's point of view. I love all of the background information that I learned on each character and the locations. A lot of research must've gone into this book.
The author did an excellent job at capturing Ichabod's character and personality. His little lists and his observations of modern society/technology are funny. I like when he talks about watching television, using the internet and using a cell phone.
There's a part in the book where he's talking about love and I really liked what he said: "True love consists not in possessing another, but in two minds, two hearts, meeting one another as equals, neither reaching to grasp yet both consenting to be held."
I would recommend this book to fans of the Sleepy Hollow tv show, which are apparently called "Sleepyheads."
September 7, 2015
*I received this book from Blogging For Books for this review*
I am a huge Sleepy Hollow fan. Although I have seen the movie version in which Johnny Depp plays Ichabod Crane, I can say that I like the current TV version better. It’s the actors/actresses that does it for me. Every episode is so well put together and the mystery, horror, and history make it worth watching. Tom Mison, in all his swoon-worthiness, and Nicole Beharie make a great team on this show.
This book is basically just a glimpse inside of Ichabod’s head. His character is outstanding, and he really does a great job. He adds his own mannerisms and quirks during scenes, and it goes to show how dedicated he is to this role. The book sums up more of the first season and the history behind certain events that took place. That was really cool, in aspects of research. Ichabod’s dialect is more forward in this journal, so it’s really hard to know what he’s speaking of. I’m not big on words from 1781 and the like, so I had to Google phrases a lot. It was a great read, especially for a “Sleepy Head” like me. I recommend if you are a fan of the show and would like to get more in tune with the character Ichabod. He is truly fascinating.
I am a huge Sleepy Hollow fan. Although I have seen the movie version in which Johnny Depp plays Ichabod Crane, I can say that I like the current TV version better. It’s the actors/actresses that does it for me. Every episode is so well put together and the mystery, horror, and history make it worth watching. Tom Mison, in all his swoon-worthiness, and Nicole Beharie make a great team on this show.
This book is basically just a glimpse inside of Ichabod’s head. His character is outstanding, and he really does a great job. He adds his own mannerisms and quirks during scenes, and it goes to show how dedicated he is to this role. The book sums up more of the first season and the history behind certain events that took place. That was really cool, in aspects of research. Ichabod’s dialect is more forward in this journal, so it’s really hard to know what he’s speaking of. I’m not big on words from 1781 and the like, so I had to Google phrases a lot. It was a great read, especially for a “Sleepy Head” like me. I recommend if you are a fan of the show and would like to get more in tune with the character Ichabod. He is truly fascinating.
February 6, 2017
This was basically a novelization of Sleepy Hollow's first season, but it was very well done. The story was told as Crane was writing in his journal, and the author nailed his voice perfectly. (I swear I could hear Tom Mison clear as day in my head the entire time!)
Luckily I remembered enough of season one to follow along, even though it's been a few years. Anyone who hasn't seen the show should not even bother to read this, as it won't make any sense. This definitely reminded how great this show was when it started, and really made me want to rewatch from the beginning.
It was fun to get inside Crane's head and "hear" his thoughts on everything. I especially love when he is perplexed by the 21st century, and his musings on everything from showers to phones had me smiling and laughing throughout.
All in all, a fun read for fans of the show.
Luckily I remembered enough of season one to follow along, even though it's been a few years. Anyone who hasn't seen the show should not even bother to read this, as it won't make any sense. This definitely reminded how great this show was when it started, and really made me want to rewatch from the beginning.
It was fun to get inside Crane's head and "hear" his thoughts on everything. I especially love when he is perplexed by the 21st century, and his musings on everything from showers to phones had me smiling and laughing throughout.
All in all, a fun read for fans of the show.
April 10, 2015
In "Sleepy Hollow," a supernatural twist on Washington Irving's classic short story, Ichabod Crane has been pulled two-and-a-half centuries through time to find that he and detective Abbie Mills are humanity's last hope in the war against evil.
This journal follows the episodes of the tv show. So, for those who don’t watch this show, it may not be for you. However, for those that do, it’s a great chance to get an inside look at Ichabod Crane. The makeup of the book itself is fantastic. It has photos seemingly taped in, the journal entry fonts are fantastic, and the glimpses into the past from Ichabod’s perspective add a lot.
I think because it’s directly associated with the show, this will do one of two things. It’ll either limit the potential audience for those interested, or it’ll gain new audience for the show itself. For that, I felt that it’s more of a marketing tool than an extension of Ichabod. I don’t watch the show, and I can’t say I’m any closer to it now. I really thought the concept was there, but the delivery followed to closely to a dramatic tv show with things being tied up too quickly for each new mystery.
Thank you to edelweiss for the review copy!
This journal follows the episodes of the tv show. So, for those who don’t watch this show, it may not be for you. However, for those that do, it’s a great chance to get an inside look at Ichabod Crane. The makeup of the book itself is fantastic. It has photos seemingly taped in, the journal entry fonts are fantastic, and the glimpses into the past from Ichabod’s perspective add a lot.
I think because it’s directly associated with the show, this will do one of two things. It’ll either limit the potential audience for those interested, or it’ll gain new audience for the show itself. For that, I felt that it’s more of a marketing tool than an extension of Ichabod. I don’t watch the show, and I can’t say I’m any closer to it now. I really thought the concept was there, but the delivery followed to closely to a dramatic tv show with things being tied up too quickly for each new mystery.
Thank you to edelweiss for the review copy!
August 17, 2015
I'm planning to write a spec script for this series, so I read this as a refresher on the first season of the series, which Crane's "journal entries" cover. It's actually a very entertaining and stylish summation of the events of season one. Irvine manages to find a voice that strongly approximates the Crane we know from the series, and in addition to just recapping the events from an intriguing perspective (and a loaded one, given that we, as readers, know more than Crane about some of what's facing him), it also fleshes out his past relationships with the Founding Fathers, gives more of his take on modern society (including his excoriating thoughts on Black Friday and a touching-for-me summation of his first experience watching a movie...which happens to be "Alien"). The book also features reprinted documents from Sheriff Corbin's demonology files, as well as a coded message at the end that I haven't cracked, but that I'm assuming relates to coming revelations about Henry Parish.
All in all, a very entertaining book for fans of the series.
All in all, a very entertaining book for fans of the series.
September 29, 2014
THE SECRET JOURNAL OF ICHABOD CRANE was a fun read and a great refresher for the first season of Sleepy Hollow. Written in diary form, the book follows the episodes closely, while sometimes giving more details or background information about what was happening.
The character of Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow is very smart and clever with a wonderfully dry sense of humor, and I thought the author of this book captured his essence perfectly. It was interesting to hear his inner thoughts about the craziness he’s been sucked into, not just the epic battle against evil, but also the weird modern world he has to live in. His journal includes curious maps, documents, drawings, and such, which were fun to study up close.
This is an enjoyable and well-written book for Sleepy Hollow fans, and I’m hoping that more of Crane’s journals are released.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through the Blogging For Books program in exchange for an honest review.
The character of Ichabod Crane in Sleepy Hollow is very smart and clever with a wonderfully dry sense of humor, and I thought the author of this book captured his essence perfectly. It was interesting to hear his inner thoughts about the craziness he’s been sucked into, not just the epic battle against evil, but also the weird modern world he has to live in. His journal includes curious maps, documents, drawings, and such, which were fun to study up close.
This is an enjoyable and well-written book for Sleepy Hollow fans, and I’m hoping that more of Crane’s journals are released.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through the Blogging For Books program in exchange for an honest review.
October 22, 2014
Ichabod Crane, thrown into modern day Sleepy Hollow after two centuries of slumber, keeps a journal. His thoughts about the new world and cases that he and his new partner, Abigail Mills, are working on.
Thoughts on today's:
Technology
Fashion
Language
Sports
and etc.
Thoughts on how he is one, of the two Witnesses and how he takes that postitin very seriously.
Thoughts on his wife, Katrina, and how he misses her.
If you're a fan of the Hit Television show, then this is a great book to have.
I loved this. I love books that are like journals, I think it's really creative how the authors can completely make you believe that the character really wrote these things. I was always fascinated by the Sleepy Hollow tale, but with the help of movies and now this show, I've become even more enthralled in it. I love how the tale has evolved over time.
*I recieved this book for free from, Blogging for Books, in exchange for my honest review and opinons.*
Thoughts on today's:
Technology
Fashion
Language
Sports
and etc.
Thoughts on how he is one, of the two Witnesses and how he takes that postitin very seriously.
Thoughts on his wife, Katrina, and how he misses her.
If you're a fan of the Hit Television show, then this is a great book to have.
I loved this. I love books that are like journals, I think it's really creative how the authors can completely make you believe that the character really wrote these things. I was always fascinated by the Sleepy Hollow tale, but with the help of movies and now this show, I've become even more enthralled in it. I love how the tale has evolved over time.
*I recieved this book for free from, Blogging for Books, in exchange for my honest review and opinons.*
September 25, 2014
Written as a journal in Crane's voice, filled with photos, sketches, news clippings, and more this is a great addition to any fan of the Fox series. It will take you through the season, but only through the inner mind of Crane. You, the reader, will be privy to some new thoughts, to some clues (something up ahead), to some funny observances of our modern culture, and his simple brilliance. You feel the desperation, the frustration, he releases his failure onto the paper and his need to win this battle against evil.
Welcome to the fandom, step right in and grab a book. You will enjoy this, it isn't simply the retelling of stories of the season, it is the opening of the characters mind and heart on paper - and quite frankly, it's that depth that will make the show even more enjoyable for me to watch.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for a review.
Welcome to the fandom, step right in and grab a book. You will enjoy this, it isn't simply the retelling of stories of the season, it is the opening of the characters mind and heart on paper - and quite frankly, it's that depth that will make the show even more enjoyable for me to watch.
I received this book from Blogging for Books for a review.
November 21, 2014
Great book! Well written from the perspective of Ichabod Crane. Alex Irvine does a bang up job bringing Ichabod and Sleepy Hollow to life. You will 'hear' Tom Mison's voice in your head as you read what amounts to an in depth retelling of the first season of the Sleepy Hollow TV show. It's set up like a personal journal with drawings and some very nice insights into Ichabod and how he is coping as a man out of his own time fighting evil in Sleepy Hollow. The journal goes into LOTS of detail about happenings from episodes of the show and there are many extra 'goodies' to bring the show to life and prepare readers for season two. Fans of the show will LOVE this book and new viewers will be able to see why the show is such a hit. I received a copy of the book, the review is my own opinion.
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