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kryten4k's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gls_merch's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
In this unassuming pulp science fiction novel, the author has created a hero in Buckaroo Banzai who represents the idealized human. How else can you describe a person who lives life advocating for the Five Stresses, Four Beauties, and Three Loves? Those things that should be stressed are decorum, courtesy, public health, discipline, and morals. The Four Beauties are beauty of the mind, language, behavior, and environment, And the Three Loves are love of others, justice, and freedom. All this and more are wrapped around a bizarre and funny story told in media res with dimensional travel, aliens, and the threat of global nuclear destruction.
sallytwibbles's review
5.0
Buckaroo Banzai creator Earl Mac Rauch's novelization of the film. The story is told by Reno, a minor character in the film, in a similar way that Watson tells the stories of Sherlock Holmes.
I'm a fan of the film but this book is SO much better than the film! There are a few differences between the film and book and in all cases I prefer the book's version. Since both the film and the book were released at the same time, I imagine that the book was printed before producers "hollywooded" up the film and made Buckaroo Banzai way more messianic than he is in the book.
If you like the film, you'll probably love the book.
I'm a fan of the film but this book is SO much better than the film! There are a few differences between the film and book and in all cases I prefer the book's version. Since both the film and the book were released at the same time, I imagine that the book was printed before producers "hollywooded" up the film and made Buckaroo Banzai way more messianic than he is in the book.
If you like the film, you'll probably love the book.
crowyhead's review
4.0
This book is full of pulpy goodness, making reference to Banzai's many other adventures and in general employing an entirely appropriate over-the-top atmosphere. Definitely recommended if you're a fan of the movie.
kellswitch's review
3.0
Entertaining enough for what it is, a movie tie in.
At times it gives more background details and others it felt a bit flat but over all, as a fan of the movie and concept, it was well worth getting and reading.
I don't think non-fans or those who haven't seen the movie would enjoy it as much.
At times it gives more background details and others it felt a bit flat but over all, as a fan of the movie and concept, it was well worth getting and reading.
I don't think non-fans or those who haven't seen the movie would enjoy it as much.
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