He later switches sides to help Batman, even though Batman promptly leaves him alone with no tracer to track his movements and doesn't bother keeping tabs on him via a stakeout, instead playing sports with Berwald as Bruce Wayne. This novel is bad.
It's bad as a Batman novel, but it's also bad as a regular novel because in order for tension to be continued everyone has to act exceedingly obtuse. The narration itself tries to put in vague asides hinting at further reveals but, at best, they're simply uninteresting character motivation for the original characters, or, at worst, moments where the novel is blatantly ignoring the obvious solution in order to draw things out, such as The whole thing tries to be an elaborate slight of hand, but you're never distracted by anything it pulls out.
Fear Itself fails, not only because it doesn't excite, it bores the reader. Oct 22, Dominique rated it it was amazing Shelves: batman , favorites.
A train in the subway has gone out of control and when Batman goes to investigate, he finds the driver nearly frightened to death and mumbling something under her breath. Other instances of people becoming similarly frightened trigger the Batman to investigate further, but with all of his nemesises locked up, Batman has a new enemy that he knows nothing about.
This story was very well crafted and the descriptions were terrific. I found it very heard to put this book down. All the characters were A train in the subway has gone out of control and when Batman goes to investigate, he finds the driver nearly frightened to death and mumbling something under her breath. All the characters were described wonderfully. Unlike some of the other novelizations I have read, you don't need to know all that much about Batman to figure out what is going on in this book.
I highly recommend this book! Apr 26, Aaron rated it it was amazing Shelves: fiction. A gripping book, I found it quite difficult to put down once I began to read it. People buy a horror novel from a renowned author and suddenly start to have unusual panic attacks, usually hallucinations leading to accidents and fatalities Is it the writing or is it something else about the books?
Aug 05, David rated it it was ok. Very slow. Takes to long to get to the villain and when they finally do the book is basically over. This was a miss by the authors.
Plot was decent just wasn't carried through all the way. May 29, Laura Smith rated it did not like it. This book is absolutely awful for the following reasons: 1 The book keeps trying way too hard to give really in depth world building to Gotham.
None of which matters to the plot and keeps breaking up what little action there is. It was also some of the most stale world building I have had the misfortune of reading. That was so incredibly out of character for Batman that I wanted to quit the book in rage even though there were only 2 pages left.
Even if they had planed for there to be a sequel and have it revealed that view spoiler [ Scarecrow somehow survived hide spoiler ]. You can't take back Batman's cold and uncharacteristic reaction. Dec 12, Emily Shearburn rated it really liked it. I would have given this book a five star if not for the terribly written Maggie "Mary Sue" Tollyer, who I was really hoping Scarecrow would kill.
Unfortunately, rooting for the villain never works out. The only thing I wanted from this book was some good Scarecrow content and, while there was not nearly enough of it, it certainly delivered that. I loved Scarecrow's characterization and the way the authors described his physicality so much that it makes up for the fact that he only shows up brief I would have given this book a five star if not for the terribly written Maggie "Mary Sue" Tollyer, who I was really hoping Scarecrow would kill.
I loved Scarecrow's characterization and the way the authors described his physicality so much that it makes up for the fact that he only shows up briefly until about the last quarter of the book. May 01, Alexis rated it liked it Shelves: science-fiction.
Actually closer to 3. This actually feels like Batman, something that other Batman novels I've read miss. I've read other books adapted from a show or comic, and the pacing is usually way off. I actually thought the plot here wasn't bad and the author did a good job of making the crisis menacing enough to match the reputation of the character.
This was fun to read, not deep reading, but fun. May 10, Yankee Southerner Reads rated it liked it. This Batman book was a better read then the Last one that I read.
Jun 01, Annice22 rated it it was amazing Shelves: adventure , read-a-thon , mystery , drama-suspense , action , comic-novel-novelization. There was no shortage of action scenes in this but the focus is on the mystery and seeing it unfold. This was an engaging story that had me as interested in the characters as the mystery itself.
Review by C. Sep 11, Zach rated it really liked it. Jul 09, Vin rated it liked it Shelves: disappointing Decent plot line but that ending was terrible. Nov 01, Anna Shiverdecker rated it it was amazing. A little slow at times, especially toward the end, but well worth a read. I thought it clever, even if far-fetched. I liked the writing even though I could see how it might seem campy to others.
Aug 04, Katherine rated it really liked it Shelves: batman-spiderman-comics , s , read-in It has interesting characters, a good balance between Bruce Wayne and Batman, and a decent enough plot. The writing is pretty good, too. Dec 05, Ruvic Strange rated it it was ok. I'll be perfectly honest: I picked up a copy of this because it was cheap, and it had the Scarecrow in it, and I am a sucker for anything involving the Scarecrow. Unfortunately, the authors seem convinced they can make you think the Scarecrow ISN'T the main villain.
So in order to get a few decent scenes, you have to buckle in for hundreds of pages of 'detecting' that really isn't, and also isn't necessary because: This is Gotham. End of story, stop dangling really bad re I'll be perfectly honest: I picked up a copy of this because it was cheap, and it had the Scarecrow in it, and I am a sucker for anything involving the Scarecrow. End of story, stop dangling really bad red herrings and not giving him screentime. The journey is made slightly bearable by the prose sometimes being so bad it's hilariously awesome - grab a friend and do a dramatic reading.
Also, I found myself unexpectedly invested in the Scarecrow's henchman character, Ulysses, who was implausibly characterized but endearing. And when Jonathon is allowed onscreen, he's delightful as is the Joker, for all the five seconds they give him.
If you can pick up a copy of this for a low price and you like the Scarecrow, go for it. But be warned - you probably know from other reviews that Maggie, one of the main characters, is an unbearable character, but I feel the need to repeat that. Skip Maggie as much as you can. She's pretty much there to be horrible and further the idea the authors really seemed to want to push, which was 'Horror writers suck and maybe people will get upset because of their work so they should stop writing!
So if you're a horror fan, prepare to curse out the book a fair bit and wish a gory, King-worthy death on Maggie if you actually try to read her scenes. Feb 19, Marlena Frank rated it really liked it. This was a refreshing tale involving not only a desperate horror author but also one of my favorite Batman villains, The Scarecrow.
Of course that question gets ramped up since this involves the Scarecrow. I grew to like Ulysses Cutter, the afflicted henchman that worked with Crane. However I struggled to like Maggie as a character since we This was a refreshing tale involving not only a desperate horror author but also one of my favorite Batman villains, The Scarecrow.
However I struggled to like Maggie as a character since we ended up having both Bruce Wayne and the Horror Author fighting over her attention. I enjoyed the characters and the setup, and I chuckled multiple times at the literary references and classic horror movie references. I may be biased toward this story since I am a horror author myself. Jan 01, Ricky Ganci rated it it was ok. It shattered my conception of the book, its connection with Batman Begins, and it became a poorly drawn and badly written issue of the comic book.
Maggie Tolleyer was very much an interesting character, but I kept picturing her with very mannish hair and not a whole lot of feminine charm, which threw off my understanding of her attractiveness to Grey and to Bruce Wayne. The prologue and the scene between Gordon and Batman in the Batmobile were two excellent scenes that explored some cool aspects of the characters, but the climax just buried this book.
Feb 12, Logan Noble rated it really liked it. A really fun Batman tale. I was concerned that Batman wouldn't translate well into prose, but I was wrong. Very enjoyable. Oct 13, Tracy rated it really liked it Shelves: adventure-quest-tales , donated , book-sale-finds , boy-man-masculine-tales , fiction , crime-tales , fantasy-sci-fi , heroes-and-heroines. Astonishingly well-written, well-plotted, with well-rounded human characters.
The author won an Emmy for his writing on the animated Batman TV series, so it's really not surprising that the book is so well-written. Though it doesn't specify, I have to wonder if the animated show they meant was the one from the 90s, Astonishingly well-written, well-plotted, with well-rounded human characters. Though it doesn't specify, I have to wonder if the animated show they meant was the one from the 90s, which I loved still love , and of which the book reminded me because the tone felt similar to that show and also to the Christian Bale Batman movies.
The plot was interesting, well-researched even in the fictional sense , and the ending battle scenes were elaborate and scary, exactly what any Batman fan would expect from any villain worthy to go up against Batman. Highly enjoyable, fun reading. Oct 05, Adriana rated it it was amazing. Not only does Batman get to shine in both his identities, seondary characters get their own perfect scenes.
The interactions between Bruce and Alfred are some of the best scenes in the book. Sep 17, Vikalp Trivedi rated it did not like it. I am a big fan of the Caped Crusader and many of the characters related to him. I started this book with great enthusiasm and expectations. But the book turned out to be a disappointment. I never thought that anything related to the Batman can be so boring.
The novel starts with the Batman saving a train from accident in a tunnel. The start was good but there was no story built up till next eleven chapters. Conversations in the book are unnecessarily stratched so are the chapters. Even in I am a big fan of the Caped Crusader and many of the characters related to him. Even in some parts I felt Batman as a supporting character and other characters as leading characters.
Action scenes are described only by the name of martial arts Biu Jee , Hapkido , being some of them. Even a sloth moves faster than this novel. If you pick this book , then , as the name suggests you will feel the 'Fear Itself'. View 1 comment. Jul 31, Beverly K rated it liked it.
I enjoyed Scarecrow and I enjoyed the idea of a fear toxin, but I think the execution could have been a little better. I felt no actual, palpable fear. Maybe that would have happened if the writer had been able to create suspense, which he could only do to a limited extent. Maggie was also a pain. And Alfred trying to hook Bruce up. Gimme a break. I had to skim the ending. Still, Batman. The fact that this narrated from Batman's third person limited POV helped contribute to my actually liking the book, along with Scarecrow as the villain.
I've heard other Batman books are better and I guess I'll find out soon enough. Jul 19, Dovile rated it liked it. Whether you're a fan of the recent movies, the Batman Adventures Animated series or the Batman from the post-Crisis comics, you'll like this novel.
It introduced Bruce and Batman to less informed readers without being boring or repetitive, the established characters are true to themselves and original characters are really original and developed.
While the main storyline seemed to me somewhat predictable, it was still interesting, and the various pop culture and Batman comics references were qui Whether you're a fan of the recent movies, the Batman Adventures Animated series or the Batman from the post-Crisis comics, you'll like this novel. While the main storyline seemed to me somewhat predictable, it was still interesting, and the various pop culture and Batman comics references were quite enjoyable.
I especially liked the behind-the-scenes explanations of various Batman's gadgetry and methods. Even if you're not interested in the horror genre, try this book anyway, you may still like it. Jun 22, Exanimis rated it really liked it Shelves: thriller , favorites , It has been quite a while since I have read a really good Batman book, I think I was waiting for this one. Someone has committed a crime, a crime with the MO of the Scarecrow. With Dr. Crane safely tucked away in Arkham asylum reading his psychology books out loud to the guards, it's up to Batman to discover if there is a copycat in Gotham.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend. The campyness that seems to be found in most Batman books seems to have been left entirely out of Fear Itself and that It has been quite a while since I have read a really good Batman book, I think I was waiting for this one.
The campyness that seems to be found in most Batman books seems to have been left entirely out of Fear Itself and that was a wonderful and well received surprise. In Fear Itself we see the detective, the Batman that the police can respect and a Bruce Wayne who is aloof but not an idiot. This is a great book for Batman fans, one of the best. May 17, Ringman Roth rated it really liked it. The second Batman book I've read, and I believe this is the first one I've read not an adaptation.
While the book does move rather slowly, it delves into the science behind Batman's cool gadgetry, and reveals the more personal side of Batman, like how his sleeping and eating habits affect him. I'd recommend it to any Batman fan. Nov 04, Jerry rated it liked it. If you've read other superhero novels, you might like this, but anyone new to the "comic book prose" genre should start out with The Sinister Six trilogy by Adam-Troy Castro.
Aug 27, Jenny T. Here's another Batman caper In this one the plot revolves around a book, "Fear Itself", which is involved in terrifying situations around Gotham City. Read on to see which supervillian is behind this idea.
May 07, Kirsten rated it liked it. Always love a good Batman story. But this wasn't the best one I've read. The Maggie chick kinda bugged me the whole time and some of the dialogue was kinda cheesy, but for the most part it was engaging and fun to read. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Be the first to start one ».
Readers also enjoyed. About Michael Reaves. She heard screams nearby, and cursed as she saw a fence up ahead. Jeannie cursed, and shoved open the door and darted inside. Jeannie ran down the dimly lit hallway, and hurried through the door behind a curtain. She emerged into what looked like a dilapidated grand entrance hall. She approached the front door, and saw through the grimy window a couple of large figures in Scarer costumes waiting outside. Jeannie cursed, and darted down the hallway into the next room.
It looked like a lounge with several torn couches, a grand piano playing a haunting melody in the corner, and display cases everywhere. Jeannie cursed in her head as she heard them coming up behind her.
A small gleam of metal caught her eye, and she saw a vent on the floor. Jeannie grinned, and quickly darted into the vent. Keep in contact on the radio. Tell the men outside to let no one in until we find her.
Jeannie heard static fill the room, and cautiously crept back into the opening of the vent so she could peer out. Noble was standing nearby, and the other man, a security guard, was coming closer holding the radio out.
People are panicking, and this orange gas is spreading everywhere! Noble paled dramatically, and staggered back to the wall. The security guard looked concerned. We need help! Jeannie felt her blood boil, and prepared herself. When the guard shifted, she jumped out of the vent, and rapidly body slammed the guard into the wall. He staggered dazed, and Jeannie threw a punch at his head.
The guard fell to the ground unconscious, and Jeannie turned to Noble. What that gas can do? He gathered himself, and glared at her.
It was the only way to save my carnival, my employees! I got it from one of my employees! It was the answer to my prayers. I could finally save my carnival! You have to stop using it! Noble shook his head stubbornly. I have the chance to turn everything around, and I will! Jeannie was ready to scream at the man, but their argument had brought the other guards back to the room. Two of them entered from the other side of the room, and Jeannie mentally cursed. She shoved Noble out of the way, and ran down the hall.
Jeannie looked around as she ran for another place to hide. Suddenly she felt something odd as she took another step. The floor underfoot gave, and Jeannie screamed as she pitched forward. She fell onto a slide, and screamed as she slid down into the dark. He had to find the girl. He could fix it if he could keep the girl quiet.
The two guards quickly ran out the entrance. Noble caught a glance, and saw people running in terror. Police officers in gas masks were guiding them away, and some were running straight into the orange gas in Hazmat suits. Noble felt his heart drop as he realized just how bad the situation had gotten.
He quickly dialed Ray.
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