The novelisation of the latest incarnation of Godzilla
provides for exciting and entertaining action packed reading.
Aside from the destructive nature of these forms of fiction,
this latest revamp follows a family decimated by larger than life inconvincible
monsters; nightmares realised in the form of radioactive sustenance destined to
purge Earth’s power source and mankind as a by-product of their size. The
lineage of this family holds close ties with the scientific and military
occupations which provide justification for their respective contact with
Godzilla at large spanning intervals. Unfortunately, it’s also the cause of death
and heartache. Despite this, the Hollywood influence panders to the ‘feel-good’
with hope not entirely blacked out by these mass scale monsters.
Not having seen the film, I can’t comment on the accuracy
and true-to-source-material comparison, however, as a book in its own right,
author Greg Cox does a great job at crafting a real page turner. There is a
real sense of urgency and impending doom as the iconic monster struts its
equally iconic unveiling from the depths of the ocean and onto land, shadowing
the sun and threatening to turn the world post-apocalyptic.
I really liked the use of distinct acts or stanzas to
progress the key plot elements; from the early reveal, subsequent unearthing of
the monstrous threat, to the military involvement - all interlocked by the requisite
family survival drama. Overall, this novelisation is well worth a look irrespective of the reader having seen the film.
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