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Johnson has been writing television science fiction (The Six Million Dollar Man; Alien Nation) for over three decades. Anticipating the 2008 television spin-off from the cult classic miniseries V, Johnson has created this insubstantial tie-in novel. Twenty years after invading, the Visitors now have a solid chokehold on Earth's scientists, intellectuals, celebrities and natural resources. While there remains an active resistance movement, they cannot stop the domination of Earth on their own. Enter the alien Zedti. Enemies of the Visitors (though sharing their general lack of concern for individual human lives), the Zedti come to the aid of the resistance efforts. Throughout, it remains ambiguous whether the Zedti are truly friends of humanity. The plethora of whiz-bang action scenes and huge cast of underdeveloped characters make this more of a primer for the new miniseries than a novel worth reading in its own right.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Praise for V: The Second Generation
“Johnson’s ever-thriving imagination is still in full force.”
--Bookgasm
“Johnson’s energetic prose should give long-suffering V fans some new thrills.”
--Booklist
“This pulse-pounding novel will keep readers riveted as it rockets toward a stunning conclusion both satisfying and utterly unexpected.”
--Tomorrow's Entertainment
“A fast-paced, action adventure tale.”
--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“This exhilarating new novel will keep readers locked in as it soars toward an astonishing finish both fulfilling and totally unanticipated.”
--Einsiders.com
“Johnson's finale to rousing sci-fi tale is a big winner…a breathlessly-paced sci-fi adventure.”
--thecolumnist
“Johnson’s vision and creativity is unparalleled.”
–g-pop.net
“Johnson’s ever-thriving imagination is still in full force.”
--Bookgasm
“Johnson’s energetic prose should give long-suffering V fans some new thrills.”
--Booklist
“This pulse-pounding novel will keep readers riveted as it rockets toward a stunning conclusion both satisfying and utterly unexpected.”
--Tomorrow's Entertainment
“A fast-paced, action adventure tale.”
--Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
“This exhilarating new novel will keep readers locked in as it soars toward an astonishing finish both fulfilling and totally unanticipated.”
--Einsiders.com
“Johnson's finale to rousing sci-fi tale is a big winner…a breathlessly-paced sci-fi adventure.”
--thecolumnist
“Johnson’s vision and creativity is unparalleled.”
–g-pop.net
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
after a long 20 yr wait!,
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This review is from: V: The Second Generation (Paperback)
Wow, how excited am I? From what I've read from KJ, this one sounds like a terrific continuation of HIS story picking up where the original ended- with the message sent out into space to the visitors "enemies" finally being answered... hoping this one finally makes it to the screen! (hoping it will be a 5 star!)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
V: It's Back!,
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This review is from: V: The Second Generation (Paperback)
For all V fans out there this book picks up from the original miniseries and summarizes the past 20 years as well as sets up nicely the challenges for the next 20!For all the V gourmets, this is an appetizer that will leave you hungry for the main course. I devoured the book in 2 days... Mr. Johnson, (V creator); I anxiously await news of the TV deal for this next chapter in the V saga, and pray that your vision of the second generation of V translates into another novel/TV series.
1.0 out of 5 stars
D for Disappointment,
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This review is from: V: The Second Generation (Mass Market Paperback)
As a life-long fan of A.C. Crispin's book "V", I was excited to order "V: The Second Generation", even though it was written by Kenneth Johnson, who helped make "V" the film, "V: The Final Battle", and "V: The Series".I couldn't have been more disappointed. A.C. Crispin created the V universe, let us not forget, and Kenneth Johnson is no A.C. Crispin. At best "V: The Second Generation" lacks the humour and style of A.C. Crispin's original. At worst, Johnson has so messed up the characters, the stories, everything, that it's something a first-time novelist should be embarrased about, let alone someone who has writing experience under his belt. Spoiler alert! Somehow, Robert Maxwell has been miraculously brought back to life. There's another Ruby (not the original, who was killed off). There's another Nathan (again, not the original). There's even a Daniel Stein (remember Daniel Bernstein from the first book and the films?). Johnson is unoriginal and tedious with the names, characters, and dialogue. There's awkward wording in the narration (so one can't blame a character's dialogue) such as, 'It's beginning to toll on him' (presumably Johnson meant to write, 'It's beginning TO TAKE A toll on him). Johnson flits between scenes and places with no warning and no way to tell how much time has passed (if any). The dialogue is awkward and clumsy, becoming absolutely painful to read. Oh, and other "mistakes" such as spelling errors and geographical errors are grating as well (Mexico is NOT a country in Central America -- it's part of North America). I could go on, but I won't. I stopped reading at page 65. It felt like I'd slogged through 6,065 pages. Ugh!! If I could give this book zero stars, I would. :-p
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