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Completely New Story
I enjoyed this book more because it's a completely new story. It takes place where the first season Halloween episode would have been if one had been made. It's interesting to see what the authors do to play within the limitations of first season while making sure to not spoil the character's lack of knowledge about other aspects of Halloween that become important plot...
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HALLOWEEN RAIN Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder (1997) RATING: 3/5 Stakes SETTING: First Season CAST APPEARANCES: Buffy, Giles, Xander, Willow, Cordelia, Joyce, Aphrodesia MAJOR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS: Samhain (Pumpkin King); Glenn O'Leary (town nutcase); Claire Bellamy (Bronze manager); Nick Daniels (Bronze assistant manager) BACK-OF-THE-BOOK...
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Completely New Story, Mai 10 2004
I enjoyed this book more because it's a completely new story. It takes place where the first season Halloween episode would have been if one had been made. It's interesting to see what the authors do to play within the limitations of first season while making sure to not spoil the character's lack of knowledge about other aspects of Halloween that become important plot points for the season 2 episode.
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Jhaeman's Reviews, Janv. 17 2004
HALLOWEEN RAIN
Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder (1997)RATING: 3/5 Stakes SETTING: First Season CAST APPEARANCES: Buffy, Giles, Xander, Willow, Cordelia, Joyce, Aphrodesia MAJOR ORIGINAL CHARACTERS: Samhain (Pumpkin King); Glenn O'Leary (town nutcase); Claire Bellamy (Bronze manager); Nick Daniels (Bronze assistant manager) BACK-OF-THE-BOOK SUMMARY "Around Sunnydale, they say a scarecrow saturated with Halloween rain will come alive and slaughter anyone in sight. (Lovely place, Sunnydale.) Buffy's best friends, Xander and Willow, used to think the tale was nonsense-but after a few adventures with Buffy, they're not so sure. Even without a maniacal scarecrow, a Sunnydale Halloween is a truly horrific happening. There are enough zombies and vampires about, ready to party hearty and eat some brains, to keep the Slayer and her friends up all night. And then the rain starts to fall . . ." REVIEW The first original Buffy novel sticks closely to the style of early first season episodes. All the basic elements are here: a fight against vampires near the Bronze; Giles in full research mode at the library; patrols and battles at a cemetery, etc. The main plot of Halloween Rain is the emergence of Samhain, the Pumpkin King, a powerful demon that inhabits the body of a scarecrow on Halloween. After disrupting a vampire attack in the basement of the Bronze, Buffy learns of Samhain's existence from Sunnydale's resident madman, Glenn O'Leary. She ends up near a cemetery when legions of zombies attack, and manages to escape them only by running into a cornfield-and there, of course, Samhain makes his move. The novel is clearly written with a young adult audience in mind, as it's slim and straightforward. Most of the characters are written well, but without the witty dialogue of the television show. Some good moments include a Halloween party with Xander as Indiana Jones, Willow as the X-Files' Scully, and Buffy as a pirate; Giles telling of the 17th Century Irish Slayer Erin Randall; and a scene where Samhain manages to scare Buffy almost to death. Overall, Halloween Rain is a simple but solid Buffy novel, more of interest now for its nostalgia appeal than for anything else, though it would serve as a good introduction for adolescents unfamiliar with the Buffyverse
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A Solid Effort by Golden and Holder, Janv. 13 2004
The story centers around Samhain, the spirit of Halloween. Legend has it that on Halloween night, if a Scarecrow is soaked with Halloween Rain, he will slaughter anyone who tresspasses on his field. This is considered a myth, but upon further research it's found to have some truth.Let me start off by saying Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder are great writers, and have a solid handle on the Buffy characters. The plot is interesting, dialogue good, and ending is exciting, if someone predictable. My problem with the books is that it's a Young Adult book, which really isn't a problem. Being a college student, I've come to expect more out of my books. But the writers cannot be blamed, because this is the audience to which they are writing. Some of the slang gets really annoying, and I do mean REALLY annoying. The dialouge sometimes resembles the movie Clueless. I think they went a bit far on the slang. Granted, this book does take place in the first season, where there was a bit more of this. But the writers of the show have wisely moved away from it. Overall this is a solid book, though it's very short. The plot, although interesting, is really a bit simplistic. I'd recommend it to any casual or die-hard Buffy fan. ...
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Buffy Books are GreatT, Aoû 11 2002
I LOVE ALL THE BUFFY BOOKS. I STARTED READING THEM A COUPLE YEARS AGO WHEN I STARTED WATCHING THE SHOW ON [local channel]. IF YOU LIKE ADVENTURE AND COMEDY AND SEEING PEOPLE GET THEIR [rear] KICKED BY OTHER PEOPLE YOU WILL LOVE THE BOOKS AND THE TV SHOWS. I REALLY THINK THIS BOOK IS A GREAT BOOK. I WILL READ IT OVER AND OVER.
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halloween a normal night? ha ha, Juil 28 2002
buffy and the scooby gang set out to have a normal halloween. but
as the vampire slayer she knows that this will probaly not happen. when she hears the tale of a scarecrow that kills people
she is on her guard. but is she ready to take on zombies and all
the other things that go bump in the night? they do not take a
vacation just because the slayer wants down time to spend with
friends and a special honey.
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A fun Halloween Story, Mars 5 2002
I have to admit to being a bit embarassed at being in my 30's and reading what is advertised as a "young adult" novel. Still, I'm a big fan of the show so I thought I'd try one of the books.It is written a bit for a younger crowd which I think is unfortunate since the TV show is, I think, very clever. Still, the authors do a good job at capturing the feel of the show. The dialog and characters are right on the money. Chronologically, it takes place early in the first season of the TV show, soon after Buffy arrives in Sunnydale. The story concerns a Sunnydale legend of a scarecrow that comes to life when it rains on halloween. The entire story takes place within a single Halloween night as the gang start out battlinig vampires at the Bronze, then have to fight legions of zombies and then the final showdown with the Pumpkin King. A very fun, and at 160 pages, a quick read.
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A Great Buffy Book!!! One of my favorites....., Aoû 23 2001
This was one of the first Buffy books that I read. I thought it was great and it hooked me onto the Buffy books. The story centers around an legend in Sunnydale that if it rains on the eve of Halloween, that a scarecrow will walk amoung the living and kill anything in it's path. Buffy, being realitively new to Sunnydale, doesn't believe in the legend, but Willow and Xander are wary of it. Well, Halloween rolls around and guess what....it's raining. That's a big uh-oh.... Anyway, I won't give away anything else....you'll have to read the book and find out what happens! :-) -Rory-
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One of the scariest, Juil 8 2001
The legend is that when it rains on Hallowe'en a scarecrow will come alive and slaughter anyone in sight. Of course Buffy doesn't believe it, but this is Sunnydale and legends have a nasty habit of coming true. Soon Giles uncovers the story of a past slayer who encountered the demon Samhain and lost. Now Buffy must face the Lord of Samhuinn and destroy his spirit forever...This was one of the scariest Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels I have read so far. The characterisation was very good and the plot was suspenseful and absorbing, although it did take a while to get going. The darkness and the rain creates a creepy, tense atmosphere that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. The second half of the book is far superior to the first and the battle between Buffy and Samhain provides a worthwhile climax. Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder have produced what are arguably some of the best Buffy books, and their other works include the Gatekeeper Trilogy, Immortal and Child of the Hunt. I recommend "Halloween Rain" to all fans of the series. ~Jenna~
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~*~*~*~*HALLOWEEN RAIN*~*~*~*~, Mars 23 2001
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Halloween Rain by Christopher Golden and Nancy Holder is based on the hit television series created by Joss Whedon. This book has to deal with an audacious girl who is the slayer. She has to fight and stop the forces of the malevolent evil. She also most stop and kill the spread of vampires. I really admired and enjoyed this book. Once I saw the television show I quickly started to read the stories that were associated with it. I am known as an obsequious fan. While I was reading the book the action in it made me read more, and it was hard to put the book down. While I was reading the book, it had a very strong, powerful tone with a much fear. The book also involves with friendship, horror, courage, and a girl who has a deep and dark secret who must conquer her fears. If you like monster books, monster movies, horror, gory movies, action, friendship, and have seen the show, this book and the others in the sequel are just for you.
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Excellent!!!, Janv. 31 2001
I'm a big "Buffy the vampire slayer" fan,so naturally I started reading the books.I've only read three "Buffy" books(Night of the living rerun,Unnatural selection,Halloween rain)and I enjoyed everyone of them.But "Halloween rain" is my favorite "Buffy" book.The plot is about a scarecrow who comes alive when it's halloween and it rains,so the scarecrow will be revived.But,as usual, there are vampire slayings so we still get the feeling it's a "Buffy" adventure.I believe this book could please adult and youth audiences.Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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Halloween Rain par Christopher Golden (Mass Market Paperback - Nov. 1 1997)
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