Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

The Official Movie Novelization

By: Alex Irvine

Narrated by: Christian Rummel

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

©2014 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (P)2014 Audible Inc.

As good as, or maybe better than the movie

I never... well... almost never, now... read a book after seeing the movie. In this case, I bought this book and then forgot about it. Then went to see the movie one day, on a lark. Several weeks later I saw this book again and realized I had just watched the movie (yeah, slow on the uptake sometimes).

I actually quite enjoyed it, even after having seen the movie. I would say it was close to the story line of the movie, but since it was the novelization of the movie, I guess this is a no-brainer. The part I did like about the book was the insight to what was going on in the characters' minds - in the movie we don't get to hear their thoughts, so have to determine from posture and words what is going on in their heads. There are a couple significant scenes where what was in their heads according to the novel was not the same as what I had seen on the screen... a sign of the actor's abilities no doubt.

It is a fast and not overly deep read... if you like the series, you`ll probably like this book. The narration is very good. There is nothing graphic or gory in it.

Exciting Beginning to end

If you could sum up Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in three words, what would they be?

The book was Thrilling, compelling and kept me on the edge of my seat during a long car ride. One of the better book I have read.... Err listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

The story flowed very nicely from the first book and left us with edge for another sequel at the end.

Which scene was your favorite?

The final attack was very memorable and detailed nicely.

DennisDT

This was very enjoyable. I am going to have to go see the movie now. The narration was very good and written very well. I couldn't stop listening.

Good Job!

Good as the Movie

Would you listen to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes again? Why?

Yes, I would! I was raised in the Planet of the Apes era and I am excited to see them coming to life again.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes?

WOW thats hard to say. The book kept my attention all the way to the end, and if you have seen the movie you could hear and see it being played out. Very good job

What does Christian Rummel bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Christian was excited,read perfectly and gave the story exactly what I wanted.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The film has already been made and I couldn't do it any better..

Not monkying around

a well read book about the life and struggles of sentiant apes. It's a gripping story that calls back to Animal Farm.

Way better than the movie.

Definitely more emotions evolved than can be picked up in the movie. Great voices.

ceylon mckinnis hemet, ca

just love the story very much. when is their going to be another one. are their anymore of them written up on audo, if so where can i get them. i would love to read all of them from the beginning. this book really desire a ten star for story and all.

SUPRISINGLY GOOD

I really don't expect much from novilizations. The idea of writing a book out of something that already has been written... I don't know... it just seems like a bad idea. That being said, the book is really good. Somewhat predictable but really good. The narrator was right on the mark. Worth a read.

Great listen

Much better than I expected. This is full of non stop action. Makes me want to see the movie.

I did not see the movie

Would you listen to Dawn of the Planet of the Apes again? Why?

Yes, it was awesome! I felt like I was watching the movie yet I was listening to an audible. I also enjoyed being able to get into Caesar's head and understand his actions on a deeper level than I probably would have by simply watching the movie.