Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

The Official Movie Novelization

By: Alex Irvine

Narrated by: Christian Rummel

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!

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.