Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - … There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Van Helsing by Ryan, Kevin. Please try again. The Frankenstein monster is finally given his just place in fiction. If Bram Stoker's original novel were a steak dinner with all the trimmings, then this would be a candy cane by comparison: t. This book is, for the most part, a direct novelization of the film of the same name, with nothing significant added or subtracted excepting a couple of chapters detailing the backstory of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation (though I must admit that said chapters were well-done and work a lot better than some of the cringe-worthy stuff I've seen added to film novelizations). To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. I really enjoyed this novel. Kevin Ryan is an American writer of many Star Trek books and one episode. This movie was incredibly stupid, but I still wondered if the novelization might be fun to read. I really enjoyed this novelization. Free shipping for many products! Welcome back. The listing you're looking for has ended. The writer has a very vivid grasp on his audience and what they enjoy. 1. Refresh and try again. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. On order of a secret society, only a lone force of good stands against them -- the legendary monster hunter Van Helsing, a man revered by some and feared by many. Last one! I enjoyed it as much as I did the movie. Van Helsing. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Story about Annas Childhood included. So. The storyline was far improved compared to the movie, but that's to be expected simply because it's a book. The story is still almost catastrophically dumb, but Kevin Ryan's prose was engaging and made the silly story still a fair amount of fun to read. It's a fairly generic plot, the characters are pretty much the standard ones found in the fantasy. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013. I read this book ages and ages ago, but I figured I should still leave a little something. It is descriptive and has a thrill of raw exitment. No other book can beat it! I liked this book solely because I loved the movie as a kid, so I just wanted more of it, I even played the video game, so I can't really judge the quality of the book since I did not consider the book on its own merit. Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters such as Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster take form and inhabit man's deepest nightmares -- terrifying legends who outlive generations, defying repeated attacks from the doomed brave souls that challenge them in their never-ending war upon the human race. In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and joins forces with the fearless Anna Valerious, a woman out to rid her family of a generations-old curse by defeating the vampire. A pretty close match to the movie, so if you liked the movie it's worth reading to get that little extra dimension that print can offer that just isn't captured by the camera. Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters such as Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster take form and inhabit man's deepest nightmares -- terrifying legends who outlive generations, defying repeated at. Has enviado la siguiente calificación y reseña. You gotta' read it! Might do want I normally don't and that is to watch the movie.. maybe. Literary giants the world over must surely wake up depressed knowing the greatest book has already been written smh. So you can remember everything about your life from the last seven years, but nothing before that? Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! If the writer had decided to write in a backstory, it would have cheapened Van Helsing in the film. Pocket Books By Kevin Ryan - Van Helsing: The Novel (Van Helsing) (2004) [Paperback] He lives in New York with his wife and children. Published 2004 by Pocket Star Books. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VAN HELSING by KEVIN RYAN at the best online prices at eBay! If you never saw the movie (and consequently aren't sure if you would like it or not) the book is worth a try. While it's not the most skillfully written literature out there it was a great deal of fun. As several other reviews mentioned, this was based on the movie, not the other way around. The pages slipped away between my fingers as I was thrown headfirst into an epic tale of good vs evil. There was not much different from the movie in this novelization. Compare book prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Van Helsing [Kevin Ryan] on Amazon.com. twilights better step it up and watch out morgansville vampire series!!! Lo publicaremos en nuestro sitio después de haberla revisado. Van Helsing is one of my favorite movies. Pretty much word for word of the film but has a very good prologue to get you into the book and how Dracula arrives in the same story as Dr. Frankenstein! Unable to add item to List. I really recommend this for Van Helsing fans! In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and joins forces with the fearless Anna Valerious, a woman out to rid her family of a generations-old curse by defeating the vampire. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Acceptable. 5 stars from this huge dork right here. Was a bit shorter than expected however for the price paid, and had some shelf damage. To see what your friends thought of this book, Yaah !! Enorme fan du film avec Hugh Jackman, et ayant récemment lu le Dracula de Bram Stoker, je cherchais d'autres histoires mettant en scène le célèbre chasseur de monstres inventé par l'auteur sus-mentionné, et avec ce livre je crois avoir trouvé mon bonheur. Enjoying the book a lot. I expect when reading books that are based on a movie that they gave something more that book didn't. I love the movie, yet somehow a book adapted from a movie turned out better than the movie itself. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Van Helsing by Kevin Ryan-Paperback Movie Tie In-2004-Hugh Jackman at the best online prices at eBay! The writer has a very vivid grasp on his audience and what they enjoy. To my surprise and delight, it actually was! I liked the movie and when I saw that I wanted to read it. Some folks were left disappointed that Van Helsing's character/backstory wasn't developed like Anna's, but I believe that was the point. So he killed Dracula and cut off his finger and took his ring? Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers Free shipping for many products! It's a pretty read, I think I read it in 8th grade. Okay, so what came first: the chicken or the egg, the book or the movie? I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a good romance, thriller, werewolf and vampire story. At a dark atmosphere ring to it with great monsters to go a long with it. Not a very /good/ book, but it's Van Helsing. You gotta' r. Yaah !! Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I guess I have a soft spot for monsters. Kevin Ryan has 62 books on Goodreads with 12102 ratings. I chose this rating because of how the author kept me on my toes during the entire time I was reading getting me anxious to find out what would happen in the next chapter. Kevin Ryan is an American writer of many Star Trek books and one episode. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Kevin Ryan is an American writer of many Star Trek books and one episode. Paperback. See search results for this author. Be the first to ask a question about Van Helsing. Van Helsing - Ebook written by Kevin Ryan. There was a problem loading your book clubs. He lives in New York with his wife and children. Find Van Helsing (0743493540) by Ryan, Kevin. Well, I'll have to agree with most people; the book was better than the movie over all. Free shipping for many products! by HarperCollins Entertainment. Shop with confidence on eBay! It’s hardcore, fantasy escapism in its purest form. I wanted a trashy book and I got a trashy book. THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has also written comic books and the novelization of the movie Van Helsing. por Kevin Ryan ¡Gracias por compartir! Van Helsing: The Novel by Kevin Ryan (2004-05-04) Detalles de eBook. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The plot is barebones, the writing falls a bit flat in some areas and the characters are pretty one dimensional, but the story never tries to be anything more than what the premise promises. As always, it seems the books tends to expand more then the motion picture. Recommended if you can tune out the plot and character inconsistencies and just enjoy the writing. We’d love your help. The story was all action with little characterization that made the story fall flat, This book is, for the most part, a direct novelization of the film of the same name, with nothing significant added or subtracted excepting a couple of chapters detailing the backstory of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation (though I must admit that said chapters were well-done and work a lot better than some of the cringe-worthy stuff I've seen added to film novelizations). If, on the other hand, you didn't like the movie, avoid this book because, as I said, they're practically the same. If you enjoyed the movie in all its horrible gloriousness, it's probably worth the quick read, but otherwise it's probably best to skip it. Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017, enjoyable but left feeling like I wanted more background information on the character, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2014. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Hellsing is still his bad ass self, and I liked being able to go back and reflect on what the that silly friar was complaining for (usually whiny characters annoy me, but, As always, it seems the books tends to expand more then the motion picture. Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020. He doesn't remember his beginnings, but he finds out when he meets Count Dracula. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Please try your request again later. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. ", Jinx:The:Poet {the Literary Masochist, Ink Ninja & Word Roamer}, Shawna,first of her name,mother of kitties, Power, Sister! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and joins forces with the fearless Anna Valerious, a woman out to rid her family of a generations-old curse by defeating the vampire. Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters such as Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster take form and inhabit man's deepest nightmares -- terrifying legends who outlive generations, defying repeated … Follows the movie well and even adds additional detail to the character’s backgrounds. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Used - Good. A poor execution of a poor movie. I was hoping to find out the relationship between VH and Dracula and what precipitated VH loss of memory and his connection to the Vampire king, but aside from some background infor regarding anna as a child the most important story was still missing. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. I guess I have a soft spot for monsters. Find great deals for Van Helsing by Ryan, Kevin Book The Fast Free Shipping. I enjoyed the filler about Anna and her family and the werewolf, what was missing was the backstory on Van Helsing. At the end of the film, Van Helsing is not much closer to understanding his past and his memories as possibly the only source was now dead. Escribe tu reseña. Van Helsing: The Novel by Kevin Ryan (2004-05-04) on Amazon.com. Leggi «Van Helsing» di Kevin Ryan disponibile su Rakuten Kobo. Within this novel, Van Helsing makes a life of chasing monsters. Very quick read. Kevin Ryan. This was a quick fast read. !because this books a hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and … Van Helsing by Kevin Ryan (2004-05-07) $3.47 Free Shipping. Van Helsing: The Making of the Legend (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook Series), Dracula and Other Horror Classics (Leatherbound Classic Collection) by Bram Stoker (2013) Leather Bound, Sleepy Hollow: A Novelization (Includes the Classic Short Story). More shipping options available at checkout • Good condition • 30 day returns - Buyer pays return shipping; Author: Ryan, Kevin Publisher: Pocket Star. Anything from werewolves to vampires. It's a pretty read, I think I read it in 8th grade. its about a man that saves transivania from dracula that wants to populate the world with thousands of baby vampires, its a good book and an exellent movie, i love it when he is a werewolf, hes also awesome when hes a werewolf on the movie! Pocket Star; Movie Tie-In edition (May 7, 2004). If you never saw the movie (and consequently aren't sure if you would like it or not) the book is worth a try. It proves how great his acting is,but I wanted this Van Helsing to have his own identity in the book. I was a bit hesitant with buying this book at first, since it was based on the movie, but the book covered and described characters and actions that I had always wondered about when watching the movie. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A great book if you need to take a break from serious reading. I've seen the movie & it was more dynamic. Never a dull paragraph, this writer keeps you reading and entertained. I found out nothing more about his past then I did in the movie. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Oh and this was before VH killed Dracula. I found it to be a lame story with a lame plot but it was a mindless read and that is what i needed at that time!!! Please try again. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Van Helsing - Kindle edition by Ryan, Kevin. 1. por en 8 de febrero, 2021. Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013. The only thing I didn’t like was reading the whole book in Hugh Jackman’s voice. Van Helsing: The Novel by Ryan, Kevin. Reading through it is just as nice. I have been debating all night if the movie was based on the book or the book was based on the movie. It also had a lot of action and excitement in it, but the main reason why I liked this book is because of the entire thing with how a man who has no memory of his past and who thinks that he has to fight or kill demons to regain his memory thanks to a priest, goes to Transylvania to protect a woman and help her kill Count Dracula to try to regain his memory and falls in love with her. Big plans, secret plans. Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2011. This made several parts of the book very cheesy, but since I normally finish a book, unless it's just too painful to read, I usually push through. Find Van Helsing by Ryan, Kevin at Biblio. Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters such as Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster take form and inhabit man's deepest nightmares -- terrifying legends who outlive generations, defying repeated attacks from the doomed brave souls that challenge them in their never-ending war upon the human race. It's always easier to reflect on the feelings of a character in a book because it can be described, and the Frankenstein monster definitely received an upgrade. Van Helsing: The Novel (Van Helsing) Paperback – January 1, 2004. by. Van Helsing by Ryan, Kevin. Van Helsing by Kevin Ryan (2004-05-07) [Kevin Ryan] on Amazon.com. This will definately become one of the books I go to when I'm in the mood for a good paranormal action. I loved the movie, and the novelization added just a little more unf to the movie. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Van Helsing by Kevin Ryan and Pocket Books Staff (2004, Mass Market) at the best online prices at eBay! I watched the movie before ever realizing there was a book out (I know,I know). Within this novel, Van Helsing makes a life of chasing monsters. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Kevin Ryan’s most popular book is Van Helsing. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read Van Helsing. It's always easier to reflect on the feelings of a character in a book because it can be described, and the Frankenstein monster definitely received an upgrade. In other words, you won't ever shake the feeling that you're basically reading a cheesy Hollywood summer blockbuster (because, well, you are), but it's definitely not the worst film novelization out there, and worth checking out if you're into this sort of thing. By Kevin Ryan. Oh no, I have plans for this book. Something went wrong. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VAN HELSING: NOVEL (VAN HELSING) By Kevin Ryan *Excellent Condition* at the best online prices at eBay! It reads more like a description of the movie rather than a retelling of it, and I found myself skimming through a lot of it just to get it out of the way. Van Helsing. (Item #Z0743493540Z3|0). Happy Women's History Month! There's a problem loading this menu right now. I really don't understand why I start reading this novel since I didn't enjoy the movie but 6 or 7 ago is a long time ago.... Novelizations of films are typically kind of disappointing, and this one is not an exception. In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and joins forces with the fearless Anna Valerious, a woman out to rid her … I can forgive that due to how rare the book seems to be as I had trouble finding it elsewhere for cheaper. By Kevin Ryan - Van Helsing: The Novel (Van Helsing) (2004) [Paperback] [Kevin Ryan] on Amazon.com. I like how it goes into detail about the character's actions and motivations. Van Helsing is a mysterious character even to himself. I love watching the movie, and now I have the book. A pretty close match to the movie, so if you liked the movie it's worth reading to get that little extra dimension that print can offer that just isn't captured by the camera. Van Helsing 1784 Ratings Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters su… Please try again. May 4th 2004 Item in good condition. It's a fairly generic plot, the characters are pretty much the standard ones found in the fantasy/action genre, from the dark brooding hero to the evil, soulless megalomaniac villain, so it's hardly ground breaking literature, but it is good for killing an hour or two. Anything from werewolves to vampires. I need someone to blame and I may not just stop there. He has also written comic books and the novelization of the movie Van Helsing. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Condition: Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019. The Frankenstein monster is finally given his just place in fiction. Kevin Ryan has managed to not only recreate one of the greatest cinematic marvels of the 21st century, but has elevated it to new heights with a richness and depth that took my breath away. He has also written comic books and the novelization of the movie Van Helsing. In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count Dracula, and joins forces with the … this book is awesome!!!!!!!!! If, on the other hand, you didn't like the movie, avoid this book because, as I said, they're practically the same. Technical errors make for pet peeve irritation. I liked being able to see more insight into the characters. Hellsing is still his bad ass self, and I liked being able to go back and reflect on what the that silly friar was complaining for (usually whiny characters annoy me, but this guy had some snark so he was acceptable) =). Nonstop bloody battles against Dracula’s army of supernatural terrors. The book/movie are pretty much in synch with each other. Get it by Monday, Jul 6 from Houston, Texas, United States; Need it faster? Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2005. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Van Helsing. He lives in New York with his wife and children. Zilch more about VH history. De acuerdo, cerrar 5.0. Why you ask? *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Van Helsing is a mysterious character even to himself. Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. He doesn't remember his beginnings, but he finds out when he meets Count Dracula. In his ongoing battle to rid the earth of these fiendish beings, Van Helsing must now travel to Transylvania to bring down the lethally seductive, enigmatically powerful Count … It gives you another perspective of the story. In the end, it wasn't so bad, the characters even grew on me a little and I shed a few tears. I especially liked this book because it talked a lot about how God chose to make our world and how he lets things happen for a reason. Never a dull paragraph, this writer keeps you reading and entertained. Deep in the mountains of nineteenth-century Carpathia lies the mysterious and mythic land of Transylvania, a world where evil is ever-present, where danger rises as the sun sets, and where monsters such as Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein's Monster take form and inhabit man's deepest nightmares -- terrifying legends who outlive generations, defying repeated attacks from the … Pocket Star. Kevin Ryan (Author) › Visit Amazon's Kevin Ryan Page. Bravo! Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Free shipping for many products! *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 20 New Books on Women’s History. It’s one of life’s little mysteries along with locks on a 24-hour store and the ingredients of a hot dog. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. I really like it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Van Helsing by Ryan, Kevin. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I really enjoyed this novel. Start by marking “Van Helsing” as Want to Read: Error rating book. It was a good read.