The Supernatural Novels

[starrylizard]

Are they any good?

I never really thought to pick one up before, but since I'm doing a rewatch, I was thinking I could read them as I rewatch. I read all the XFiles novels back in the day and the Primeval novels were action-packed. But I never read fan fiction for those shows.

So now that my Kindle is finally working again, is it worth buying any of them, or would I be better off just downloading more fanfic off A03? Are some much better than others? Do they really fit into canon? If they're even half decent I'll likely give them a go.

Thoughts welcome from anyone who has read them and has any opinion on them. No spoilers though, please. :D

Comments

[heliokleia.livejournal.com]

My favourite SN novel that far is:

- "Supernatural Bobby Singer's Guide to Hunting", by David Reed, paperback, 2012.
It's well written and explains how Bobby got into the "family business", how he met BDW for the first time - and it riddles what had happened in OMAHA in the past - and why Rufus couldn't forgive Bobby for such a long time.
- David Reed's explantation even became canon, if I remember right. But mostly, I appreciate that SN novel because of the perfect commonality to Show's canon and characterisations.
Bonus: Dean is writing the last chapter... ;)
*fangurlsqueee*

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And my next favourite SN novel is:

- Supernatural, the Television Series: "The Roads Not Taken". Paperback, by Tim Waggoner, DEC 2013.
Well, this book is more than just a novel; it invites you, to make decisions alongside The Boys. It's up to you to decide if Sam and Dean should take that door on the left - or not; or, they shouldn't check out that certain old house while on a case and jump back into BABY instead for leaving the area, for example...

Tim Waggoner made a good job with writing that special novel; his descritions of Teh Hotties are excellent and canon. He even gives you small hints, based on Sam and Dean's hunting skills for helping you to make your decisions.
= A clever way to get the reader(s) focused.

Let me admit, in my case it worked very well. I was hooked from the first page on [but shame on me, I made wrong decisions twice and The Boys weren't too happy about that!] and couldn't stop reading until I knew how the case was solved - or not...
*looks sheepishly*
- Oh, and not to forget to mention the atmospheric illustrations by Zachary Baldus.
*purr**purr*

...Meanwhile, I'm waiting for my copy of "Carved in Flesh", another SN novel written by Tim Waggoner in 2013, which takes place between s07e12 - e13.

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Good, I hope this is helping you a little bit, my dear and wish you a glorious weekend.
*huggles*

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Oooh I saw Bobby's guidebook. May have to pick it up. Is it picture heavy (i.e. should I buy the book) or just text (okay as a text only eBook (I have quite the old-style Kindle)?

I had no idea there were choose-your-own-adventure stories. Ha! Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for them. :D

Thanks, it does help. You have a fab weekend too, lovely! xx

[heliokleia.livejournal.com]

For Bobby's hunting-guide, it's better when you're buying the book, because there are alot of great b/w illustrations [art by Anthony Diecidue] included, mixed with some scary b/w pictures, also created by the artist.

But it's definitely worth it. This also applies to Tim Waggoner's "choose-your-own-adventure" book, "The Roads Not Taken" too, IMO.

JOLLY GOOD, sweetheart; if you made your decision(s) *g* it would be great to get a little review from you... ;)
*huggles*

[starrylizard.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Thanks!
I'll have a look on Amazon for a real world copy then. :D

I'll let people know how I go, whether I like 'em. Currently reading Unholy Cause.