Alien(tm): Resurrection

by A.C. Crispin

Book Overview

Aboard the deep space vessel USM Auriga , the unthinkable occurs--Ellen Ripley awakes. Her last memory is of her own fiery death on the prison colony Fiorina 161. And yet she lives. Stronger,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446602299
• ISBN13: 9780446602297
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Aspect
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Applause for this novelization of a sub-par film! Al

Alien Resurrection was without a doubt one of the worst sequels of the 1990s. A sloppy script alongside a plot which belonged in the 1950s/ This novel does the best it could with this poor script and takes it to a whole new level. On the pages of this book you actually can feel the emotions and care for the characters. Ripley is great in this book, not being a hero or alien, but the novel has her falling somewhere in between creating captivating story about humanity.

A winner of a book.

She died to save humankind from a species that would have destroyed it. She died with an embyronic queen alien growing inside her, knowing it was the only way. So how can Ellen Ripley be alive again now? Decades later, aboard a laboratory ship in Pluto orbit? And what's become of her unwelcome passenger? I can't believe I read this book through to the last page. Its gore and grossness factor goes far beyond my usual tolerance, which is why I found myself unable to watch the movie on which it's based. But I picked the novelization up anyway because of A.C. Crispin's other work, and she hooked me before I finished the first chapter. Her villians are the kind any reader will love to hiss, her Ripley is the most poignant of heroines, and each of her secondary characters is a memorable individual. Even the aliens themselves gain a certain creepy sympathy in the hands of Crispin and co-author Kathleen O'Malley. Add to this a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping story line, and you've got a winner of a book. Media tie-in or not, it makes no difference.

The Best of The Best

I have to agree with the majority of the people.This is an excellent book.My goodness it tops the movie 100%.To be in the minds of the aliens was chilling.I was so sad when the book ended.It's good to see people enjoying it as much as I did.

Great read

I can only reiterate what has already been written . This is a great novelisation . His intertwining of aspects of previous movies was fantastic. I loved Sigourney Weavers characterization of Ripley in Resurrection and I probably enjoyed it more after reading subtext that is included in this book. Her performance seemed even more on target and it was perfect to begin with . This book is a must read for fans of the series. Intelligently written . It's based on Joss Whedons screenplay , but Crispin makes it feel original.

A.C. Crispin breathes new life into "Alien Resurrection"

A.C. Crispin's novelization of "Alien Resurrection" is a thought-provoking, well-written book that provides a surprising amount of depth to its characters. While many novelizations have a tendency to be poorly written, Crispin has managed to adapt Joss Whedon's screenplay in such a manner that it practically appears to be an original work. Set 200 years after the events of Alien 3, "Resurrection" continues the story of Ellen Ripley and her battle against the biomechanoid monsters from the previous "Alien" outings. The novel begins with an interesting look at the cloning process, as scientists use DNA and tissue samples to grow a "new" Ripley and extract the alien embryo she was carrying at the time of her death. Crispin provides the reader with a thoughtful look at each of the characters' motivations and backgrounds, particularly the Ripley character. Ripley's struggle with her alien side and her subsequent reconciliation with her human characteristics are an enthralling subtext to the story, well-crafted and carefully thought out. Another interesting aspect of the story explored is the mother/child relationship that was a cornerstone of the second entry in the series, "Aliens." The author expounds on this subtext quite masterfully, making the reader balance his/her feelings of revulsion and horror of the alien species (particularly Ripley's "child" The Newborn) with the tender feelings of human compassion and the strength of the maternal instinct. It is doubtful that even the film will be able to provide these details, which only serve to enrich the story and provide a deeper psychological layer to the suspense and tension of what is admittedly an action piece. The writer also pays homage to the previous entries in the series, providing the reader with relevant flashbacks and snippets of memorable dialogue and scenes that fans will appreciate. Even the minor characters benefit from Crispin's profound characterizations, lending a more significant tragic quality to the story and providing a more heroic element to the proceedings. Also of note is the fact that Crispin infuses new life into key elements of the "Alien" saga, such as in a tense scene where kidnapped cryotube sleepers wake up, only to make the horrible discovery that they are about to be impregnated with alien embryos by the parasitic facehuggers. Though this is a scene which the reader has experienced before, Crispin's detailed description and attention to claustrophobic elements actually make this scene tense and frightening. It's quite obvious that A.C. Crispin feels right at home in this type of story, and is equally adept at pulling the reader in and satisfying his/her expectations. "Alien Resurrection" delivers, and is a thoroughly satisfying and enjoyable read. The perfect companion piece for those planning on seeing the film! "In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream" but thanks to A.C. Crispin, "they can see you sweat!"