Metal Gear Solid
(Del Rey; 2008)
"The book works extremely well as a stand alone, bringing you into Solid Snake's world. If you are looking for an exciting novel filled with action and surprises, METAL GEAR SOLID is definitely worth grabbing!"
(Tracy Farnsworth, ROUNDTABLE REVIEWS)
"As I read Metal Gear Solid, I couldn’t help imagining looking over my youngest son’s shoulder as he played the newest video game involving a super-enhanced soldier battling enemies and all manners of beasts. Metal Gear Solid reads like a video game—but with a lot more in-depth characterization, atmosphere, and pure adrenaline. The character, Solid Snake, seems to be advancing to different levels of difficulty as he tries to complete his mission...a good read that’s worth your time—because there’s rarely a dull moment. And though Solid Snake doesn’t compare to Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, he’s still a likable hero that I look forward to seeing in future novels."
(NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS.COM)
"This action-packed novel reads like a combination of Rambo and the Power Rangers... However, there is an undercurrent of depth with Solid Snake's questioning himself about his destiny and the correctness of DNA manipulation. Raymond Benson also wrote some James Bond books, so the action is detailed and the weapons are 007ish. All is all, is was an entertaining and fast read."
(J. KAYE'S BOOK BLOG)
"The author has managed to create a likeable protagonist using the singular dimensional material he was given to work with. It’s a great romp with a touch of humor and actually manages to give the video game some fictional ballast that works. The novelization of ‘Metal Gear Solid’ isn’t something I’d recommend to serious readers of fiction, but those who play the game will find it a satisfactory and fun accessory to their gaming pleasure. Then again, serious readers who read Tom Clancy or Clive Cussler thrillers might get some fun out of this book too: it’s well written and a lot of fun."
(Marianne Plumridge, MUSEDUJOUR.BLOGSPOT.COM)
