This Starcraft 2 Heaven's Devils review is written to provide you with an insight into the book to enable you to take an informed decision about whether you should get it or not. The book is aut[censored] d by William C. Dietz and was published in April 2010 and the soft version released in December 2010. The primary objective of the novel prior to the release of the game was to provide the background for introduction of new characters in the next installment of the game.
I've found the book to be very nice reading as a standalone novel although it is of course more enjoyable for the lovers of this game. Therefore, it may be difficult for any newcomer who is unaware of this game to take in the novel. Nonetheless, the book provides a good story for the entertainment of its fans. Moreover, readers can enjoy reading about the background of Jim Raynor to gain an understanding on the cir[censored] stances that made him what he is in the present.
The novel starts off with Jim's childhood as he grows up in the rural backwaters, which is followed by his joining Marine Corps after his first sight of a Goliath vehicle. The book then introduces other characters, such as Tychus Findlay who meets Jim and they develop a close friendship. Several other characters are introduced; however, these are not as amazing and can be predicted easily.
Although the novel includes some interesting characters, it is very clear in making the readers understand the important characters. The book describes those characters who the readers would usually like, the ones they must sympathize with, or the ones that are de[censored] able. Therefore, the book is simple to understand and does not have too many unexpected or unusual twists and turns.
One interesting factor about this novel is the great number of characters and some very interesting plots in the story. Moreover, this book is po[censored] r with the fans of this game because of the small pieces of information provided on every page of this novel. For example when you read about Jim Raynor riding a vulture, you are able to identify with one of those vultures that are visible in the game.
Some readers do mention that the novel focuses on pleasing the fans with small bits of trivia instead of focusing on the actual story. Nonetheless, the book is still enjoyable although at times it can get a little generic. However, you can definitely enjoy the book and it is far better than some other books that are similar to this science fiction story.
Another excellent feature about this novel is the fantastic artwork on the book's front and the amazing timeline of the book's back. The front depicts several pictures of Jim Raynor and his friends that are related to the story of the book. The timeline on the rear provides the sequence of the events in Starcraft, which is an excellent way to recollect the previous events.
To summarize the Starcraft 2 Heaven's Devils review, it can be said that the book can sometimes be simple and predictable reading. Apart from this the book is still an excellent value for money with various enjoyable tidbits provided throughout the novel. If you are a real fan of Starcraft series, it is recommended you invest in this novel to expand your collection and learn more about the background story.
