The hardcover book gives no indication that it's listed author is a fictional character, other than the "Watch Castle on ABC" on the cover. The back features a photo of Nathan Fillion (enough of a reason to buy the book if you are a Firefly fan!) and the author bio is that of the character he portrays in Castle. The book reads like an episode of the show, with the detective being shadowed by a journalist rather than an author. The character of Nikki Heat is more crass and more cynical than the character she is based on, and there is a bit more language (as well as one steamy scene I skimmed over) than is found on the television show. I tend to be more interested in the characters than the case, in the book it was the opposite. The case was interesting. The characters, not-so-much.
If you're already a fan of the show, it could be a fun read. If not, I'd recommend the TV show over the book.
6/52
*Disclosure: I bought this book with my Borders Bucks and cold, hard cash for the purpose of reading it. GRIN.*
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LOVE Castle and Nathan Fillion. HUGE Firefly fan here. Thank you for posting this. Now I have to go buy a new book! ;-)
Yay! Another Firefly fan! I love meeting other Browncoats. :-D And a fellow Crew member too. Woot! So are you a Whedon fan as well or just the Firefly? My I <3 Joss Whedon button on my personal blog will give away my answer to that question. ;-)
I am totally clueless :) I like the concept though.
But I love your disclosure statement. It gave me a chuckle.
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