Review: Ninjas versus Aliens...how can you not love this book?
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 3, 2012
Wow (AGAIN!!!)My new fav author, Keith Blackmore, has nailed it once more.Reviewing now "The Bear Who Fell From the Stars" and it could not have been a more enjoyable ride if the Swedish bikini team had made a cameo appearance in my bedroom whilst I was reading this book (ok maybe...especially if they brought their oil bottles...I digress...)Short answer: Loved it. It's gripping right out of the chute, and very satisfying - if not just a touch predictable (hey, it's Ninjas versus Aliens...if you can't foresee the final showdown between the Bear and the 'Boss' by the end of the 'abduction' chapter you need to go back to reading 'Clifford the Big, Red Dog').Best parts for me were the inner monologues with the Bear. Getting inside of his head and seeing things from his perspective in real-time was a kick. His response to witnessing technologies beyond his comprehension ("magic") always brought a smile. The ironic concept that pettiness and jealousy within a 'superior race' was what unleashed this "primitive" killing machine was not lost on me either.Overall, I'd give it 4 stars out of 5. It strongly delivers on what it purports to be. A bit more exposition regarding the Bear's back-story would have been appreciated, otherwise I'd say it was a near perfect thrill ride.For three bucks (or FREE if your an Amazon Prime Snob) you simply cannot go wrong with any of Keith's work. This guy can write.Enjoy!- Savage