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I love the BBC version of BEING HUMAN, so when I saw there were several media tie-in books, I just had to had to check them out. For those of you who aren't familiar with the premise of the series, it's like a supernatural Three's Company--Annie (a ghost), George (a werewolf), and Mitchell (a vampire) share a London flat and try to pass themselves off as human. For the most part, it works, but there are those who aren't happy with the lives the roommates have chosen to lead and are doing their best to break up their happy home. While the book stands on its own, it does help to have seen at least Season 1 of the series, as there are references made to events that took place on the show.

Ever since Annie refused to go through her door to the other side, she has learned there are beings on the Other Side who are not happy with her decision. She now lives in fear, never knowing when they are going to send one of their agents to try to force her through the door. She also has developed a fear of the radio and the television, as they are a means of communication from the Other Side. When a door appears in the kitchen, Annie fears the worst, never expecting a ghost to come through it. These doorways have always been portals TO the Other Side, never FROM.

Gemma claims not to know why she is back, that she was able to escape but is afraid that they will be coming for her. She admits to having visions of a noose and a road, but she doesn't know what they mean. Mitchell suspects she knows more than she's letting on, but he can't prove it. Not yet anyway. In the meantime, he notices a change in Annie. He knows she's been afraid to leave the house because she's afraid of them, but she seems to have lost her vitality since Gemma arrived. He also doesn't think it's a coincidence that the ghost of a teenager has been seen around the hospital where he works. Something is going on, but he's clueless as to what it is. He realizes the problem is more serious that anybody realizes when he enters the flat and Annie apologizes, stating that she had fallen asleep, and ghosts don't sleep. With Annie's energy fading, it's becomes a race against time. Can Mitchell, with George's help, put the pieces of the puzzle together before Annie loses what little life she has left?

While I found the story entertaining and well written, I had to put some distance between the book and the series. Simon Guerrier has crafted an interesting mystery that will keep you turning the pages, but he has failed to capture the essence of the characters: George doesn't come across as the hyper personality that he is, Mitchell isn't the brooding addict that the show captures so well, and Annie is just flat, which is a shame because, even though she started out the show as the weakest character and my least favorite, she is one of the stronger characters who has come into her own and has become my favorite.

The failure to accurately capture the show's characters doesn't detract from the story itself, provided you approach it as a stand-alone story that happens to involve supernatural characters; however, if you go into this looking for something to tide you over until Season 3 of the series begins (which thankfully is this coming Saturday, February 19th), you will be in for a big disappointment.


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Being Human The Road Simon Guerrier 9781846078989 Books Reviews

Great book.Being Human rocks
I previously saw the series so I had a great mental image of the characters. Good story line, looking forward to the next book and the return of the show on tv.
Great story that takes up where Season 1 ends. Gemma was an interesting character and I thought she got what she had coming. Mitchell & George's dilemmas at work added to the story and I liked Mitchell being portrayed as an "investigator". If you like the show, you'll want to give this a look!
I liked the book. Not as true to the rest of the show but a real good read for Being Human fans during the time that the show is not airing. Wish there were more of these about the 3 original stars of the show now that they are all off. Really miss them on the show and this gives you a little more of all of them.
If you are a Being Human fan who wants to read this book because you are sad the series ended, read this book. If you haven't watched the series...do that first.
I read all the books based on "Being Human" because I've seen all the TV episodes, more than once, and needed more. (The BBC version is much better than the US version, but I watch them all). I'm addicted. The books are entertaining. I wouldn't call it prize-winning literature, but that's not what I'm after. I'm after a good story with interesting characters in an easy read - and that's what you get with these books. Bring me more! (I'm an adult, by the way, 40+ year old female business owner; former scientist. It's probably the science geek in me that loves these stories, or is it the romantic heart?).
The Road, part one of a trilogy? of books based on the brilliant UK series Being Human was a welcomed treat duing a dry spell (hiatus) from the show. My DVR'd shows and Seaons 1 BluRay discs can only get me so far before I craved something new.
Reading this book was like, oh i dunno, reading the literature of a well intended, first time fanfic author.
It started out very slow, and somewhat disappointing, rather boring even. But I hung in there and it didn't take long for the story to pick up and the mysteries to peak my interest. It very quickly (by the 2nd/3rd chapter) became a must read page turner.
The author somewhat compartmentalized our characters a little bit. As we all know, the premise and the loving allure of the Werewolf, the Ghost, and the Vampire are the complexities within. Their internal struggles. The multifacets of their individual personalities COUPLED with the love and bond they share together as a whole.
Much of that was lost in the writing of this story. The characters were written rather 'flatly' -almost one-dimensional. For instance, we all know that George is loveable, and easy going, but we also know that he's no push over. Well, let's just say, you wouldn't really know that from reading this book. (But I guess there's only so much you can put in a small paper-back.)
It almost seemed that with the authors '3rd person' point of view,the FEELINGS were a bit lost in the literature. The author failed to evoke any of the emotional connection for the characters that I'd imagine some of us Being Human fans posess. You really had to rely on your own personal fondness already developed from the t.v. series to imply/relate emotions to the characters rather than the author displaying it vividly the way one would expect -(what with this representing Being Human and all).
The story was very much "outsider" driven. Problem is, the "outside" characters wern't very interesting at all either.
There were some parts in the book though that managed to stir the ooey-gooey feelings I have for the show. A few situations the characters were put in were INDEED suspenseful, almost scary even -and it's those smidgets that to me make the book a worth while read,
If you're a Being Human Fan-addict (I mean, fanatic.) -
it would probably be worth the $10 bucks, if only just to add to your collection of all things Being Human and/or have a quick read on a rainy day.
But if you're knew to the series, Or you haven't watched the show, in my opinion, this book is only a small sample of what the show has to offer and you may want to acquaint yourself with the series or atleast lower your expectations before delving into this read.
I WILL SAY, THE CLIFF HANGER IN THE END WAS TRULLY KICK-AZZ, and the seond installment of the book trilogy is promising from just the first few pages. So here's hoping that like with all great trilogies, this little 3book series will only get BETTER.
I love the BBC version of BEING HUMAN, so when I saw there were several media tie-in books, I just had to had to check them out. For those of you who aren't familiar with the premise of the series, it's like a supernatural Three's Company--Annie (a ghost), George (a werewolf), and Mitchell (a vampire) share a London flat and try to pass themselves off as human. For the most part, it works, but there are those who aren't happy with the lives the roommates have chosen to lead and are doing their best to break up their happy home. While the book stands on its own, it does help to have seen at least Season 1 of the series, as there are references made to events that took place on the show.

Ever since Annie refused to go through her door to the other side, she has learned there are beings on the Other Side who are not happy with her decision. She now lives in fear, never knowing when they are going to send one of their agents to try to force her through the door. She also has developed a fear of the radio and the television, as they are a means of communication from the Other Side. When a door appears in the kitchen, Annie fears the worst, never expecting a ghost to come through it. These doorways have always been portals TO the Other Side, never FROM.

Gemma claims not to know why she is back, that she was able to escape but is afraid that they will be coming for her. She admits to having visions of a noose and a road, but she doesn't know what they mean. Mitchell suspects she knows more than she's letting on, but he can't prove it. Not yet anyway. In the meantime, he notices a change in Annie. He knows she's been afraid to leave the house because she's afraid of them, but she seems to have lost her vitality since Gemma arrived. He also doesn't think it's a coincidence that the ghost of a teenager has been seen around the hospital where he works. Something is going on, but he's clueless as to what it is. He realizes the problem is more serious that anybody realizes when he enters the flat and Annie apologizes, stating that she had fallen asleep, and ghosts don't sleep. With Annie's energy fading, it's becomes a race against time. Can Mitchell, with George's help, put the pieces of the puzzle together before Annie loses what little life she has left?

While I found the story entertaining and well written, I had to put some distance between the book and the series. Simon Guerrier has crafted an interesting mystery that will keep you turning the pages, but he has failed to capture the essence of the characters George doesn't come across as the hyper personality that he is, Mitchell isn't the brooding addict that the show captures so well, and Annie is just flat, which is a shame because, even though she started out the show as the weakest character and my least favorite, she is one of the stronger characters who has come into her own and has become my favorite.

The failure to accurately capture the show's characters doesn't detract from the story itself, provided you approach it as a stand-alone story that happens to involve supernatural characters; however, if you go into this looking for something to tide you over until Season 3 of the series begins (which thankfully is this coming Saturday, February 19th), you will be in for a big disappointment.