--- product_id: 4937121 title: "The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014" brand: "guillermo del torochuck hogan" price: "€ 18.67" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4937121-the-strain-tv-tie-in-edition-the-strain-trilogy-1 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014 **Brand:** guillermo del torochuck hogan **Price:** € 18.67 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014 by guillermo del torochuck hogan - **How much does it cost?** € 18.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4937121-the-strain-tv-tie-in-edition-the-strain-trilogy-1) ## Best For - guillermo del torochuck hogan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted guillermo del torochuck hogan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QRRT--SiL.jpg) ![The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rf0krPYRL.jpg) ![The Strain TV Tie-in Edition (The Strain Trilogy, 1) Mass Market Paperback – June 24, 2014 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VY4eaafQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great start, not exactly the same as the tv series, but similar... Books better, who wouldve guessed! *by G***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015* As I mentioned in my review of the second installment, "the fall" I didn't find out that this was a trilogy of fiction books, until I had watched the first season of "the Strain" television show. Which I greatly enjoyed.The first thing that I will say about this book in comparison with the TV series, is that the series does follow the book fairly closely it definitely delivers us to a similar conclusion, but the book and series do differ on some points, and in my mind, the book (which is usually the case) is far more intriguing, and some of the conclusions drawn are more enjoyable and fitting in the book then they are in the TV series. I felt though that the changes in the TV series, worked better for a television show, and likewise for those which differed in the book, as for a book delivery.I absolutely enjoyed this book and just couldn't put it down. The writing is great, and doesn't drag on and on. Also the background knowledge by the authors, to certain machinations and the atmosphere of New York itself are just really well done, it really made me catch a close enough glimpse of the city, and made me feel like I was there. Now this may be a bit tainted, although I have never lived in New York City, I have visited it in the past for an extended period of time. So my memories of the city helped put me there while reading the story. This may not be the same for readers who have never been to NYC proper.Since I had watched the television series first, it took me about 100 pages before I stopped hearing the actor’s voices in my head for the characters. Lol.Overall, if you have seen the series and enjoyed it, you will love this book and the second book (I haven't started the third and final book as of this writing, so check back in a week or so of the publishing of this review if you would like to know my thoughts on it!) But I loved the second book as well.If you haven't watched the series, read the book first, mainly, it is a lot more enjoyable to see the characters you have come to enjoy in the book, be given moving life by actors, after reading the story. At least this is my opinion.Great story telling, awesome characters, and what a great premise! If you are a fan of even just a good story, and don't mind horror, I will be surprised if you don't at least find this book pretty enjoyable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Not your grandfather's vampire *by R***K on Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2010* 'The Strain' is a fast paced new take on the vampire genre.The story's main character is Ephraim Goddweather an epidemiologist with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) working in New York City. Eph is currently divorced and struggling through a custody case for his son. At the early parts of the book, this made me a little worried that the main character was the same old story in so many books. Eph's divorce was caused in part by his 'dedication' to his job. The other characters are very interesting and for the most part essential to the story.Abraham Setrakian works a pawn shop in NYC and luckily is an old vampire hunter familiar with the foe. Another great character is Vasily Fet, a pest control worker in NYC who turns out to be a fearless companion.The story starts when a Boeing 777 lands in NYC and immediately goes 'dark'. No lights, no communication, nothing. Is it a new pandemic disease...a terrorist attack...When the authorities finally get into the plane they find all, but three of the passengers dead. The living passengers are taken to hosipitals and the dead bodies are contained, and sent for examination. This is how the CDC is called in. What could kill a plane full of people so quickly?The story takes off when the survivors start to turn, and the dead bodies begin to rise. The new take (at least for me) of the vampires is very good. The method of attack is different. The vampires develop tentacles in their throats which can extend out and suck the blood of their victims. A bit of confusion is how the book explains the changes to the victims. At one point the cause is attributed to a virus, but 'worms' or parasites are also found in the victims blood.A great device is getting a peak into the plane surviors as they begin turning into vampires. I found those portions of the story to be captivating. There are a couple of stumbles along the way. The fact that Eph's ex-wife is captured by the vampire leader casued a yawn. When the hero are making their attack on the vampire leader, Abraham has heart problems which cause Eph to let the vampire escape.An interesting thread that I can not wait to see where it goes, involves the fact that vampires are living around us. They are organized and have agreed to remain hidden. That is until this 'Strain' decides to not play by those rules. 'The Strain' is a very good start to a planned trilogy. The trick will be how the story is maintained and grows inthe next installments. I highly recommend this book. It will be a great summer read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great thriller with complex characters and fascinating backstory *by D***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2024* Spooky, creepy, unnerving, gory, and damn right frightening. 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