Title: X-Men: The Last Stand
Author: Chris Claremont
Format: PB
Pages: 336
Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Del Rey, 2006
ISBN-13: 978-0345492111
Series: Stand Alone
Favorite Quote: "We strive because we must, that is reality. But why we strive must never be forgotten."
Synopsis (Amazon): TAKE A STAND.
The world has acquired a lethal new weapon against X-gene mutants, whose superhuman powers separate them–for better, for worse, forever–from ordinary mortals. Now, for the first time, mutants have a choice: retain their godlike abilities, though their powers may isolate and alienate them, or surrender them and become human. The mutant antibody is called a cure, but its invention may trigger a struggle that destroys every living soul on Earth.
As Magneto declares all-out war against humanity and its dreaded cure, the U.S. president mobilizes the military. But it is Charles Xavier and the X-Men who truly must brace for the ultimate battle, for they alone are powerful enough to determine the outcome.
Lessons of the past are useless in the coming life-and-death conflict, as new players–mutants possessing unprecedented, unearthly skills– take center stage. With so many joining forces with Magneto’s evil Brotherhood, the X-Men will face their ultimate test against an enemy whose forces far outnumber their own.
Now, as the world trembles, the Phoenix slowly rises. . .
Review: Well, the movie was much better. But, I didn't really expect much since I realized after starting it that this was a novelization of the screenplay. That said, it was a pleasant revisit to a story I already loved. The characters are well-known and well-loved. The purpose of the X-Men remains true.
I was touched in all the places I should have been and found myself drawn into the action and conflicts. It was a super quick read. For a bit of fluff, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. I really don't think this was a fair judge of this author, so I will try to read something original of his one day.
Rating: 4 / 10
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