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Ghostbusters
- The Original Movie Novelizations Omnibus
- Narrated by: Johnny Heller
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
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Publisher's Summary
For the first time in a beautiful new edition, this omnibus will collect together the original official novelizations of both Ghostbusters 1 and 2.
Relive the classic Ghostbusters stories with the original movie novelizations republished for the first time since 1980s.
When Dr. Peter Venkman and his Columbia University colleagues are kicked out of their prestigious academic posts, they start a private practice as professional ghost-catchers. Although things do not start auspiciously for the three parascientists, their television advertisements finally pay off when beautiful Dana Barrett contracts them. It seems her apartment has become the entryway for ghastly ghosts and goofy ghouls hellbent on terrorizing New York City. Soon, they’re not just going to her rescue, but trying to rid the whole city of the slimy creatures.
After waging a war on slime that cost New York City millions, the Ghostbusters find themselves out of business until an ancient tyrant, preparing a return to the Earthly domain through his portrait at the Manhattan Museum of Modern Art, sets his sights on Dana Barrett’s baby as the new home for his wicked soul!
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- J. P.
- 2021-09-21
Classic
Exactly what I recall from the movie, with a few tidbits that never came across on the big screen, but very close.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Langer
- 2022-10-30
Competent Scene-by-Scene Reconstructions
I disagree with other reviewers that this recording offers anything more than exact replications of the film iterations. There are a couple of inconsequential extra scenes and some character background elements.. but they're amateurish (a highschool English student could do similar work). Rather, Richard Mueller ('Ghostbusters') and Ed Naha ('Ghostbusters II') take the film screenplays and essentially copy them - word for word - while describing *exactly* what was portrayed on the screen.
But honestly? That's fair.
It's precisely what I was expecting when I downloaded the audiobook. The descriptions are adequate - and that's good enough.
Fortuitously, Blackstone Audio enlisted Johnny Heller to read the books: His diction, timbre, cadence, and pacing are typically exemplary.. but Heller's naturally sarcastic tone is absolutely perfect for the text. True, the voice-acting is occasionally subpar, but this is a well above-average presentation.
If you can't spend the time in front of a screen (you're driving or at work or something), this 8.5/10 star interpretation of the movies is a more than acceptable replacement to occupy your time - you can see the scenes in your mind's-eye quite easily.
Getting the audiobook as a 'Plus' option is a genuine bonus.. because it would be worth a Credit if they asked for it. Can recommend.
[Incidentally: I had forgotten just how good 'Ghostbusters' is.. and just how execrably bad the sequel]
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- Katherine
- 2022-03-21
loved it.
really enjoyed it and recommend this to others as well. liked that there were sens in the book that weren't in the movie. really good
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- Skyjack567
- 2022-03-07
Fantastic
Love Ghostbusters. Phenomenal voice work. Both books together make a great package. The added details from the movie really fill out the story. Especially the homeless guys in the first one. Miss the joke about peck though. He's now spineless.....
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- danielle d. christenson
- 2021-12-10
Total fun
Even tho it’s a novelization of the films, this was a fun listen and I smiled or giggled multiple times
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- Heather J
- 2021-01-15
Very well done!
With subtle variances from the films, these two books offer a refreshing way to experience the classic films.
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- dante
- 2020-08-24
Who you going to call?
Who you gonna call one of the best movies. I enjoyed listening to this audio book for all the extra little detail said we're up out of the movie I highly recommend it
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- brian stevens
- 2020-08-19
I personally loved it.
A lot of reviewers didn’t like the reader. Personally I thought he did great. He doesn’t have the same amount of sarcasm some of the lines had in the movie. That doesn’t bother me, because it’s still funny. My favorite part is it gives you more back story on the guys. There is more ghost encounters, and some we know from the movies are different in appearance. If you love the ghostbusters give it a chance.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Michael Cavacini
- 2021-03-26
A Fun Trip Down Memory Lane
I grew up watching and loving Ghostbusters. I watched both movies countless times, enamored by the spectacle of both feature films — replete with stunning visuals, quirky humor, and panache. This led to me also watching the animated cartoon and playing the Ghostbusters video games on my Nintendo Entertainment System, which were, admittedly, horrible and insanely difficult, but when you’re a kid you don’t know any better and appreciate things for what they are, not what they aren’t.
When I saw that Audible had a novelization of the first two films as part of one audiobook collection, I knew I had to give it a go. Back when these movies came out, novelizations of films was a regular occurance. I’ve always enjoyed novelizations, whether they be of movies or video games, because they provide fans with a more detailed account of the stories we love.
Johnny Heller narrates both of these books, and he does so masterfully. I especially like his portrayal of Rick Mornis’ character because I think he nails his voice perfectly. Even when he’s not trying to do a specific voice, the narrator’s sound is unique and powerful, creating a pleasing listening experience.
At nearly eight hours in length, this audiobook is long enough to be satisfying but not so long that it intimidates. As with the movies, the first one is better than the second. However, both have plenty of good times to offer. These stories are essentially an audio form of the films, but with additional details that help paint a more vivid picture. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting Ghostbusters I & II through this excellent Audible audiobook.
4 people found this helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Explorer
- 2021-01-11
Whiny sounding
Great books, bad narration. Voices are horrible and don't reflect on the characters at all.
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- nick mckenzie
- 2020-08-13
Love the story
Love the story but it’s read entirely to fast at times it sounds like the fine print on a commercial being read
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- italiablond
- 2021-06-30
A must have for any Ghostbusters fan.
I really enjoyed listening to both novelization of the movies. there's little back stories and alternative scenes throughout. The narrator does a good job but he does lack slightly on the dramatics of the story.
highly recommended.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Cindy Willson
- 2022-10-27
Nothing but fun
This narrator did an awesome job delivering the comedy line after line. Worth the listen.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- ner_do_well
- 2022-10-09
A terrible version
Mostly a conversion of the movie. Some modernization in 2020 made it worse. Heller rushed the narration and moments of humor slipt away fast.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Joshua Clement
- 2022-07-23
The better side of 'Meh'
its a novel baised off the movies... it doesn't quite vibe the same. It strikes me as a story that has a lot of potential, but deflates and even becomes a bit cartoonish at times.
That being said, it had some moments of sparkling creativity, narritively and discriptively, that i enjoyed... but wasn't able to quite fully enjoy because of the narrorator... it was awful. He rushed. He gave no time to let key points sink in or hit with weight. It felt at times like a parent rushing through a bedtime story just so he could go off and do something else. The story was moderate, the narrator made it blah.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Gtg
- 2022-06-12
True to the movie
J Heller gives a fantastic narrative , creating distinctive characters. better, best as move
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- Theodoros Katsikis
- 2022-03-08
Terrible narration and performance - keep away
The narration by Johnny Heller was terrible. Flat, without any emotion, as if he was just reading aloud a story that bores him to death… I had such great expectations about this audible but it didn’t deliver
1 person found this helpful