Trollhunters

by Daniel Kraus and Guillermo del Toro

Book Overview

The book that inspired the Netflix original series Trollhunters, from Dreamworks Animation. "You are food. Those muscles you flex to walk, lift, and talk? They're patties of meat topped with chewy tendon. That skin you've paid so much attention to in mirrors? It's delicious to the right tongues, a casserole of succulent tissue. And those bones that give you the strength to make your way in the world? They rattle between teeth as the marrow is sucked...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423125983
• ISBN13: 9781423125983
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

This familiar yet bizarre world houses crowds of relatable, believable characters, and a non-stop pl

"Trollhunters" is a creative, inventive novel which proves fantasy can be admirably executed in standalone books. The idea behind the story seems ridiculous at first blush and from another author, it might have become just another volume to toss on the pile of forgettable literature. This book, however, managed to capture my attention with every page--so watch out, because this novel could lead to a sleepless night or two if you’re not careful! Its blistering pace, character intrigue, fantastic action sequences, and even a tiny bit of romance blew my expectations out of the water. The writing mechanics of the book are spot-on and any idiosyncrasies, uncommon usage of words being a good example, are a deliberate choice which helps to place the reader further inside the story. The characters are some of the best I've read in quite a while, each sporting a shocking amount of depth while their development is handled masterfully. Even supporting characters were not simply the rehashing of characters seen time and time again but had unusual substance. My one gripe involves the occasional use of high school clichés; however, they are minor to the story. Ultimately, "Trollhunters" was an entertaining read for both adults and teenagers (no doubt children would be just as enraptured with it, but smatterings of foul language and a few over-the-top scenes of gore and violence make it less than ideal for a younger audience). It is a truly remarkable book which I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.