Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom (Book) - 2/18/2011 4:31:39 AM
From Goodreads by Victoria Strauss, 5 star review:
"First, a disclaimer: I'm Ann's friend and colleague, and I haven't just read "The Price of Freedom," I witnessed its creation. But I'm speaking as a reader, not a friend, when I say this is a terrific book.
"The Price of Freedom" covers an earlier period of Jack Sparrow's life--before the first of the POTC movies--and tells the story of how he became a pirate. Ann's an experienced tie-in writer, and she has a unique knack for capturing the heart and soul of familiar characters (there's a reason she's a New York Times best-selling author). Jack, Barbossa, and others come to vivid life on the page, and fans of the movies will be able to see and hear them as they read. Fans will especially enjoy exploring different aspects of Jack's character, and learning about his life in Shipwreck Cove...and what happened to make him leave it.
But make no mistake--this isn't just a novel for POTC fans. It's a complete stand-alone swashbuckling adventure, with mysterious treasure hunts, exciting battle scenes, exotic magics, menacing villains, a touch of romance, enough authentic nautical detail to satisfy even the most die-hard Patrick O'Brian fan, and, of course, pirates. There's humor, suspense, and a serious treatment of the issue of man's inhumanity to man. In other words--something for everyone. You don't need to have seen the POTC movies--or even to have heard of them--to enjoy and appreciate this wonderful novel."
