Homefront the voice of freedom ebook

Find out more about OverDrive accounts. John Milius. Random House Publishing Group. Media Homefront. Save Not today. Format ebook. I would go out on a limb and say that he poses a real risk of overshadowing the main character, usually not a good thing. However he doesn't and the story moved with me invested into the life of the main character. Great characterization. Strong beginning based on very real scenarios of the possible future of the U.

Turns into a 24 style plot that is action packed however, not very believable. Oct 13, Alpha rated it liked it. With most video game novels, the stories are usually based off the video game as compared to being a compliment. With this title, it should be original since it takes place before the game's events. I believe the book delivered just enough "As of late, video games have been doing multi-media releases.

I believe the book delivered just enough to be outstanding. With the help of John Milius, the writer for the story of the game as well as the screenplay writer for ""Apocalypse Now"" and ""Red Dawn"", a lot of the story has an integrity towards a dystopian outlook on the United States of America in which Korea has invaded and taken over most of the United States in a timespan less than one year.

The story centers around Ben Walker, a journalist who writes in journals his accounts prior to the hostile takeover and life after. As time progresses, the story shows how Walker is transformed from the civilian life he was accustomed to to the life he has to now live on the run.

Using his journalism skills, he writes events in his journal and also through the progression of the story, he becomes the Voice of Freedom, a man on the radio waves who encourages the remaining United States population to fight back the invading Koreans. The story itself is very good for what it is but there should also be notice that warfare on behalf of the Koreans are either very unorganized - probably due to taking on a broken country - and there are mistakes that are missed.

The same goes on the United States side too. These are mistakes that in a regular war situation would be accounted for but probably for the sake of story or possibly the conditions given to the story, it is understandable.

I would definitely suggest this title to video gamers who love to read, especially those who love first person shooters. Also those who like work by John Milius may like this novel too but since the events of the novel are happening before the events of the game, expect a somewhat conclusive cliffhanger if you do not intend to play the game right after. Sep 20, Abbe added it Shelves: in-library.

Dec 10, Danny Hurtado rated it really liked it. Homefront The Voice of Freedom is based on the video game Homefront. This book takes places a little before the actual game. For those that don't know, Homefront is about the North Koreans attacking America with an EMP which caused all of electronics in North America to fail, which meant that we were doomed.

Not having electricity, vehicles, or any electrical device to work, the whole country was in trouble. In the book Homefront The Voice of Freedom, it has a group or just normal civilians trying to survive while the North Koreans are attacking. Their use of attack is by being able to have a radio work and broadcast to the people that have old ham radios which weren't affected by the EMP.

In the book they face problems the whole time and get into some huge conflicts. At the end of the book, you know there has to be another book since it ended with some questions. I would recommend this book but only for those that are interested in war fiction. I think it's meant more for fans of the game because it'll be easier to understand.

Still, a good book and I think a lot of people would enjoy it. Nov 10, Gregory Schultz rated it it was ok. Some video games get the novel treatment but they usually continue a story at the end of the game. Homefront is the opposite where the novel sets the storyline of the video in a compelling way that tries to be serious but still feels very gimmicky.

What I like about this book was you never wanted to put the book down. Even though the book is filled with corny jokes, enormous plot holes, repeating lines and debatable actualities like EMP blast crippling electronics or making an entire river radio Some video games get the novel treatment but they usually continue a story at the end of the game.

Even though the book is filled with corny jokes, enormous plot holes, repeating lines and debatable actualities like EMP blast crippling electronics or making an entire river radioactive , the storyline was very compelling and believable.

What I didn't like about Homefront and why the book got two stars was the story has a Hollywood movie-like storyline. When Ben Walker gets into trouble, he's always saved by something. Near death after getting beaten by gangs? Saved by an abandoned military base filled with supplies. Being chased by Korean military? Saved by a National Guard convoy. This goes on through the entire book. And it cheapens the plot. What will be interesting to see if the ending of the book sets - or has any connection to - the storyline for Homefront 2, the sequel to the first video game set to be released in Judging by the leaked plot of Homefront 2 with a new character, it doesn't look like it will.

Jan 19, John Patrick rated it it was ok. So this is the second video game tie-in book I have read this year for a game I have never played. I was interested in the story of the game which revolves around a near future America that has been invaded by North Korea mainly because of its roots are in the original and soon to be released remake Red Dawn which is one of my favorite patriot movies from the 80's.

Ah the 80's movies, when America was top dog and our chief export was one man armies on missions to stamp down the enemies of free So this is the second video game tie-in book I have read this year for a game I have never played. Ah the 80's movies, when America was top dog and our chief export was one man armies on missions to stamp down the enemies of freedom. While I liked the idea of the book, and they only missed predicting the death of Kim Jong Il by a few months, I was surprized by how hollow the book seemed.

The book is told half in journal entries by the "Voice of Freedom" and half in standard narrative of the main character Ben and the Leader of the Korean Occupation force. In both modes of storytelling it seems like very little story is actually told. The book ends one a very open plot point or payoff that was either intended to come in the game or in another novel. Did I enjoy reading it, ya. Aug 04, Jason added it.

I was not expecting much from this video game tie-in novel, but I was pleasantly surprised and tore through this book in 2 days. I couldn't put it down. North Korea's rise to dominance led by a charismatic Kim Jong-un on the heel's of America's economic downturn is a little far-fetched IMHO, but it makes for a great read.

I have yet to play the video game so I can't tell whether the book makes the video game bett I was not expecting much from this video game tie-in novel, but I was pleasantly surprised and tore through this book in 2 days. I have yet to play the video game so I can't tell whether the book makes the video game better or if the video makes the book better. Either way, I hope they come out with more novels to continue the story though I doubt in this world of Halo, Gears and Call of Duty that they'd even make a Homefront sequel.

Nonetheless, it's an exciting page turner and this generation's "Red Dawn" actually, the novel was written by the minds behind "Red Dawn". Read on my nook. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one.

Video game novels have become something of a guilty pleasure for me, especially prequel novels. I like how they can introduce you to the setting and characters of a game before you start to play it, and add meat to the bones of the game's story. Usually, though, they just aren't very good. This book won't win any awards, but it's exciting, interesting, and fairly well-written. It does a great job of filling in the blanks between th Read on my nook.

It does a great job of filling in the blanks between the current day and the Korean-run America of the video game. Now I just can't wait to actually play the game! Sep 10, Kay rated it really liked it. I have never heard of the video game and, quite frankly, lost interest in video games at Asteroids. Video games are for children.

The USA was in the doldrums with very few of the military overseas leaving it vulnerable and resulted in Korea invading the west coast of America. Small groups of resistance exist and they have a voice in Ben Walker. One of the better invasion of U I have never heard of the video game and, quite frankly, lost interest in video games at Asteroids.

One of the better invasion of USA novels. Ray Smillie Sep 02, Scott Vout rated it really liked it Shelves: books-of , urban-fantasy. A book my son read and was laying around the house so i gave it a try. An interesting concept - Korea, the new super power invades the USA and takes over.

Some engaging characters, especially Wally. A not unbelievable story, based on a video game. Definately set up for a sequal. I enjoyed the story and look forward to the sequal. Dont think i will be worrying too much about the video game though. Jun 11, Thomas Mcmillen rated it did not like it. I've been on a kick lately in reading adaptations of games as a kind of alternative history. I'm really only asking for an interesting, plausible story.

Homefront gives us the premise of, "What would happen if the US completely forgets it has thousands of nuclear weapons? DO NOTbuy or play this game - the writers must be punished!!! Nov 16, Aaron Lawson rated it really liked it. I am very happy with this novel. It's sad to say that it is WAY better then the video game, as we all know the video game had a lot more money thrown at it. It sucked me in and had some tense moments throughout.

I'm looking to see if there is a sequel!! Although the Resistance suffered heavy losses, the mission was called a success. The courage and sacrifice of these men and women won't be forgotten. But, our enemies have also marked this day. Throughout the Occupation Zone, the KPA has increased security and pressured civilians to identify Resistance members. Citizens have 'disappeared' in alarming numbers with reports of torture and executions.

Some question the risks of rebellion. They fear reprisals - the boot to the door in the middle of the night. The price of our liberty has always been high. We must stand together now, or not at all. This is the Voice of Freedom. It's hard to determine what's happening outside the Wall, but our KPA sources report that several patrols have gone missing, and the ones that survived have nothing but horror stories.

After the EMP went off and the electronic grid that sustained us broke apart, our nation fell into a kind of madness. I remember that first winter - desperation sweeping the country. People turned on each other, and worse, as food grew scarce. Many beyond the Wall have no allegiance to any cause, other than their own survival. If you must deal with them, be advised that they can be unpredictable, and a fair number are outright insane.

Let's be careful out there. Korean tankers carrying jet fuel are nearing the Lake Tahoe area. Resistance operations are underway to intercept. Our soldiers need any and all resources we can provide to help them defeat the occupation. Use these encoded radio channels to communicate.