The She-Hulk Diaries

Alchemical Night · 09-21-2013

Hi there,

In a surprising turn, I happened upon this by accident and yet discovered that it was available earlier in June of this year. Seemingly a natural candidate for the Growth forum, as with other associated She-Hulk material, I post this here as the work touches upon other subjects, as well as being more singularly dilute.

Though I can't honestly say that I have read the book as yet, I will afford a critical summary, which should give some insight into this interesting work.

The novel The She-Hulk Diaries by Marta Acosta is a new, and seemingly unprecedented, work concerning Jen Walters/She-Hulk, though subject to a notable difference of continuity and texture.

In what could be described as Bridget Jones meets Ally McBeal, this novel is a seeming adaptation of the Dan Slott perspective, as opposed to latter appearances, with a few notable distinctions; the most particular being that the duality of Jen and SH is given more realization and exploration as a node of the story, akin to the earlier incarnations.

Considered as an ambitious attempt by Marvel to break into the "Chick-Lit" market and expanding reception amongst female fans, the story attempts to afford a insight into the emotional, everyday complexion of Jen Walters/She-Hulk, as conflated with the more recognisable callings of her super heroine status. Though reception, both casual and more critical, has been varied from the original intent, this book does seem like a interesting variation on the norms of the Jen/SH narrative and in a format which, to my and other's knowledge, was principally found in the fandom, when ranged against anything official.

To be brief, this work is a interesting new perspective on the characters and a somewhat neglected aspect of that nature, though this will be tempered by your liking for what is an adapted vision of Slott's era, which I know from experience some can think to be a bit unfocused.

The book can be found on Amazon.com below.

http://www.amazon.com/The-She-Hulk-D.../dp/1401311016

Thanks again,

Alchemical Night.

09-21-2013	#1
Alchemical Night Watcher Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	The She-Hulk Diaries Hi there, In a surprising turn, I happened upon this by accident and yet discovered that it was available earlier in June of this year. Seemingly a natural candidate for the Growth forum, as with other associated She-Hulk material, I post this here as the work touches upon other subjects, as well as being more singularly dilute. Though I can't honestly say that I have read the book as yet, I will afford a critical summary, which should give some insight into this interesting work. The novel *The She-Hulk Diaries* by Marta Acosta is a new, and seemingly unprecedented, work concerning Jen Walters/She-Hulk, though subject to a notable difference of continuity and texture. In what could be described as Bridget Jones meets Ally McBeal, this novel is a seeming adaptation of the Dan Slott perspective, as opposed to latter appearances, with a few notable distinctions; the most particular being that the duality of Jen and SH is given more realization and exploration as a node of the story, akin to the earlier incarnations. Considered as an ambitious attempt by Marvel to break into the "Chick-Lit" market and expanding reception amongst female fans, the story attempts to afford a insight into the emotional, everyday complexion of Jen Walters/She-Hulk, as conflated with the more recognisable callings of her super heroine status. Though reception, both casual and more critical, has been varied from the original intent, this book does seem like a interesting variation on the norms of the Jen/SH narrative and in a format which, to my and other's knowledge, was principally found in the fandom, when ranged against anything official. To be brief, this work is a interesting new perspective on the characters and a somewhat neglected aspect of that nature, though this will be tempered by your liking for what is an adapted vision of Slott's era, which I know from experience some can think to be a bit unfocused. The book can be found on Amazon.com below. http://www.amazon.com/The-She-Hulk-D.../dp/1401311016 Thanks again, Alchemical Night.