Title: Stranger Things Pdf Suspicious Minds
Author: Gwenda Bond
Published Date: 2019-02-05
Page: 320
“You’re left hungry for more, but in the best way possible, as the book manages the balancing act between interconnected prequel and standalone story.”—Cinelinx “Suspicious Minds is the prequel story that fans have been waiting for.”—Kirkus Reviews “Highly recommended for those readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the Stranger Things’ universe, this book is also a dark and captivating story that will stick in the readers’ minds even if they are not fans of the franchise.”—The Unseen Library Gwenda Bond writes YA and children’s fiction, among other things. Her novels include the Lois Lane series (Fallout, Double Down, Triple Threat), which brings the iconic comic book character front and center, and the Cirque American series (Girl on a Wire, Girl Over Paris, Girl in the Shadows), about daredevil heroines who discover magic and mystery lurking under the big top. She and her husband, Christopher Rowe, also co-write a middle-grade series, The Supernormal Sleuthing Service. Bond’s nonfiction writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Publishers Weekly, Locus, and many other publications. She has an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in a hundred-year-old house in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband and their unruly pets. There are rumors she escaped from a screwball comedy, and she might have a journalism degree because of her childhood love of Lois Lane.
It’s the summer of 1969, and the shock of conflict reverberates through the youth of America, both at home and abroad. As a student at a quiet college campus in the heartland of Indiana, Terry Ives couldn’t be farther from the front lines of Vietnam or the incendiary protests in Washington.
But the world is changing, and Terry isn’t content to watch from the sidelines. When word gets around about an important government experiment in the small town of Hawkins, she signs on as a test subject for the project, code-named MKULTRA. Unmarked vans, a remote lab deep in the woods, mind-altering substances administered by tight-lipped researchers . . . and a mystery the young and restless Terry is determined to uncover.
But behind the walls of Hawkins National Laboratory—and the piercing gaze of its director, Dr. Martin Brenner—lurks a conspiracy greater than Terry could have ever imagined. To face it, she’ll need the help of her fellow test subjects, including one so mysterious the world doesn’t know she exists—a young girl with unexplainable superhuman powers and a number instead of a name: 008.
Amid the rising tensions of the new decade, Terry Ives and Martin Brenner have begun a different kind of war—one where the human mind is the battlefield.
Praise for Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds
“You’re left hungry for more, but in the best way possible, as the book manages the balancing act between interconnected prequel and standalone story.”—Cinelinx
“Suspicious Minds is the prequel story that fans have been waiting for.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Highly recommended for those readers interested in expanding their knowledge of the Stranger Things’ universe, this book is also a dark and captivating story that will stick in the readers’ minds even if they are not fans of the franchise.”—The Unseen Library
Pretty cool story Pretty cool. Author obviously went to great lengths to make sure plot meshed with tv show. A little slower than I wanted but big finish was worth it. Highly recommended and can't wait for another one.Loved the show, loving the book! While I loved the show, this prequel provides many things I was craving: more exploration of the world, Stephen King-esque homages, and—above all—a great cast of women characters!A Captivating Addition to the Stranger Things Universe! This was an absolutely brilliant read. As someone obsessed with any-and-all-things Stranger Things, as well as everything that inspired it, I was both excited and nervous about this new novel. My fears were set aside from page one. The author, Gwenda Bond, has achieved everything that makes the original show so great, while at the same time adding her own unique flairs and ideas to the story, bringing together characters we know and some brand new faces that add a new depth to the story. What I respected the most was Bond's ability to tell a story that is her own without disregarding what the show has already told us. And in doing so, she manages to make the book and her writing stand on its own. It's very clear that she has honored what makes the television show so special and then added something just as special to it.As I read, I found the characters were engaging and the story to be captivating on multiple levels, and it answers many of the persisting questions I had about both the Stranger Things and Hawkins Lab mythology without taking away its mystery and mystique. Another aspect of the novel that I appreciated was how it brought a significant season two character full circle. This was a character that many fans of the show, including myself, had written off entirely, not showing any particular care or interest. And that was the character of 008, or Kali as we've come to know her.I, like many others, was not a fan of the much talked about seventh episode of Season 2. The addition of Kali, and her gang of Chicago street toughs, is one of the most polarizing moments of the show thus far. Many viewers like myself didn't connect with, didn't like, or didn't respect her character. Ultimately, we didn't see the point of her being there.For myself, the most nagging question I had watching the show was "Why did Eleven go all this way to find her mother only to leave her right away to go find this mysterious girl we have never met before?" Bond offers a brilliant answer. In her writing, she brings Kali and Terry Ives together in a stunning, beautiful, and almost tragic way. This significant plot-device adds a whole new layer to the show and actually makes one look at that much-maligned Episode 7 of Season 2 and Kali in a much different way.What impressed me was Bond's ability to keep me on the edge of my seat the entire time reading. Having watched the show countless time, I know all too well what happens to Terry Ives, Dr. Brenner, Kali, and eventually Baby Jane or Eleven. But Bond kept my attention, and had me holding out hope that things will still turn out okay, despite knowing the truth of what happens next. The end result is a tragic tale that at times brought a tear to my eye.But what I appreciated the most about "Suspicious Minds" was the way it introduced me to a whole new era of American history. While the television show focuses on the 80's and the Reagan era, "Suspicious Minds" takes the reader back to the late 60's/early 70's Nixon and Vietnam era -- a time period that was only hinted at in the show. In doing so, Bond is able to accomplish what the show has done so successfully -- bring the reader right into the world in which it is set, providing entertainment and the occasional history lesson.This novel is a brilliant addition to the Stranger Things Universe. It is a must read for any fan. Even if you've never seen an episode of Stranger Things (what are you waiting for?), the book itself is still a wonderful read and is easy to follow. If you are coming into the world of Stranger Things and Hawkins Lab for the first time, you won't find yourself lost or confused.I, for one, am anxiously looking forward to not just what future Stranger Things novels will reveal (such as the recently announced "Darkness on the Edge of Town" and "Runaway Max"), but also digging deeper into the work of Gwenda Bond. This novel has made me a fan! Thank you, Gwenda!
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