Flash: The Haunting of Barry Allen

As HUGE fan of the CW show The Flash, I couldn't hold back my inner nerd as I ordered this book. And I can't express how glad I am that I did! Not only did the authors do an award winningly accurate depiction of all the beloved characters, they created a interesting and fast moving plot line that did not feel rushed. They delved into the characters involved, drawing you in and really connecting you to their situation, thoughts and sentiments on the circumstances they faced...it really felt like a new arc of the TV show unfolding as I read it. Barry was always precious in the show (and my favorite character) and they did fantastic job writing him; felt really accurate to the show. The premise was interesting and what drew me in, and I love that they brought in the Arrow. What's more, the way the authors depict the friendship between Barry and Oliver is spectacular! I flew through the book and have already ordered the book that follows! Can't wait to see what happens next and to see the relationship between The Flash and Arrow develop as they tackle a whole new set of challenges as a combined team! Would heavily recommend for anyone who's a fan of the show!!

I was so excited to see this book I bought it right away! I am in love with Arrow and enjoy Flash as well. I watch the shows religiously. The story stars with Barry and we see him start to have some "glitches". Eventually, he realizes that this is not going to go away on it's own and calls in help from Team Arrow. Soon enough both Barry and Oliver are working hard to solve the issue and cure the Flash. The story continues with the next book set in the Arrow side of things. I have read both and completely enjoyed them. As I said in the next review, the comic relief provided by Cisco when mixed with both teams is just fantastic. Plenty of happy geek moments. As a die-hard Green Arrow fan I was very pleased with this book and would absolutely recommend it to fans of both Flash and Arrow.

his book has everything I didn't know that I needed in the tv show. Something about this book that I like is that it shows the other side of the coin: the villains, and not just the heroes. Too many shows about heroes don't really show the villains too much, until it's time for the hero to take them down. Well, this book changes that by showing what Peekaboo, Weather Wizard, and Pied Piper were up to, as well as Team Flash were up to. When Barry starts blurring, and having hallucinations I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see when he was going to come out of the blur. Also, I felt Team Flash's panic as they try to find out why Barry's powers are glitching. With each blur I was on the edge of my seat, and I was worried for Barry's health, and safety. What if he doesn't come out of the blur this time? That was my main worry. Although, I must admit, Team Arrow took their sweet time coming into this book, and I was beginning to wonder if they were ever going to show up, but when they did finally show up, I was a happy camper. I am a little disappointed that Wally wasn't in this though. I wanted to see his reaction to Barry having these glitches. Also, it's hard to tell when this is set. Either way, this book was amazing, and I felt like I was watching an episode of the show, rather than reading a book. I can't wait to get into the sequel. Side note: I HATE mass market paperback. Why was that the only edition of this book?

This book was a fantastic read! I bought this book to satisfy my needs for more amazing Arrow and Flash team ups and wasn't disappointed. Not only does it start out as a great Flash read with drama, angst and action but when Oliver shows up it gives that team up dynamic that I love. I highly recommend this book if your fans of the show.

This was a great book. I could not put it down. Since I watch the show it felt like I was watching an episode. I could imagine everything it was written beautifully I would recommend it to everyone.

I haven't finished reading yet, but I really appreciate how the author(s) incorporated Iris into the story, which is something the show can take notes on. She's shown doing her job, helping Barry, having a girls' night with Caitlin, etc. Aside from that, the dialogue for the characters is fun and believable, and I think the plot is interesting enough to be an actual episode of the show!

This was purchased for a 10 year old. It is too difficult. The material is engaging so it might work as a read aloud.

I watched the TV series for the Flash, and I thouroghly enjoyed this book. Barry starts having blurs, where he can 't see, hear, or touch anything around him. He sees friends and foes from the past during blurs, and even the future Barry. The blurs are caused by Plasma reeased into Barry from the wormhole that Eobard Thawne created. I greatly recommend this book. It features Hartley Rathaway, Mark Mardon, Shawna Baez, Kyle Nimbus, and Roy Bivolo.

Der Wetterzauberer, Nebel, Peekaboo und ein ehemaliger Mitarbeiter von Harrison Wells haben sich zusammen getan um die Stadt zu erpressen und Flash das Leben zur Hölle zu machen. Dafür wurde ein elaborierter Plan erdacht, der nicht unbedingt von allen Beteiligten verstanden wird, weswegen diese kleine Kabal immer wieder mit inneren Spannungen zu kämpfen hat. Insbesondere auch, weil gerade Wetterzauberer und Nebel Flash und Joe West gerne ttöen wollen, sobald sie sie sehen und nicht erst zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt, den der Plan vorsieht. Diese „Rücksichtnahme“ hilft Barry Allen aber nicht unbedingt, denn bei ihm ist ein ganz neues Problem aufgetaucht. In bestimmten Situationen, wenn er die Speed-Force nutzt, verfällt sein Körper in einen phasenverschobenen Starrezustand, während sich sein Geist an einen anderen Ort zu begeben scheint, an dem er Leuten begegnet, an deren Toden er irgendwie beteiligt zu sein glaubt. Und ab einer bestimmten Geschwindigkeit taucht auch immer wieder eine ältere Version seiner Selbst neben ihm auf, die ihn anfeuert, noch schneller zu laufen. All diese Dinge sind überaus irritierend, weswegen Cisco und die anderen „Team Arrow“ zur Hilfe rufen – zum Einen, um sich um die Probleme mit der Kabal zu kümmern, zum Anderen, um Barry mit seinem neuen Problem zu helfen. Und so muss der schnellste Mann der Welt lernen sich ganz ruhig hinzusetzen und nur auf seinen Atem zu achten. Etwas, das ihm überhaupt nicht liegt, denn es gibt so viel zu erledigen, so viele Leute zu retten – und eben die Kabal, die den Seinen ans Leder will. Viele Leute halten die Crossover-Geschichten mit der Gruppe um Flash und Team Arrow für die stärksten Skripte in der Flash-Fernsehserie und die Erzählung wird gerade durch das Wechselspiel des eher düsteren Oliver Queens und des sehr erwachsenen Diggles mit dem nerdig-pubertären Flash-„Mob“ interessant. Einstieg in die „literarische“ Bearbeitung und Erweiterung der beiden Fernsehserien, der auf jeden Fall Appetit auf mehr macht.

Go this for my son and he loves it

Imperdibile avventura per tutti i fan della serie tv. Consigliato.

This book is how season 2 or 3 of the flash should have turned out. Amazing story and great character development.

Enjoyed the book.