THE READERS’ ADVISORY MATRIX FOR CRYSTAL LAKE MEMORIES: THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRIDAY THE 13TH
BY PETER M. BRACKE
1.
Where is the book on the narrative continuum?
A mix (combines highly narrative
moments with periods of fact-based prose)
2.
What is the subject of the book?
Films and film making - the book is
about the making of the movies in the Friday
the 13th series.
3.
What type of book is it?
Oral history in interview style
4.
Articulate appeal
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What is the pacing of the book?
The pace is
fairly quick
·
Describe the characters of the book.
The characters are the real-life
participants in each of the films including actors, production staff,
directors, producers, etc.
·
What is the intent of the author?
To collect the definitive oral
history of the film series.
·
What is the focus of the story?
The focus conveys the experience
of how the films were made and what the participants experienced.
·
Does the language matter?
Yes - in that most of the story is
done in oral history form taken from multiple perspectives
·
Is the setting important and well described?
The settings come from multiple
perspectives so there are some conflicting reports. However, familiarity in the
films helps make these clearer.
·
Are there details and, if so, of what?
Plenty of details describing
budgets, scripts, special effects, acting, onset experiences, audience
reactions, fandom, etc.
·
Are there sufficient charts and other graphic
materials? Are they useful and clear?
Yes, they contain production
stills, behind the scenes photos, production notes, advertisements, etc. that complement
the narrative.
·
Does the book stress moments of learning,
understanding, or experience?
The book leans heavily on
delivering the experience from those who were a part of the making of the
films. Although one does learn about the process of filmmaking in the process.
5.
Why would a reader enjoy this book (rank
appeal?)
1.
Nostalgia
2.
Detail
3.
Characterization
