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{{Book Info | |||
|name= ''Halo: The Flood'' | |||
|image=Thefloodbook.jpg | |||
|Author= [[William C. Dietz]] | |||
|Publisher= [[Del Rey Books]] | |||
|Date Released= April 1, 2003 | |||
|Length= 352 Pages | |||
|ISBN= 0345459210 | |||
|ISBN-13= 978-0345459213 | |||
|Availability= Paperback | |||
|US Price=$6.99 | |||
|Can Price=$n/a | |||
|UK Price=£5.59 | |||
|Amazon=http://www.amazon.com/Flood-Halo-William-C-Dietz/dp/0345459210/ref=pd_bbs_2/104-2355391-8653531?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174145895&sr=1-2 | |||
|Product Dimensions= 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches | |||
|Product Dimensions Metric=20.8 x 14 x 2.8 cm | |||
|Shipping Weight= 12 ounces | |||
|Shipping Mass= 341 g | |||
}} | |||
'''Halo: The Flood''' is the novelization of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] written by [[William C. Dietz]], following the book [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]. This novel attained the ''Publisher's Weekly'' bestsellers list during May 2003.<ref name=gamingage>{{cite web | last=Klepek | first=Patrick | date=May 5, 2003 | url=http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2003/5/2-15 | title= ''Halo'' novel cracks bestseller | accessdate=September 2 | accessyear=2006 }}</ref> | |||
DATE: September 19, [[2552]] -September 23, 2552 | |||
==Plot== | |||
It expanded on the game by detailing the actions of the [[Helljumpers]] and the [[Covenant]], introducing the SpecOps Elite [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] who attempted various ploys to stop the [[Master Chief]], but in vain, and had [[Jenkins]] aid [[Major Silva]] and [[Lieutenant McKay]] as well as the other Helljumpers even after his conversion to a Flood Combat Form by persuading a Helljumper leader to destroy the [[Truth and Reconciliation]] in order to prevent the [[Flood]] from reaching Earth and killing many. | |||
==Criticism== | |||
There have been many criticisms of the book, many times ultimately due to the fact that William Dietz did not incorporate ideas into his story that were developed by [[Eric Nylund]] in [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] and continued in [[Halo: First Strike]]. | |||
Some fans generally have a strong dislike for this particular novel stating that the Dietz's characterization of the Master Chief was too drastically changed from Eric Nylund's written portrayal of the character. The Chief, previously portrayed as a carefully guarded person, smiles freely and generally acts less like the Spartans did in the first book. In addition, many of the futuristic elements of Halo were conflicted, with the mentioning of [[MRE]]s, [[Dog Tag]]s, and the [[Marine|Marine Corps]] motto, ''Semper Fi.'' Dietz's portrayal of the UNSC Marines more akin to the current [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]], with little regard for any evolution that would have taken place over approximately 500 years. | |||
Further criticism around the book is focused on inconsistencies with facts. For example, in the book, Master Chief faces [[Jackals]] on the [[Pillar of Autumn]]. While in the game, he only faces [[Elites]] and [[Grunts]]. However the small factual differences are negligible in relation to the overall plot. | |||
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