There’s just something about the show – the 80s setting, the dark science fiction theme, the soundtrack, the incredible cast… I love it so much and try and make EVERYONE watch it. Also posted on my blog, Rinn Reads.Īs soon as Stranger Things was released on Netflix, I watched it all in two or three days. I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. All views expressed are my honest opinion. I won a free copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway but was under no obligation to post a review. In terms of info that is just about the show, there just isn't a lot of substance to the book. The book feels like it was padded with loosely connected stuff in order to stretch the page count. While each episode has a chapter devoted to it, most of the book delves into more of how the creators and writers were inspired by other films, books,and tv shows. That's not to say you won't learn anything but it is all stuff that at some point been published in print or tv interviews conducted with the creators and actors.

This book was published before season 2 had aired and therefore only goes into detail about episodes from the first season.Īs with most unofficial books about tv shows and films, this book doesn't really contain any insider information about the show. It's a bit of a nostalgia trip back to the 80s with a compelling story line and a terrific cast of actors, in particular the child stars of the show. When the Netflix show, Stranger Things, debuted it didn't take long for it to catch on and develop quite the following.

Notes from the Upside Down by Guy Adams