Demolition Winter [Mass Market Paperback]

this was a wonderful SAAB novel! since only 26-odd hours were ever produced, reading this adventure was very special. the 58th is stuck on an alien planet on a sabotage mission, and things just keep getting worse! this was an excellent novel that like J.R.R. Tolkein takes the time to describe the land the characters are moving through, so the reader is really put involved in the action. plus, a friendly Silicate is with the 58 which makes for great character interaction. this novel takes place just before the final episode and actually feels like an 'arc' episode of the show only with a much larger budget. if you've EVER seen SAAB, read this novel and enjoy!

Okay. First I just want to say I'm not UNDER 13, I'm 13. I just ain't buying anything here. Anyway, the book:

Demolition Winter was great. It had all what the Show Space: Above and Beyond had. Danger, action, romance, humor...everything. The only thing that troubles me is that the characters seems differnt. Shane is all the sudden angry and let it go out on the squadron, Damphousse (the Engieneer) know less than Wang about planes and stuff...and McQueen is all smussy. This is not our Ty. But the book is nevertheless good. And Nathan has never been better.

Beware the military industrial complex. Yeah, we've heard that one. Basically a book that focuses on the corruption of the government, business (Aerotech) and yes, even the Marine Core. The only good guys are the 58th squadron, of course. Some may remember the TV series and claim that the book's premise is in line with that aspect of the series i.e., the war with the Chigs was unjust but the 58th prevailed due to skill and fortitude. I got it. The plot in this story is not so much about the 58th`s efforts to complete their mission but more uncovering the thin veneer that hides the afore mentioned corruption. The repition of this theme is tiring as the book is constantly reminding the reader that everybody's corrupt but the 58th. We got it. In regards to sci-fi technology, the book offers none, so don't look for that here.

The book focuses heavily on concepts of bigotry. The book's conclusion in this regard is easily anticipatable - bigotry is wrong. I remember that one from my mother.

Some of the other reviewers complimented the author's insight into the main characters. That is obligatory, so I am not sure why people were so impressed, however Shane's character was not in line with the series as she is portrayed as hyper angry, stupid acting, and the biggest bigot of them all. I kept waiting for the big epiphany where she realizes that bigotry is wrong, but it does not seem to occur. Also, there is very little interaction of McQueen and Ross with the 58th, so don't get excited about seeing them in action. In this story, the Chigs are portrayed as inept, stupid & vicious. The book offers no insight into their backgrounds, origins or motivations.

If you want to be lectured about the corruption of government and big business as well as love thy neighbor and don't be a bigot, this is your book.