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On a quest to bring colleagues home, O'Neill must face his past.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Wow! reading other reviews it seems you either love it or hate it. I have to say that both are representing extremes that I cannot reconcile my opinions with. I'm going for well above average.
This is a good solid book with a nicely interesting, yet not to convoluted, plot and a bit of very well written action. In fact, once you've got past the early pages of the book it's pretty much all action. The characters are portrayed about as well as I've ever seen them written and it's interesting to get an insight into how they are thinking or feeling aside from the usual outward bravado that we see on the screen. Having said that, I question some of the motivation - particularly Carter's early on, and towards the end (read it and you'll know what I mean), not to mention the whole motivation of the book which drives them to do things that...well, seasoned millitary professionals just would not do under the circumstances presented in this book.
Looking beyond that obvious flaw, there's some great interaction, particularly between Carter and O'Neill - not romantic unless you're rabidly reading it into every little thing they say and do, either because you love it or hate it. Also between Daniel and O'Neill, and even Teal'c is well written for and that's something you rarely find. The point of view chops about a bit, but it seems to be primarily O'Neill, who grinds a few axes and lays a few demons to rest (an oppoturnity that TPTB sadly went on to miss on screen with this particular issue). Another reviewer mentions that the way this was handled was contrary to canon but I didn't get that vibe at all and can't really see how, as it's never been mentioned since, anyone could come to that conclusion.
Definitely worth a read.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This is a wonderful book. The plot is strong, the characters are true, the political intrigue is mysterious and gut twisting (without being dwelled upon too long so as to make it boring), the action is intensely breath-stealing and everyone's emotions are beautifully handled. The author avoids a common pitfall of TV tie-in books by not relying on the reader's interest in reading about their favorite characters as a substitute to developing a truly engrossing plot. The unfolding chain of events dominos quickly from its simple and familiar beginnings - a wish to bring lost comrades home, some stubborn, deceptive aliens and the ever pervasive threat of the political factions aligned against the SGC - into an adventure full of danger and surprises. The action scenes were particularly well written and had me on the edge of my seat repeatedly. I liked the way that every time you thought you knew what was going to happen or that they were finally going to make it into the clear, some new turn would be thrown into the works. Excellent! Everyone's emotions were also very well done and true to character. The way the author got into their heads and showed their interactions and the cause and effect of events was wonderful to read. Some parts I've already read multiple times just because they are so well done. It's like watching the show, only better in some ways because you can get what people are thinking, not just what they say and do.
I highly recommend this book, it is definitively a gripping page-turner!
I highly recommend this book, it is definitively a gripping page-turner!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have read hundreds of books in my life, and this is the first time I can genuinely say I read the whole book from cover to cover without stopping (except for coffee and lunch). This book is compelling and I am very pleased I bought the second book (The Cost of Honor) at the same time so I did not have to wait to find out how the story would end.
The story line is intricate and delicately woven, combining the politics of Earth against the struggles of SG1 to do the right thing. Senator Kinsey always makes a great villain, and Ambassador Crawford makes the perfect accomplice.
The pacing is inspired and you find yourself wanting to skip ahead to see what happens to one set of characters while at the same time needing to follow the fate of another.
The author has the characters just right, although their constant peril and ever mounting tally of injuries makes you question whether any human being, fictional or otherwise could really keep going at the such a pace without dropping dead from the stress of it all. Unlike the television series Sally Malcolm has no qualms about making her characters suffer to achieve their goals, and no-one gets of lightly in this.
All in all, inspired writing and brilliant story telling.
The story line is intricate and delicately woven, combining the politics of Earth against the struggles of SG1 to do the right thing. Senator Kinsey always makes a great villain, and Ambassador Crawford makes the perfect accomplice.
The pacing is inspired and you find yourself wanting to skip ahead to see what happens to one set of characters while at the same time needing to follow the fate of another.
The author has the characters just right, although their constant peril and ever mounting tally of injuries makes you question whether any human being, fictional or otherwise could really keep going at the such a pace without dropping dead from the stress of it all. Unlike the television series Sally Malcolm has no qualms about making her characters suffer to achieve their goals, and no-one gets of lightly in this.
All in all, inspired writing and brilliant story telling.
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Brill!!!!!
When I bought this book I wasn't too sure that it would be that good but I have to say it was really good. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2008 by A. Mckenzie
I couldn't put it down. I even took it in the bath with me
This is an excellant book and it deals with Jacks experiance with Ba'al and how he hasn't dealt with it even though he acts brave and oblivious. Read more
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by Ms. Kathleen E. Davies
If you liked 'Abyss' you'll LOVE this!
I have not yet read all of the Stargate novels, but of the ones i have read, this one has become my favourite. Read more
Published on 9 Sep 2007 by Sarah Huckle
Yup, brilliant
This is one of those books which really captures what, for me, stargate is all about. It's like when you watch the series and there are those moments when you really feel you know... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2007 by Ingrid Anell
Excellent
This is not just good for a TV tie-in, it's a genuinely good book. The standard of writing is excellent, and the compelling storyline weaves together elements from the TV... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2005 by nomadic_writer
Brilliant!
I have to be honest and say that when I first saw this book I was a bit dubious about getting it having bought other books such as "The Morpheous Factor" and being sorely... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2005
Groan....
Another mediocre entry in what could easily have been an exciting tie-in series. So far, only one of this publisher's SG-1 novels has been well worth the purchase price; the rest... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2005
No Honor Here ...
Okay, I just have to say it - I've been dying to say it -- what is it with the publishers of these books and their apparent desire to decapitate the members of SG-1?!? Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2005 by "methosela"
Best of the crop
This one i found to be the best of the four so far. Malcolm's characterizations fit in with mine perfectly and she kept up a good pace throughout the book. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2005
The best novelisation yet?
A great plot and excellent characterisation. Can't wait for part 2 to come out ...... I love being left wanting more. Read more
Published on 5 May 2005
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