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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great read, 5 Mar 2006
I enjoyed the heck out of this book. It's a smart, sneaky, suspenseful adventure. The characters are just the way they are on the show--smart, tough, competent, and loyal to one another and to their duty. Everyone gets a chance to shine, but I think Sam Carter comes off best.There's a lot of meaty continuity referring back to past seasons, since this story is set in Season 7, but not so much that you'd get lost if you don't remember it. The new characters are vibrant and clear, and are more than just sounding boards or convenient extras to help out SG-1. The writing is very good: vivid and clear, with great suspenseful pacing and creative twists in the plot. Great story, highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Wonderful!, 15 Mar 2006
I am often disappointed by media-based novels; they're often simplistic and written for fairly mindless consumption, like bon-bons. This book was no mere bon-bon, though. It was meaty, plotty, with a real understanding of the SG universe and its characters. The plot made sense, was well-paced and interesting, and meaningful in the broader context of the series. It felt like one of the better episodes, and as a result it was a compelling read. I especially loved how it was referential to the story arc of the series without becoming convoluted. I was also pleased to find that the characterizations were the people on the screen, and written with a sensitivity to the place in the SG arc that this story is set. Oftentimes media characters are not well-utilised; they come off as cardboard cut-outs, or puppets of the author. In "Siren Song" they are unique, complex and recognizable. I hope these writers try their hand at another story; it was a refreshing break from the usual fare. It's nice to be engaged as a reader for a change, rather than disappointed.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad book, but not terribly interesting either, 20 Mar 2006
By A Customer
I've bought all of the SG1 novels in the new Fandemonium range, almost all of which have been excellent. This latest addition, penned by fans of the show, isn't a terrible book. It's just not that interesting either. It should have been. On the surface, it has all of the elements that should produce a cracking adventure for our heroes. The characterisations are mostly on target - although I personally had issues with Carter being completely out of tactics and ideas once she was left to deal with things on her own. I could accept her coming up with a plan that didn't work - but for her to sit there unable to come up with any plan at all just wasn't my Carter. The inclusion of an intriguing character from the show's early days - Aris Boch - should have spiked the interest more. I've always wanted to know more about Aris. My main problem was that I found the writing style stodgy and over-wordy. I skipped page after page of tedious description and didn't miss out on any plot. A sure sign that the red edit pen could have been used more frequently. The novel quickly became bogged down, dragging tediously, and I gave up on it out of boredom two thirds of the way through. A missed opportunity. Could have been a great book, should have been a terrific adventure. Sadly it was neither.
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