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thereadingwren's review against another edition
4.0
This was so freaking fun and I love how interesting the lore in this was. It was a great take on the established lore of Stargate and made something new and slightly terrifying. I really loved the alien race and how the team reacts to them. The dynamics of the team were perfection and I just loved the mission. I wish Martha Wells had written more of the SGA books!
smemmott's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and original plot, sympathetic and consistent characterization - 4 stars as an enjoyable tie-in book.
vampiresessah's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Started off slow but at some point I just enjoyed it a lot. The Eidolon are so intriguing!
icedragonchilde's review
Almost a third of the way in and nothing had really happened. Too slow a pace to keep me interested, waiting for the hook to happen.
irrlicht's review
4.0
Very good, even if it's a little "slow going" in the beginning. I liked the interaction between the characters, even if and especially when split up in Sheppard/McKay/Teyla and Ronon/Zelenka/Miko.
The book has a lot of the usual Sheppard/McKay banter and it felt "right" from start to end. I also liked the few bits with Major Lorne, Carson and Colonel Caldwell.
I liked the Eidolon and wished they had explored this particular kind of Wraith more thoroughly. I mean, I totally understand the issues on that matter of our "Atlantis crew", but still. I would've liked to know... I don't know, just MORE of them. For me it wasn't enough. And again, as much as I understand the inhibitions of "Team Sheppard", I also think they were pretty quick in lumping the Eidolon and the Wraith together.
Anyway. I can't say much about the physics or mathmatics used in that one, because, really, it's all the same to me, so there.
All in all I liked that book a lot and can recommend it without it gnawing on my conscience.
megankass's review
3.0
I'm a little surprised and disappointed. This book was almost color by numbers, lacking much of an original plot or any deep emotional connection to the characters. Wells's other series, Murderbot, I would follow anywhere because I can no longer live without that cranky cyborg. But this book, while not bad, I will forget about quickly.
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