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shyfroglet's review
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beckylouise2904's review
4.0
The story is centred around a reporter, the son of Senator Kinsey, who is taken for a tour around Cheyenne Mountain, and he sees more than he bargained for! Whilst I think this is a brilliant stand-alone book, I do think you need to have seen the series, and have some idea who Senator Kinsey is, and why he is integral to the plot. I do agree in place, the author repeats some of the ideas which have been stated on the show, I don't think this is tiresome or boring to read, I think it just reinforces the plot development.
Again, its been mentioned, but a lot of the story is set in the mountain complex, which personally I liked. It can some of the background characters a voice, and was a nice change of direction from SG-1 on centre stage. Similarly, it seemed General Hammond had more of a presence which I loved. So, it can be said the story is slow, however, I enjoyed this. Whilst I do agree the ending was a bit rushed, I felt this kept with the series - there are some episode I watch when SG-1 are in deadly situation and only 5 minutes left to go! And amazingly they end up back at the base with a few scratches! Role ending credits! So I think the book keeps with that theme, and much of the action is in the last couple of chapters, I enjoyed this!
Overall, I think any fan will love this, and it keeps with the themes and characters of the SG world.
Again, its been mentioned, but a lot of the story is set in the mountain complex, which personally I liked. It can some of the background characters a voice, and was a nice change of direction from SG-1 on centre stage. Similarly, it seemed General Hammond had more of a presence which I loved. So, it can be said the story is slow, however, I enjoyed this. Whilst I do agree the ending was a bit rushed, I felt this kept with the series - there are some episode I watch when SG-1 are in deadly situation and only 5 minutes left to go! And amazingly they end up back at the base with a few scratches! Role ending credits! So I think the book keeps with that theme, and much of the action is in the last couple of chapters, I enjoyed this!
Overall, I think any fan will love this, and it keeps with the themes and characters of the SG world.
ki4eva's review
4.0
A good addition to the Stargate series. Good story line, liked how the characters were written in this book.
pickachu780's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brian's review
4.0
After things start going wrong on the planet Etaa, with a captured SG team and a failed rescue attempt, SG-1 are sent back to see what is going on.
In tow is a reporter, the son of a senator who has previously tried to shut SGC down.
Jack O'Neill and the team are reluctant to have him along, but events dictate otherwise.
Bit of a slow build up, giving background characters a bit more "screen time" than they'd have in a normal episode, but the main people act like you'd expect and are well written.
It's good when it gets going, introducing new alien species and a tense ending.
Slightly more sweary than a TV episode would be (only a few scattered around) which may not be to everyones liking.
In tow is a reporter, the son of a senator who has previously tried to shut SGC down.
Jack O'Neill and the team are reluctant to have him along, but events dictate otherwise.
Bit of a slow build up, giving background characters a bit more "screen time" than they'd have in a normal episode, but the main people act like you'd expect and are well written.
It's good when it gets going, introducing new alien species and a tense ending.
Slightly more sweary than a TV episode would be (only a few scattered around) which may not be to everyones liking.
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