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Rising by Sally Malcolm

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brendalovesbooks's review

3.0

Follows the SGA pilot plot very closely. This was probably my least favorite of the SGA books I've read so far, and it had a lot to do with the writing style.

hneite's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful medium-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

3.75

5/5

I love Stargate Atlantis with all my heart so obviously I was going to love this. Even though it was just a novelization of the first episode it really felt like a novel with all the aspects of the characters personalities that we didn't get in the episode. It expanded on so much and really filled in some of the blanks of that first episode. I especially loved the parts where Rodney thought about calling Jeanie and didn't, and all the quirks that make up Sheppard. This was honestly so great and I can't wait to read all the other novels for new adventures.

_belle's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

No book has ever made my face so sore, from grinning like a cheshire cat literally the entire time :D I read this book super slowly as I was trying to savour each and every second. Every page takes you right back to Atlantis and the world/characters that I adore so much.

I loved how we were able to experience the story from different perspectives and get a glimpse inside each character, how they were personally feeling and what they were thinking at different times. I especially appreciated the perspective of people like Colonel Sumner, who we lost far too early.

The only thing I can say is I wish it was longer and I double wish that they'd written more of these books!!! Why oh why is there only one :-( I'd give anything for the book version of episodes like 'The Storm' and 'Irresistible'. Please write them! :D