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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780765355164
ISBN: 0765355167
Label: Tor Science Fiction
Manufacturer: Tor Science Fiction
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: June 27, 2006
Publisher: Tor Science Fiction
Release Date: June 27, 2006
Studio: Tor Science Fiction
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Battlestar Galactica, an original SCI FI Channel miniseries, electrified viewers and critics alike and was hailed as a landmark in sci-fi television. Here, for the first time, is the novel based on that exciting drama.
For forty years, the Twelve Colonies of Man were at peace, united since the war against the robotic Cylons. These mechanical beings, created by mankind to perform the manual labor civilization required, were gone forever…or so humanity thought.
But in those years, the Cylons developed new Cylons that looked and acted like humans…and then they attacked the Twelve Worlds.
Only a single warship survived the massive attack: Battlestar Galactica, the oldest ship in the fleet, ready to be decommissioned and turned into a museum. Commander William Adama, himself set to retire, had but one course: to marshal his meager forces, and somehow keep the Cylons from wiping out the last vestiges of the human race. But their inhuman Cylon enemies—stronger, smarter, and driven to destroy—may be too powerful for them, and all of humanity, to survive.
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The book was exactly what I thought it was going to be. However, the actor reading it constantly mispronouces names and the shorthand of the military speak. As Capt. Apollo once said, "C-A-G, That pornounced CAG." Everytime the reader spells it out or calls Sharon Valerii and pronouces it as "Valerie" I cringe.
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I have followed BSG since the original episodes a few years back. After a re-watch of the DVD sets, concluding with season 4.5, I picked this book up and found it to be a pleasant journey back to the beginning of the epic story. I wasn't expecting anything new, and nor is there for fans of the series. The book is written well enough to not distract from the storyline. I have one note for the author -- thesaurus! Yes, Cmdr William Adama has a "craggy" appearance; however, we don't need to ... Read More
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Other reviewers noted small inconsistencies between this novelization and the miniseries it was based on: like using "Husher" for Adama's callsign instead of "Husker." My thoughts: no big deal. The novel stayed true to form, and was a quick, enjoyable read. I don't care to put in spoilers, so I'll leave it at that.
I'm also pretty impressed with Carver's willingness to post some of his novels for free. It shows a pretty modern attitude, willing to try out different methods of marketing ... Read More
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I really like the author. The writing style is good and engaging.
I stopped reading the story, however, because it doesn't seem to add anything to the overall story. I'll be honest, I was hoping for more mini-stories, background, and revelations.
I will probably seek out other work from this author, but as far is this story goes: been there, done that.
I'd recommend it for people who haven't watched the series though.
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I know I'm not quite in the right generation, but I have read the old Battlestar Galactica book adaptations of the TV series (thank you, public library!) and have grown rather fond of them. I was a little perturbed about the new Battlestar (particularly how Starbuck is now a woman), but I am open to new ideas, so I bought this one with my birthday gift card.
PLEASE NOTE: I have never seen the actual miniseries, so this is just a review on the book, not on how the novelization compares to the miniseries. ... Read More
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