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Title: Babylon 5: To Dream in the City of Sorrows by Kathryn M. Drennan ISBN: 0-345-45219-4 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 July, 2003 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.82 (49 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The Lost Episodes, in book form
Comment: This was an incredible book. Fitting seamlessly into the Babylon 5 story arc, it tells the story of Jeffery Sinclair's first days as Earth's new ambassador to the Minbari, and how he came to be leader of the Rangers and later Entil'Zha. Plus, it also reveals how Marcus Cole became a ranger and what happened to Catherine Sakai.
I really liked how there were references and tie-ins to the stories in the B5 comic books produced by DC, and this book answers a lot of questions about them as well. Slight spoiler: In fact, after reading this book, you'll have an idea as to what Valen meant in his final message found aboard Babylon 4 in DC's mini-series "In Valen's Name".
So if you're a Babylon 5 fan, and you haven't read this book yet, do it. Now. Strongly recommended.
Rating: 5
Summary: Capturing the essence of Babylon 5
Comment: One of the most difficult problems faced by authors writing books based on television shows is being able to truely capture the essence of that show and it's charactors. Although the story may be wonderfully written, there are many times when I read these type of books where I really don't feel like these are the same charactors I have come to know and love on the TV show. Kathrynn Drennan has the wonderfully rare gift of being truely able to capture the essences of both the show itself and the charactors therein. "To Dream in the City of Sorrows" focuses on what happened to Commander Sinclair after he was assigned to Minbar, as well as his engagement to Catherine Sakai. It also shows us how Marcus Cole came to join the Rangers. This book is excellently written and you can truely believe you are reading about these same charactors. The story answered many questions but also asked just enough to make you want more! I would love to see Ms. Drennan write a follow-up book involving Babylon 4 and Sinclair's transformation to Valen.
Rating: 4
Summary: The last Dell paperback returns . . . as well it should!
Comment: The "Babylon 5" series, originally printed by Dell, are slowly finding their way back into print and this is one of the best--if not the best of the lot--with its explanantion of what happened to Jeffrey Sinclair when he was relieved as the Commander of B5 until his reappearances in later seasons--appearances which, take it from a loyal viewer, were totally unexpected. As stated by many, the book fills the gaps left by the TV series about the Rangers and how they were developed and several other points.
Aside from all this, the book is a fast, solid reading experience that allows the reader to realize, apart from his Minbari soul, why Commander/Ambassador Sinclair was willing to give up so much to follow his destiny. Because it acts as a filler, many readers might be lost in the mythos of the series and so it might not be the best book to begin a novice journey into the B5 world (hence only a 4-star rating). Apart from this, the book is a resounding success!
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Title: The Shadow Within (Babylon 5, Book 7) by Jeanne Cavelos ISBN: 0345452186 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 26 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title:Babylon 5 - The Complete Third Season ASIN: B00009OOFK Publisher: Warner Brothers Home Video Pub. Date: 12 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $99.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $84.99 |
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Title:Babylon 5 - The Complete Fourth Season ASIN: B0000DGBEY Publisher: Warner Home Video Pub. Date: 06 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $99.98 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $69.99 |
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Title: Armies of Light and Dark (Babylon 5: Legions of Fire, Book 2) by Peter David ISBN: 034542719X Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 02 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Invoking Darkness (Babylon 5: The Passing of the Techno-Mages, Book 3) by Jeanne Cavelos ISBN: 0345438337 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 27 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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