was a fan...still a fan I was a fan when the show was on...and continue to be a fan...I have introduced the books to my 10 year old that loves them as well...way to go...keep them coming
A Perfect Follow-up to a great series Hach is truly a man of the fans. He isn't some number-crunching executive who sits at a desk wondering the best way to make a particular bottom-line longer. Instead he worries about what the fans WANT. He understands everything that made the original "Battlestar Galactica" great, and what's more he didn't turn into a hate monger against the New Series, but instead choose to reach out and embrace it's fanbase as well. It was a campy joyride, that, much like "Star Wars," drew on archetypes that were universal and represented the paragon of humanity.
Beyond simply that, he makes them grow, but within their archetypes. Apollo goes from simply a hero to a man bordering between the Earthly and the devine. Adama goes on to join the Lords of Kobol. Starbuck is still Starbuck. Tigh takes on new responsibility, and we truly feel for him. Boomer remains a brave warrior. And, most importantly ZAC'S BACK! You have no idea how much it always bugged me that his death didn't tie into the series very well (unless I missed an episode). What's more, he helps to reveal a great deal of information about the Lords of Kobol.
To be honest if any continuation is made that does not follow this storyline I will be furious. Hatch is a man who knows how to write a story for the fans, not for the number-crunchers. I would love to see what he could do if he got to write for the new series.
this book started the series i've read three books in this series: armageddon, warhawk, and destiny. i've enjoyed all three. i would love to see these as t.v. movies or films.
FRAK!! I DID NOT HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR THESE GALACTICA BOOKS. I'M A BIG TIME BSG FAN FROM WAY BACK AND DIDN'T EXPECT ARMAGEDDON TO CAPTURE THE SPIRIT AND FUN OF THE SERIES... BUT IT DID! THE SPIRIT OF THE ORIGINAL IS ALIVE IN THIS NOVEL AND THEY'VE UPDATED THINGS TOO. THE ORIGINAL CHARACTERS HAVE GROWN OVER THE YEARS AND THERE'S NEW BLOOD ADDED WITH THE ADDITION OF NEW AND YOUNGER CHARACTERS. VERY IMPRESSIVE! ARMAGEDDON GIVE US THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS.
five stars Over the past few months I have begun watching the Battlestar Galactica televison program for the first time. I was never much of a science fiction fan and had limited access to televison while growing up. I didn't see the Battlestar Galactica televison series until my husband purchased the complete series on DVD.
I became an instant fan after Saga of a Star World. I then began reading my husbands collection of Battlestar Galactica books by Richard Hatch. Both the books and the series have flaws (what doesn't?), but they also have wonderful characters, heart, imagination, and warmth. There's a special charm to Battlestar Galactica. Watching the episodes and reading the books has been five star experience for me.
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