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== Review == | == Review == | ||
It is interesting that | It is interesting that this novelization of ''The Gun On Ice Planet Zero'' is the second Galactica novel. Ironically, ''Gun'' was the second episode produced. To be honest, I've never cared much for this particular novel. It is mostly a straight retelling episode except for a couple variations. | ||
Croft is fleshed out considerably here (in fact, several chapters are written from his point of view). Apparently, Robert Thurston really liked Croft because he becomes a major character in three of the four later original Berkley novels. Unfortunately, the problem with giving Croft so much focus here (and in the other books) is that the character is dull. Except for his loyalty to the Colonials, there isn't much that separates Croft from the other criminals (although he does rescue Boxey at the end). | Croft is fleshed out considerably here (in fact, several chapters are written from his point of view). Apparently, Robert Thurston really liked Croft because he becomes a major character in three of the four later original Berkley novels. Unfortunately, the problem with giving Croft so much focus here (and in the other books) is that the character is dull. Except for his loyalty to the Colonials, there isn't much that separates Croft from the other criminals (although he does rescue Boxey at the end). | ||
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Much more interesting is the character of Vulpa, the Cylon Commander in charge of the Pulsar weapon. We learn much about Vulpa's past and his rebellious nature which goes a long way towards giving the Cylons more dimension and moving them away from being a bunch of bad guys that look cool but have absolutely no personality. Imperious Leader also continues to be an intriguing character, and it is fun to watch him talk with the human hologram of Starbuck to try and anticipate the humans' moves. | Much more interesting is the character of Vulpa, the Cylon Commander in charge of the Pulsar weapon. We learn much about Vulpa's past and his rebellious nature which goes a long way towards giving the Cylons more dimension and moving them away from being a bunch of bad guys that look cool but have absolutely no personality. Imperious Leader also continues to be an intriguing character, and it is fun to watch him talk with the human hologram of Starbuck to try and anticipate the humans' moves. | ||
Still, unfortunately, The Cylon Death Machine is one of those novels where the whole does not equal the sum of its parts. | Still, unfortunately, The Cylon Death Machine is one of those novels where the whole does not equal the sum of its parts. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||