Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary (Stargate Atlantis)
by Martha Wells
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Author: Martha WellsEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-03-15
ISBN: 0954734378
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Fandemonium Ltd
Book Reviews of Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary (Stargate Atlantis)
Book Review: A pleasant surprise and worth every penny
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd like to start out by saying this is probably the best of the Atlantis books (I own all but two), even though it's noticeably the shortest. Normally, I go into detail about the events and plot of the book for the review, but considering how good Reliquary is when compared to the other books, I would hate to spoil it for someone.
After reading it twice, I can say that the fact this book is the shortest is because Martha Wells keeps the story moving along at a pace reasonably consistent with the actual show. Reliquary contains none of the reams of extraneous, inconsequential detail that are so common in the other Atlantis books (even the decent ones) but explains the plot and setting well.
I found the premise was plausible and well-executed within the boundaries of the show's universe. The plot is consistent across chapters, usually changing locations only when necessary and generally to follow the characters as they move. Since there are only two locations and things follow logically from each other, keeping track of events is not difficult. My Atlantis books end up terribly dog-eared from having to flip back and forth, however the corners of this one are still flat.
Most importantly, the characterization was consistent with the show itself. The dialogue, description, and interaction fit quite nicely with Season 1 and the author makes use of nearly the entire cast without stretching too much or placing people in situations where they shouldn't be. Characters were obviously written by someone who had watched the show and for people who have watched the show. Much of the book's dialogue was of such a caliber that it could have come from the show's own writers and could be read by the actors without difficulty.
While Season 2's "Conversion" did touch on the same overall premise of infection and transformation, the specifics of the book are original and the writing is good enough to make it an enjoyable read. Reliquary doesn't feel like a retread. Instead, I felt like I was reading a novelization of a non-arc episode that would have made for good watching. Unlike most of the other SGA novels, I am quite careful about who I lend this one out to. Overall, I was impressed and it's a shame she hasn't written more Atlantis books after Entanglement.
Summary of Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary (Stargate Atlantis)
While exploring the unused sections of the Ancient city of Atlantis, Major John Sheppard and Dr. Rodney McKay stumble on a recording device that contains a new Stargate address. The address leads them to a world with a mysterious ruined city that may be part of an Ancient repository, or it may just be yet another trap for the unwary.Movie Tie-Ins Books
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