Betrayals (Babylon 5, Book 6)
by J. Michael Straczynski
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Author: J. Michael StraczynskiCreator: S. M. Stirling
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-05-01
ISBN: 0440222346
Number of pages: 279
Publisher: Dell
Book Reviews of Betrayals (Babylon 5, Book 6)
Book Review: "Of course it's you, you worm-witted human..." (p.193)
Summary: 3 Stars
Betrayals is the sixth of the original nine novels, nevertheless it deals with events that took place prior to Clark's Law and The Touch of Your Shadow, the Whisper of Your Name (i.e. the fourth and fifth original novels respectively). The book is set in 2259 during the Narn-Centauri War and the two rival powers have decided to utilize the station for the main purpose for which it was built and which is none other than to serve as a means for promoting peace. As Earthforce plays host to the two warring sides, a group of refugees escorted by members of the planet's armed resistance (all from the Narn-occupied planet T'll) sneak unto the station hoping to capitalize on the high profile event and make a case for their cause. As one after another their efforts fail and the T'llin find themselves gaining nothing more than sympathy (at best), they decide to activate plan B...
On the positive side: S.M. Stirling provides for an accurate description of Babylon 5's main characters which is no small feat. Specifically, throughout the book, the author brings to the forefront most of the characters that we have come to know and love in a way that does not compromise or sacrifice accuracy.
Moreover, on page 126, the author presents a very good description of Narn abuses on T'll, and overall succeeds in presenting an all-too-familiar trend where all-too-often victims become the aggressors at the first given opportunity and/or once the tables the turned.
In addition, the amount of information regarding the B5 universe included in the book is satisfactory and there is no shortage of plots and subplots, which are things that we have come to expect from the show, both on and off screen.
On the downside, although the characters are true to themselves, this novel's writing style is not the best and neither are the plots and subplots, thus the feeling one gets is that the story is "stale," lacking that "something" that will bring it to life and get the reader to not be able to put the book down. In truth, the book starts off rather numb and continues so until the very end.
Moreover, Betrayals is to a certain extent too similar to the plot found in Clark's Law where instead of the Tuchanq delegation arriving on Babylon 5 seeking assistance in rebuilding their homeworld after years of brutal Narn occupation, it is the T'llin who come to Babylon 5 in order to shame the Narn and find allies in their quest to free their home planet.
Finally, there was a silly and wholly unnecessary mistake in that S.M. Stirling kept referring to Susan's brother as "Vanya Ivanova," which is incorrect as he should have used the male form: Vanya Ivanov.
Regardless of its flaws, the book does make the reader feel that they are watching another B5 episode albeit not one of the best ones. 3 Stars
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