Reviews for Stargate SG-1 #11: Barque of Heaven:

The average rating for Stargate SG-1 #11: Barque of Heaven: based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-12-10 00:00:00 Charlotte Parry As much as I adore the television series, I was dubious about these tie-in books. I was convinced the authors of these books would fail at capturing the essence of the show or, most unforgivable, poorly portray the characters and their dynamics. I was desperate for more Stargatey goodness, though, so I scoured the reviews on Amazon and finally settled on "Barque of Heaven" as my intro to the Fandemonium series. The verdict: excellent. Not only does author Suzanne Wood capture everything that I love about Stargate, she also writes a darn good story. Reading "Barque of Heaven" really is like watching the show: a goodly amount of action, well-timed humor, enough detail to lend authentication, and the perfect blend of otherworldly science fiction with thoughtful mythology. Best of all, Wood absolutely does justice to our favorite foursome. Each of the main characters receive the same amount of attention, resulting in a balanced narrative of multiple perspectives. I would have enjoyed this book even if I had never heard of Stargate.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-12-27 00:00:00 Beverly Packer I was surprised to find out that this is Suzanne Wood's first novel. It's well thought out, nailed the characters and team dynamics dead on. I especially enjoyed the way she's written Daniel Jackson. If you're a fan of the show, the book is a great read. If you've never seen the show, some things might confuse you as the author doesn't particularly explain the characters' backgrounds as well as the Goa'uld (but a reader, even one unfamiliar to Stargate SG1 and its mythology can definitely put two and two together themselves upon reading the details she did include), but overall it doesn't hinder the story much. The story was interesting and one I wouldn't mind seeing transferred on screen, however there were a few downsides, in particular to the ending and resolution. However for a first novel, well done and I only wish more writers can learn to write SG1 as well as Suzanne Wood managed.