A Matter of Honor

GateWorld · #1 November 17th, 2004, 10:26 PM

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A MATTER OF HONOR
AUTHOR - Sally Malcolm

Five years after Major Henry Boyd and his team were trapped on the edge of a black hole, Colonel Jack O'Neill discovers a device that could bring them home. (Part 1 of 2)

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jantreeuk1 · #2 November 26th, 2004, 01:57 PM

I've read up to chapter 6 as I just couldn't wait until the weekend when I have the time to read it. So far it is brilliant and I am really looking forward to my lie in tomorrow! Plenty of team, plenty of Daniel and Jack and even Danny (and Teal'c) whumping, so far. It's a clever idea too. Sort of pleased it is a two parter, means I will have to wait (I have little doubt I will finish this over the weekend) but means it is a longer more rounded story. Love the characterisation, something that has been really good in all three novels so far and is probably due to very careful overview by someone. It's set season 7 as Sam is major and Daniel is alive. So far I'd give it 5 out of 5.
jan t

Albion · #3 November 28th, 2004, 12:41 AM

Like, Jan, I'm halfway through this one and was so reluctant to put it down at 3am! (It just arrived this morning from Amazon <g>). I can't wait to finish it tomorrow! I, too, am getting more and more glad as I read through this one that it's in two parts. There certainly seems to be enough story to accomodate it.

So far I'm really loving this one. The plot is engaging and intriguing and there are plenty of team moments. As a shipper, I'm also greatly enjoying the little snippets of mild ship here and there sprinkled through the story.

And also the fact that there's much more introspection in this novel than is usual for books of this type. Usually publishers avoid introspection like the plague. That's a real bonus and an aspect that I hope to see in other novels in the series if Fandemonium are open to it, as it seems they are. It's not overwhelming, just a light touch of the character's thoughts which really makes the novel for me.

So far, most everyone has had an equal share of the action and I love the characterisations, too.

Most of all, as I read, so far, I feel as though I'm reading a really, really great fanfic. And that's the best compliment I can give any Stargate novel.

If the first three books are the sign of things to come, we're in for a treat in the future as each new book in the series just improves on the last.

Albion

jantreeuk1 · #4 November 28th, 2004, 09:37 AM

Finished it. When's the next one???????
Absolutely loved this one, loved the first two as well but this shone through with lots of team, h/c, angst and huge amounts of friendship especially between Daniel and Jack. I didn't see any more ship than deep concern for Carter from Jack which is the way they play it on tv. Liked the way there were little mentions to the other novels. I was really in this being able to picture some of the scenario from having seen it on tv helped. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this whichever character they favoured. Even Janet and (quite a lot of) Hammond are in it. It's cleverly left on a cliff hanger but the story is rounded off as well.
5+ out of 5.
jan t

David · #5 November 28th, 2004, 05:28 PM

Since I imagine I'm going to give a very decent review on this book (love what I've read so far), I thought I'd gripe a moment about the first spelling error I've found in a Fandemonium story. Wanna see?

Voice of Professor Severus Snape: "Open your books to page 48."
second-to-last paragraph. Teal'c's line: "We had better hope that is does not."

My official review probably won't mention this. Just thought I'd spill it here

jantreeuk1 · #6 November 28th, 2004, 05:51 PM

Isn't that a mistake rather than a spelling mistake I would doubt the author didn't know how to spell 'it'
jan t

David · #7 November 28th, 2004, 06:08 PM

Well it's a mistake either way

jantreeuk1 · #8 November 29th, 2004, 05:03 PM

Indeed & I think you may find others I'm sure there were in all three books I tend to do a double check then forget them.
jan t

Dana_Jeanne · #9 November 29th, 2004, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Since I imagine I'm going to give a very decent review on this book (love what I've read so far),

So gang, is it worth paying almost 12 POUNDS for? Every time I go in to order it, my head starts hurting.

Dana Jeanne

David · #10 November 29th, 2004, 08:14 PM

I forked over the 12 pounds. Then I calculated out a pound ...

Skydiver · #11 November 29th, 2004, 09:38 PM

yeah, that exchange rate is a killer

Albion · #12 November 29th, 2004, 09:43 PM

The book is riddled with grammatical and punctuation errors and typos. But then, increasingly, so are most published novels these days. I notice them, wince over a lot of them, but don't let it get in the way of a good read.

I've heard that the rise in such errors - and they have gotten much worse in just the last five or so years - is due to an increasing reliance by publishers on computerised editing programs, rather than the good old (and seemingly more reliable!) human eye they used to use.

Albion

Eken95 · #13 November 30th, 2004, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albion

The book is riddled with grammatical and punctuation errors and typos. But then, increasingly, so are most published novels these days. I notice them, wince over a lot of them, but don't let it get in the way of a good read.

I've heard that the rise in such errors - and they have gotten much worse in just the last five or so years - is due to an increasing reliance by publishers on computerised editing programs, rather than the good old (and seemingly more reliable!) human eye they used to use.

Albion

I didn't notice any, did enjoy the book though it's great. The characterisation was spot on

erika

jantreeuk1 · #14 November 30th, 2004, 05:22 PM

Dana as I see you bought Trial by Fire all I can say is this is by far superior a read. If you like whumping and h/c and angst this has it all but it is full of team, very orientated on the Daniel/Jack friendship. Also there is to be a follow up novel. You can always sell it on E-Bay afterwards to regain some of your money.
jan t

Dana_Jeanne · #15 November 30th, 2004, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jantreeuk1

Dana as I see you bought Trial by Fire all I can say is this is by far superior a read. If you like whumping and h/c and angst this has it all but it is full of team, very orientated on the Daniel/Jack friendship. Also there is to be a follow up novel. You can always sell it on E-Bay afterwards to regain some of your money.
jan t

I bought Sacrifice Moon, too

then I started adding it all up. Oh, what the heck! It's only money, right?

Dana Jeanne

jantreeuk1 · #16 December 7th, 2004, 05:45 PM

I have just found that amazon uk is doing a deal on buying A Matter of Honor and City of the Gods together. Can anyone say if City of the Gods is the follow up? It doesn't sound a likely title considering where they should be going from the end of book 3.
jan t

Dana_Jeanne · #17 December 8th, 2004, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jantreeuk1

I have just found that amazon uk is doing a deal on buying A Matter of Honor and City of the Gods together. Can anyone say if City of the Gods is the follow up? It doesn't sound a likely title considering where they should be going from the end of book 3.
jan t

I emailed and asked about it, answered half the question anyway:

City of the Gods was a provisional title which was unfortunately picked up
by Amazon from the UK ISBN database. This is likely to change between now
and publication date. Keep an eye on the website and we'll post updates when we have more information.

jantreeuk1 · #18 December 9th, 2004, 05:49 PM

There is a deal on amazon uk at moment for A Matter of Honor with City of the Gods which saves £2.40 or $4.62066.
Might help a little
jan t

henry · #19 December 14th, 2004, 04:38 AM

Hi I have just started reading, "A Matter of Honor" and yeah there are a few typo's but it is a good read, (you should see the typo's allowed to be printed in BCA Books reprints of novels) and picks up on a story line that even none avaid fans remember, my wife who is not a great fan keeps steeling it.

I read as well that some of you aren't happy about the price of buying and shipping - I'd be happy to ship the book to you for £5.99 plus P&P of
£3 - that's £8.99 (about $17) in total compared to Amazon who would charge
you £11.77 (£4.79 for the book and £6.98 for shipping!) which is about
$22.40."

If you are interested let me know, and I will let post some more info.

David · #20 December 19th, 2004, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jantreeuk1

I have just found that amazon uk is doing a deal on buying A Matter of Honor and City of the Gods together. Can anyone say if City of the Gods is the follow up? It doesn't sound a likely title considering where they should be going from the end of book 3.
jan t

Since this book is called "A Matter of Honor, Book One," it's more than likely the second book will be "A Matter of Honor, Book Two."

I'm currently entering Chapter 17, and I find it better than Trial By Fire. I appreciate the connections between the two books, though! There was a reference to Meleq and to Dr. Kelly, which surprised and delighted me. The publishers care about strands between the books, just like the strands between the episodes.