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Resistance (StarGate, Book 5)

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What some folks may not be aware of is that the SG-1 series was based on the hit movie Stargate. In my opinion, the movie was far superior to the series and the novels that continue the movie thread (not the series) also reflect this.

If you are a fan of the tv series and never saw the movie (or like the series more than the film that started it all), then stick with the SG-1 books based on the tv show because this book will not carry over some of your favorite characters from the show - except the originals that came from the film (and will carry over their characteristics, not the ones reflected in the show). If you are a fan of the movie then definitely pick up this series of books.

Unfortunately, some of the other reviews here of this book appear to be by fans of the tv series who expected this book to be a continuation of this show...and actually thought the book was based on the series. The book says right on the cover that it is based on the characters created by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, the writers of the movie. These two creative people are not involved in the tv series (which is too bad because I would probably watch it more if they were).

So if you want a great read that continues the story started in the movie then pick the whole series up. If you are expecting a book that is based on the show then you'll be disappointed.

I have read the four preceding books and I did like this one as much as the others. However, this can't be the end of the series! Not one thread in the story gets an ending! I'll be VERY disappointed if there is no more books after this one.

If you loved the movie STARGATE and also the SG-1 TV series, then give this a go. This was the first time I'd read any of the STARGATE novels, and for a TV/film tie-in product of sorts this is very good reading. I picked up a copy of the paperback whilst on vacation in Barbados and had a whale of a time reading it whilst relaxing on the beach. The story is one where Colonel O'Neil and Daniel Jackson lead the refugees from Abydos to a new world when theirs is attacked. But on the new world, there's a deadlier enemy - RAYGUN-WIELDING CATS! Yes that really was in the narrative which is sometimes as unintentionally funny as a grade-B sci-fi flick! The cat-like aliens are intent on a takeover, so it's up to O'Neil and his Marine Expeditionary Units to save the Abydans again. Great military action scenes, an archaelogical dig in Saudi Arabia subplot discovering alien artifacts and some interesting characters help to pull it along nicely. It'll tend to my SG-1 withdrawal symptoms until the new series hits the UK.(well, there's always the reruns . . .)

I agree with some of the folks that say the book series ended in a very anti-climatic way. I, too, am disappointed that it was the final book, more could have been offered. However, the worst part of all of this is that people, as in some of the folks posting here, cannot seem to understand that this book series was started in 1995. That's 1995, as in before the TV series that whitewashed the characters so they would become more TV friendly. PLEASE read the back before making a judgement call such as..."it doesn't follow the series at all..." For all intents and purposes this series far exceeds the TV series as it allows your imagination to fill in the gaps, not relying at all on your television. I am trying not to rant but please read the SG-1 book series if you want candy, read McCay's series if you want substance.

Just an FYI, these books are based on Stargate the movie and not Stargate SG-1 the TV series, which is much better than the movie. SG-1 expands on the different worlds that could be dialed up on the Stargate which could- and does lead to all kinds of adventures, making the TV series much more interesting especially with the excellent choice for of a cast.
This is the final book out of 5 in the series. The problem that I have is that the whole book series is very drawn out with various sub plots that could have been shortened and probably bring the series to 3 books instead of 5. I also find this series somewhat more bland then the SG-1 series because of the lack of the other characters. All in all it was still interesting reading and I am glad I did.

I have had bought and read every single Stargate book by Bill McCay. I have loved every single one. This particular book is no exception. It finishes up the series quite nicely. It's interesting how part of the story is told from the enemies perspective. It doesn't really explain however, why the aliens were there in the first place. Still, this did not deter me from thouroughly enjoying the book.

The last book in Bill McCay's Stargate series, called Resistance, shows us how tough trying to colonize a planet can be. The alien cats are back and they are back in numbers. Armed with golden power suits, superior firepower and a predator's skills they pour through the Stargate like a flood of fanged death.

But the humans are not as easy to take down as the furry aliens might think. Humans have powerful tanks, deadly gunships and indirect artillery fire which cause the invaders lots of problems. The humans fight like insane soldiers, running one second and fighting like cornered rats the next for no reason.

Why do the invaders want the planet so much? Can the defenders last long enough for help from Earth to reach them or are they doomed? Will Daniel Jackson get back together with his wife? Will Colonel Jack O'Neil have enough men and supplies to hold the planet? Will we ever meet an alien who says hi first BEFORE attacking us?

I thought this was a good conclusion. I had to re-read the previous book because I thought the Stargate was buried and it was still being used.

I hope this series continues.

This book is a rush. The story is suspenseful the whole way through. I hope there is another book but i'm glad we got five great ones continueing the stargate tradition.

If I am curt, I apologize!

I LOVE STARGATE SG-! I REALLY LOVE STARGATE-the movie, and the five books that spring forth from it.

For those that only want to read the further adventures of SG-1, there are books on the subject (with PRETTY pictures of the "whole SG-1 team" for the faint of mind that will not or cannot read the damn book cover!!!).

However, these books are a continuation of the Movie STARGATE. The characters places, names and faces are different. Even the relationship between Dr. Jackson and Col. O'Neil is "FRIENDLY", but nowhere near as bonded as the one between the same characters on STARGATE SG-1 (the TV show has the movie beat in that department in my loud mouth opinion). As a matter of fact, they almost never seam to talk to each other in these books (sad, but true).

The best thing that I admired about these books is that it is a more realist version of how the government "may" act while dealing with people on the other side of a star gate. By that I

mainly mean the abuse of the people of Abydonians in the second book in this series.