To Dream in the City of Sorrows (Babylon 5, Book 9) (Paperback)

by Kathryn M. Drennan (Author) "ALPHA 7 to Alpha Leader, I'm hit!..." (more)
Key Phrases: fighting pike, sample bay, jump gate, Chosen One, Grey Council, Ranger One (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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?Some of the most intelligent science fiction on television.? ?Newsweek

?This is the best television show ever made.? ?TV Guide -- Review --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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“Some of the most intelligent science fiction on television.” –Newsweek

“This is the best television show ever made.” –TV Guide --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Dell (June 9, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440223547
• ISBN-13: 978-0440223542
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #676,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the essence of Babylon 5, October 2, 1998

By	Karen L. Penrose "seadance" (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

One of the most difficult problems faced by authors writing books based on television shows is being able to truely capture the essence of that show and it's charactors. Although the story may be wonderfully written, there are many times when I read these type of books where I really don't feel like these are the same charactors I have come to know and love on the TV show. Kathrynn Drennan has the wonderfully rare gift of being truely able to capture the essences of both the show itself and the charactors therein. "To Dream in the City of Sorrows" focuses on what happened to Commander Sinclair after he was assigned to Minbar, as well as his engagement to Catherine Sakai. It also shows us how Marcus Cole came to join the Rangers. This book is excellently written and you can truely believe you are reading about these same charactors. The story answered many questions but also asked just enough to make you want more! I would love to see Ms. Drennan write a follow-up book involving Babylon 4 and Sinclair's transformation to Valen.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The last Dell paperback returns . . . as well it should!, September 23, 2003

By	Daniel Waitkoss (St. Charles, Missouri USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: To Dream in the City of Sorrows (Babylon 5) (Mass Market Paperback)

The "Babylon 5" series, originally printed by Dell, are slowly finding their way back into print and this is one of the best--if not the best of the lot--with its explanantion of what happened to Jeffrey Sinclair when he was relieved as the Commander of B5 until his reappearances in later seasons--appearances which, take it from a loyal viewer, were totally unexpected. As stated by many, the book fills the gaps left by the TV series about the Rangers and how they were developed and several other points.
Aside from all this, the book is a fast, solid reading experience that allows the reader to realize, apart from his Minbari soul, why Commander/Ambassador Sinclair was willing to give up so much to follow his destiny. Because it acts as a filler, many readers might be lost in the mythos of the series and so it might not be the best book to begin a novice journey into the B5 world (hence only a 4-star rating). Apart from this, the book is a resounding success!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Lost Episodes, in book form, August 2, 2003

By	Jason Montgomery "Journ" (Calgary, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was an incredible book. Fitting seamlessly into the Babylon 5 story arc, it tells the story of Jeffery Sinclair's first days as Earth's new ambassador to the Minbari, and how he came to be leader of the Rangers and later Entil'Zha. Plus, it also reveals how Marcus Cole became a ranger and what happened to Catherine Sakai.

I really liked how there were references and tie-ins to the stories in the B5 comic books produced by DC, and this book answers a lot of questions about them as well. Slight spoiler: In fact, after reading this book, you'll have an idea as to what Valen meant in his final message found aboard Babylon 4 in DC's mini-series "In Valen's Name".

So if you're a Babylon 5 fan, and you haven't read this book yet, do it. Now. Strongly recommended.