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by Kathryn M. Drennan (Author) "ALPHA 7 to Alpha Leader, I'm hit!..." (more)
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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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  • 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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5.0 out of 5 stars Capturing the essence of Babylon 5, October 2, 1998
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.
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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
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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!
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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
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lost tales!
I'm impressed by the author's ability to fill in many of the missing spaces left there by the television series. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lars Edvart Larsen

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably The Best B5 Book
This has to be the best of the B5 books that were written. If you want to know what Sinclair was up to after the end of Season 1 and before his return in the two part "War Without... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Rich The Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars To Dream in the City of Sorrows
Even the casual Babylon 5 fan will love 'To Dream in the City of Sorrows'. It ties together the disappearence of Sinclair from B5, what happened to his relationship with Catherine... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dianna Butler

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
Definitely the best B5 book out there. SO much backstory, so many pieces put into place. Here we finally discover what happened to Jeff SInclair on Minbar and the tale of his... Read more
Published 24 months ago by E.S.

4.0 out of 5 stars for Babylon 5 fans
The books does a pretty good job of filling in missing details about what happened to Commander Sinclair between leaving Babylon 5 and taking off to become Valen.
Published on November 9, 2006 by C. Corrie

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice, but...
This was good "filler" material for the time between Sinclair leaving the station and his assumption of his destiny. Read more
Published on October 20, 2005 by S. Potter

3.0 out of 5 stars To Dream
This book was good because it filled in the gaps and glued everything together. After finishing this book, I felt the need for more... I hope someone decides to write a prequel.
Published on July 13, 2005 by Techno Mage

2.0 out of 5 stars not a must-have
To be perfectly frank, I cannot help wondering whether the fifty people who rated this book five stars and called it the best they'd ever read, read the same book as I did... Read more
Published on September 26, 2004 by solitary summer

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading for Babylon 5 fans
This book is based on the television series Babylon 5 and it focuses on what happened to Commander Sinclair after he was relocated to Minbar. Read more
Published on August 26, 2003 by celes1

5.0 out of 5 stars A missing episode of B5 - and a great filler in of blanks
Did you ever wonder what happened to Commander Jeffery Sinclair and his fiancé Catherine Sakai after Sinclair left the TV series at the end of first season, and before he returned... Read more
Published on August 23, 2003 by K. Maxwell

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