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Summary: Don't like Mr. Bester....
Review: Read this, you might change your mind. As others have noted, Bester is a complicated man, and that is the best part of this trilogy. I found that I grew increasingly sympathetic of Mr. Bester as time went on. Though I may be committing the B5 equilivent of blasphemy, I do not hesitate to say that Bester is alot like Sheridan. Both men believe in something strongly, and both are willing to bend or break certain rules to help that belief along. I definitely reccomend this trilogy!
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Summary: Don't like Mr. Bester....
Review: Read this, you might change your mind. As others have noted, Bester is a complicated man, and that is the best part of this trilogy. I found that I grew increasingly sympathetic of Mr. Bester as time went on. Though I may be committing the B5 equilivent of blasphemy, I do not hesitate to say that Bester is alot like Sheridan. Both men believe in something strongly, and both are willing to bend or break certain rules to help that belief along. I definitely reccomend this trilogy!
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Summary: good follow-up to great book one of three part series
Review: So now we know all those dirty little secrets behind Mr. Bester. he's a much more tradgic character now but I find it's still just as hard to like the guy. Which is the way it should be with all Villains. While I very much liked Deadly relations it did have one problem. it handled established charactors from the previous book half heartedly and thus I was a little disapointed for instance that Kevin vlacit wasn't seen more often or that stephen walters is reduced to just one scene where he bites the bullet in what seams a scene that wasn't the pay off it could have been. Otherwise I found Deadly relations a worthy addition to the babylon 5 universe and I'm looking forward to the last book in the series. now if only we could get a book dealing with the origional war with the shadows and with the telepath war. Ah babylon five so satisfing and yet so many questions still left unanswered.
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Summary: A Must for B5 Fans. A Good Read for All.
Review: Spin-offs from television series usually leave a lot to be desired. But Babylon 5 was no ordinary series. And while the five year series was complete unto itself, questions were left unanswered and fascinating side trips were unexplored. This isn't a complaint, it's part of what made the series so unique and special. The Psi Corp trilogy (made up of: 1) Dark Genesis: The Birth of the Psi Corp; 2) Deadly Relations: Bester Ascendant; and 3) Final Reckoning: The Fate of Bester) provides critical background B5 fans will relish and entertaining insight into what made Al Bester one of Babylon 5's most fascinating characters. The fact that they're based on an outline by J. Michael Straczynski makes all three books "authorized" B5 history. The first book, Dark Genesis, is the weakest of the three. While the topic will be of interest to Babylon 5 fans (and of little interest to anyone else), it can't help but come off as anything more than a travelogue populated by cardboard characters. Too much needs to be explained to allow much focus on plot or character development. Instead, the book often comes off less like a novel and more like a "script bible" for the television series, painting the back story for episodes featuring the Psi Corp. In the final two books of the trilogy, however, Keyes does a fine job of capturing Bester, one of the series most intriguing characters. He not only relates his life, but he even makes him likeable - at times. Deadly Relations takes place before most of the events covered by the television series; while the majority of Final Reckoning occurs subsequent to the series' timeline. And, as is a prerequisite in books of this genre, he weaves in events and characters from the series. But Keyes does it very well without the cameos seeming out of place at all. I'm purposefully not addressing the story line. If you're a B5 fan reading all three books is almost mandatory. It adds greatly to the saga. If you're not a fan of Babylon 5, you can definitely skip Dark Genesis. However, you may find Deadly Relations and Final Reckoning worthwhile. This isn't Nebula material, but it's fun.
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Summary: The life of Alfred Bester
Review: This book answers many questons the series did not. It gave much needed insight into how the Psi Corps operates, and ties together almost all of the story elements from the series, and even The Shadow Within. A great story.
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Summary: Not bad. Interesting storyline.
Review: This book offers some background information on Bester.
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Summary: good follow up to a great book.
Review: This book travels over 60 years telling of the rise of bester. It starts gradually by telling bester's story as a student at the psi corps and then it ties up the events that happened in the previous novel and the tv series, where it ends. fun and keeps you guessing about what is to come next. quite enjoyable
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Summary: good follow up to a great book.
Review: This book travels over 60 years telling of the rise of bester. It starts gradually by telling bester's story as a student at the psi corps and then it ties up the events that happened in the previous novel and the tv series, where it ends. fun and keeps you guessing about what is to come next. quite enjoyable
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Summary: Great supplement to an already interesting character
Review: This book was an excellent continuation of the psi-corps trilogy. It ties up loose ends to the show. It gave an already interesting character three dimensions. A must for fan of the psi-corps or B5.
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Summary: The history lesson continues.
Review: This book, based on an outline from Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski (so you know it's official), covers the period in B5's history detailing the early life of Psi Cop Alfred Bester, from his first years being raised by Psi Corps right up to before his first visit to the Babylon 5 station. There were revelations abound in this book, including details of Bester's first love, Lyta Alexander's internship with the Psi Cops, and just how Bester's hand became crippled. Let's just say, it's a big surprise. The book also gives a greater look into the Bester character and after reading it you start to understand his motives for the things that he does both here and during the B5 series. Highly recommended.
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