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Martin Caidin tried to do an overveiw of the classic 1929 series from his point of veiw. Unfortunately it is mostly his point of veiw and very little of the classic series. Their are names of various characters from the series, yet he has put them in new roles that do not follow with previous storylines. It is the same with the situations he uses. He took elements from the original series and rewrote them in a manor that did not corespond with any previous stories. Overall he crammed too many stituations in too litte space. He had no room to develope the characters or the situation to their full potential. Many may disagree with me, but it appear to me to be more ego trip then devotion to material. Spider Robinson's 1978 update of Armegedon 2419 or John Eric Holmes' Modred were more in line with the older material. I liked other books by Caidin, but this just disapointed me. Being a Buck Rogers fan from childhood, I've slowly aquired or veiwed as much material as possible. Although small my collection contain the serials, TV series, newspaper strips compilations, and many of the books. I was hoping that Caidin would like Robinson create a story in the original venue. Jeff MotisRead full review
Buck Rogers: A Life in the Future is quite a departure from the established norm. Not to give too much away, but the villains are nameless Han invaders. Killer Kane and Ardala Valmar are in the story; however, they are not traitorous or even devious. Wilma Deering and Dr. Huer are also there, as well as Black Barney. To review this book I have to give up one important element... and that's that Buck Rogers is severely injured in a plane crash at the opening and put into suspended animation for several decades until his injuries are not so life threatening, and they are very severe: he loses an eye, an arm and a leg. Plus he is burned over most of his body. Martin Caidin, the author, also wrote the novel that became the Six Million Dollar Man, so some comparisons are in order, but actually there is no comparison. To elaborate I have to explain a plot that may be better off discovered by the reader. The book is a good read, the characters are interesting, but be forewarned there is alot of talking in this book. Some conversations take up several pages... these people are quite long-winded. However, as previously stated, this is a good read. So by all means, give it a go and step into the future with Buck Rogers and his cast.Read full review
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