Robotech: The Macross Saga, Vols. 1-3 (Genesis / Battle Cry / Homecoming)

This compiled, first three books of the series contain most of my favorite episodes of the cartoon. Jack Mckenny did a nice job of putting the Robotech world into novel form. The childish dialog and impossible physics of the cartoon, were explained in a way that allowed the reader to believe in them. I'm glad he didn't just try to explain everything away though. In the cartoon, when Rick was watching the Miss Macross pagent, and the bridge paged him over the intercom, Mckenny changed it to his personal pager. I would recommend this novel to all Robotech fans so that they can see one of there favorite universes in greater detail.

I'm not just writing a review about this 3-part compilation, but of the entire Robotech book series by Jack McKinney. In a word, awesome! The series has everything from aliens, to love triangles, to (of course) transforming mecha. It is an action, love, suspense, thriller, sci-fi/fantasy tour de force...and it all begins with this compilation.

For a person that enjoys anime/style stories, this one will top them all. The story line keeps the reader interested and doesn't drag on about one subject. I think that people will find out that the characters displayed in the book are more real than they think. For instance, most sci-fi books have the shoot'em up and get the girl type genre. But this book portrays the life story of Rick Hunter in the Zentraedi conflict. He works to help the citizens of Macross survive in combat and in deep space. Romance and comedy come into play and a whole bunch of other stories surface. The way that Jack McKinney plots the stories will keep you up for hours gripping this book for more. I give this book five stars for detail, action, romance, and story plot.

This series is an excellent adaptation of the popular Japanese animation show "Robotech". The show was ground breaking in its animation, violence, and entertainment. No cartoon show that was around compared to the harsh realities of combat and the real emotions that the Robotech show offered. In a sense it was the soap opera for children. Once again, it is. The Robotech books "Genesis" "Homecoming" etc.. is not only as good as the television series but better. More detail, more history behind the storyline, and more character depth offers the reader not only a nostalgic sense but a window into the imagination. Rick Hunter, Lisa Hayes, Minmei, Kyle, the bridge bunnies, Gloval. They are all once again alive thanks to the creative talents of the dynamic duo Jack McKinney(is a combination of two different writers). After each page, chapter, and book, it still leaves you wanting more. Somehow the writers have written in a way that all ideas that "this is just fiction" slips away and soon the reader is deeply involved with the characters. The television show opened up our eyes and imagination to the wonders of Robotech, but the books opened up our minds and thoughts. This is why I give this book five stars.

"Robotech : Battlehymn/Force of Arms/Doomsday" marks the beginning of the intricate Saga of Robotech, spanning several decades. The 3-in-1 book special features all the events which occured in the animated adventure "Robotech: The Macross Saga", and even some background concerning what happened before it began. In the year 1999, a phenomenal event occured ... a mysterious alien ship crashes in the South Pacific, in the midst of civil war across the globe. This event halts all hostilities between the peoples of earth, as they work together to delve into the secrets of Robotechnology, a level of technology which dwarfs anything the people of earth have ever crafted. This also answers an age old question, and now ignites concern, that humankind indeed is not alone in the Universe.Follow the early adventures of the hotshot pilot Rick Hunter, the overnight superstar and sweetheart Lynn Minmei, and the crew of the SDF-1 as they seek to fight the mysterious aliens which have come to reclaim their lost ship.The narration is intense, the detail is meticulous. Fans of the animated series will appreciate reading about their favorite characters in detail. Newcomers to the Robotech series will enjoy discovering this wonderful series. A must buy for any Science Fiction enthusiast, even those who merely look at the genre with an open mind.