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jecamp86's review against another edition
4.0
I was more impressed with this book then the previous one. This one felt more important and was a conclusion of a sort from the previous book. It also had a terrific cliff hanger that leads to the next book.
judenoseinabook's review against another edition
3.0
I left it too long after reading the last one in this series and found it difficult to follow in places. I love the series but one really does need to read them quite close together sometimes.
However this was a fast paced read with some interesting points to make. Maybe there were a few too many story lines?
However this was a fast paced read with some interesting points to make. Maybe there were a few too many story lines?
birdmanseven's review against another edition
3.0
Feels like my reviews for these relaunch novels are all the same. Here are the greatest hits: The story is overly complicated with an overabundance of original characters. There were more scenes with the classic Voyager gang, but some of them are reduced to glorified cameos. Still, I've come this far so I can't stop now.
lrabu's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
dreamwanderer's review
4.0
Acts of Contrition is the middle book in a trilogy which began in The Protectors and will continue on in Atonement.
Voyager and the Demeter have had an abrupt introduction to the Confederacy of the First Quadrant. They were saved from battle by one of the 'Protectors' from the previous book and taken through a subspace 'tunnel' to a strange new world. The Confederacy is strong and thriving but unfortunately, it is at the expense of less fortunate citizens who are penalized for not being 'industrious' enough. They have a strange religion dedicated to 'The Source' which they claim is the creator and maintainer of the 'rivers' or subspace tunnels. Pregnant women are treated like princesses which was the result of a time in their early history when population numbers were decimated and the women of that time took it upon themselves to have as many children as possible to bring the numbers up. Apparently no one told them the emergency was over. Women do have careers and other interests but only after they are through with child bearing. Farming practices, medical ethics are called into question.
Janeway rejoins the Fleet via a new ship, the Vesta and spends most of her book exploring the realm of the First Confederacy. Seven is sent back to earth to help with a catomic plague along with Tom who has to deal with a custody battle that his mother instigated. I suppose what Tom has to deal with could be interpreted as his own personal 'act of contrition'. He has to face the fact that yes, he could have dealt with the situation with Miral and the crazy Klingon cults differently without having to lie to those around him. In all fairness to him at the time though he was following the lead of B'Elanna and Kahless whom he probably agreed understood better than he the nature of these particular Klingons and the lengths that they would go to concerning Miral.
Something weird is going on with Seven at the research center. She is reunited with Axum but things are just...not right.
We see Icheb again, Sam and Naomi Wildman, Greskrendtregk and we get to know Dr. Sharak, a delightful Tamarian sent to accompany Seven.
Back on Voyager as The Doctor continues his own research on the catoms he is having to deal with the end results of the well-meaning but misguided actions of Doctor Zimmerman.
A strange force is gathering outside one of the Confederacy's 'Gateways' and they consist of ships of Devore, the Turei the Vaudwaar and the Voth. All races that have reason to hold grudges against Janeway and the crew of Voyager. Deeds done during Voyager's original time in the Quadrant are coming back to haunt them. The question is...how did they know where to find them? Who is really behind this?
Every act whether well intentioned or not has consequences and in this book Janeway, The Voyager Crew, Seven, the Paris family and it could be argued the Confederacy itself are now facing the fallout of their past decisions.
Its a very good read but a reminder that it is the middle part of a trilogy. It does end on a cliffhanger.
Voyager and the Demeter have had an abrupt introduction to the Confederacy of the First Quadrant. They were saved from battle by one of the 'Protectors' from the previous book and taken through a subspace 'tunnel' to a strange new world. The Confederacy is strong and thriving but unfortunately, it is at the expense of less fortunate citizens who are penalized for not being 'industrious' enough. They have a strange religion dedicated to 'The Source' which they claim is the creator and maintainer of the 'rivers' or subspace tunnels. Pregnant women are treated like princesses which was the result of a time in their early history when population numbers were decimated and the women of that time took it upon themselves to have as many children as possible to bring the numbers up. Apparently no one told them the emergency was over. Women do have careers and other interests but only after they are through with child bearing. Farming practices, medical ethics are called into question.
Janeway rejoins the Fleet via a new ship, the Vesta and spends most of her book exploring the realm of the First Confederacy. Seven is sent back to earth to help with a catomic plague along with Tom who has to deal with a custody battle that his mother instigated. I suppose what Tom has to deal with could be interpreted as his own personal 'act of contrition'. He has to face the fact that yes, he could have dealt with the situation with Miral and the crazy Klingon cults differently without having to lie to those around him. In all fairness to him at the time though he was following the lead of B'Elanna and Kahless whom he probably agreed understood better than he the nature of these particular Klingons and the lengths that they would go to concerning Miral.
Something weird is going on with Seven at the research center. She is reunited with Axum but things are just...not right.
We see Icheb again, Sam and Naomi Wildman, Greskrendtregk and we get to know Dr. Sharak, a delightful Tamarian sent to accompany Seven.
Back on Voyager as The Doctor continues his own research on the catoms he is having to deal with the end results of the well-meaning but misguided actions of Doctor Zimmerman.
A strange force is gathering outside one of the Confederacy's 'Gateways' and they consist of ships of Devore, the Turei the Vaudwaar and the Voth. All races that have reason to hold grudges against Janeway and the crew of Voyager. Deeds done during Voyager's original time in the Quadrant are coming back to haunt them. The question is...how did they know where to find them? Who is really behind this?
Every act whether well intentioned or not has consequences and in this book Janeway, The Voyager Crew, Seven, the Paris family and it could be argued the Confederacy itself are now facing the fallout of their past decisions.
Its a very good read but a reminder that it is the middle part of a trilogy. It does end on a cliffhanger.
harmony's review
3.0
This series is beginning to have too many POV characters with disparate plot threads, and it's getting frustrating. Tom Paris has to go to Earth to fight his mom for custody of his daughter (which is extra weird because her case is based on "he hurt my feelings and I'm very angry".) Seven is basically kidnapped by the government to be a lab rat. The Doctor is having a weird meltdown over unrequited love. Each of the captains have their own perspectives because the fleet splits up. I think there are more, but it's exhausting just trying to list them all. It's not that they were hard to keep straight so much as, I wasn't able to stick with any one character or thread long enough to feel invested. On the other hand, this book was almost violently anti-capitalist, which I found delightful and entertaining. More Fife and O'Donnell please! And I want a Declan.
Anyway, the main plot was decent even if the subplots felt gratuitous and like just a way to keep half of this annoyingly huge cast busy.
Anyway, the main plot was decent even if the subplots felt gratuitous and like just a way to keep half of this annoyingly huge cast busy.
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