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lynzine's review
3.0
One of the books I had mixed feelings about. It was slightly dated in the way it told the story. While I quite liked some elements there were a few parts of the story which had one or two of the characters acting a bit out of character. (Notably one of the story lines McCoy was a part of.)
(I'll try to be vague to avoid spoilers.)
I found the ending strangely anticlimactic, though I think most people would disagree with me. The relationship I was most invested in was the young Doctor McCoy and the youthful assassin, and it almost went in the direction I wanted, but then fell by the wayside in favor of the melodrama with McCoy's ex. (Most notably, the part I felt McCoy was out of character was one of his motivations with the assassin. Which was disappointing because otherwise it would have been quite an interesting relationship, and I think the book would have been stronger without that part.)
Despite my complaints there was a fair amount to enjoy. The philosophical discussions were interesting, and though it wasn't ever stated, if you accept this book then McCoy's discussions with the assassin clearly had an effect on him at the end of his father's life. Kirk was a worthy friend. Spock was a steadfast presence and support, though I would have liked to see more of him reacting to McCoy. Uhura knows Spock too well (it was interesting and slightly sweet). McCoy's best friends are almost always people who can and will argue with him, and that might have been my favorite part.
(I'll try to be vague to avoid spoilers.)
I found the ending strangely anticlimactic, though I think most people would disagree with me. The relationship I was most invested in was the young Doctor McCoy and the youthful assassin, and it almost went in the direction I wanted, but then fell by the wayside in favor of the melodrama with McCoy's ex. (Most notably, the part I felt McCoy was out of character was one of his motivations with the assassin. Which was disappointing because otherwise it would have been quite an interesting relationship, and I think the book would have been stronger without that part.)
Despite my complaints there was a fair amount to enjoy. The philosophical discussions were interesting, and though it wasn't ever stated, if you accept this book then McCoy's discussions with the assassin clearly had an effect on him at the end of his father's life. Kirk was a worthy friend. Spock was a steadfast presence and support, though I would have liked to see more of him reacting to McCoy. Uhura knows Spock too well (it was interesting and slightly sweet). McCoy's best friends are almost always people who can and will argue with him, and that might have been my favorite part.
depleti's review
4.0
Not sure I liked the ending but overall this was fun to read.
Look what you've done to me, Alex.
Look what you've done to me, Alex.
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