Reviews

Ein Stich zur rechten Zeit by Andrew J. Robinson

jamesbkk's review against another edition

5.0

This book was enjoyable. Written by Andrew Robinson, the actor who played Garak on Deep Space Nine, it gives backstory and additional development to the character. The dialogue is perfectly written for Garak.

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realharrowfan01's review against another edition

hopeful reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Garak Book

dakota12's review against another edition

5.0

Such a good book! I normally avoid star trek books but this made me question that policy. It was great getting to know Garek better and cardassians in general. Highly recommend to anyone who's seen ds9

caracalico's review against another edition

4.0

Pretty good... rather realistic in the lack of sensationalism. I suppose it makes sense when looking at it from a memoir point of view, but it would have been nice for there to be more action and more focus on his work in the Order. Still, all of his choices and mistakes are so.. Garak.. It was really interesting reading everything that goes on beneath the unreadable surface, and that his true self is really more the tailor/gardener/poet than the assassin/spy/interrogator. Makes you really pity the way his life went rather out of his control.

jevangelho's review against another edition

5.0

(Audiobook version) Not only has Garek been retroactively given a ton of depth and a backstory that is equal parts riveting and heartbreaking, but Robinson’s vocal work is gripping. I could listen to him narrate anything for days on end.

mostlyaudrey's review against another edition

3.0

The reason I picked up this audiobook was to hear more adventures of Garak in Garaks voice and on that front the book delivers 100%.

But after a while I realized maybe I liked Garak being a mystery after all. Garak constantly talks about Cardassian culture but seems to be missing the forest for the trees. His whole life revolves around service to the state, a state that doesn't seem to help him in any way at all and he never questions anything. That being said I really liked the ending, seeing a new future for Cardassia and the birth of a Neo-Liberal regime.

There were a lot of moments that felt like Garak had some sort of magic abilities that maybe they weren't described well or maybe he can just do magic (it is Star Trek after all) but I wasn't sold on it.

I think I largely disliked the overarching narrative of Garaks growth between the eras because I was unable to related at any point. I had no context for why he was making the decisions he was making or how the situations he was in was affecting him and as a result his reactions always felt jarring.

beekzor's review against another edition

5.0

If you loved Deep Space 9, you’ll love this book. Written and read by the actor who played Garak on the show.

sheldor314's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

scottlukaswilliams's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

5.0

dackiechan's review against another edition

4.0

What a cool read! Great time exploring some of the before and after background of a character that is so deservingly well-loved.