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jrobles76's review against another edition
4.0
One of the things I love about reading the Star Trek books, other than it solidifies my geekiness, is the serial nature of the books. Stand-alone books are fine, but I like stories that build on each other, and that the characters are affected by what happens to them in these stories. Essentially that these stories "matter".
The Destiny series was a really good series that not only gave us the origin story of the Borg, but brought the Borg story to an epic conclusion. And in keeping with the epic, and seriel, nature of the story, everything isn't perfect in the next story. The Federation has to deal with the aftermath of war. Previously the books dealt a little with the aftermath of the Dominion War, but the almost documentary style in which this book is written takes it to another level. We follow the story through a couple of narratives, but interspersed throughout are these letters, transcripts, etc that add to the story. We get a couple great battles, but it's more about the politics of the Federation. I love it. It makes the *universe* feel more real.
I'd also like to say that Keith R.A. DeCandido is quickly becoming my favorite Star Trek writer. Look forward to working my way through the aftermath and on to the Typhon Pact Series.
The Destiny series was a really good series that not only gave us the origin story of the Borg, but brought the Borg story to an epic conclusion. And in keeping with the epic, and seriel, nature of the story, everything isn't perfect in the next story. The Federation has to deal with the aftermath of war. Previously the books dealt a little with the aftermath of the Dominion War, but the almost documentary style in which this book is written takes it to another level. We follow the story through a couple of narratives, but interspersed throughout are these letters, transcripts, etc that add to the story. We get a couple great battles, but it's more about the politics of the Federation. I love it. It makes the *universe* feel more real.
I'd also like to say that Keith R.A. DeCandido is quickly becoming my favorite Star Trek writer. Look forward to working my way through the aftermath and on to the Typhon Pact Series.
maddypertiwi's review against another edition
4.0
Buku keempat yang mengikuti timeline dari trilogi Destiny. Saya baru tahu ternyata ini adalah pembuka untuk serial Star Trek Typhon Pact. Dibandingkan triloginya, buku ini lebih kepada permainan politik.
Sedikit menyebalkan ketika membaca karakter Sonek Pran. Kayaknya sangat perfeksionis dan semua pendapat serta analisisnya selalu benar. Apa ini ciri dari seorang akademisi??? Setidaknya dia mau mematuhi aturan yang berlaku di sebuah starship. Karakter yang diperkenalkan sangaaaaaaat banyak. Sampai saya harus bolak-balik halaman hanya untuk melihat dimana saya pernah membaca karakter ini.
Di sisi lain, kita bisa mengetahui bagaimana pemerintahan Federasi menjalankan diplomasinya demi menjaga perdamaian antar planet. Sangat taktis, setiap langkah diperhitungkan dengan matang.
Overall, bacaan yang menarik. Sepertinya saya harus segera membaca seri Typhon Pact...
Sedikit menyebalkan ketika membaca karakter Sonek Pran. Kayaknya sangat perfeksionis dan semua pendapat serta analisisnya selalu benar. Apa ini ciri dari seorang akademisi??? Setidaknya dia mau mematuhi aturan yang berlaku di sebuah starship. Karakter yang diperkenalkan sangaaaaaaat banyak. Sampai saya harus bolak-balik halaman hanya untuk melihat dimana saya pernah membaca karakter ini.
Di sisi lain, kita bisa mengetahui bagaimana pemerintahan Federasi menjalankan diplomasinya demi menjaga perdamaian antar planet. Sangat taktis, setiap langkah diperhitungkan dengan matang.
Overall, bacaan yang menarik. Sepertinya saya harus segera membaca seri Typhon Pact...
sidetracked's review against another edition
2.0
Two weeks ago I didn't even know a fourth book in the Destiny series was out. I pounced on it as soon as I was finished with my previous read expecting a story at least half as good as its predecessor. Man, was I wrong?
The plot is linear at best. It resembles a bad filler episode in any of the sci-fi tv series we're all accustomed with. The only purpose of the book is to sort of fill in the gaps of what happened after the Caeliar resolved the Borg issue.
With the quadrant left in shambles we're thoroughly walked through the relief effort on countless words. In all this a university professor is called in by the president of the Federation to help them on a diplomatic mission in Romulan territory. This leads to a path of breadcrumbs that is followed by the professor and the Aventine to finally revealing a newly formed alliance.
In line with the mediocre plot are also the characters. Somehow, not even Ezri Dax succeeds to be memorable.
The only good thing about this book is that it was short...
If you've read the Destiny trilogy and you're thinking of also reading this one don't. You won't lose anything, I promise!
The plot is linear at best. It resembles a bad filler episode in any of the sci-fi tv series we're all accustomed with. The only purpose of the book is to sort of fill in the gaps of what happened after the Caeliar resolved the Borg issue.
With the quadrant left in shambles we're thoroughly walked through the relief effort on countless words. In all this a university professor is called in by the president of the Federation to help them on a diplomatic mission in Romulan territory. This leads to a path of breadcrumbs that is followed by the professor and the Aventine to finally revealing a newly formed alliance.
In line with the mediocre plot are also the characters. Somehow, not even Ezri Dax succeeds to be memorable.
The only good thing about this book is that it was short...
If you've read the Destiny trilogy and you're thinking of also reading this one don't. You won't lose anything, I promise!
jjwalter2001's review
4.0
A little different than the 'normal' Star Trek books - which actually makes it a bit of a fun read. Typical Star Trek though - good to read as a diversion between books, but something I'd rather not admit to.
bdplume's review
5.0
Fantastic! DeCandido once again shows his talent for grasping the "big picture" and making several disparate pieces of the universe fit in. I love his new protagonist, too.
midwinter's review
2.0
Two weeks ago I didn't even know a fourth book in the Destiny series was out. I pounced on it as soon as I was finished with my previous read expecting a story at least half as good as its predecessor. Man, was I wrong?
The plot is linear at best. It resembles a bad filler episode in any of the sci-fi tv series we're all accustomed with. The only purpose of the book is to sort of fill in the gaps of what happened after the Caeliar resolved the Borg issue.
With the quadrant left in shambles we're thoroughly walked through the relief effort on countless words. In all this a university professor is called in by the president of the Federation to help them on a diplomatic mission in Romulan territory. This leads to a path of breadcrumbs that is followed by the professor and the Aventine to finally revealing a newly formed alliance.
In line with the mediocre plot are also the characters. Somehow, not even Ezri Dax succeeds to be memorable.
The only good thing about this book is that it was short...
If you've read the Destiny trilogy and you're thinking of also reading this one don't. You won't lose anything, I promise!
The plot is linear at best. It resembles a bad filler episode in any of the sci-fi tv series we're all accustomed with. The only purpose of the book is to sort of fill in the gaps of what happened after the Caeliar resolved the Borg issue.
With the quadrant left in shambles we're thoroughly walked through the relief effort on countless words. In all this a university professor is called in by the president of the Federation to help them on a diplomatic mission in Romulan territory. This leads to a path of breadcrumbs that is followed by the professor and the Aventine to finally revealing a newly formed alliance.
In line with the mediocre plot are also the characters. Somehow, not even Ezri Dax succeeds to be memorable.
The only good thing about this book is that it was short...
If you've read the Destiny trilogy and you're thinking of also reading this one don't. You won't lose anything, I promise!
travistravis's review
4.0
I liked this just because it was something SO unusual and unexpected given the format of the last 3 in the series.
dreamwanderer's review
4.0
The Borg have come and gone, leaving destruction and chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. That story is told in David Mack's Destiny trilogy. Candido picks up the reigns to tell us about the political fall out of those events.
This is not your typical Star Fleet story. The only familiar 'Star Trek' characters we see are Captain Ezri Dax and the crew of the Aventine but I believe the contents of this book to be essential if a reader wishes to continue on in the over all reaching narrative of the literary Star Trek Universe.
The lead character Professor Sonek Pran, has been called from the halls of academia to his 'second career' as a Federation negotiator. I know the book precedes the TV series but I would compare him to Doctor Henry McCord on the show Madame Secretary. He is the husband of the Secretary of State and a University Professor who is nonetheless often called from his 'day' job to go here and there performing tasks for the NSA.
Sonek Pran has been called on to see what is going on with the Romulan Empire. It seems certain forces are at work taking advantage of the chaos left behind in the wake of the recent Borg Invasion.
Pran is a likable character and as the story goes on the reader can see why this particular person was called to do this job. He is of mixed heritage (Vulcan, Human, Bajoran and Betazoid) and in many ways exhibits the best of all those species. He is more than qualified for the job and has the disarming personality needed for such missions.
It is a very compelling story and I believe it should be read in tandem with William Leisner TNG book Losing the Peace which deals with the physical aftermath of the invasion.
This is not your typical Star Fleet story. The only familiar 'Star Trek' characters we see are Captain Ezri Dax and the crew of the Aventine but I believe the contents of this book to be essential if a reader wishes to continue on in the over all reaching narrative of the literary Star Trek Universe.
The lead character Professor Sonek Pran, has been called from the halls of academia to his 'second career' as a Federation negotiator. I know the book precedes the TV series but I would compare him to Doctor Henry McCord on the show Madame Secretary. He is the husband of the Secretary of State and a University Professor who is nonetheless often called from his 'day' job to go here and there performing tasks for the NSA.
Sonek Pran has been called on to see what is going on with the Romulan Empire. It seems certain forces are at work taking advantage of the chaos left behind in the wake of the recent Borg Invasion.
Pran is a likable character and as the story goes on the reader can see why this particular person was called to do this job. He is of mixed heritage (Vulcan, Human, Bajoran and Betazoid) and in many ways exhibits the best of all those species. He is more than qualified for the job and has the disarming personality needed for such missions.
It is a very compelling story and I believe it should be read in tandem with William Leisner TNG book Losing the Peace which deals with the physical aftermath of the invasion.
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