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navithefairy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jazzypizzaz's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent characterization, dialogue, and description. Suspenseful plot that twisted and turned and kept me hooked at every corner. I was quite confused by the implications of the ending however, although I may just need to think about it a while.
markmtz's review against another edition
4.0
Una McCormack writes a deeply emotional novel about the aftermath of Sisko’s decision to bring the Romulans into the war against the Dominion by deceit, told in sixth season episode In the pale moonlight. This a fine portrait of Sisko, Garak, their similarities and differences.
Published in mass market paperback by Pocket Books.
Published in mass market paperback by Pocket Books.
neema_sedai's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book suffered from being bizarrely put together and horribly unfocused. There are two plots happening simultaneously that end up coming together in a really unsatisfying way, and neither of the plots are really about what the description of the book says the book is going to be about.
Maybe McCormack initially set out to write what the description says: Sisko and Garak facing the consequences of their actions in the DS9 episode. If they did that in this book, it was only one or two pages. And they didn't "face" anything. Utterly out of character for Sisko and Starfleet as a whole.
The B-plot was even worse.
Did not enjoy this book. I give it 2 stars for Quark and Garak, because they are awesome.
Maybe McCormack initially set out to write what the description says: Sisko and Garak facing the consequences of their actions in the DS9 episode. If they did that in this book, it was only one or two pages. And they didn't "face" anything. Utterly out of character for Sisko and Starfleet as a whole.
The B-plot was even worse.
Did not enjoy this book. I give it 2 stars for Quark and Garak, because they are awesome.
jdhacker's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This is a direct continuation of what is widely considered one of the best DS9 episodes, "In the Pale Moonlight"
As such, and as its widely considered one of the really great DS9 novels, I may have had my expectations set a bit too high. I felt like a lot of the plot elements really undermined the emotional significance and character development of the episode it continued from.
As such, and as its widely considered one of the really great DS9 novels, I may have had my expectations set a bit too high. I felt like a lot of the plot elements really undermined the emotional significance and character development of the episode it continued from.
lefthandedmatt's review against another edition
4.0
This intriguing tale takes place almost directly after the infamous DS9 episode 'In The Pale Moonlight', and deals with the aftermath. Despite being written many years later, it fits in perfectly with the show's storylines at that point.
While the story could perhaps be accused of being a bit slow, it's an extremely enticing read. What struck me most of all is how well the author captured the characters; it's easy to imagine every line of dialogue being delivered by the cast of the show, and the depictions are all very true to the characters on the show.
It's a very internal story, dealing largely with Sisko's state of mind as he comes to terms with what he did in the the episode the story is based around. I found the ending to be a bit of a let down with a few too many unexplained things and a lack of genuine closure, but I found myself engrossed all along the way. I also kind of appreciate that the book allows you to piece things together yourself rather than explaining.
I'm really looking forward to reading the other stories by this author, especially if they feature Garak.
While the story could perhaps be accused of being a bit slow, it's an extremely enticing read. What struck me most of all is how well the author captured the characters; it's easy to imagine every line of dialogue being delivered by the cast of the show, and the depictions are all very true to the characters on the show.
It's a very internal story, dealing largely with Sisko's state of mind as he comes to terms with what he did in the the episode the story is based around. I found the ending to be a bit of a let down with a few too many unexplained things and a lack of genuine closure, but I found myself engrossed all along the way. I also kind of appreciate that the book allows you to piece things together yourself rather than explaining.
I'm really looking forward to reading the other stories by this author, especially if they feature Garak.
dodau's review
3.0
Sisko and Garak go to a conference on earth during the war and get involved with peace protesters. Meanwhile back on the station Odo is trying to prevent the theft of a lot of latinum.
sailsgoboom's review
4.0
Excellent characterization, dialogue, and description. Suspenseful plot that twisted and turned and kept me hooked at every corner. I was quite confused by the implications of the ending however, although I may just need to think about it a while.
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