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ohlwinem's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
deranged_pegasus's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a must read. The depth of emotions shown for Spock and Sarek are wonderfully shown and explained. Even more, we are given an incredible look into the life of Spock's Mother Amanda Grayson. The telling of the past through her journal was a stroke of genius and shows both sides of the experience.
yakyuu_yarou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
croissanti's review
medium-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
reading_ninja's review
5.0
i really enjoyed this star trek novel, i loved getting to know Sarek and Spock and Amanda better, getting to know Vulcan better and the Romulans and the klingons as well. Also really enjoyed Peter Kirk as a character. A great read i really enjoyed it.
thomcat's review against another edition
4.0
This Star Trek series book tells the story of Sarek in the time not long after the events of the movie Star Trek VI. In addition to the main plot, his life with Amanda is told through flashbacks and journal entries. The main cast also make appearances, at times unlikely but well written all the same.
Also unlikely is Peter Kirk, whose middle name might well be MacGuffin. This is a minor quibble, though, and Sarek shines through negotiation, strategy, and action. This stand-alone book was fun to read, and I understand an (abridged?) audio book is read by the actor who played Sarek, the late Mark Lenard. Look forward to finding that for a future re-read.
Also unlikely is Peter Kirk, whose middle name might well be MacGuffin. This is a minor quibble, though, and Sarek shines through negotiation, strategy, and action. This stand-alone book was fun to read, and I understand an (abridged?) audio book is read by the actor who played Sarek, the late Mark Lenard. Look forward to finding that for a future re-read.
azagee's review
5.0
I collect Star Trek novels, both vintage and modern, and this is one of my favourites. Everything from learning more about Amanda and Sarek's relationship to the introduction of Peter Kirk (whom I love with all my heart) satisfied me as both a fan and a reader. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes TOS.
inhonoredglory's review against another edition
4.0
This book was 70% amazing and 30% frustration. Amazing because the prose sparked of life and genuine dignity, detail, and unashamed description. This book brought Sarek to life for me, with his inherent dignity and his gentle, wise but still so human (sorry Sarek) personality. I got to experience a Vulcan bonding, dwell in Sarek's low-key but powerful love for Amanda, have my heart ripped out by Amanda's search for him I die for all-consuming descriptions of someone's state of mind, and Crispin had me at the melds. Such beauty. The emotional climax of the book was definitely around halfway,
I loved the quite-detailed and thought-out action plot and world-building this book had, especially how it connected quite integrally to The Undiscovered Country. The new characters like Valdyr were very well-drawn, and it was exciting to see Peter Kirk in action. However, three-quarters the way in I felt Crispin forgot the heart of her story as she geared over completely to the action plot and then crossed the Marty Stu line with Peter Kirk in a few scenes towards the end. I was quite miffed, to be honest.
But there's still so much to love about this book. The world, Amanda's journals, the Vulcan way of thinking, of feeling... and of course, Sarek and Amanda. Go listen to Tracy Chapman's "The Promise" and that's the quiet depth I felt out of their relationship. Four stars for that.
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as she was dying.Spoiler
when Amanda died, and the search for him through her mind, with Spock's desperate attempts to reach Sarek for her.I loved the quite-detailed and thought-out action plot and world-building this book had, especially how it connected quite integrally to The Undiscovered Country. The new characters like Valdyr were very well-drawn, and it was exciting to see Peter Kirk in action. However, three-quarters the way in I felt Crispin forgot the heart of her story as she geared over completely to the action plot and then crossed the Marty Stu line with Peter Kirk in a few scenes towards the end. I was quite miffed, to be honest.
But there's still so much to love about this book. The world, Amanda's journals, the Vulcan way of thinking, of feeling... and of course, Sarek and Amanda. Go listen to Tracy Chapman's "The Promise" and that's the quiet depth I felt out of their relationship. Four stars for that.