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djwudi's review
4.0
Focuses on the Stamets/Culber relationship, in a creative manner that’s a little confusing for the first few chapters until it suddenly snaps into focus. Some great Tilly and Airiam moments, as well as some nice bits fleshing out the friendships among the _Discovery_ bridge crew that we just got a glimpse of in the Airiam-centric episode of the show.
graff_fuller's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
This is a heady story that was bogged down by the new creature named, Ephraim. Ugh.
This is a heady story that was bogged down by the new creature named, Ephraim. Ugh.
birdmanseven's review
2.0
Focusing on a alternate version of the crew made it so there were almost no stakes. Couple that with already knowing the resolution with Dr. Culber made this a pretty pointless read.
libraryofrick180107's review
5.0
Book Review 14 - Star Trek Discovery #6 Dead Endless by Dave Galanter
If you are a fan of Star Trek Discovery, then this book will be for you.
This book is very cleverly written and sets the scene for an episode set in the second season of the show.
As soon as I read this book, the episode made sense.
Like I say in all my reviews, I'm not going to spoil the story but I 100% enjoyed this book and didn't find myself getting bored.
It does however take a bit of time to work out why things are different in the book to the series. But that's all I'm going to say.
I'm looking forward to seeing more episodes of Discovery when it comes back and the next book.
If you are a fan of Star Trek Discovery, then this book will be for you.
This book is very cleverly written and sets the scene for an episode set in the second season of the show.
As soon as I read this book, the episode made sense.
Like I say in all my reviews, I'm not going to spoil the story but I 100% enjoyed this book and didn't find myself getting bored.
It does however take a bit of time to work out why things are different in the book to the series. But that's all I'm going to say.
I'm looking forward to seeing more episodes of Discovery when it comes back and the next book.
jemppu's review against another edition
5.0
For someone like me, who has found a lot of inspiration from the character of Stamets, and their relationship and (universes transcending) love with Culber, this was such a joyride and an emotional thrill.
Pleasant exploration of number of themes; tying in together bits of canon introduced separately in various media, and featuring lots of complementary thoughts and ideas sprung from those instances, previously mostly existing in the more or less formless realms of personal headcanon. All of which here rang true to the characters, and in that sense were very supportive and validating of the imagined general psyches of Paul Stamets and Hugh Culber, and great additions to their shared lore.
The story is set harmlessly in a way that disturbs the established canon very little, if at all. Which too made the reading experience that much more relaxing and worry free; not chafing against already accepted facts. Still, not insignificant, but if anything, indeed embellishing some of the formerly introduced history.
I will admit my personal focus on this being - as with the show - first and foremost Stamets, Culber and their shared experience, but other than a fulfilling 'Culmets' narrative, the story also has a dynamic teamwork drive, prominently featuring whole of the established on-screen Disco crew.
Plus, including the one lesser featured character I personally care for most: Justin Straal, Paul's 'fungal bro' and 'hetero lifemate'. Such a delight to have them here, interacting with Paul, Hugh, and the previously unknown crew of USS Glenn, too.
If there was one thing I might've noticed missing, it was some more calm and solitary moment(s), perhaps. The action is instant, and constant, and most all things happen under the watchful eyes of one or more shipmates. However, this is not a thing to despair over; true to the life aboard after all, one would imagine. (And, 'the calm' is where my personal ruminations have always lingered, so, room to easily fill in the quiet between the action is nothing but a relief, too).
I had been waiting for this book both excited as well as anxious (both for the same reason of intense love for the characters), and can happily say that after the fact, of these two, only excitement remains. Excitement, delight, and inspiration (the good and manageable kind, born of sheer "yay").
Heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you, Mr. Galanter, for doing good for our darlings. I am nothing but elated by this.
This came together during the 2nd listen, inspired by a scene.
Pleasant exploration of number of themes; tying in together bits of canon introduced separately in various media, and featuring lots of complementary thoughts and ideas sprung from those instances, previously mostly existing in the more or less formless realms of personal headcanon. All of which here rang true to the characters, and in that sense were very supportive and validating of the imagined general psyches of Paul Stamets and Hugh Culber, and great additions to their shared lore.
The story is set harmlessly in a way that disturbs the established canon very little, if at all. Which too made the reading experience that much more relaxing and worry free; not chafing against already accepted facts. Still, not insignificant, but if anything, indeed embellishing some of the formerly introduced history.
I will admit my personal focus on this being - as with the show - first and foremost Stamets, Culber and their shared experience, but other than a fulfilling 'Culmets' narrative, the story also has a dynamic teamwork drive, prominently featuring whole of the established on-screen Disco crew.
Plus, including the one lesser featured character I personally care for most: Justin Straal, Paul's 'fungal bro' and 'hetero lifemate'. Such a delight to have them here, interacting with Paul, Hugh, and the previously unknown crew of USS Glenn, too.
If there was one thing I might've noticed missing, it was some more calm and solitary moment(s), perhaps. The action is instant, and constant, and most all things happen under the watchful eyes of one or more shipmates. However, this is not a thing to despair over; true to the life aboard after all, one would imagine. (And, 'the calm' is where my personal ruminations have always lingered, so, room to easily fill in the quiet between the action is nothing but a relief, too).
I had been waiting for this book both excited as well as anxious (both for the same reason of intense love for the characters), and can happily say that after the fact, of these two, only excitement remains. Excitement, delight, and inspiration (the good and manageable kind, born of sheer "yay").
Heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you, Mr. Galanter, for doing good for our darlings. I am nothing but elated by this.
This came together during the 2nd listen, inspired by a scene.
olegx's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
karinh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yoshi83's review against another edition
3.0
Fans of Stamets, Culber, or the spore drive probably need no encouragement to read this one. The second half of the book was much better than the first for me. That is mainly down to the temporal mechanics and awesome aliens they met.
saramg's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Dave Galanter has written a totally engrossing Discovery book. The (human/kelpian) characters were so real they came to life as I read. He was true to their personalities and histories. I was totally sucked in, unable to put this one down.
It is difficult to write a review without revealing the first spoilery 75 or so pages of the book, so if you want absolutely zero spoilers, stop here. If you're okay with the setup being revealed, continue on.
The setting for this book is a bit confusing at first. Discovery is in communication with the Glenn, but Stamets is already set up with his tardigrade DNA. There are scenes with Culber wandering around in the mycelial plane. The book seems to take place in the middle of an episode we've watched(!) but it is not quite right.
When it is revealed that the Captain of our ship is not Lorca or Pike, we finally understand this is an alternate universe, neither mirror nor prime. Now the author has leave to do whatever he wants with our friends.
I absolutely love Stamets/Culber, and Galanter does them both justice. Their love story is as poignant as ever. Culber's kindness and gentleness, Stamets' wit and intelligence both come off beautifully.
The only thing that I felt takes away from the story is that the tardigrade can talk telepathically, which I found silly. Also he has a name. A human name. A human biblical name. It was difficult to stay in the story during those scenes.
This was a really great Discovery book and I highly recommend to fans!!
It is difficult to write a review without revealing the first spoilery 75 or so pages of the book, so if you want absolutely zero spoilers, stop here. If you're okay with the setup being revealed, continue on.
The setting for this book is a bit confusing at first. Discovery is in communication with the Glenn, but Stamets is already set up with his tardigrade DNA. There are scenes with Culber wandering around in the mycelial plane. The book seems to take place in the middle of an episode we've watched(!) but it is not quite right.
When it is revealed that the Captain of our ship is not Lorca or Pike, we finally understand this is an alternate universe, neither mirror nor prime. Now the author has leave to do whatever he wants with our friends.
I absolutely love Stamets/Culber, and Galanter does them both justice. Their love story is as poignant as ever. Culber's kindness and gentleness, Stamets' wit and intelligence both come off beautifully.
The only thing that I felt takes away from the story is that the tardigrade can talk telepathically, which I found silly. Also he has a name. A human name. A human biblical name. It was difficult to stay in the story during those scenes.
This was a really great Discovery book and I highly recommend to fans!!
campbelltaral's review against another edition
5.0
So good, I feel bad for Discovery fans who aren't readers and have missed this beautiful bridge between events. As much as the story is about Stamets, the mycelial network, and multiple universes, it's about the powerful connection between Stamets and Culber. My heart aches for what's in store for the two when the next season arrives.