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snazel's review against another edition
I read this while someone else returned books to a library not mine, therefore ingesting it in about 15 minutes total, and my memories are — hazy. I seem to remember Gordie winning cause some idiots forgot that he could see heat. But honestly yeah, read this in 15 minutes at age 11. Could probably stand to re-read.
lleullawgyffes's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
what an amazing book. up there for my favorite book ever; I still cackle with glee, years later, when I think about Vernok.
frakalot's review against another edition
4.0
This story was simple, positive and a whole lot of fun. I enjoyed the story and the fairly perfect representation of the Geordi we all love. Boothby's appearance was a treat!
octavia_cade's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
3.0
A quick, fun read about Geordi La Forge playing war games at Starfleet Academy. Geordi's a good choice of focus for that storyline, given that he's friendly and generally laid back, a science nerd who is really not that into war games but will still give them his best effort. I have vanishingly little interest in war games myself, so it's enjoyable to see a character who's doing his best for his team mates but isn't that invested in winning at all costs. There is, of course, one unpleasant cadet who takes the competition far too seriously and clearly wants to to smack the shit out of people, as well as a team full of the people who are always picked last in PE, and it all goes exactly how you'd expect. The total lack of surprise doesn't take away from the essential good nature of the piece, however, and by the end even the bullying cadet has become a bit more decent.
Finally, I love that Geordi ends the book more convinced than ever that science and engineering is far more interesting than being in charge and having to fight people. Because it is.
Finally, I love that Geordi ends the book more convinced than ever that science and engineering is far more interesting than being in charge and having to fight people. Because it is.
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