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bosermoki's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
jeevesbun's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I had heard really good things about A Stitch in Time prior to reading it, and when I finally found a paper copy I was very excited. I'm delighted to say it really lived up to the hype for me personally. I found Andrew Robinson's writing style to be very enjoyable, and his connection to Garak as a central character was clearly deep and personal.
A Stitch in Time serves as a sort of memoir to Garak's life both pre and post Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, delivered in a series of letters and log entries sent from Garak to Doctor Bashir, and unravels several of the mysteries which surrounded him during the course of the show. It also delves more into the workings of Cardassian society through the lens of those within that society, again both prior to the events of Deep Space Nine and following the end of the Dominion War.
If you're a fan of Garak as a character and want to read more about him, as well as getting a different viewpoint on the Star Trek universe at that point in its continuity, I highly recommend this book.
A Stitch in Time serves as a sort of memoir to Garak's life both pre and post Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, delivered in a series of letters and log entries sent from Garak to Doctor Bashir, and unravels several of the mysteries which surrounded him during the course of the show. It also delves more into the workings of Cardassian society through the lens of those within that society, again both prior to the events of Deep Space Nine and following the end of the Dominion War.
If you're a fan of Garak as a character and want to read more about him, as well as getting a different viewpoint on the Star Trek universe at that point in its continuity, I highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, War, Classism, Genocide, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Infidelity, Mental illness, and Torture
gutis's review against another edition
5.0
Really interesting format where it jumps around to different parts of Garak's life. I feel like that is often difficult to get right, but it worked great in this case. All the different threads tied together thematically and made good use of gaps in the show.
redwing's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bougiebrat's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
aruaxe's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stephanieridiculous's review
4.0
What a delight. An incredible niche and specific delight, but a delight all the same. The audiobook definitely is a significant percentage of that delight, and I recommend you go that route if audiobooks agree with you. Hearing Garak read his letters outloud was a joy.
As a long time DS9 and Garak fan this was great, but I don't think I would recommend it to anyone that isn't already at least slightly obsessed. There are a lot of references to the TV show and Star Trek/Cardassian culture in general that would probably make for a frustrating read if you aren't the kind of person who has the reference scenes already indexed in their mind.
I'm super sad a follow up with Bashir never came out!
As a long time DS9 and Garak fan this was great, but I don't think I would recommend it to anyone that isn't already at least slightly obsessed. There are a lot of references to the TV show and Star Trek/Cardassian culture in general that would probably make for a frustrating read if you aren't the kind of person who has the reference scenes already indexed in their mind.
I'm super sad a follow up with Bashir never came out!
beeayy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
rj_readsbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"But what people lie about the most are themselves, and these lies become the stories they believe and want to tell you."
We know that I’m a huge DS9 fan but this book was SO good. If you’re also into DS9, then you’ve probably heard of A Stitch In Time, and it’s just as good as everyone says (if not better). I love this look into Garak’s life pre and post series. I especially found it fun to wonder about the truth of certain scenes — Garak is a character who lies, constantly, and I do believe this book is as honest as he’s capable of being, but that still means he’s probably lying about at least half of what happens.
Listening to the audiobook of this was also an added experience, as Andrew Robinson reads it himself. I would definitely recommend that if you can find it at your library or on audible!
We know that I’m a huge DS9 fan but this book was SO good. If you’re also into DS9, then you’ve probably heard of A Stitch In Time, and it’s just as good as everyone says (if not better). I love this look into Garak’s life pre and post series. I especially found it fun to wonder about the truth of certain scenes — Garak is a character who lies, constantly, and I do believe this book is as honest as he’s capable of being, but that still means he’s probably lying about at least half of what happens.
Listening to the audiobook of this was also an added experience, as Andrew Robinson reads it himself. I would definitely recommend that if you can find it at your library or on audible!