Reviews

A Stitch in Time by Andrew J. Robinson

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

bridgettmorigna's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

5.0

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!

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!

inpector's review

dark emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Plain simple Garak

juditkovacs's review

4.0

Solid good time. Was great as an audio book. 

nivek1385's review

dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bamboobones_rory's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A peek into Elim Garak's childhood and thoughts. CONFIRMED right off the bat that he loved Bashir, and was in a relationship of sorts with him. Confirmed bisexual as well. Enjoyable story if you like the characters, but you should really already know the world of DS9 before reading this. Listening to the actor Andrew J. Robinson read Garak's tale in his voice from the show is lovely on the audiobook. some clunky pacing.