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meggytheweggy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
ohlwinem's review
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 against another edition
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
kmg365's review against another edition
5.0
This is my all time favorite professionally published Star Trek Novel.
reading_ninja's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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.