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joelevard's review
4.0
I went through a brief, regrettable phase in middle school during which I purchased many Star Trek novels (and many, many Star Wars novels). Most of them were pretty bad, or I never got around to reading them. This one, though, is pretty awesome, even if you never really watched Deep Space Nine, which I hadn't (and still haven't, except for maybe half a season on DVD).
The genre property tie-in novel is a weird thing. It gives the fan more of what they want, right? More of Luke Skywalker or Captain Picard of Sydney Bristow or Buffy. I certainly read enough of them, but they never really gave me what I wanted. Kibitz all you will about what is canon and what isn't, a tie-in novel is never real in my brain the same way the TV show is real in my brain. It's like methadone, stringing you along until the next fix -- movie, season, episode, whatever. Buffy Season 8 is not more Buffy, whoever is writing it (and thank goodness, because that shit makes season seven look like The Wire).
I'm basing all of this on vague memory, because I don't have the patience for this stuff any more, just like I don't have an interest in pretty much any episodic mystery-of-the-week type book series. I read about four Stephanie Plum books in high school for some reason (my friend Julie). I was at Target today and noticed that 13 books later, Stephanie still hasn't quite made up her mind about with guy she likes (there are even stickers in the back that say, basically, Team Edward and Team Jacob, except they are for Team Stephanie Plum Characters Whose Names I Don't Want to Admit I Totally Still Remember). Is that interesting to people? (Julie? Lady I work with who, every time I say "oh, what are you reading?" holds up a book with a big cartoon number on the cover?)
I don't have any complaints about this here Deep Space Nine book though. Fast-paced, thrilling story, fun with time travel, and EVERYONE DIES! It's pretty badass. I even bought a copy on audiobook somewhere, but alas, I no longer own a tape player so it is trapped on the cassette. Sad, really.
Am I really embarrassed that I like this book? Kind of. Not really. Even then, I knew there were better books out there, though, and I probably wouldn't want to admit how many hours I have spent poring over the details of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Did you know Han and Leia got married, and then had three kids, and they all became Jedi, and then eventually one became basically the next Darth Vader, and I think was killed by the other twin? I didn't even read most of those books, but for some reason I still know about them. Old habits. And wikipedia.
Facebook 30 Day Book Challenge Day 18: Book you're most embarrassed to say you like.
EDIT: I just stumbled across the (former, hasn't published in 15 years) author's blog and read his post about New York legalizing gay marriage and now I'm really embarrassed to say I like this book. So, good choice, me.
The genre property tie-in novel is a weird thing. It gives the fan more of what they want, right? More of Luke Skywalker or Captain Picard of Sydney Bristow or Buffy. I certainly read enough of them, but they never really gave me what I wanted. Kibitz all you will about what is canon and what isn't, a tie-in novel is never real in my brain the same way the TV show is real in my brain. It's like methadone, stringing you along until the next fix -- movie, season, episode, whatever. Buffy Season 8 is not more Buffy, whoever is writing it (and thank goodness, because that shit makes season seven look like The Wire).
I'm basing all of this on vague memory, because I don't have the patience for this stuff any more, just like I don't have an interest in pretty much any episodic mystery-of-the-week type book series. I read about four Stephanie Plum books in high school for some reason (my friend Julie). I was at Target today and noticed that 13 books later, Stephanie still hasn't quite made up her mind about with guy she likes (there are even stickers in the back that say, basically, Team Edward and Team Jacob, except they are for Team Stephanie Plum Characters Whose Names I Don't Want to Admit I Totally Still Remember). Is that interesting to people? (Julie? Lady I work with who, every time I say "oh, what are you reading?" holds up a book with a big cartoon number on the cover?)
I don't have any complaints about this here Deep Space Nine book though. Fast-paced, thrilling story, fun with time travel, and EVERYONE DIES! It's pretty badass. I even bought a copy on audiobook somewhere, but alas, I no longer own a tape player so it is trapped on the cassette. Sad, really.
Am I really embarrassed that I like this book? Kind of. Not really. Even then, I knew there were better books out there, though, and I probably wouldn't want to admit how many hours I have spent poring over the details of the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Did you know Han and Leia got married, and then had three kids, and they all became Jedi, and then eventually one became basically the next Darth Vader, and I think was killed by the other twin? I didn't even read most of those books, but for some reason I still know about them. Old habits. And wikipedia.
Facebook 30 Day Book Challenge Day 18: Book you're most embarrassed to say you like.
EDIT: I just stumbled across the (former, hasn't published in 15 years) author's blog and read his post about New York legalizing gay marriage and now I'm really embarrassed to say I like this book. So, good choice, me.
stargatelover's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Gun violence, Murder, Death of parent, and Violence
frakalot's review against another edition
3.0
This one felt like 'The Year of Hell' from VOY and possibly would have been more enjoyable on screen than in written form. The story jumps around a lot showing us what's happening from many different perspectives and flicking back and forth in time, which I think would present better on screen.
It wasn't a bad book, there were some genuinely great moments. Hanging out with Quark and Odo was the highlight for me. The general theme though seemed to be walking through a slaughterhouse, so be prepared for Dead Bodies Everywhere.
Let the Bodies Hit the Flooooor.
It wasn't a bad book, there were some genuinely great moments. Hanging out with Quark and Odo was the highlight for me. The general theme though seemed to be walking through a slaughterhouse, so be prepared for Dead Bodies Everywhere.
Let the Bodies Hit the Flooooor.
birdmanseven's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a sucker for time travel plots and this was a pretty fun.
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meganmargoking's review
4.0
Surprised that this is actually pretty good. A lot of Odo & Quark content. Thought everyone was in character and sounded like themselves. Even though it's a standard trope/story that every sci-fi series uses I still enjoyed this quite a bit.
happentobeshort's review
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I do love it when Quark and Odo are forced to work each other, however in this case it ain't it. I'm glad I listened to this on like, 1.8x speed from the library and that I didn't buy it.. It's kinda all over the place characterisation wise - not bad just a bit off. Also it was such a sad story!! EVERYONE IS DEAD EXCEPT THE GRUESOME TWOSOME AND THEY GOTTA FIGURE OUT WHY THEY GOT ZOOMED TO THE FUTURE AND JUST THEM ALONE!!!!!11!1! The best part was that René Auberjonois did the narration for the audiobook which is always a treat.
sailsgoboom's review
5.0
Literally everything I wanted from this book. Good pacing, interesting plot, excellent characterization, snappy distinctive writing style. I laughed, I cried, I snickered -- often within the same sentence.
leaflibrary's review
4.0
This story is excruciating. A fast paced, well-written book in which every main character is systematically murdered. Even though we know Odo and Quark will solve the mystery and reset time somehow, the deaths along the way are brutal. Limbs are blown off, bodies crushed, blood caked into crevices that shouldn't exist. This book is not for the faint of heart.
Perhaps to offset the ominous intensity of the storyline, the final act is almost jovial. The jokes are a bit jarring, but they make sense, and help restore a sense of relief and normalcy after some of the most draining 200 pages in Trek fiction. My favorite line is Odo's incredulous howl to Kira: "Do you want a lapful of hot Odo?" The absurdity (and arguable foreshadowing) feels welcome following such a harrowing story.
Perhaps to offset the ominous intensity of the storyline, the final act is almost jovial. The jokes are a bit jarring, but they make sense, and help restore a sense of relief and normalcy after some of the most draining 200 pages in Trek fiction. My favorite line is Odo's incredulous howl to Kira: "Do you want a lapful of hot Odo?" The absurdity (and arguable foreshadowing) feels welcome following such a harrowing story.
baticeer's review
4.0
I'm only just finished with season 1 of DS9 which is probably too early to start dipping into tie-in novels but I really like the show, this book is set between seasons 1 and 2 anyways, and I needed something to read on a plane ride, so....
This was a great read, especially since I love Quark & Odo, who get to be the main characters of this, investigating why everyone else on the station is dead after they get transported three days into the future. It was unnecessarily bloody and dark at points, but the characterization was always solid.
This was a great read, especially since I love Quark & Odo, who get to be the main characters of this, investigating why everyone else on the station is dead after they get transported three days into the future. It was unnecessarily bloody and dark at points, but the characterization was always solid.
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