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glitterkitter's review against another edition
3.0
reread January 2021: Decent plot though it fizzles out at the end. Characterisation is good, though some minor gripes. Tuvok would not have sarcasm directed at him go entirely over his head. And B'elanna having completely reasonable reactions to things and it being brushed off as just her Klingon side, though that is show consistent.
skylar2's review against another edition
2.0
I just couldn't get into this story - the beginning had promise, but then it just devolved into a series of sci-fi tropes (dreams with meaning! alien archaeology! lying aliens stealing the ship!) without any meaningful development along any plot line.
michael_taylor's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Ghost of a Chance is the essence of what it is to be a Star Trek: Voyager book. It's a light, quick little adventure with a few of the typical Star Trek moral quandaries thrown in. This one deals primarily with the prime directive and the role of the federation as peacekeepers/protectors.
It's basically an average episode of season one of Voyager which is to say that it isn't bad but it isn't particularly edge of your seat either. It's TV monster of the week stuff. The crew shows up and encounters a problem and then through the use of team work/ingenuity they resolve the problem.
I would not recommend this to anybody who isn't familiar with Voyager. As somebody who watched the show, I could picture most of the characters in my head. But for somebody who wasn't familiar with the source material, I think you'd be confused or miss what a lot of the technobabble is about. Honestly though, I don't think anybody would be attracted to a book like this unless they were already a Voyager fan. In that case, read it in a few sittings on a lazy afternoon and then forget about it later.
It's basically an average episode of season one of Voyager which is to say that it isn't bad but it isn't particularly edge of your seat either. It's TV monster of the week stuff. The crew shows up and encounters a problem and then through the use of team work/ingenuity they resolve the problem.
I would not recommend this to anybody who isn't familiar with Voyager. As somebody who watched the show, I could picture most of the characters in my head. But for somebody who wasn't familiar with the source material, I think you'd be confused or miss what a lot of the technobabble is about. Honestly though, I don't think anybody would be attracted to a book like this unless they were already a Voyager fan. In that case, read it in a few sittings on a lazy afternoon and then forget about it later.
cheryl6of8's review against another edition
4.0
One of the better Star Trek book installments I have read and a nice light quick read in the midst of other, heavier fare. Voyager is my favorite of the television series and this was a lovely chance to spend time with the crew again. Janeway shines as always with her compassion and scientific knowledge and steely resolve. B'Elanna Torres also manages to excel in this story, which I like -- it certainly plays to her strengths. Was a little surprised at how long it took Chakotay to figure out what was going on, but then he was always a bit too trusting. The story line was lovely, with good conflict and a well-crafted alien mindset or two, some mystery, some action, and a few surprises. As I said, one of the better book installments and it would have made a good episode of the show.
madisonreadsbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was a good story, it just seems a little too similar to the previous book in the series.
amyz001's review
3.0
Story was very similar to the previous but not nearly as exciting or engaging. Characterisation was fine, was nice to see B'Elanna being a badass engineer and Janeway, Kim and Tuvok was a good combo rarely seen on the away mission.
frakalot's review
4.0
Ooooh, I really liked it. The characters were done quite well. A good old prime directive controversy.
dreamwanderer's review
2.0
I believe this takes place during the First Season of Voyager.
Prime Directive issues, a planet with volcanic difficulties, seemingly helpful aliens, Janeway sees visions telling her not to trust them.
Paris and Chakotay get taken in by beautiful evil aliens. Sigh.
Best part of this book is B'Elanna. If you like her, you'll like how she is basically the smartest person on the crew and how she sees through the evil aliens right away. Really good spotlight for her so yes, if you are a Torres fan read this and enjoy.
Its not a bad book but for whatever reason it didn't stand out to me and by the time I read it I was already tired of the Tom Paris/beautiful female alien cliche.
Prime Directive issues, a planet with volcanic difficulties, seemingly helpful aliens, Janeway sees visions telling her not to trust them.
Paris and Chakotay get taken in by beautiful evil aliens. Sigh.
Best part of this book is B'Elanna. If you like her, you'll like how she is basically the smartest person on the crew and how she sees through the evil aliens right away. Really good spotlight for her so yes, if you are a Torres fan read this and enjoy.
Its not a bad book but for whatever reason it didn't stand out to me and by the time I read it I was already tired of the Tom Paris/beautiful female alien cliche.
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