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A review by graff_fuller
The Final Reflection by John M. Ford
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
I have to say, I misunderstood the beginning...and kept thinking that the story was PRESENT day, but it was all my mistake.
Other than that...I really loved the way the story was told.
This is a solid story that sets up the present day views on Klingons. Though, the changes made in the TOS movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager, and ENT.
In Star Trek: Enterprise, they explain the differences of the human looking Klingons suffered the loss of the ridges via a virus. So, when the Federation and James T. Kirk and the Enterprise of the TOS era encountered Klingons, they didn't have the distinguished forehead ridges and their honour was of prime importance. The TOS Klingons were Asian inspired by their looks, but shifty and coniving in their demeanor (actually without honour). This breed of Klingons was shown in this story...and gave them more depth and honour. I find it also interesting that...this was the basis of the Klingons for the FASA role playing game (which I played for many years...not knowing about this novel and its importance).
I also think it is cool to realize, that not everything that happens in our time period is always known. Great things/dispicable things are done all the time, and are lost in the ravages of time. This story is one of those lost to history, until read by James T. Kirk (present day TOS and his crew of the Enterprise) via the book.
Then thinking of what happens in the movies with Kirk's son and the Klingons...makes this point in his life poignant (at least to me).
Other than that...I really loved the way the story was told.
This is a solid story that sets up the present day views on Klingons. Though, the changes made in the TOS movies, TNG, DS9, Voyager, and ENT.
In Star Trek: Enterprise, they explain the differences of the human looking Klingons suffered the loss of the ridges via a virus. So, when the Federation and James T. Kirk and the Enterprise of the TOS era encountered Klingons, they didn't have the distinguished forehead ridges and their honour was of prime importance. The TOS Klingons were Asian inspired by their looks, but shifty and coniving in their demeanor (actually without honour). This breed of Klingons was shown in this story...and gave them more depth and honour. I find it also interesting that...this was the basis of the Klingons for the FASA role playing game (which I played for many years...not knowing about this novel and its importance).
I also think it is cool to realize, that not everything that happens in our time period is always known. Great things/dispicable things are done all the time, and are lost in the ravages of time. This story is one of those lost to history, until read by James T. Kirk (present day TOS and his crew of the Enterprise) via the book.
Then thinking of what happens in the movies with Kirk's son and the Klingons...makes this point in his life poignant (at least to me).