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A review by graff_fuller
Firefly - What Makes Us Mighty by M.K. England
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Out of the seven novels in this series that I've read, this was my favourite. It truly felt like I was watching an episode of Firefly...which would be AMAZING.
Every character was their counterpart in the TV series. The writtien voices were spot on.
The story was ALSO a typical (amazing) tale of how the crew of the Serenity was going to deal with being duped into bringing the counterband weaponry to the planet, it being used and many dying...then fixing the problem. Oh, so satisfying.
I could go down the line...for each character had their part to play in this story, which I greatly appreciated.
I'm a HUGE fan of the reluctant hero type, and Malcolm Reynolds is just the best.
Inara was her Companion self...being aloof, but still being at the center of the fix. Loved it.
River was as unique as she always is, but she too was instramental in putting things right.
Her brother Simon, though at times (most of the times) feels like an outsider, but in this adventure...he was very much needed by the crew and the people of the planet.
Zoë was, as always, amazing as a soldier, second in command, and as a wife to Walsh. I love their dynamic. Speaking of Walsh...he soars (pun intended) in this episode. Love all his interactions.
I'm not a big fan of Jayne. He serves a purpose...and he's very good at being disgusting and awful, but also an amazing shot and deep down...there is SOME good, buried oh so deep...that even he doesn't know it (most of the time).
Book again is part of the story, but by a back alley. He's really not supposed to know as much as he does...and having so many talents (that are buried...until they're needed).
and last, but NOT least:
Kaylee seems to be the most naive person (about relationships), but when it comes down to working on the ship...she's the expert in all things.
I truly love these characters...and am looking forward to the next book. Thank you.
Every character was their counterpart in the TV series. The writtien voices were spot on.
The story was ALSO a typical (amazing) tale of how the crew of the Serenity was going to deal with being duped into bringing the counterband weaponry to the planet, it being used and many dying...then fixing the problem. Oh, so satisfying.
I could go down the line...for each character had their part to play in this story, which I greatly appreciated.
I'm a HUGE fan of the reluctant hero type, and Malcolm Reynolds is just the best.
Inara was her Companion self...being aloof, but still being at the center of the fix. Loved it.
River was as unique as she always is, but she too was instramental in putting things right.
Her brother Simon, though at times (most of the times) feels like an outsider, but in this adventure...he was very much needed by the crew and the people of the planet.
Zoë was, as always, amazing as a soldier, second in command, and as a wife to Walsh. I love their dynamic. Speaking of Walsh...he soars (pun intended) in this episode. Love all his interactions.
I'm not a big fan of Jayne. He serves a purpose...and he's very good at being disgusting and awful, but also an amazing shot and deep down...there is SOME good, buried oh so deep...that even he doesn't know it (most of the time).
Book again is part of the story, but by a back alley. He's really not supposed to know as much as he does...and having so many talents (that are buried...until they're needed).
and last, but NOT least:
Kaylee seems to be the most naive person (about relationships), but when it comes down to working on the ship...she's the expert in all things.
I truly love these characters...and am looking forward to the next book. Thank you.