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A review by sleeping_while_awake
Child of Two Worlds by Greg Cox
3.0
Child of Two Worlds parallels between Spock and a newly introduced character, Merata. The Enterprise responds to a distress signal from a Cyprian vessel that is under attack by Klingons, and beams the two individuals aboard the Enterprise before their ship explodes. One individual is relieved to be rescued, but the other one is not so much.
Meanwhile, much of the Enterprise crew has come down with Rigelian fever, and requires a mineral on Cypria. Without getting into spoilers, Cypria is interested in the two rescued persons, and the mineral is withheld until the persons are returned to Cypria.
The Enterprise is currently under the command of Christopher Pike, so there isn't the usual cast of characters. I missed the regular characters, but I did really enjoy Number One, who I assume has never been named ever?
Number One and a few crew visit Cypria and try to engage with local politicians and the people, but it doesn't go so great. Captain Pike and Spock are left to deal with the two persons, and the enraged Klingons.
I initially thought this story was going to be a backstory one for Spock, considering the title and his picture on the front of the book. Although he does draw on his experiences as a child, it focused on the Enterprise and its happenings.
I liked the parallel between Spock and Merata. It was nice to have a reason for a character to reminisce, rather than some random thoughts here and there.
In regards to the Stockholm Syndrome that occurs in the storyline, I think most people would want the person to go back to their original families. However, it can be more challenging than that.
This was a fun, entertaining read. I just didn't feel so interested in Captain Pike.
Meanwhile, much of the Enterprise crew has come down with Rigelian fever, and requires a mineral on Cypria. Without getting into spoilers, Cypria is interested in the two rescued persons, and the mineral is withheld until the persons are returned to Cypria.
The Enterprise is currently under the command of Christopher Pike, so there isn't the usual cast of characters. I missed the regular characters, but I did really enjoy Number One, who I assume has never been named ever?
Number One and a few crew visit Cypria and try to engage with local politicians and the people, but it doesn't go so great. Captain Pike and Spock are left to deal with the two persons, and the enraged Klingons.
I initially thought this story was going to be a backstory one for Spock, considering the title and his picture on the front of the book. Although he does draw on his experiences as a child, it focused on the Enterprise and its happenings.
I liked the parallel between Spock and Merata. It was nice to have a reason for a character to reminisce, rather than some random thoughts here and there.
In regards to the Stockholm Syndrome that occurs in the storyline, I think most people would want the person to go back to their original families. However, it can be more challenging than that.
Spoiler
I got the impression that Merata was going to be more independent, and possibly go out on her own, away from the adopted father who kidnapped her.This was a fun, entertaining read. I just didn't feel so interested in Captain Pike.