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A review by james_annis
Articles of the Federation (Star Trek) by Keith R.A. DeCandido
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
The vibe is Star Trek's version of West Wing. It's actually fun to read: for the points where the philosophy of the Federation are talked about (the Federation President gives talks, after all), for the relationship of the Federation with Star Fleet, for how one actually allies with the Klingons, and for the way successes and losses keep on coming to the office of the President.
It is a genuinely rare book, by paperback novel standards, which I find surprising.
The novel gives you events as if all are important, a way of showing what it would be like to be President of the Federation and the wall of events one would pass through each day. The novel itself tells you only that what is important is "holding the Federation together". I suggest that the most important thread in the book is the Federation/Klingon alliance, and that watching the events around that will bring you the most joy in the reading.
It is a genuinely rare book, by paperback novel standards, which I find surprising.
The novel gives you events as if all are important, a way of showing what it would be like to be President of the Federation and the wall of events one would pass through each day. The novel itself tells you only that what is important is "holding the Federation together". I suggest that the most important thread in the book is the Federation/Klingon alliance, and that watching the events around that will bring you the most joy in the reading.