A review by taaya
Second Self by Una McCormack

dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I had a hard time following the plot. And somehow it made Garak less fun. The character was always somewhat good-hearted presenting, even though he probably was NOT good-hearted. Here he was mostly an arse. Without any humour, without the smirk that seemed to always be there. Hell, it even made him seem like on DS9 during the show he was a jerk in hindsight.

While it was nice to see Raffi and Elnor grow closer, and I enjoyed the local Romulan on the planet, the portrayal of Garak overshadowed the rest.
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