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graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
I am so glad that Diane Carey wrote this story...expanding on the story she started in Dreadnought!
Lt. Commander Piper is a fun character...and I hope that in future novels, the author continues her story (along with Sarda, Scanner and Merete.
I like how she made Captain Kirk the hero of Lt. Commander Piper. I could see this happening, for SO many young cadets and junior officers. He always seems to land on his feet and is able to pull rabbits out of the hat...on cue.
I also enjoyed the relationship that she has with the Vulcan, Sarda. It mirrors Kirk and Spock, but theirs is unique, to each other.
The idea of the "transwarp drive" and the idea of it being sold to the highest bidder...and how that would bring out ALL the crazies for a bidding and maybe an actual war to get this new (experimental) technology for those outside of the Federation.
I was mad at the Vulcan, Perren...but it also shows the type of person he actually was...by the end.
This wasn't as tight of a story...as the first one, but it did allow us to spend more time with these secondary characters. It also made it clear that they are amazing characters, but still NOT up to the dynamic crew of the Enterprise...at least at this juncture of their career...though they DO belong in/on its crew.
A really good read, indeed.
Lt. Commander Piper is a fun character...and I hope that in future novels, the author continues her story (along with Sarda, Scanner and Merete.
I like how she made Captain Kirk the hero of Lt. Commander Piper. I could see this happening, for SO many young cadets and junior officers. He always seems to land on his feet and is able to pull rabbits out of the hat...on cue.
I also enjoyed the relationship that she has with the Vulcan, Sarda. It mirrors Kirk and Spock, but theirs is unique, to each other.
The idea of the "transwarp drive" and the idea of it being sold to the highest bidder...and how that would bring out ALL the crazies for a bidding and maybe an actual war to get this new (experimental) technology for those outside of the Federation.
I was mad at the Vulcan, Perren...but it also shows the type of person he actually was...by the end.
This wasn't as tight of a story...as the first one, but it did allow us to spend more time with these secondary characters. It also made it clear that they are amazing characters, but still NOT up to the dynamic crew of the Enterprise...at least at this juncture of their career...though they DO belong in/on its crew.
A really good read, indeed.
wetdryvac's review
4.0
*grins*
Tactical, and not centered on the usual suspects. Has tactical issues, but not terribly distracting ones.
Tactical, and not centered on the usual suspects. Has tactical issues, but not terribly distracting ones.
vesper1931's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Shore leave on the Edith Keeler, but Kirk is taken in for questioning before he can explain to Lt. Piper about her first command and mission. But help is on the way as they arrive on the planet Argelius. The problem to solve is that the trAnswarp technology has been stolen.
An entertaining re-read
An entertaining re-read
wetdryvac's review against another edition
4.0
*grins*
Tactical, and not centered on the usual suspects. Has tactical issues, but not terribly distracting ones.
Tactical, and not centered on the usual suspects. Has tactical issues, but not terribly distracting ones.
jdhacker's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
frakalot's review
4.0
Fantastic. An excellent follow up to Dreadnought. I really like Piper and co. and would love to read more about them. Piper's less natural heroism gave these stories an expression of realism sometimes overlooked.
The writing is very good. Witty and sharp.
The writing is very good. Witty and sharp.
amelianicholebooks's review
4.0
I found this book to be a great follow up to the first book Dreadnought! by Diane Carey. I love Piper despite her flaws. Sarda and Perren added an interesting look into the lives of the Vulcans who do not choose the purely vulcan way. More books with all manners of Vulcans are needed!
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