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cskerry's review
4.0
The ending was a bit of a let down. It could have easily, and should have been, a series. Loved the world, and the way myth and folklore was used. Wonderful world building and pacing. Definitely going to look for more by this author.
jazzypizzaz's review
4.0
exciting! read this aloud before bed, which was maybe a mistake, because Klingons required VOLUME and PASSION. my only critique is: needs more Worf. also beware this is more like the first half of a single book.
david_agranoff's review
3.0
Taking place right after the events of the last episode of Deep space nine, this novel follows Worf and the newly appointed General/Chancellor Martok back to the Klingon home world after the end of the Dominion War.
Before they can beam down to celebrate with gallons of blood wine a rebel blows up the hall of warriors and another Klingon civil war that breaks out suddenly.
Pretty neat that this novel is co-written by the actor who played Martok. Andrew Robinson(Also the serial killer in dirty harry and the dad in hellraiser - just saying) wrote a DS9 novel about his character Garak. It is always fun to read about Klingons but really fun seeing an actor explore his own character.
Book ends with a cool cliffhanger setting up the second book.
Before they can beam down to celebrate with gallons of blood wine a rebel blows up the hall of warriors and another Klingon civil war that breaks out suddenly.
Pretty neat that this novel is co-written by the actor who played Martok. Andrew Robinson(Also the serial killer in dirty harry and the dad in hellraiser - just saying) wrote a DS9 novel about his character Garak. It is always fun to read about Klingons but really fun seeing an actor explore his own character.
Book ends with a cool cliffhanger setting up the second book.
neema_sedai's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An absolutely wonderful start to a duology. I didn't think I would be so invested in Klingon politics, but I love Martok so much that it really makes this one of the most interesting aspects of the ST universe.
The way that Lang handles the past of such beloved characters is incredible. Like others have said, the story happens at break-neck speeds as Lang pushes you through the incredible story of Worf and Martok's return to Qo'noS.
This book leaves off on a pretty large cliffhanger so I will be picking up the next book immediately, highly recommend picking this up if you are a fan of Deep Space 9!
The way that Lang handles the past of such beloved characters is incredible. Like others have said, the story happens at break-neck speeds as Lang pushes you through the incredible story of Worf and Martok's return to Qo'noS.
This book leaves off on a pretty large cliffhanger so I will be picking up the next book immediately, highly recommend picking this up if you are a fan of Deep Space 9!
lefthandedmatt's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 out of 5]. Picking up a few days after the finale of Deep Space Nine, this first book in the Left Hand of Destiny duology is a quick read. That leads to me to believe it should have been sold as one complete book rather than splitting in half.
It tells a story about a coup on the Klingon homeworld as the new Chancellor, Martok, returns there along with Worf. This is a very Klingon story, so how much you like them will affect your own enjoyment. I do quite like them, although they always get bogged down in talk of honour a bit too much, while the characters themselves tend to display very little.
The narrative jumps around quite abruptly between a few characters and it moves fast, making it feel like something of an adventure story. It's also quite introspective as we get inside the heads of Martok, Worf, Alexander and others. The TV show gave us a glimpse of the relationship between Martok and his wife, Sirella, and I'm pleased to say that it appears here in full force and is probably the highlight of the book.
There's a nice element of mystery too surrounding the identity of a few characters which kept me coming back. It's good, not great, and the how the second book finishes off the story will determine how worthwhile it all is.
It tells a story about a coup on the Klingon homeworld as the new Chancellor, Martok, returns there along with Worf. This is a very Klingon story, so how much you like them will affect your own enjoyment. I do quite like them, although they always get bogged down in talk of honour a bit too much, while the characters themselves tend to display very little.
The narrative jumps around quite abruptly between a few characters and it moves fast, making it feel like something of an adventure story. It's also quite introspective as we get inside the heads of Martok, Worf, Alexander and others. The TV show gave us a glimpse of the relationship between Martok and his wife, Sirella, and I'm pleased to say that it appears here in full force and is probably the highlight of the book.
There's a nice element of mystery too surrounding the identity of a few characters which kept me coming back. It's good, not great, and the how the second book finishes off the story will determine how worthwhile it all is.
ehsjaysaunders's review
5.0
Great catching up with the ol' Klingon empire, and the convergence of characters is most intriguing.
4.5/5 I mean, I'm two for two with having the actor co-author.
4.5/5 I mean, I'm two for two with having the actor co-author.
frakalot's review
5.0
Absolutely stunning. This story is an epic and will have many glorious songs written to honour its memory. Martok is definitely my favourite Klingon and I could feel his presence in this tale.
Left Hand of Destiny builds impressively on the Klingon culture developed through both TNG and DS9. There's a fantastic cast and they're all in perfect character. All of the new characters were distinctly fascinating too.
I'm not always the biggest fan of Klingon stories and I certainly don't speak the language. Often books about Klingons, Romulans or Vulcans throw in heaps of the strangely punctuated native language and I appreciated that this book didn't really go there.
Maybe it's because this is only part one of two but it didn't have the classic Starfleet fairytale type of ending (which I also enjoy). The problems and the solutions presented in this story are all very Klingon in nature.
Left Hand of Destiny builds impressively on the Klingon culture developed through both TNG and DS9. There's a fantastic cast and they're all in perfect character. All of the new characters were distinctly fascinating too.
I'm not always the biggest fan of Klingon stories and I certainly don't speak the language. Often books about Klingons, Romulans or Vulcans throw in heaps of the strangely punctuated native language and I appreciated that this book didn't really go there.
Maybe it's because this is only part one of two but it didn't have the classic Starfleet fairytale type of ending (which I also enjoy). The problems and the solutions presented in this story are all very Klingon in nature.
bdplume's review
5.0
I love what these post-finale books have done, especially in their fleshing out of the cultures of DS9.
olegx's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5