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mkpatt's review
5.0
Pretty good Trek tale and good launch for the trilogy. Wove in material from previous books, ones that I've read and ones that I haven't. The one thing I really enjoy is how these books expand minor characters in the TV series and fills out their characters in a believable way.
eyreguide's review
5.0
This book managed to capture the world of Star Trek along with strong science fiction writing. The story feels like a proper Star Trek adventure but it's not just about the characters because this book delivers a lot of detail when it comes to the technical aspects and the realities of the future. I think that's the author's strength - how he manages to bring so much detail to make this book such a strong Star Trek novel. I was so impressed by how immersive this was.
This book delves into the backstory of Dr. Noonien Soong, creator of androids, and manages to bring a character we only see briefly in the TV series, to a very believable and detailed life. The author also made a lot of sense in how he characterized Dr. Soong, as I felt he drew well from what we knew about the character to make him a fully realized and nuanced person. His story makes up a large part of the narrative and even though most of it is backstory, I thought it was the most interesting part of the book.
The mystery behind who is interested in the Soong type androids is the major plot line of this story, and it's a great suspenseful plot point to hold the whole narrative together. The mission the Enterprise undertakes in the end is a great finale to this book - full of danger, heroism, and loss unfortunately. It is a daring mission as the plot synopsis promises, and it's very exciting!
There's something that happens in this book that made me really happy which I can't mention for fear of spoilers, but I thought I should say that is another reason why I enjoyed this book so much. As a Trek novel and as a science fiction adventure, I highly recommend this book!
This book delves into the backstory of Dr. Noonien Soong, creator of androids, and manages to bring a character we only see briefly in the TV series, to a very believable and detailed life. The author also made a lot of sense in how he characterized Dr. Soong, as I felt he drew well from what we knew about the character to make him a fully realized and nuanced person. His story makes up a large part of the narrative and even though most of it is backstory, I thought it was the most interesting part of the book.
The mystery behind who is interested in the Soong type androids is the major plot line of this story, and it's a great suspenseful plot point to hold the whole narrative together. The mission the Enterprise undertakes in the end is a great finale to this book - full of danger, heroism, and loss unfortunately. It is a daring mission as the plot synopsis promises, and it's very exciting!
There's something that happens in this book that made me really happy which I can't mention for fear of spoilers, but I thought I should say that is another reason why I enjoyed this book so much. As a Trek novel and as a science fiction adventure, I highly recommend this book!
trumfer's review against another edition
5.0
The origins of infamous Rick Sanchez from critically acclaimed animated tv series, but without farts and with only limited amount of alcohol references.
Just kidding! Actually it's very fun, fast paced and somewhat touching story about Doctor Noonian Soong and his big artificial family.
Just kidding! Actually it's very fun, fast paced and somewhat touching story about Doctor Noonian Soong and his big artificial family.
sidetracked's review
4.0
The ending scene of Nemesis (the movie) is most likely engraved in the Star Trek fans' mind everywhere as one of the iconic characters of The Next Generation finds his demise. That scene gave birth to this first book of the trilogy in which we are expertly led by David Mack through the latter part of the life of doctor Noonien Soong, Data's father.
The author uses the present day events as a staging point for the story that will unfold in more than half of the book, that of the android Noonien Soong and his search for his long lost love on his way to immortality. Along the way, however, he inevitably finds out the fate of his sons - B4, Lore and Data and despite his synthetic body he is torn apart by the inability to save them.
If you want to start this series, my strong recommendation is to finish Star Trek Destiny first and read the first 2-3 books of The Typhon Pact series as the current book contains significant tie-ins with those previously mentioned.
The author uses the present day events as a staging point for the story that will unfold in more than half of the book, that of the android Noonien Soong and his search for his long lost love on his way to immortality. Along the way, however, he inevitably finds out the fate of his sons - B4, Lore and Data and despite his synthetic body he is torn apart by the inability to save them.
If you want to start this series, my strong recommendation is to finish Star Trek Destiny first and read the first 2-3 books of The Typhon Pact series as the current book contains significant tie-ins with those previously mentioned.
jecamp86's review
5.0
Fantastic book that had a real Star Trek feel. Also emotional especially when he finds out Datas "end".
thesmudge's review
4.0
Back into Star Trek again I go. I read this on my Kindle, audiobooks just not an option with most Star Trek books sadly.
Anyway, as you can see on the cover this is a book involving Data, B4 or Sooong or whomever. I happens over 4 years after the last movie Nemesis in which they killed Data and Data had dumped his memories into B4. This is the first of 3 books from one of the better Star Trek authors.
Overall I enjoyed the book pretty well. The characters are for the most part spot on to what they are in the shows and movies. The story works well I think and explains enough of things you may have missed not reading previous books or even seeing all the shows and movies.
Anyway, as you can see on the cover this is a book involving Data, B4 or Sooong or whomever. I happens over 4 years after the last movie Nemesis in which they killed Data and Data had dumped his memories into B4. This is the first of 3 books from one of the better Star Trek authors.
Overall I enjoyed the book pretty well. The characters are for the most part spot on to what they are in the shows and movies. The story works well I think and explains enough of things you may have missed not reading previous books or even seeing all the shows and movies.
wynwicket's review
4.0
I can't really review this one without a LOT of spoilers. Suffice it to say, David Mack is probably my favorite Trek writer these days -- he manages to create new stories for old favorite characters that FEEL like canon. This takes place after the events of Star Trek: Destiny (after the Star Trek: Nemesis movie) and a great deal is revealed about Data and especially about his "father" Dr. Soong.
Big Things are happening, and I love where (I think) David Mack is taking this!
Big Things are happening, and I love where (I think) David Mack is taking this!
rusray's review
4.0
Great book, the author did a wonderful job of capturing the tng classic characters.
globulon's review against another edition
4.0
This is only the second Star Trek book that I have read and for some reason, I always really enjoy them. Perhaps it's my deep rooted passion for Star Trek, or maybe it's that I've picked good books. Either way, this book was a joy to read and had several neat things that you never could or would have seen in the show. I plan on finishing this trilogy some day.