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jonathan_lee_b's review
4.0
Star Trek: Section 31: Abyss is a big veggie sandwich with a little cookie inside.
jazzypizzaz's review against another edition
3.0
some parts of the ending were wrapped up too neatly and I'm not sure I understood all the implications of the "twists", but overall a fun read that follows up on Bashir's relationship with section 31.
gingerreader99's review against another edition
4.0
Sitting around a 3.5 for me. Obviously I would have loved to see the characters I know and love but the new cast are suitable. The ending pushes it above 3 stars. Alluding to more, the reveal of those who oppose 31 and a happy ending for the Ingavi. Otherwise it was a completely serviceable novel and an excellent Bashir focused one at that.
alexbe2ab4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jecamp86's review against another edition
4.0
Another terrific addition to the DS9 cannon that was a quick read and continuation of the series
brom's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Good book, solid story.
Touched on a lot of interesting topics that the show never did.
I cared way more about the new characters than I would’ve anticipated.
Touched on a lot of interesting topics that the show never did.
I cared way more about the new characters than I would’ve anticipated.
wynwicket's review against another edition
4.0
The best of the Section 31 series, set in the DS9 era after the television series ended. A genetically-enhanced Starfleet scientist calling himself the second Khan is building up his own Jem'Hadar army, threatening the peaceful local population (the arboreal Ingavi) and trying to start a war on a massive scale.
Our Heroes are Dr. Bashir, Ro Laren, Ezri Dax, and liberated Jem'Hadar Taran'atar. The story is fast-moving, with great characterization, and some interesting new developments. Also, a good ending.
Our Heroes are Dr. Bashir, Ro Laren, Ezri Dax, and liberated Jem'Hadar Taran'atar. The story is fast-moving, with great characterization, and some interesting new developments. Also, a good ending.
lefthandedmatt's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5/5]. A solid and enjoyable entry. I found the portrayal of Julian to be a bit jarring, he was never this angry or conflicted about his condition before, but at the same time it was written well enough to make sense in context. Ro and Taran'atar were both excellent here, too, I'm really glad they've been introduced to the world of Deep Space Nine.
The biggest let down is the terrible bad guy. Dr. Locken is just pathetic and uninteresting, a moustache-twirling cliché who thinks he's the most intelligent person ever.
Definitely the best of the initial run of Section 31 novels, largely in part because it's part of the DS9 relaunch and is able to be part of a larger story.
The biggest let down is the terrible bad guy. Dr. Locken is just pathetic and uninteresting, a moustache-twirling cliché who thinks he's the most intelligent person ever.
Definitely the best of the initial run of Section 31 novels, largely in part because it's part of the DS9 relaunch and is able to be part of a larger story.