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A review by birdmanseven
Child of Two Worlds by Greg Cox
2.0
Not a bad Trek novel, but I think it sorta fails at its goals. If you are going to dig in to the Pike era, then you should really go for it. Provide some insight and backround for Pike, Number One and Boyce. Spock is the only one who got any depth and we already have plenty of that. (Also, this didn't feel like a young, more emotional Spock. Plus, he's not even the main focus as the title and cover seem to imply.)
There was plenty good. Merata's arc was compelling and unique. Her relationship with Spock was also interesting. But, it felt like the author didn't know what to do with a low-ranking Spock, so he banished Number One in order for Spock to assume his familiar role.
Bottom line. I wanted a Pike story and got a generic Trek story.
There was plenty good. Merata's arc was compelling and unique. Her relationship with Spock was also interesting. But, it felt like the author didn't know what to do with a low-ranking Spock, so he banished Number One in order for Spock to assume his familiar role.
Bottom line. I wanted a Pike story and got a generic Trek story.