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A review by francis_deer
The Crimson Shadow by Una McCormack
4.0
I did not read the other books in "The Fall" series nor do I intend to. I picked this one simply because it's Garak-centric and I'm in the mood for Garak-centric novels apparently. ;-)
As to the timeline of Garak novels, this one occurs before "Enigma Tales".
Picard and Worf and very briefly Beverly make an appearance, but 90 % of the novel focus on Cardassian politics and sociology. All in all, I preferred "Enigma Tales" because it has a wistful/haunting quality that this book lacks. Still, I was captivated by all the scheming going on, absolutely loved the Garak scenes ("electric blue" comes to mind) and enjoyed his literary gift exchange with Picard. So neat to have Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita" come up in a Star Trek novel. Oh, and Garak reading "Emma" by Jane Austen for relaxation also made me smile.
Last but not least, the final two chapters of this book stood out for me: They cover endings and beginnings and touch on despair and hope.
As to the timeline of Garak novels, this one occurs before "Enigma Tales".
Picard and Worf and very briefly Beverly make an appearance, but 90 % of the novel focus on Cardassian politics and sociology. All in all, I preferred "Enigma Tales" because it has a wistful/haunting quality that this book lacks. Still, I was captivated by all the scheming going on, absolutely loved the Garak scenes ("electric blue" comes to mind) and enjoyed his literary gift exchange with Picard. So neat to have Bulgakov's "The Master and Margarita" come up in a Star Trek novel. Oh, and Garak reading "Emma" by Jane Austen for relaxation also made me smile.
Last but not least, the final two chapters of this book stood out for me: They cover endings and beginnings and touch on despair and hope.