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Title: Avatar Book One of Two (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) by S. D. Perry ISBN: 0-7434-0050-X Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.28 (32 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Star Trek DS-9 Avatar
Comment: A book that is a combination of DS-9 and STNG. We have Colonel Kira Nerys holding down the fort at DS9 after the Dominion War. A Jem'Hadar ship cripples the space station and power is at a minimum after the jetison of part of the core power unit.
We get to read about Kira's thoughts and the others characters are fleshed out in this book. A good sign to the reader. Now, we get to feel the characters as the go about thinking, instead of just the doing.
The peace that was is fragile and is threatened. We have Kassidy Yeates pregnant with Capt. Benjamin Sisko's child, the Avatar, hence the name of the books.
Capt. Jean-Luc Picard makes an interesting discovery... yes but it wouldn't be fair to disclose it here... please read it and enjoy why this discovery will effect the Deep Space 9 and those of the Alpha Quadrant.
A good book for reading and getting character development. Also, this is where we get to know Kira Nerys better.
There is a great chornology of events that happen in linear time at the beginning of the book. Great to keep everyone in perspective perspicaciousness.
Read and enjoy this book as it will be refered to in future writings in this genre.
Rating: 4
Summary: Speaking for both books 1 & 2: Left me hanging
Comment: The author has done a pretty good job of resurrecting the characters of DEEP SPACE NINE. It is written so that someone new to the environment of DS9 is not lost, but includes elements from the series that tickle a familiarity die-hard fans will understand and appreciate.
The new characters are in one word, intriguing. The new XO has a background reaching the highest classifications in Starfleet. Also, the new science officer, it's great to see Andorians still exist in Star Trek. And a Jem'Hadar ambassdor? It leaves a lot of room for expansion, but the author gives enough of a taste to keep us coming back for more.
The only disappointment is the epilogue. I got the impression it was added as an after thought, when the author realized she had left one character hanging out there and needed to comment on it. And indeed, it was a comment. There is no elaboration on the situation, and reads as if hastily put together in an attempt to leave a substantial question/opening for another book.
I think this was a good start to what I hope will be an extended series of new DS9 stories.
Rating: 4
Summary: Necessary for DS9 Relaunch. Really a Buildup for Book 2.
Comment: I found that much of this book was a buildup for Book 2. Not that that's a bad thing, but it was what I deem a "necessary introduction" for the DS9 Relaunch. The characterization is good, but not as complete or rounded as in the Reeves-Stevenses' Millenium trilogy (a must read!).
The book starts with a recap of important events from pre-DS9 (ie Occupation of Bajor, Orbs) to the finale where Odo, Worf (and Martok), Garak, O'Brien, Rom AND Sisko have all left DS9. I must say at first I wondered how a show (book, whatever) could proceed with a) Kira in charge; b) only Ezri, Bashir, Kira, Jake and Nog and Quark (who is spot on perfect btw) left from the original cast (oh and Yates). But surprisingly it works very well. The main reason for this is the introduction of some new characters. However, I deeply missed the interplays with Worf and especially Garak. And without O'Brien, Bashir is demeaned to the position of the relationship character with Ezri...
The best part about the book I found is the solid character development for the new characters, but also Ezri and to some degree Kira (though she's still arrogant).
Andorian Ensign ch'Thane is probably the most refreshing character. To delve into a new race is great fun, and Book 2 offers a lot more intrigue (and I'm assuming the Gamma books).
Elias Vaughn. This guy rocks, I can't wait to read more about him. This 101 year old Starfleet veteran is going through a change of mindset and his introspection is fascinating.
Lt. Ro Laren. She's there to take over Odo's position (which is funny cuz Kira loves Odo but dislikes Ro). Ro's arrivial bugged me for several reasons. Understand I think it is brilliant to have her on DS9, but she's very poorly introduced. First, the information in the two Avatar books contradicts the Dominion War books and totally discredits all the awesome work she did with Picard during that time.. which WOULD have made sense as to why she was instated on DS9. Instead, some lame excuse about terrorist attacks against Dominion is given, and despite the Federation's (or Starfleet's) qualms about Ro and requests NOT to let her on DS9, Bajor goes against their wishes (which *should* harm their chances at Federation membership but surprise, doesn't) and puts her there anyways, for no real reason. But ignoring that, Ro has always been one of those characters you just love to get more of, and she's her typical rebellious self here, and it's grand!
The Plot is very good. I especially like the idea surrounding the Jem'Hadar soldier. Jake loves his father as much as he did in "The Visitor", yet it seemed obvious to me that from his first reading of the Prophecy that he had probably misinterpretated it. If the author thought she was being sneaky, she was wrong. It was quite clear that Jake was being naive... or was he?
The attack on the station is quite wonderful, and provides the bulk of the action. The murder investigation is nowhere as indepth as that from the Millenium trilogy.
The religious talk is nowhere as deep as that from the Millenium trilogy, but is still interesting. It really picks up more in Book 2 where Ro loses it. It is good to see why Ro opposes the Bajoran faith (which IS well explained).
Also, don't let the cover fool you, this is a DS9 book, not a TNG book. Though Picard is in this book, he and the TNG crew do little, though Book 2 is a different story.
Overall this book is a good read! I definetely had some problems with it, but once I forgave them reading it became quite interesting. I definetely wanted to read Book 2 right after (which I am doing) and am sure it will lead me to read all the Gamma books and subsequent Perry novels. All in all a good start for Season 8 of DS9!
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Title: Section 31: Abyss (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by Jeffrey Lang, David Weddle ISBN: 0671774832 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 26 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rising Son (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by S.D. Perry ISBN: 0743448383 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 31 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Twilight (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Mission Gamma, Book 1) by David R. George III ISBN: 0743445600 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Cathedral (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Mission Gamma, Book 3) by Michael A. Martin, Andy Mangels ISBN: 0743445643 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: This Gray Spirit (Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Mission Gamma, Book 2) by Heather Jarman ISBN: 0743445627 Publisher: Star Trek Pub. Date: 01 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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