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Title: Worlds of Deep Space Nine, Vol I (Star Trek Deep Space Nine) by Una McCormack, Heather Jarman ISBN: 0-7434-8351-0 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 01 May, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Spectacular
Comment: "Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" are intended to immerse the reader in the cultures of the chosen planets and allow the reader to experience those societies from a familiar characters point of view. At the same time the Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine advances the post-finale storylines. Both stories in volume one definitely succeeded in doing both of those things in spectacular fashion.
Una McCormack transports us to Cardassia in "The Lotus Flower" where Keiko O'Brien has accepted a position to head up an important agricultural renewal project. The recovery and reconstruction efforts are continuing slowly when the O'Brien family, Vedek Yevir and other innocents become pawns in a dangerous political game instigated by those on Cardassia who are opposed to the leadership of Ghemor. Garak, an old hand at playing such games, must call on all of his skills to avert a tragedy that could spell the end of hope of a democratic future for Cardassia.
In many respects Una McCormack has the more difficult job in this first volume of Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and she definitely rises to the occasion. Life on Cardassia has been portrayed before, while Andor is another kettle of fish entirely, it's more of a clean slate. McCormack builds on what has already been established about Cardassia and does a wonderful job of allowing the reader to catch glimpses of what Cardassian society had been like before the Dominion War, while at the same time portraying what they are experiencing now.
The short chapters really kept the story moving along at a very fast pace and make it seem a bit shorter than it actually was. McCormack does a very good job of illustrating her theme: the idea that major change can be very frightening and that fear can leave people, particularly children, vulnerable to manipulation. She also succeeds in driving home the point that politics can be a very dangerous and cold-blooded game.
What I enjoyed the most about "The Lotus Flower" was McCormack's characterization of Garak. It is outstanding. She's got him down cold and I found myself missing the character very much indeed when I finished. There are also several sweet and effective character moments for the O'Brien's.
The prose is a pleasure to read and very straight forward. Most of the time the narrative is quite evocative but it's a bit uneven. The Garak scenes were the strongest. You can clearly tell she loves the character and understands him well. There is a whole 'men in the shadows' element to the story that allows a sense of mystery and menace to creep in and McCormack does an excellent job of using that to build suspense.
In the second story, "Paradigm", Heather Jarman paints a portrait of Andor that you won't soon forget. Shar, Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane, returns home to Andor to face the consequences of his choices but he doesn't travel alone. Ensign Prynn Tenmei and Lieutenant Commander Phillipa Matthias accompany Shar and the trio arrives on Andor as the society stands on the edge of an abyss. To save their species, the Andorians may be forced to make tough choices, choices that may save them as a race but destroy their culture.
"Paradigm" is a very impressive piece of fiction. Heather Jarman's narrative is so rich and vivid that it's quite easy to become lost in the story. As the story unfolds the tension builds continuously providing moments of satisfying release before it builds again. It is like being on a thrill ride that gives you moments to catch your breath before it races off again.
World building is something Jarman excels at and in "Paradigm" she provides a duel look at Andor and Andorian society that works perfectly by giving the reader both the point of view of a native of the planet and a visitor. Shar, in his role as tour guide provides one perspective, but we also get to see Andorian society from Prynn's outsider looking in position as she struggles to understand the complex culture.
There are also moments of lightness and clever inclusions, for example Jarman's way of handling the name of the planet issue and those curious about Andorian sexuality will certainly be satisfied. The issue is handled very tastefully. A glossary of Andorian terms at the end of the book comes in quite handy if all the alien pronouns confuse you as much as they do me.
Although "The Lotus Flower" comes first in "Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", it doesn't matter what order you read the two novellas. Chronologically "Paradigm" is set before "The Lotus Flower". Each story stands on it's own merits and each is outstanding in its own way.
Rating: 5
Summary: Another Home Run
Comment: This book is wonderful!! Kudos to whomever is developing the plot of the DS9 post tv show books. This feels like the beginning of Season 9. Season 8 was all of the books from A Stitch in Time until Unity. Wonderful character development. Engaging stories that grabbed my interest immediately. With all of the mediocre stuff out there today, it's nice to have something that consistently satisfies. Two thumbs up for Ms. McCormack and Ms. Jarman.
Rating: 5
Summary: A must have for DS9 fans
Comment: I want to keep this short and to the point.I have watched all the 7 seasons of DS9 and found it to be a experience i would never trade.What is so great about this book is that it involves you into the worlds especialy Cardasia one of my favorite worlds in the Star Trek universe. Awesome story the author realy brings out the characters especialy Garek which is a very colorful character.This book is just great worth every penny (especialy if you go to Walmart for $4.80!).If you like Star Trek this book is a buy no doubt about it....go BUY IT! NOW! (So much for short and to the point huh?).
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