libraryofrick1801's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Review 4. Star Trek Legacies Book 2 - Best Defense by David Mack, narrated by Robert Petkoff.
Total Length : 9 hours 54 minutes
Continuing the events from book 1, this is another fantastic story.
Like every book I've listened to that has been narrated by Robert Petkoff, he did a fantastic job with the number of different characters and their accents. He did especially well when some of the characters had to speak in the Klingon language.
After the events of book 1 in particular one event from near the end of the book, this book has even more surprises in it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this continuing story which is the 2nd part of the 3 part story.
Not only does this story have more of the story from book 1, but also includes a sub plot about a peace conference between the Federation and Klingon Empire which is disrupted by the Romulans.
I am looking forward to starting the 3rd and final book in this story.
I haven't yet decided if I will look to buy these books as physical books (adding to my collection) or just keep them as an audio book.
5*
*****
Total Length : 9 hours 54 minutes
Continuing the events from book 1, this is another fantastic story.
Like every book I've listened to that has been narrated by Robert Petkoff, he did a fantastic job with the number of different characters and their accents. He did especially well when some of the characters had to speak in the Klingon language.
After the events of book 1 in particular one event from near the end of the book, this book has even more surprises in it.
I thoroughly enjoyed this continuing story which is the 2nd part of the 3 part story.
Not only does this story have more of the story from book 1, but also includes a sub plot about a peace conference between the Federation and Klingon Empire which is disrupted by the Romulans.
I am looking forward to starting the 3rd and final book in this story.
I haven't yet decided if I will look to buy these books as physical books (adding to my collection) or just keep them as an audio book.
5*
*****
thesmudge's review
4.0
Not a bad second book in the trilogy. Characters good as they work towards recovering the transfer key that was stolen by spy in the last book. All while a treaty discussion is going on.
art_books_chemistry's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
frakalot's review against another edition
5.0
Best Defense flows perfectly from Captain to Captain and feels like it could have been written by the same person, the characterisations, the pacing and the level of detail. Of course Mack and Cox are both trek heavyweights, but I can usually pick the differences. The story builds in complexity and by the end it's positively geared up for a wild finale.
The central concept, the key, the tech and the new alien races are all fresh ideas but what happens in this book is largely between well known alpha quadrant associates and plays out exactly how you'd expect it to. That's not a bad thing, everyone we know is recognisable, but it feels mighty predictable at times.
The story throws in a red herring, but not for us, it's for the Federation. We know exactly what's going on while we watch the team try to figure it out.
Now my conclusion so far is mixed. I've enjoyed all of the events in the story, but I'm most excited about the new universe stuff. We're definitely in for a big finale but it's a little disappointing to me that we're bringing old friends (or rather they invited themselves)... it's not padding, it's not useless filler, but it's a bit of a distraction.
Now let's go get Purgatory's Key and play out this wild adventure.
The central concept, the key, the tech and the new alien races are all fresh ideas but what happens in this book is largely between well known alpha quadrant associates and plays out exactly how you'd expect it to. That's not a bad thing, everyone we know is recognisable, but it feels mighty predictable at times.
The story throws in a red herring, but not for us, it's for the Federation. We know exactly what's going on while we watch the team try to figure it out.
Now my conclusion so far is mixed. I've enjoyed all of the events in the story, but I'm most excited about the new universe stuff. We're definitely in for a big finale but it's a little disappointing to me that we're bringing old friends (or rather they invited themselves)... it's not padding, it's not useless filler, but it's a bit of a distraction.
Now let's go get Purgatory's Key and play out this wild adventure.
graff_fuller's review
5.0
4.5 Stars
Wow! This novel was SO good, that I was visualizing the TOS TV show. I loved it. It is also VERY hard for the middle book to be THIS good. Another good thing for this series...I have really loved Dayton Ward's previous novels that I've read AND he is the author of the final entry in this trilogy. So happy.
Wow! This novel was SO good, that I was visualizing the TOS TV show. I loved it. It is also VERY hard for the middle book to be THIS good. Another good thing for this series...I have really loved Dayton Ward's previous novels that I've read AND he is the author of the final entry in this trilogy. So happy.
judythereader's review
4.0
Best Defense is the third book in the Legacies Trilogy, which was a celebration of Star Trek's 50 years. The story began on the Enterprise under Captain Robert April. Now we are under the command of James T. Kirk. This chapter takes place during the Organian driven Peace Talks.
While the woman we know as Number One is in an alternate universe trying to save the shipmates she was forced to leave behind, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are called to the site of the talks after the Klingon Ambassador disappears. Sarek is concerned that this will lead to the war they are trying to avoid.
The book jumps between several storylines: the Enterprise, the Peace Talks, a Romulan ship, and the hospital where Dr. McCoy's daughter is studying. It wasn't always easy to keep up with all these stories since I did this as an audio book, but the reader did an excellent job of separating out voices.
While the woman we know as Number One is in an alternate universe trying to save the shipmates she was forced to leave behind, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are called to the site of the talks after the Klingon Ambassador disappears. Sarek is concerned that this will lead to the war they are trying to avoid.
The book jumps between several storylines: the Enterprise, the Peace Talks, a Romulan ship, and the hospital where Dr. McCoy's daughter is studying. It wasn't always easy to keep up with all these stories since I did this as an audio book, but the reader did an excellent job of separating out voices.
technolass's review
4.0
To me, the first book was definitely a bit stronger, but this one has also left me wanting book number 3. The story kept me interested throughout.