A review by graff_fuller
Star Trek: Vanguard, Summon the Thunder by Dayton Ward
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a multi-thread story, with a cast of characters. If this was a Cecil B. Demille movie, there literally would be thousands of characters.
One thing that really works, is the time that it is set in. The Original Series (First Season) era is perfect for this multi-book story (nine books in total).
The first one set the tone, the characters and the stakes. This second book is starting the unravel the scope of what can/cannot happen, but also adding MORE characters (especially the Romulans).
Vanguard, Starbase 47 is in a unique position (not technically in Federation space), but put out there...in hopes of making it Federation space, in time.
Commadore Reyes and his team on Vanguard are doing a LOT of exploring in this section of space for a specific reason...which hopefully will bring dividens over time.
The dual nature of the station is NOT known by many, but it's circumference of knowledgable people is growing, because of the need to keep their people safe, while still doing the work.
Even some of the characters that seemed to be a pain in the rear, are now being fleshed out and are becoming some of my favourites.
This is a good book, but it also suffers from a not so defined plot, but a series of events that have taken place within the whole story.
I'll pick up the third book, hopefully before the end of the month (June 2023).
One thing that really works, is the time that it is set in. The Original Series (First Season) era is perfect for this multi-book story (nine books in total).
The first one set the tone, the characters and the stakes. This second book is starting the unravel the scope of what can/cannot happen, but also adding MORE characters (especially the Romulans).
Vanguard, Starbase 47 is in a unique position (not technically in Federation space), but put out there...in hopes of making it Federation space, in time.
Commadore Reyes and his team on Vanguard are doing a LOT of exploring in this section of space for a specific reason...which hopefully will bring dividens over time.
The dual nature of the station is NOT known by many, but it's circumference of knowledgable people is growing, because of the need to keep their people safe, while still doing the work.
Even some of the characters that seemed to be a pain in the rear, are now being fleshed out and are becoming some of my favourites.
This is a good book, but it also suffers from a not so defined plot, but a series of events that have taken place within the whole story.
I'll pick up the third book, hopefully before the end of the month (June 2023).