A review by graff_fuller
Before Dishonor by Peter David

adventurous challenging dark hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-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? Yes

4.25

I loved the tension that was baked into this story. The Borg are not an enemy to scoff at...and the idea of a NEW type of Borg...is everything scary. Yikes.

I loved the secondary characters that have been introduced within The Second Decade series.

T'Lana, Leybenson and Kadohata have been so well written, and even though they are new, I've really been attached to them. Well...in this story, they take a stand...and I'm not happy with them. Not one bit. Ugh.

Vargo was a nice addition, too. His interactions with Seven of Nine were priceless. 

Star Trek admirals are most often jerks, so that tradition is extended within this story (unfortunately). Man, I cannot stand Jellico. No thank you.

Ambassador Spock was also a welcome addition to the story...and stood his own, even at his age. Still has it.

I love how this story evovled and revealed callbacks, but also advanced the overall story. Very impressive. 

Not sure how I liked the ending, but then...again, I'm binging the series...so it doesn't hurt too much. I will find out the cliffhanger, in a day or two.