A review by amyz001
Pathways: Star Trek Voyager, by Jeri Taylor
4.0
Really enjoyed this - a great story about the lives of each of the Voyager crew before they were taken to the Delta Quadrant. The main storyline in which all this is set is fine, if a bit predictable and at times outlandish - it would have been interesting to see that characters backstories link into this story a little more. The backstories are the main point to this book, with the storyline running through being a setting in which the characters talk about their lives. I agree with some other reviewers that it's not in some of the characters natures to share the intimate details of their past to a group of their colleagues so maybe setting them more privately would've been a little more believable.
However, I found every story gripping and engaging, even if a lot didn't align with later cannon from the show. It's interesting to get into each of their heads and hear about the lessons they've learned from the past and explain the way they are. I found a few sentences which spoke to my own worries and having all the characters deal with insecurity, regrets, and indecision helped them feel more relatable. Definitely worth a read if you are a Voyager fan.
However, I found every story gripping and engaging, even if a lot didn't align with later cannon from the show. It's interesting to get into each of their heads and hear about the lessons they've learned from the past and explain the way they are. I found a few sentences which spoke to my own worries and having all the characters deal with insecurity, regrets, and indecision helped them feel more relatable. Definitely worth a read if you are a Voyager fan.