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Star Trek: Terok Nor #2
Night of the Wolves
Before the Dominion War and the decimation of Cardassia...before the coming of the Emissary and the discovery of the wormhole...before space station Terok Nor became Deep Space 9™...there was the Occupation: the military takeover of an alien planet and the violent insurgency that fought against it. Now that fifty-year tale of warring ideologies, terrorism, greed, secret intelligence, moral compromises, and embattled faiths is at last given its due in the three-book saga of Star Trek's Lost Era...
Eighteen years into the Occupation, a new star rises in Bajor's sky. It is the seat of power in this system, a place of slave labor and harsh summary judgments, the symbol of Cardassian might and the futility of resisting it. But even as the gray metal crown of Terok Nor ascends to its zenith, ragtag pockets of Bajoran rebels -- including a fierce young fighter named Kira Nerys -- have begun to strike back at their world's oppressors, and they intend to show the Cardassians that the night belongs to them.
457 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 29, 2008
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S.D. Perry
82 books817 followersSD Perry (Stephani Danelle, by the way, though she prefers SD or Danelle) has been writing novelizations and tie-ins for most of her adult life. Best known for her work in the shared multiverses of Resident Evil, Star Trek, and Aliens, SD is a horror nerd and an introvert. Her father is acclaimed science fiction author Steve Perry. SD lives with her family in Portland, Oregon.
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August 4, 2011
After James Swallow's content heavy but somehow stiff opening "Day of the Vipers," the reign of the Terok Nor trilogy is given to S.D. Perry and Britta Dennison. The previous installment ended in the military coup of Bajor by the Cardassians, so now it's time to dive into the reality of the occupation. Utilizing a respectable amount of characters, plotlines and themes, "Night of the Wolves" is a bafflingly full accomplishment. And unlike Swallow's previous novel, this one is extremely readable and very much about the characters.
This time the focus is on the psychology of the oppressed and the oppressors, reflected in each of the characters' deepest feelings and instinctive actions. The novel reminded me of such wonderful examinations of the psychology of genocide as Imre Kertész's "Fateless" and Michel Tournier's "The Ogre". Perry & Dennison have created a compelling and effective tale with an engaging plot and dynamic characters. And I must say I'm really glad they were also given the job of penning the next, final part of this series.
This time the focus is on the psychology of the oppressed and the oppressors, reflected in each of the characters' deepest feelings and instinctive actions. The novel reminded me of such wonderful examinations of the psychology of genocide as Imre Kertész's "Fateless" and Michel Tournier's "The Ogre". Perry & Dennison have created a compelling and effective tale with an engaging plot and dynamic characters. And I must say I'm really glad they were also given the job of penning the next, final part of this series.
July 7, 2012
One of the best tie-in novels I've ever read. The Cardassian and Bajoran characters, Odo and Quark are very well drawn, and the Cardassian intrigues in particular are extraordinarily well done. Teh authors do a fabulous job of portraying the complexities of Cardassian factional politics and state loyalty. Being very much a fan of the Cardassians, I love this.
If I have a criticism there is that there were just too many plot threads and characters - it felt at times like the material for six books was crammed into one. With more space to develop the plots, it would have felt less like we were jumping abruptly from one thread to another, losing impetus. But really, with characterisation and plots this good, it's a forgivable error.
If I have a criticism there is that there were just too many plot threads and characters - it felt at times like the material for six books was crammed into one. With more space to develop the plots, it would have felt less like we were jumping abruptly from one thread to another, losing impetus. But really, with characterisation and plots this good, it's a forgivable error.
April 9, 2022
Wonderful novel. Very different from the first. There were several small plots in this book and my only gripe, i.e., reason it lost one star was due to the authors' inability to weave those plots together better.
January 30, 2016
Eighteen years ago, the Cardassian Union abandoned pretense and formally annexed the planet it had already manipulated and tricked its way into dominating. Bajor has suffered greatly at the hands of the military dictatorship since, its economy cast into ruins as the Cardassians impose a kind of mercantilism that destroys the environment and shifts most resources to the Union. Not content to complain and malinger in refugee camps, however, many Bajorans have taken to active rebellion. Hiding in the wilderness, they wage war against the oppressor -- and if collaborators get in the way, so be it. Night of the Wolves, from the pen of an already-accomplished DS9 author, chronicles the Resistance's emergence as a serious threat to Cardassia's triumph. It is told principally through the lives of screen-established characters -- Gul Dukat, Kira, Ro Laren, Dr. Mora -- while incorporating a few new faces. The heavy use of canon characters, with subtle links to Deep Space Nine's episodes, makes Night an ideal Trek series book, easily read on its own regardless of its place in a trilogy.
While Night doesn't have the same climatic structure as Day of the Vipers, simply chronicling twelve years of the occupation in which both the resistance and players within it come of age, the depth it adds to established characters makes it a commendable read. The plot threads within don't intersect too much, but here we see both Kira and Ro's introduction to the resistance --and for Ro, her motive for seeking a life beyond Bajor, haunted by the fear of falling prey to the idea that the ends justify the means. Here, too, is Odo's birth as a sentiment being, his coming of age within a Bajoran-Cardassian science lab. The pages flew by for me, featuring as they did some of my favorite characters -- Dukat, Kira, and Ro Laren -- but even some of the new characters with stories independent of the DS9 shows took my interest. One of note is a Cardassian grad student who, after having an Orb experience while attempting to translate the writing on an artifact, travels back to Cardassia and discovers her people's life prior to the military takeover. Dukat is here in all his pre-Waltz ambiguous glory, One matter of concern is the early introduction of some characters, namely Damar and Ziyal, and the fact that one character says "The middle of the occupation is no time to be having a child!". Unless he's had an experience with the Orb of Time, which is lost, he probably shouldn't know he's in the middle of the Occupation. (To make matters worse, he's not even in the middle of the occupation; it's barely a third of the way through.) This seems to make Ziyal far older than she appears onscreen, and Damar's career somewhat pathetic. Thirty years before we first see him onscreen, he was still a low-grade glinn worshiping the ground Dukat walks on? That's Harry Kim-style career doldrums.
Though not as tight a story as Day, I liked it better -- such is the draw of its characters.
While Night doesn't have the same climatic structure as Day of the Vipers, simply chronicling twelve years of the occupation in which both the resistance and players within it come of age, the depth it adds to established characters makes it a commendable read. The plot threads within don't intersect too much, but here we see both Kira and Ro's introduction to the resistance --and for Ro, her motive for seeking a life beyond Bajor, haunted by the fear of falling prey to the idea that the ends justify the means. Here, too, is Odo's birth as a sentiment being, his coming of age within a Bajoran-Cardassian science lab. The pages flew by for me, featuring as they did some of my favorite characters -- Dukat, Kira, and Ro Laren -- but even some of the new characters with stories independent of the DS9 shows took my interest. One of note is a Cardassian grad student who, after having an Orb experience while attempting to translate the writing on an artifact, travels back to Cardassia and discovers her people's life prior to the military takeover. Dukat is here in all his pre-Waltz ambiguous glory, One matter of concern is the early introduction of some characters, namely Damar and Ziyal, and the fact that one character says "The middle of the occupation is no time to be having a child!". Unless he's had an experience with the Orb of Time, which is lost, he probably shouldn't know he's in the middle of the Occupation. (To make matters worse, he's not even in the middle of the occupation; it's barely a third of the way through.) This seems to make Ziyal far older than she appears onscreen, and Damar's career somewhat pathetic. Thirty years before we first see him onscreen, he was still a low-grade glinn worshiping the ground Dukat walks on? That's Harry Kim-style career doldrums.
Though not as tight a story as Day, I liked it better -- such is the draw of its characters.
July 13, 2013
With new authors continuing the story of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor, this novel follows a similar style to Swallow's "Day of the Vipers" with multiple storylines across a grand scale, encompassing points of view from both races. The cast of characters are written more naturally here, perhaps, their behavior and dialogue feel less artificially constructed. Unfortunately, the use of the characters in the overall plots severely lack construction, to the story's detriment. Rather than tying together into one plot with a clear start and end (as Swallow's entry achieved), the threads of "Night of the Wolves" remain loose and disconnected. Some end halfway through the novel, with new threads starting up. The end of the novel has no sense of closure, leaving the reader feeling like they just went through a random snapshot of events across an arbitrary time span of this 'historical' period. Perry and Dennison keep the same themes that occur in the first book, but somehow never seem to probe as deeply. For instance, the relationships of Dukat with his Bajoran mistresses is mentioned and explored briefly, but consisting largely of simple actions and dialogue, giving few details on the thoughts behind them. It's a good Star Trek novel, but wouldn't be of any use to anyone not familiar with and invested in the universe.
July 22, 2015
I liked this book much better than the first in the series. Not because it was better written, but because the amount of familiar faces made it more easier to connect with.
This book, like the first, was obviously the product of intense and extensive research. There's a vast amount of information conveyed (about people, places, social structures, etc) but it is given in a way that always makes sense within the plot, and avoids info-dumping.
In terms of the characters used, I was surprised by how many and how cleverly woven in they were. The backgrounds this book fleshed out make a lot of sense in terms of the people they later become, and add another layer of interest to a familiar character. I was particularly impressed by the young versions of Kira Nerys and Ro Laren; they show how much they've grown since then, but also why they grew in the ways they did. The characterization of Opaka was also believable and interesting, making her sympathetic but not so perfect that she seems infallible.
I especially liked the complexity the book brought to the situation between Kira Meru and Dukat. The episode ended it a bit too happily for me; she was a prisoner, no matter how she was treated, and this book acknowledged that.
This book also does a nice job of subtly adding in clues and small facts that will later become relevant.
All in all a very interesting book.
This book, like the first, was obviously the product of intense and extensive research. There's a vast amount of information conveyed (about people, places, social structures, etc) but it is given in a way that always makes sense within the plot, and avoids info-dumping.
In terms of the characters used, I was surprised by how many and how cleverly woven in they were. The backgrounds this book fleshed out make a lot of sense in terms of the people they later become, and add another layer of interest to a familiar character. I was particularly impressed by the young versions of Kira Nerys and Ro Laren; they show how much they've grown since then, but also why they grew in the ways they did. The characterization of Opaka was also believable and interesting, making her sympathetic but not so perfect that she seems infallible.
I especially liked the complexity the book brought to the situation between Kira Meru and Dukat. The episode ended it a bit too happily for me; she was a prisoner, no matter how she was treated, and this book acknowledged that.
This book also does a nice job of subtly adding in clues and small facts that will later become relevant.
All in all a very interesting book.
August 20, 2021
The book depicts the Cardassian-Bajoran conflict with nuances and complexity. I particularly enjoy the conversation between Natima Lang and one of the Bajoran resistance fighters, who came close to an understanding in the end. The story isn’t afraid to portray war as a nasty business. This is true when Ro learns that killing didn’t chase away the nightmares and that revenge didn’t make her feel good. The depiction of the Bajoran struggle is realistic. There’s heroism and loss and regret, and there’s the acceptance that even if the cause is just you got to get your hands dirty.
3.5
3.5
November 22, 2021
The first book (Day of the Vipers) felt like more of a sprawling story that featured mostly characters that I weren’t familiar with but were still heavily invested in. Things happened organically.
This book felt more like a checklist: this event has to happen here; Odo has to be discovered here; this character has to show up now. Story sacrificed in places for clever continuity nods.
This book felt more like a checklist: this event has to happen here; Odo has to be discovered here; this character has to show up now. Story sacrificed in places for clever continuity nods.
May 11, 2022
Great follow up to the previous book in the series. Very well written and exciting. It was a little hard to follow at times as it constantly switched characters every couple of paragraphs but the entwined story line made it cool to see how it all fits together.
June 27, 2017
Book 2 of the Terok Nor trilogy moves at a considerably quicker pace than the first, but that may be an illusion due to just how many characters it tries to juggle. Fortunately, the authors are capable enough to make that work even if it does cause my brain to work overtime as a try to remember each person involved in the tale.
The book jumps around consistently, rarely staying on one character for more than a few pages, and a number of the story threads are abandoned part way through (I assume/hope to be picked up in book 3).
But the writing and characters themselves are great. Perry and Dennison make each Cardassian or Bajoran feel distinct and have their own personality. Many of the characters are from various episodes of the TV shows so it helps to have the actor's faces and performances in your head.
Much as with book 1, I find myself appreciating how much effort was made to keep the book's events fit in with established continuity. In some places that does go a bit overboard (for example, with a Cardassian named Marritza - whom we later find out in an episode of DS9 was horrified by his people's actions on Bajor - the book randomly points out things about him that a character notices which nobody would naturally infer).
Quite an exciting story about one of my favourite parts of Star Trek lore. A very young Kira and Odo even play small parts in the tale by this point. It also does a great job of showing Gul Dukat's mixed emotions over his job, and indeed his misguided belief that he's helping the Bajorans.
The book jumps around consistently, rarely staying on one character for more than a few pages, and a number of the story threads are abandoned part way through (I assume/hope to be picked up in book 3).
But the writing and characters themselves are great. Perry and Dennison make each Cardassian or Bajoran feel distinct and have their own personality. Many of the characters are from various episodes of the TV shows so it helps to have the actor's faces and performances in your head.
Much as with book 1, I find myself appreciating how much effort was made to keep the book's events fit in with established continuity. In some places that does go a bit overboard (for example, with a Cardassian named Marritza - whom we later find out in an episode of DS9 was horrified by his people's actions on Bajor - the book randomly points out things about him that a character notices which nobody would naturally infer).
Quite an exciting story about one of my favourite parts of Star Trek lore. A very young Kira and Odo even play small parts in the tale by this point. It also does a great job of showing Gul Dukat's mixed emotions over his job, and indeed his misguided belief that he's helping the Bajorans.
May 27, 2021
Jag har nu läst klart den andra boken i trilogin och den tydliga skillnad mellan böckerna som jag såg i min recension av den första boken kvarstår. När man läste den första boken kände man verkligen att man befann sig mitt i de stora händelserna hela tiden. Det var de stora beskrivningarnas bok och även om man fick veta detaljer i enskilda personers liv, tappade jag aldrig kontakten med de stora mer övergripande händelserna. I den andra boken så har jag upplevt skildringarna kring motståndsrörelsen och dess olika celler, nästan som en biberättelse i jämförelse med det stora svepet i första boken. Detta är kanske naturligt, men jag har inte koll på det övergripande på samma sätt, och saknar detta.
Ibland görs i båda böckerna korta nedslag i situationer som till ytan ser ut att vara petitessartade, men som när man studerar det närmare inser har att göra med framtida händelser i TNG och främst DS9. Denna andra bok gick mycket snabbare att läsa - oerhört spännande berättelse och även om man vet huvuddragen i hur det senare gick med Terok Nor och ockupationen av Bajor, så är denna berättelse alltför värdefull, för att inte berättas.
Ibland görs i båda böckerna korta nedslag i situationer som till ytan ser ut att vara petitessartade, men som när man studerar det närmare inser har att göra med framtida händelser i TNG och främst DS9. Denna andra bok gick mycket snabbare att läsa - oerhört spännande berättelse och även om man vet huvuddragen i hur det senare gick med Terok Nor och ockupationen av Bajor, så är denna berättelse alltför värdefull, för att inte berättas.
May 27, 2024
Another stunning entry in the Terok Nor saga
I came into this book with very high expectations, since Day of the Vipers is one of the best books I’ve read this year, and Night of the Wolves still blew away my expectations. Since it is much closer to the time of DS9, more familiar faces start to show up like Kira Nerys and Odo. I probably should’ve expected it, but a young Ro Laren is also a major player towards the end of the book. This was a very welcome surprise since Ro is one of my favorite characters from TNG. Despite the fact that Kira is on the cover, she doesn’t feature too prominently in most of the book, since she is only a child when the story starts. However, the lack of familiar characters allows this author duo to truly shine with character writing. Similar to the previous book, there are countless original characters or previously obscure characters. Every one of them is given immense depth.
I could go on about this book/trilogy forever, it is just that good. I suppose it’s only fair that tie-in books to DS9 have incredible character development and ongoing stories since those two things are what DS9 is best known for.
I came into this book with very high expectations, since Day of the Vipers is one of the best books I’ve read this year, and Night of the Wolves still blew away my expectations. Since it is much closer to the time of DS9, more familiar faces start to show up like Kira Nerys and Odo. I probably should’ve expected it, but a young Ro Laren is also a major player towards the end of the book. This was a very welcome surprise since Ro is one of my favorite characters from TNG. Despite the fact that Kira is on the cover, she doesn’t feature too prominently in most of the book, since she is only a child when the story starts. However, the lack of familiar characters allows this author duo to truly shine with character writing. Similar to the previous book, there are countless original characters or previously obscure characters. Every one of them is given immense depth.
I could go on about this book/trilogy forever, it is just that good. I suppose it’s only fair that tie-in books to DS9 have incredible character development and ongoing stories since those two things are what DS9 is best known for.
December 23, 2024
The past...
So if you are not really familiar with all of Star Trek it might help to know that these books take place well before Deep Space Nine during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. Learning some origin stories of characters I am familiar with from the show has been quite interesting. There are multiple story lines interwoven masterfully here. So far the Federation is only peripheral. Lots of great action.
So if you are not really familiar with all of Star Trek it might help to know that these books take place well before Deep Space Nine during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. Learning some origin stories of characters I am familiar with from the show has been quite interesting. There are multiple story lines interwoven masterfully here. So far the Federation is only peripheral. Lots of great action.
October 28, 2025
Very good, once again. Not quite as strong as the first book in this trilogy; I cared a bit less for the stuff that was filling in the origin stories of the people we know (Ro, Kira, Kira's mother) - I preferred the elements of geopolitics that the first book did so well. Highlights for me here were the Cardassian stuff, especially Natima and Veja, but again it was an excellent insight into a culture in the way the show never had the chance to do.
September 17, 2022
Easily one of the top tier Trek books. My attempt at reading the first book in this series has failed many times - the author seemed challenged by its immensity.
I'm glad I decided to skip to the second. We are treated to familiar faces and the first steps of recognizable rebels. This book is essential reading for ds9 fans and those wanting to explore the occupation of Bajor.
I'm glad I decided to skip to the second. We are treated to familiar faces and the first steps of recognizable rebels. This book is essential reading for ds9 fans and those wanting to explore the occupation of Bajor.
November 21, 2017
Terrible storyline
How Bajor became free was not what I wanted to read, but advised to.
If you're not interested in Bajor's history before the Ds9 series, Then I don't recommend this.
How Bajor became free was not what I wanted to read, but advised to.
If you're not interested in Bajor's history before the Ds9 series, Then I don't recommend this.
February 27, 2020
Everything I wanted from the previous novel but didn't get -- plots that hold my attention, interesting distinct characters I felt invested in, emotional stakes, broad ensemble in a variety of circumstances during these prequel events.
November 28, 2019
Now that the miniseries has gotten into book two they were really able to get a good combination of new and exciting characters, and the plot kept me hooked.
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December 20, 2020
This was fun, but it also made me even angrier that I read the first book. Didn't need it. Skip the Vipers, people.
December 24, 2022
Night of the Wolves brings to life the cruelty of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor & with the complicated choices of some Bajoran characters interwoven makes a gritty read.
February 4, 2013
Two female authors give this book a different feel than the first book in the series. More of the characters are women, and there is also a small amount of romance (compared to none in the first book). This book chronicles some of the growing resistance and more of Dukat's self-serving behavior as prefect.
A few Bajoran resistance cells are featured in this book. Kira Nerys and Ro Laren are introduced here. Some of the Bajorans deal with the moral issues regarding the resistance, such as "collateral losses" among Bajorans and whether Bajoran collaborators deserve to be harmed. This gives the book more depth.
On the Cardassian side, Dukat's sexual exploitations are referenced but not described in detail. There's also a small story that may signal that the Oralians are not entirely killed off.
Throughout most of the book I wasn't sure where the storylines would connect, which made it interesting. At the end the story is wrapped up, with the balance of power still on the Cardassian side.
A few Bajoran resistance cells are featured in this book. Kira Nerys and Ro Laren are introduced here. Some of the Bajorans deal with the moral issues regarding the resistance, such as "collateral losses" among Bajorans and whether Bajoran collaborators deserve to be harmed. This gives the book more depth.
On the Cardassian side, Dukat's sexual exploitations are referenced but not described in detail. There's also a small story that may signal that the Oralians are not entirely killed off.
Throughout most of the book I wasn't sure where the storylines would connect, which made it interesting. At the end the story is wrapped up, with the balance of power still on the Cardassian side.
March 28, 2014
This is the second book in the "Terok Nor" series, which details the Cardassian invasion, rule, and presumably in book three, withdrawl from Bejor. Book one, "Day of the Vipers", was well-written but unrelievedly depressing, not at all an enjoyable read. This book, while still not without its depressing side, wasn't nearly so bad; we did at least get to see some successes on the part of the Bajoran resistance movement, and it was every bit as well-written as the previous installment. Certainly, anyone who read "Day of the Vipers" will want to continue on to this book, if for no other reason than to get some of the bad taste of that one out of their mouth, and any follower of the show can probably read this one without bothering with that one without feeling that they've missed too much in the process. I suspect that it could probably even be read and enjoyed by someone unfamiliar with the show; it seems to me that this story stands well on its own merits, although it's hard for me to be sure since I DO have that background to work from.
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July 31, 2011A great sequel to Day Of the Vipers, probably the best Trek novel I've read so far.
I Loved the details and various characters, which gave a multitude of views on the occupation of Bajor and the Bajoran resistance as well. Many important people from the storyline of DS9, such as Kai Opaka an Kira Nerys are introduced and given a proper background story and Gul Dukat is potrayed a man instead of a monster. Also what was good was the fact that it was established that not all Cardassians are cruel and heartless.
The Tears of the prophets play a key part in Bajoran culture and future happenings, so reading about them in the hands of the Cardassians was interesting, as indeed was noting that the Cardassians had Odo in their lab for years and they failed to see his usefulness as a spy or something like that!
I Loved the details and various characters, which gave a multitude of views on the occupation of Bajor and the Bajoran resistance as well. Many important people from the storyline of DS9, such as Kai Opaka an Kira Nerys are introduced and given a proper background story and Gul Dukat is potrayed a man instead of a monster. Also what was good was the fact that it was established that not all Cardassians are cruel and heartless.
The Tears of the prophets play a key part in Bajoran culture and future happenings, so reading about them in the hands of the Cardassians was interesting, as indeed was noting that the Cardassians had Odo in their lab for years and they failed to see his usefulness as a spy or something like that!
November 24, 2013
After reading this book I started reading book 1. That was because I was about 1/2 way through this book when I discovered there was a book 1. I ordered it from my library & it arrived before I finish this one. I didn't want to leave this one half way through so I finished it. Just as well really because if I'd read book 1 first I might not have felt like reading the other two afterwards!
There were lots of story lines introduced but I think the story line that most grabbed my attention was the one with the two Cardassian girls who were great friends. Then one becomes interested in one of the "Prophets Tears"; she has an "experience/vision" which changes her life & she ends up on Bajor as a religious leader.
I don't want to say any more as I don't want it to turn into a "spoiler". Suffice it to say this book is MUCH more readable than book 1.
There were lots of story lines introduced but I think the story line that most grabbed my attention was the one with the two Cardassian girls who were great friends. Then one becomes interested in one of the "Prophets Tears"; she has an "experience/vision" which changes her life & she ends up on Bajor as a religious leader.
I don't want to say any more as I don't want it to turn into a "spoiler". Suffice it to say this book is MUCH more readable than book 1.
June 29, 2013
Definitely easier to read than the first book in this series, and it takes the threads of the storyline laid down in the first book and establishes more fascinating reading. Without giving too much away, it lays down the rationale for the scripts and plots in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and provides you with understanding of the character of people like Kira Nerys, Odo, Vedek Bareil, Vedek/Kai Winn, Gul Dukat, Gul Damar, Quark. You see how they fit into the stories that are told in the TV series, and get a better appreciation for them.
I highly recommend this book if you are interested in the lives of Bajoran and Cardassian people during the Cardassian Occupation and how Odo came about as well.
I highly recommend this book if you are interested in the lives of Bajoran and Cardassian people during the Cardassian Occupation and how Odo came about as well.
November 7, 2013
This book picks up twenty years after the events of the first book. I can see why the authors have decided to do this, they want to reference certain events that were portrayed during the television series, but what galled me is that what happened during the twenty years was mostly glossed over, with a few scant details thrown in. I am also not sure if what happens to one of the characters disagrees with how it was told during the series, too. It was well-written, and the story moved at a good pace, and I have this niggling feeling I've read this before, but I could only recall two details, and I didn't remember any of the previous book. Looking forward to the next book in this trilogy.
May 3, 2012
Utterly forgettable. The first one wasn't great but at least had a fairly obvious plot... This has all the tedium of the first and I can't see the point of having so many different threads happening at once. They barely came together and some dropped off halfway through. What was the point of the story of damar's fiancé? Geh. This kind of writing style is the worst chore. The only thing that was better than the first book was Dukat's characterization, which was much more true to him. I doubt I'll bother reading the last book, and I don't recommend the series.
August 4, 2012
Not quite as breathtaking as book #1, as I think it tries to juggle too many plot lines...and one of them in particular never managed to light the fire of compelling interest. Nevertheless, the prose feels seamless with the first book, and there's more than enough fascinating historical world building to satiate any DS9 fan.
August 24, 2012
A great pre-DS9 novel. I really loved reading about the early lives of Damar, Dukat, Ro Laren, Kira Nerys, and Odo. The other characters were also quite interesting as well especially those not entirely features on the show. The novel really painted a more vivid picture of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor.
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