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Summary: very intriguing
Review: This book would make an excellent espionage/thriller. In many ways, the plot reminds me of something Frederick Forsyth would write. Perhaps the authors may have read some books by him. The twists and surprising revelations at the end of this novel would satisfy any fan of intrigue and espionage. I honesty had no idea what was going to happen from chapter to chapter.A highly valued religious artifact (the 9th orb of the prophets) which originated on the planet Bajor gets into the hands of the head of the Faringi Alliance (grand Negus Zek). Bajor then asks for it back since it belongs to them and Negus purchased it on the black market. Negus then places the item in an auction. Unsatisfied with the amount Bejor would be willing to pay for the orb, Negus bars them from the auction. This angers the head of Bejor (Shakaar) and causes friction between Faringis and Bejorans. The Bejorans and Faringis then start to trade blows with one another. Relations between the Faringi and Bejorans get worse and it affects Quark's relations with Kira as well as with others on DS9. Quark plays a significant role in this story because he knows Negus Zek very well. Rom, Quark's brother also plays a significant part. In watching DS9, I remember Rom as a very simple-minded Faringi but this story shows a different side of him. Rom's character in this book is very consistent with the way I remember him on the TV show, but he is portrayed as a very courageous individual who has intelligent things to say. Also, this is the first time I've witnessed anger from Rom.
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Summary: Science Fiction that probably really happened
Review: This is a Holocaust story in a Sci-fi setting. I would be interested in knowing if any part of the story is based on experiences of the author's parents or grandparents. I was particularly interested in the concept that the prison guards were viewed as victims too.
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Summary: The Ferengi's soft side
Review: We all know ferengi in ST are meant to be despised.
This presents them in a new light and brings out the best of them.
The brilliance of Grand Nagus is kept a suspense until the end and even regular readers are kept in dark.
The 34th rule which "Peace/War is good for business" is enacted out in the most glorious way.
A good, emotional read if one wants a non-funny look at Ferengi.
My respect for Ferengi and Quark grew by leaps after reading this.
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Summary: Ferengi in the prison camp
Review: Without spoiling it for the reader; if you never read another Star Trek novel again; read this one. It trandsends the genre. Quark and Rom are send to prison and he never sees life the same again. As a prisoner of War there were times when he believed he wouldn't survive. It doesn't portray the Ferengi in the role of the fool in this one. I wish that Pocket Books would release more books written by Armin Shimerman's Quark. If not for him Deep Space Nine would be very boring.
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