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Summary: I've continued to resist the urge to throw it away.
Review: Contiues the problems from the first novel. Bad/predictable plotting, stretched thin and unbelievable dramatics. The persistant use of the idea (promogated in the series admittedly) of bisexual equals evil (after all, only the -bad- Kira beds down every woman (and man and eunich) she comes across.Plot developements with Troi and B'Elanna that might have saved the book were destroyed by ill placed melodramatics. Oh, and the cover is misleading, though Crusher and Janeway appear in the novel, they are less than afterthoughts.
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Summary: I've continued to resist the urge to throw it away.
Review: Contiues the problems from the first novel. Bad/predictable plotting, stretched thin and unbelievable dramatics. The persistant use of the idea (promogated in the series admittedly) of bisexual equals evil (after all, only the -bad- Kira beds down every woman (and man and eunich) she comes across. Plot developements with Troi and B'Elanna that might have saved the book were destroyed by ill placed melodramatics. Oh, and the cover is misleading, though Crusher and Janeway appear in the novel, they are less than afterthoughts.
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Summary: Dark Passions Book 1
Review: My mom always told me if I couldn't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. So I won't.
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Summary: Star Trek Dark Passions II of II - A great conclusion!
Review: Star Trek "Dark Passions" book two of two is the glorious continuation of and conclusion to the first novel in this small duology that uses a majority of current Star Trek's strongest female characters from the mirror universe. Just as in the first novel, Susan Wright's extraordinary writing skills such as exceptional pacing, thoroughly intriguing plot set up and execution and strong characterizations stand out brilliantly in this novel. As stated in my review for the first novel in this small duology, the only downside to this story has nothing to do with the author as Pocket Books chose to skim their faithful readers for an extra $6.99 by breaking this story into two novels when they could've easily cut down on the pitch for the type and published this great story in one novel. Just as in the first novel, the cover art is an exception to the rule for when this novel was published. The Premise: Book two carries the story on in which Seven (Annika Hansen) who in the mirror universe is an Obsidian Order agent, is continuing to stay close to Kira Nerys in the hopes of carrying out her mission but she is also having second thoughts about her goals in life as she is for the first time in her life thinking for herself which can and will have some serious ramifications for those she's dealing with... As stated above, this is an exceptional conclusion to a wonderful story that I highly recommend to any and all fans of Star Trek fans and especially to those that thoroughly enjoyed Star Trek Deep Space Nine's mirror universe episodes just as I did. {ssintrepid}
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Summary: Star Trek Dark Passions II of II - A great conclusion!
Review: Star Trek "Dark Passions" book two of two is the glorious continuation of and conclusion to the first novel in this small duology that uses a majority of current Star Trek's strongest female characters from the mirror universe. Just as in the first novel, Susan Wright's extraordinary writing skills such as exceptional pacing, thoroughly intriguing plot set up and execution and strong characterizations stand out brilliantly in this novel. As stated in my review for the first novel in this small duology, the only downside to this story has nothing to do with the author as Pocket Books chose to skim their faithful readers for an extra $6.99 by breaking this story into two novels when they could've easily cut down on the pitch for the type and published this great story in one novel. Just as in the first novel, the cover art is an exception to the rule for when this novel was published. The Premise: Book two carries the story on in which Seven (Annika Hansen) who in the mirror universe is an Obsidian Order agent, is continuing to stay close to Kira Nerys in the hopes of carrying out her mission but she is also having second thoughts about her goals in life as she is for the first time in her life thinking for herself which can and will have some serious ramifications for those she's dealing with... As stated above, this is an exceptional conclusion to a wonderful story that I highly recommend to any and all fans of Star Trek fans and especially to those that thoroughly enjoyed Star Trek Deep Space Nine's mirror universe episodes just as I did. {ssintrepid}
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Summary: Volume 2
Review: The 2nd volume was just as good as the first... its hard to make a sequel or part two just as good a s the first but they did... it is a must read.
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Summary: Star Trek with a twist
Review: The conclusion of this Mirror Universe was as enjoyable as book 1. I would recommend this story to any trek fan.
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Summary: Star Trek with a twist
Review: The conclusion of this Mirror Universe was as enjoyable as book 1. I would recommend this story to any trek fan.
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Summary: Mirror personalities
Review: The most striking thing about the two books is how many of our favorite characters have personalities which aren't just different, but either evil or ineffectual. The story centers on Seven's battle with Kira which makes her focus on discovering her true self. With the exception of Troi, Worf, and Torres, most other characters are only touched on. Kira is evil personified. Worf is only a puppet, not a true Klingon. Troi has a complex personality, but definitely not the caring Troi we know. Seven is also complex as the central character.
Once you leave the "real" Star Trek Universe behind, the story is entertaining, but it is very dark. There is a sexual content as well, but not explicitly described. This second book is much more enjoyable than the first.
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Summary: Kira and Seven continue to have fun in the Mirror Universe
Review: The word on the street about "Dark Passions" focuses on the sexual shenanigans of several of the women from the Star Trek universe in this two-part tale set in the Mirror Universe, but Susan Wright is ultimately more interested in re-exploring the search for identity for one specific character in a new setting. The main dynamic of "Dark Passions" centers on Kira and Seven: Kira is now the Overseer of the Alliance, basically second in command under the Regent, Worf. Seven has become Kira's chief assistant, essentially running the day-to-day business of the Alliance while Kira lives the life of luxury and makes things miserable for as many people as possible. Meanwhile, developing relationships between ...help to bring things to a head. That is something of a bit of an understatement since .... This is the sort of freedom you have when writing about the Mirror Universe. Yet the backbone of this story is Seven's search for an identity with which she can feel comfortable. .... The ending does tend to reaffirm the idea that there is a certain way things should be, but then most stories about alternative realities end up that way. I should also point out that the cover art gives rise to false expectations, because while Kathryn Janeway and Beverely Crusher are both in Book Two, they show up in relatively minor roles well into the novel. But it was refreshing to read an alternative reality Star Trek novel in which the "real" characters were never involved as well as one on which the focus is on the women; Worf is too busy being regent to get involved in the political machinations of all these ambitious women. "Dark Passions," despite the title's sensual implications, ends up being a fairly interesting character study.
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