Rating: Summary: Enjoyable Science Fiction Review: The starship Voyager, in need of repairs after an ion storm, arrives at the planet Chiar, which has just aquired warp drive technology. The Chiar use nanotechnology in every aspect of their lives, it is ubiquitous there, and they seem peaceful enough. They are willing to help the Voyager crew with repairs, in exchange for minor software items, but it is soon learned that the Chair are in the midst of global strife, and several factions want the Borg nanotechnology that Seven incorporates in her body, to supplement their own nanotechnology and aid them in their war effort. The characters of Seven of Nine, Tom Paris, B'Elanna, and Chakotay are highlighted with good character development inside a superb storyline. I would classify this as a light summer read, great for Star Trek fans and sci-fi readers in general. The story has an interesting twist near the end as well.
Rating: Summary: Pretty good Voyager book Review: This book was a good book. But it wasn't without its weaknesses. First, I must say that I was glad to finally get another Voyager book! Despite being 'hated' by many Star Trek fans, Voyager still has a big fan base. Anyway, one minor problem with this book was that it followed the TV series' final episode. Therefore, this book couldn't allow for any more attempts at getting Voyager home (since we know the outcome). But, the story itself was very interesting. It had a couple of good plot twists throughout. I do think 7 of 9 is used a little too much. Plus, Harry Kim fans will be disappointed to know that he has very limited dialogue in this book. It does refer to the future relationship of Chakotay and Seven. Good book for Voyager fans. For casual Voyager fans, you may want to read other Trek books first.
Rating: Summary: The Nanotech War Review: This is a great book. I just got it the other day and have read it many times already.
Rating: Summary: One of the best I've read Review: This is one of the best Voyager books out there. It's exciting and has a lot of character insight. Finally, we get a book set after Tom Paris and B'Elanna Torres get married. The book goes in depth about their thoughts and feelings about each other. It also gives background information that answers a lot of questions. Like where did the relationship between Chakotay and Seven of Nine come from. I would recommend this book to any Voyager fan.
Rating: Summary: Seven's search goes on... Review: While the basic story was very good I did have a hard time with the actions of some of the characters, mainly Janeway. Some showed their silly side just a wee bit too much. As to the C/7 storyline, while it was cute, it does not seem in character to a man almost 50 years old, at least as far as the character I have come to love and respect. Nicely written just not something I can see this guy doing. The Tom/B'Elanna interaction, always nice to read stories concerning these too and this was at least in keeping with their character traits. Really it's a good story but it was IMO just another 'Seven searches for her humanity' subplot that I got quite a lot of with the series. A unique take on it yes and this time Chuckles was along for the ride. If I were a C/7 fan, this is not what I would have been looking for as beginning to their relationship. Adds to my collection nicely but not one of the Voyager or Trek books I would read more than once.
Rating: Summary: Seven vs. the Nanotechs Review: With a society dependent on nanites both Seven and Tom Paris are held hostage. Lots of twists and turns in the storyline and some insights as to how the Borg take over species with their own hostile ninites. I'd have to reccomend this one because it has just as much drama as a Voyager two part episode. If this is as one reviewer put it "the best of the bunch"...I hope the relaunch introduces some new concepts and characters.
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