Pathways

So, as a lifelong Trekkie, and a Star Wars fan, and a Browncoat (and any other number of magnificent fandoms, from Harry Pottert to Battlestar Gallactica), I'm surprised I haven't picked up a book like this yet. This one comes from a $5 grab bag from my local library, and I was thrilled to get it. F......more

I picked up this book mostly for its nostalgia value. But the backstories of the Voyager crew members were too similar (sudden, violent deaths of family members, romance at the academy, etc.), the premise a little contrived, and the later stories a bit lengthy and tiresome. The writing was occasiona......more

Alight now .. I appreciate what this book was trying to do. It was a well written story which provided the framework to give the back story to many of our favorite characters. At first, I loved these flashbacks as I always wanted to know about the life of some of my favorite Voyager characters befor......more

Character development is essential to a good story. Even characters whose deeds are shrouded in mystery need some exposition. This is the essence of a compelling narrative. Random archetypes appearing on the page are a cheat—a disservice to the audience. With an episodic serial limited by running ti......more

As a Star Trek tie in novel, this is a fun one, giving back story for various members of the Voyager crew. B'Elanna's visit to the Klingon homeworld as a child. The story of how a teenager from a Native American isolationist tribe elects to join Starfleet. Tom Paris' real crime. And Tuvok. Tuvok is......more