Andy Weir definitely has a specific writing style and preferred method of telling a story. And that is a first-person narrative from the perspective of a human not on Earth, alone in some fashion, who is snarky/sarcastic, in a high tension situation with seemingly no way out, using copious amounts…
Imagine having an estranged uncle die and leave everything to you. Imagine that you learn that "everything" is his supervillain empire...
A new Star Trek novel by Una McCormack? Sweet! And the main character of the novel is [checks notes] Una?! I'm in! Now the question is, where does Garak fit into this story?
Do you miss the days when the Batman movies were kinda campy but not overly campy. When they were dark but not overly dark? Do you wish you could dive back into the Michael Keaton days as Batman - between Batman and Batman Returns? Do you wish there was more…
Is it called "No Man's Land" because the two main characters are women? I mean, I guess there are parts that take place in Romulan territory. But still... I think the title should have been "When Seven Met Raffi" or "The Taming of the Seven" or something like that.
In the world of Star Trek books, this is not one you hear talked about a lot. But I'm here to tell you that that is a mistake. People should be reading this book and talking about it.
A low-key sequel to Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country and told in a series of flashback starring Admiral Uhura, Lieutenant Benjamin Sisko, Lieutenant Tuvok, and Dr. Selar. You had me at "a low-key sequel to Star Trek VI."
"I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating - and it gets everywhere." - Anakin Skywalker
Cadet Babyface, reporting for duty!
There is no spoon...