Memory Prime by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens
Challenging, informative, inspiring,
mysterious, reflective, sad, and tense.
Slow-paced
Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75 Stars
First, let me say...I liked the story, but STILL felt that it was a bit over the top. I just wish that there was a little more nuance to the villains, than the bashing of the hammer over the head.
The bad guys, were bad "guys", but a bit too mustache twirling for my likes.
Obviously, the crew of the Enterprise was amazing. Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock were the leads.
From the get go, you knew that something was afoot with this brash and pushy Commadore. Nothing good was going to come out of this interaction. If the book was written today, the heal turn would've been further into the story...and there would've been more guess work by the reader, whether the Commadore was actually bad, or just misunderstood.
In the end, the story is a lot deeper and deals with some issues that we are currently still working through...with AI and whether it is a "good thing" or a "bad thing". What are its real limitations and what are its real intrusions into a life less safe.
Honestly, in the years to come, I may actually read this book again. Sometimes, when reading a book...you put an opinion in the front of the actual book, then when finished...you regret having that opinion, because is limited your scope of the story. So, yeah...maybe a reread is in its future (and mine).