Best of 2014

[Kertrats47]

But first choice has to go to KMFB with Acts of Contrition. In addition to effortlessly balancing a ridiculous number of thematically connected stories, it contained her strongest moral stand yet; it made me sick to my stomach with sympathy and anger, and made me question my own blind spots about my culture. Just a phenomenal work.

I've gone back and forth, but ultimately I have to agree with this post. Acts of Contrition was, quite simply, outstanding. I was truly moved by Kirsten's writing in this novel.

And also, yes, a shout-out has to go to The Klingon Art of War by KRAD. Definitely one of the highlights of year for me!

 

[Starbreaker]

I only read 24th century stuff now, and this was kind of a 'blah' year for me, but I really enjoyed Acts of Contrition.

 

[Thrawn]

And the runaway winner is Acts of Contrition. As it should be.

 

[Christopher]

Whereas I'm pleasantly surprised to see Tower of Babel in second place. I really struggled with that one, and I didn't think it had turned out all that well. I'm relieved that the readers don't seem to agree.

 

[Markonian]

For me, this may have been the best year in TrekLit yet. There were so many gems that I'll reread time and again in the future. My top-favorite would be Tower of Babel. The perfect cocktail of science, character development and exploration for me this year.

 

[Paris]

Whereas I'm pleasantly surprised to see Tower of Babel in second place. I really struggled with that one, and I didn't think it had turned out all that well. I'm relieved that the readers don't seem to agree.

So, how do you feel about Uncertain Logic then? I loved Tower of Babel, so if you are actually feeling better about UL, then my expectations just skyrocketed

 

[Deranged Nasat]

Whereas I'm pleasantly surprised to see Tower of Babel in second place. I really struggled with that one, and I didn't think it had turned out all that well. I'm relieved that the readers don't seem to agree.

It was a bit weak by your usual standards, in my opinion, but your best efforts are among the finest Trek books, so below-average for you is still very enjoyable. Tower of Babel was perfectly good quality. Apparently plenty of readers agree!

 

[Christopher]

So, how do you feel about Uncertain Logic then? I loved Tower of Babel, so if you are actually better about UL, then my expectations just skyrocketed

I definitely tried to up my game with Uncertain Logic, and I'm satisfied with the result. I felt that I didn't really challenge or evolve the characters enough (Trip aside) in ToB, so I definitely wanted to make up for that in UL.

 

[voyager1]

Wait... Is Uncertian Logic out?

edit never mind.. though for some reason I was thinking Jan not April.

 

[Christopher]

^The cover isn't even out yet. Although they just released the cover to the previous month's book, so I guess mine will be out in about a month.

 

[Enterpriserules]

^The cover isn't even out yet. Although they just released the cover to the previous month's book, so I guess mine will be out in about a month.

I still very much enjoyed ToB, I think that goes to show how well you write Enterprise and it's characters.