I just finished it and all I have to say is WOW.
Peter David was firing with all pistons. All of the classic New Frontier humor and action was there along with some great character developments. I wasn't entirely surprised by Selar's betrayal but at the same time I could understand here motivations. And I think her final act redeemed herself. The closing moments before her death were poignant and gave satisfying closure to her story that has been going on since the very first book.
I was impressed how flawlessly David managed to weave in all of the important characters of New Frontier into the story without it feeling forced. That being said, I was sadden by Dr. Villers' and Gold's death. For the briefest of moments, I thought David was going to kill off everyone aboard the Trident. I'll be intrigued to see how that crew carries on in the next story considering the deaths and injuries (particularly Arex's maiming and Hash's lost of an old friend).
It was also good to see Xyon and the Lyla once again and frankly I can't blame him for walking away from Kalinda once and for all. That being said, I would love to see him pop up again in a future story. As for Si Cwan, I was greatly amused by his role in the book, but I hope this story is the end of his tale.
A few dangling threads: David seems to have been weaving together plot ideas for the last few books like he did in the early days and I can't help but wonder where he's taking it, especially considering the final line in regards to Nechayev. How exactly will that play out, in particular regards to the Destiny events? Will this plotline be resolved prior to those events, and if so, how does that effect Nechayev's presence in those events?
Additionally, there is greater concern towards the nature of Morgan and that seems to becoming to a head in short order. I liked the small references to Turnaround, but I can't help but wonder if those who weren't able to read the comic mini-series will be confused.
The direction of Tania's character also seems to be rather intriguing but I hope it's not a rehash of what happened with McHenry (not so much godhood, but just the general idea).
Lastly, I loved The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference Robin made early on in the book.
A few editorial mistakes aside (I think I counted about a half a dozen which were somewhat jarring), Treason was an excellent book. I can't wait for more!
Peter David was firing with all pistons. All of the classic New Frontier humor and action was there along with some great character developments. I wasn't entirely surprised by Selar's betrayal but at the same time I could understand here motivations. And I think her final act redeemed herself. The closing moments before her death were poignant and gave satisfying closure to her story that has been going on since the very first book.
I was impressed how flawlessly David managed to weave in all of the important characters of New Frontier into the story without it feeling forced. That being said, I was sadden by Dr. Villers' and Gold's death. For the briefest of moments, I thought David was going to kill off everyone aboard the Trident. I'll be intrigued to see how that crew carries on in the next story considering the deaths and injuries (particularly Arex's maiming and Hash's lost of an old friend).
It was also good to see Xyon and the Lyla once again and frankly I can't blame him for walking away from Kalinda once and for all. That being said, I would love to see him pop up again in a future story. As for Si Cwan, I was greatly amused by his role in the book, but I hope this story is the end of his tale.
A few dangling threads: David seems to have been weaving together plot ideas for the last few books like he did in the early days and I can't help but wonder where he's taking it, especially considering the final line in regards to Nechayev. How exactly will that play out, in particular regards to the Destiny events? Will this plotline be resolved prior to those events, and if so, how does that effect Nechayev's presence in those events?
Additionally, there is greater concern towards the nature of Morgan and that seems to becoming to a head in short order. I liked the small references to Turnaround, but I can't help but wonder if those who weren't able to read the comic mini-series will be confused.
The direction of Tania's character also seems to be rather intriguing but I hope it's not a rehash of what happened with McHenry (not so much godhood, but just the general idea).
Lastly, I loved The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference Robin made early on in the book.
A few editorial mistakes aside (I think I counted about a half a dozen which were somewhat jarring), Treason was an excellent book. I can't wait for more!
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