Reviews
Heart of the Sun was fun, but ultimately quite slow. The characters seemed accurate to the show and the diversity was great. I loved having a ensign Tekakwitha, who was Mohawk ensign, and Lieutenant Massoud because in most books, they don't even bother to throw in extra side characters of color when they don't have to. Still, the pace of the plot was incredibly slow. Had the show lasted to the point that this might have had an option of being made a TV episode, I find myself sure that it would not have been interesting enough for an entire episode for show runners. Thankfully, it didn't lose the philosophical nature of the show. It kind of examines degrees of independence from others and how it can become problematic for a society or how it can be good for one. Still, it wasn't a particularly engaging discussion. I think three stars is fair for Heart of the Sun.