The economic aspect is fascinating. I think there are parallels today where, say, Russia and North Korea are in cooperation with Iran on munitions and planning, etc. #TrekBookClub #MyEnemyMyAlly

Uh-Oh they're at it again! Good foreshadowing of this event. #TrekBookClub #MyEnemyMyAlly

We later learn that Bones is an accomplished chess player. Who would have thought? #TrekBookClub #MyEnemyMyAlly

They have a recs director - kinda like a cruise director. They have to do something, and so they developed a very interesting form of chess and other games. #TrekBookClub #MyEnemyMyAlly

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Like in Spock's World by the same author, she adds depth. It shows their projects such as Sunseed (did this bring about the collapse of their star?) and their relationship with the Klingons. When that went away with the accords in Star Trek VI, they lost a lot.

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Their society is massively punitive and seeks vengeance where we would seek mercy, which causes her to become embittered. But it shows her values and desires to do what she thinks is best for the galaxy.

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Connections to Roman history in the species name (exonym) but not their own name (endonym). Do we know why they came upon the name Romulan?

I'm going to assume that this is in the original five-year mission based on the cover even if the evidence is otherwise. In any case, it makes sense based on the book, even though Kirk looks a little different. #TrekBookClub #MyEnemyMyAlly

It depicts intrigue with phasers drawn in search of the enemy on some alien world.
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