The Edge of Certainty
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| Star Trek TOS Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | v |
| Author(s): | Wendy Rathbone |
| Date(s): | 1984 |
| Length: | |
| Genre: | |
| Fandom: | Star Trek: The Original Series |
| External Links: | The Edge of Certainty on AO3 |
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The Edge of Certainty is a Star Trek: TOS story written by Dovya Blacque. It was published in the print zine As I Do Thee #1.
This is an a/u post episode story. It takes place in a universe where Spock did not regain his sight after OPERATION ANNIHILATE. Spock has not recovered his sight after Deneva. We share McCoy's guilt and his efforts to use new methods to restore the Vulcan's sight.
Reactions and Reviews
1984
The editor's contribution is "Edge of Uncertainty" a "what if Spock didn't recover his sight after Deneva" story. A lot of interaction is between Spock and McCoy but when Kirk appears on the scene, the comparison must be with "Nightvisions". The difference here is that, with the first confessions of love, the two men make impassioned speeches to each other whereas in "Nightvisions" touch and silence or at most a few scant words speak for them. I find the latter to have more impact. I think, as with a couple of other stories in this zine, the decision to bond is somewhat precipitous. [1]
1988
'The Edge of Certainty" by AIDT's talented editor is one of several stories in this zine that I find notable. This is an a/u post episode story. It takes place In a universe where Spock did not regain his sight after OPERATION ANNIHILATE. What impressed me about the story was its realism. I found it far more realistic in its portrayal of blindness and its psychological impact than NIGHTVISIONS. The story also shows that it's possible to maximize dramatic impact by being realistic. Two other stories deserve special mention for their unusual theme. [2]
2021
4/5: This started off really good and I was looking forward to giving it a perfect score, because it was well written and the characterisation was on point, but then it just kinda lost me about two thirds in. It's a real shame. It did get better again, though, and overall it was still a good story. [3]
References
- ^ from Not Tonight, Spock! #5
- ^ from On the Double #7/8
- ^ K/S Fanfiction by uss-genderprise.tumblr.com/