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Summary: Sickly-sweet, clichéd fantasy posing as Trek
Review: This isn't really about the Enterprise, or anything Trek. It is a decently written story about a golden-haired princess, a noble and handsome young king and an evil usurper who just happens to be the king's twin brother. And, of course, about every additional cliché ever done to death in women's fantasy. The connection between this story and the TNG crew is minimal; Picard and Co. are simply a pretext for introducing the premise, and beyond that Neason isn't interested in them. (Except for Troi, perhaps, who is good for pages and pages of sentimental psychobabble.) For people who like romantic fantasy of the easy reading type this will be just fine. Readers looking for books with a TNG flavor may want to steer clear of it.
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Summary: STNG #27 Guises of the Mind A very well done numbered novel
Review: This numbered Star Trek The Next Generation title is but the only title from this outstanding author that added so well to the genre. This is somewhat sad as I found her writing style to be quite good and it would be very interesting to see her revisit the genre in any one of its many variants.The cover art for "Guises of the Mind" is somewhat standard fare for the period in which it was released. The premise: Inspired by a quote from Sarek of Vulcan entailing mastery over emotions thus gaining peace through embracing the many guises of the mind, this author sets off to tell a different but extraordinarily intriguing STNG tale. Capulon IV is a planet that has been waiting for several years to petition for membership in the Federation and they're finally ready. In order to gain this membership the planets' new ruler must go through coronation and the signing of the final treaty. The Enterprise is dispatched to Capulon IV with a group of women from a religious order dedicated to helping the downtrodden. This group expects to be welcomed with open arms but they instead find deceit and treachery and the crown prince now refusing to join the Federation. Captain Picard, Troi and Mother Veronica, the abbess of the nuns beam down to the planet in an attempt to determine the problem and work it out with crown prince. They're soon drugged and captured though. Captain Picard must now find a way to escape and stop the crown prince from being crowned as they soon learn that he will not only stop his planet from joining the Federation but he also intends to destroy the Enterprise. What follows from there is one of the most intriguing STNG novels to date that explores areas of Gene Roddenberry's universe that are rarely visited but is done quite refreshingly in this novel. I highly recommend this earlier Star Trek The Next Generation novel as it will make an excellent addition to your Star Trek library. {ssintrepid}
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Summary: STNG #27 Guises of the Mind A very well done numbered novel
Review: This numbered Star Trek The Next Generation title is but the only title from this outstanding author that added so well to the genre. This is somewhat sad as I found her writing style to be quite good and it would be very interesting to see her revisit the genre in any one of its many variants. The cover art for "Guises of the Mind" is somewhat standard fare for the period in which it was released. The premise: Inspired by a quote from Sarek of Vulcan entailing mastery over emotions thus gaining peace through embracing the many guises of the mind, this author sets off to tell a different but extraordinarily intriguing STNG tale. Capulon IV is a planet that has been waiting for several years to petition for membership in the Federation and they're finally ready. In order to gain this membership the planets' new ruler must go through coronation and the signing of the final treaty. The Enterprise is dispatched to Capulon IV with a group of women from a religious order dedicated to helping the downtrodden. This group expects to be welcomed with open arms but they instead find deceit and treachery and the crown prince now refusing to join the Federation. Captain Picard, Troi and Mother Veronica, the abbess of the nuns beam down to the planet in an attempt to determine the problem and work it out with crown prince. They're soon drugged and captured though. Captain Picard must now find a way to escape and stop the crown prince from being crowned as they soon learn that he will not only stop his planet from joining the Federation but he also intends to destroy the Enterprise. What follows from there is one of the most intriguing STNG novels to date that explores areas of Gene Roddenberry's universe that are rarely visited but is done quite refreshingly in this novel. I highly recommend this earlier Star Trek The Next Generation novel as it will make an excellent addition to your Star Trek library. {ssintrepid}
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Summary: Excellent story, well told.
Review: This story focusses on Deanna Troi, telepathy, and religious beliefs. It is well-crafted, thoughtful, and interesting, with interesting characters and a viable plot. There isn't much action, although there is some, and there certainly is plenty of drama. An exceptionally good story, almost if not quite up to the five star level.
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Summary: Not the usual TNG but enjoyable even so!
Review: True, this book diverts from what some die hard TNG fans may be used to but it's still a good read. My favorite part is Data's search for a spiritual/religious belief. He consults with many crew members from various cultures and spiritualities regarding their beliefs.
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Summary: Not the usual TNG but enjoyable even so!
Review: True, this book diverts from what some die hard TNG fans may be used to but it's still a good read. My favorite part is Data's search for a spiritual/religious belief. He consults with many crew members from various cultures and spiritualities regarding their beliefs.
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