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Summary: A good book with Troi being "The Helpless Princes"
Review: Another one of Peter David's insightfull TNG novels continuing in the tradition of the original Imzadi book. While not as good as it's predesessor it was an enlightening read regarding the forgotten relationship of Commander Troi and Liutenant Worf. Although a bit soapy the book was an original insight to the characters of Worf and even Commander Riker wich in my opinion only Peter David can make sound anything else but an undeveloped megalomaniac without changing the character completely. That compensated for the minor lapses in plot that was very satisfactory for the most part, at least. Deanna Troi, on the other hand, was strangelly annoying. This is a character greatly missunderstood by many, making her sound like a stupid, overemotionall, prom princess, wich I think she definitely is not. Her strong side is hugely ignored by many authors by, for example, leaving her out of fighting scenes. There's a huge potentiall there wich Mr. David has often used, but in this book she was nothing else but an object to be saved from the bad guys and that actually hurt the story, with Troi supposedly not being the unexperienced psychology student she was in Imzadi I. You should read this book if you read the first one, by the way, because it at least tries to repair the inconsistancies between that book and the TV series, although it's too hard for even Peter David to handle well enough. In short: an original book that does justice to the series.
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Summary: Peter David Continues To Astound
Review: Fascinating! Peter David, of "Q-Squared" and "Q-In-Law" fame, (along with several other dozen dozen high-level titles), has topped not only himself, but arguably any other Trek book written. He wraps together plotlines from the "Next Generation" series, weaves strands between scenes in "Generations" and "First Contact," and ties in characters and dialogue from his book's unparalleled predecessor, "Imzadi." This work is nothing short of astounding in its breadth, its scope, and its commitment to staying true to the Trek universe as we have seen it. He treats each character as a three-dimensional individual, and throws in so many welcome surprises while doing this that the storytelling never gets stale... regardless of the in-depth character development that some lament. He ties together many dangling threads that were never dealt with, both on the TNG series, the last two movies, and Deep Space Nine -- all while staying true to what we've seen thus far. There aren't too many things to praise about this book, up to and including an all-out fight between Worf and Riker, with surprising results! In the final analysis, his book is excellent because it makes one think, it brings it down to where the reader lives. The story may be on a fantastic scale, but it stays grounded because it deals with issues that every human being that has ever been in love must deal with. For all its intrigue, romance, and action, you still have a masterfully-written, well-handled, thought-provoking novel worthy of a rank among the Top Five Trek Stories Ever.
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Summary: Peter David's Latest Work is Out of Balance
Review: Five years ago, I read the first IMZADI, and I was blown away by the raw intensity and emotion of the story and its characters. Now, the sequel has been released in which the author explores the relationship between Lt. Worf and Counselor Troi. Fans may recall that the two characters started an affair late into the seventh and final season. This book explores the relationship further, including an engagement that is interrupted by Romulans, Klingons, Cardassians, Betazoids, Humans... and just about everyone else. Even Troi doesn't think it's perfect, but in the absence of anyone else in the picture, especially her imzadi, Will Riker, and since Worf's son, Alexander, needs a mother figure, she accepts the proposal. I don't know about anyone else, but there are way too many factors that prevented me from enjoying or believing this romance, especially since Worf just lost Jadzia Dax on DS9. Too many factors that interfered with the "triangle" left me unsatisfied and full of questions. Why not Worf and Dax? Or Worf and K'Ehyler? Or Troi and Riker? The only rationale I can determine is revealed in the final chapter of the book, and without spoiling what happens, I can safely say that it is also the book's ONLY saving grace, a truly genuine and lovely moment for one character. Unfortunately, it's not enough to save this book from gratutitous sprinklings of Trek characters and bad guys, references to previous episodes and/or books, subplots, lessons, etc. I was so disappointed, I'm going back to reread the original IMZADI because that's the first and best of Peter David's work. Better luck next time.
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Summary: A very good read.
Review: I for one enjoyed the book. A fascinating read. Although it is not as good as the first one but a definite purchase. I really like how Peter David explored the relationship between Worf and Deanna Troi. Something that wasn't truly explained in the TV series. The reason I gave it four stars (and it might be me just nit picking). There was reference to money or purchases of things on Earth. If anyone can correct me on this be my guest. But in the ST universe I had thought money and finances on earth was no more. I had thought people on earth gave up money for the pursuit of higher knowledge and to better man kind. There was no need for money because everything was plentiful on earth and that no one ever starved and had shelter for all. But that point is minor. It's a fantastic read with twist and turns. I for one could not put it down. I especially liked the last chapter about Worf in an emotional side I have never thought was capable (for a Klingon). I hate to admit it but it left me kind of choked up for the guy. That alone was worth getting this book. So pick it up.
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Summary: As good as or better than the first!
Review: I had read this when it was originally released and felt it was lacking. I recently decided to re read it and give it another chance. I don't regret that at all. Imzadi II is, as stated above, as good as or better than the first. The book starts off with Worf dealing with the pain and anguish over Jadzia, his wife, be killed. Then, it casually rolls over into his reflecting upon his failed engagement to Deanna Troi. Then we meet again with Tom Riker, Commander William T. Riker's doppelganger, who was created through a transporter accident. He's living in misery on Lazon II, a Cardassian labor camp. A result of his joining the Maquis and consequent capture after hijacking the Defiant and attempting to destroy Cardassian targets. We're immediately hurled to when the Enterprise D was destroyed and everybody is on Veridian III. Worf makes the decision to ask for Deanna's hand in marriage. Meanwhile, Riker is speaking with LaForge and decides to tell Deanna he's still in love with her and wants to be with her. Unfortunately for Riker, he's a couple minutes to late and has to bite the bullet for his friend's sake. From there, Peter David crafted another absolutely wonderful Star Trek story. It involves several key players from Star Trek The Next Generation and even someone from Deep Space Nine. One chapter even includes Lwaxana sparring not too successfully with Worf. This is another fine Star Trek novel by Peter David, a wonderful follow up to the earlier Imzadi and a great addition to your Star Trek library
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Summary: DISAPPOINTING
Review: I was very excited to read this book. Part one was great, and I love Peter David as an author. But, this book, I felt, was so boring. Only 20% of the book was good. It was one of the worst Star Trek - The Next Generation books I have ever read. I cannot reccommend it to anyone.
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Summary: Good. Amusing. Interesting. But not great.
Review: I've always been a big fan of Peter David's writing, and I seem to recall saying of the first "Imzadi" novel something along the lines of, "In spite of the fact that I've never been that fond of these characters, the novel was wonderful; Peter David could make a recipe for tapioca interesting." I can't say that about this novel. I'm not entirely sure why; the style is unmistakably Peter David's usual style, which I've always maintained was the optimal style for a Star Trek novel: plenty of action, plenty of drama, but still managing to inject more than a bit of wry humor into the story. His style is reminiscent of some of the best episodes from the original series: "Trouble With Tribbles", "A Piece of the Action", "Shore Leave", "I, Mudd". This story fits that mold perfectly. Yet somehow, it just didn't connect. There are two possibilities as to "why": either there are some stories that just don't lend themselves to this style, that need to be told straight, without the sly and ironic bits of humor (can you see the third movie, "Search For Spock", being told in this style? I can't) or else his style simply gets tiresome if one is overexposed to it, and needs to be rationed. After all, the above-mentioned episodes were fun, but the series really wouldn't have been as good if ALL of the episodes were in that style. Perhaps I've just been reading too much of Mr. David's work, and need to cut back for a while. I don't think so, though. I'm inclined to believe the first explanation. There are some stories that simply do not lend themselves to humor. This was one of them.
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Summary: Good. Amusing. Interesting. But not great.
Review: I've always been a big fan of Peter David's writing, and I seem to recall saying of the first "Imzadi" novel something along the lines of, "In spite of the fact that I've never been that fond of these characters, the novel was wonderful; Peter David could make a recipe for tapioca interesting." I can't say that about this novel. I'm not entirely sure why; the style is unmistakably Peter David's usual style, which I've always maintained was the optimal style for a Star Trek novel: plenty of action, plenty of drama, but still managing to inject more than a bit of wry humor into the story. His style is reminiscent of some of the best episodes from the original series: "Trouble With Tribbles", "A Piece of the Action", "Shore Leave", "I, Mudd". This story fits that mold perfectly. Yet somehow, it just didn't connect. There are two possibilities as to "why": either there are some stories that just don't lend themselves to this style, that need to be told straight, without the sly and ironic bits of humor (can you see the third movie, "Search For Spock", being told in this style? I can't) or else his style simply gets tiresome if one is overexposed to it, and needs to be rationed. After all, the above-mentioned episodes were fun, but the series really wouldn't have been as good if ALL of the episodes were in that style. Perhaps I've just been reading too much of Mr. David's work, and need to cut back for a while. I don't think so, though. I'm inclined to believe the first explanation. There are some stories that simply do not lend themselves to humor. This was one of them.
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Summary: Nothing like the first one
Review: Okay, it was a stupid joke, and overly used, but I have to admit, I laughed every time. At any rate, it also rather nicely sums up my general feelings about the book. An nice piece of work that is pushed beyond it's capabilities and falters, though it does manage to pull you through to the end. The problem is the disparate elements of the story that are forced together and expected to form a concrete whole. The book begins with two distict storylines that will eventually come together. Unfortunately, from the very start, any connection that is suppose to exist between these storylines is so forced, it's impossible to comfortably jump between them. The flow of the book is just destroyed by it, in addition to expecting you to accept way too much ludicrous coincidence. This should have been two separate books, one dealing with the story of Deanna, Worf and Will and one about Tom Riker. Putting the two stories together simply makes for a less enjoyable read. But still, there are parts of the story I did enjoy a great deal. The dialogue is excellent. The characters and the interactions between them are handled extremely well. And ultimately, you do get the emotional payoff you're looking for. It's just a shame you have to sift through the wreckage of these two colliding stories to get to it.
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Summary: ST-TNG: Triangle, Imzadi II
Review: Star Trek-The Next Generation: Triangle, Imzadi II written by Peter David is a book devoted to the love triangle between Deanna Troi, William Riker and Worf. The book starts out with Worf holding his love and wife Jadzia Dax and bellowing into the heavens for her arrival. This book is one of the better Star Trek books in that, the author, Peter David does a really good job of character development and fills in a lot of loose threads, making the fabric of this book richly appointed. This book has three major characters and the interwoven plot that takes all three on an action-packed adventure, but also, an exploration into their relationship between themselves. As you know, the term Imzadi to the planet of Betazed means beloved and denotes a special affection, a closeness, a compassion that is only felt between two. As with all good stories, a love triangle can be fatal for one of the parties involved, but this isn't an Earth love triangle... it's far greater than just that. This love triangle is between Wolf a part Klingon/Human, Riker all human and Deanna Troi Betazed/Human. There are good storylines and the relationship between these three can get a little strained, but all in all, quite civil. Nevertheless, the narrative flows with relatively no incumberments. Fast paced and never lost for words, the author, makes this story come alive as you get genuine feeling for the characters. The resolution of this love triangle works out, but that is all I'm going to tell you about, the whole relationship and how it affects the characters... otherwise I'd reveal too much and it would not be a good read for you. Peter David caputures the character's personality and it is true to form with the Star Trek genre.
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