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Summary: best first chapter i've ever read
Review: I have never read a more moving and powerfull first chapter then the one in this book. The book kinda loses some its luster after that but is still a very good story, that first chapter is a hard act to follow. The captain is dishonored and the crew is dispersed, what happened?. The story is told in both the present(trek, that is) where variouse crew try to cope with the disintigration of their starfleet careers and flashbacks to the past where the disaster happened. good stuff.
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Summary: The best I've read so far.
Review: I have yet to find a book by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens that I don't like. They've got it down to an art. I loved the way each member of the crew had their own story in this. All were tied together but they each had to make their own way back to the final regrouping of the whole crew. I have to admit that I read this book and immediately read it again. You always get something new out of a book or a movie the second time around. This was an excellent book and I would recommend it and all of the authors books to everyone.
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Summary: Kobayashi Maru vs. Gen Order 1
Review: In "Prime Directive," the Stevens' create a near-perfect scenario in which Kirk and the others are tested with regard to how far Starfleet ought to take its most sacred General Order.The book weaves its way through the plot effortlessly, and deals with the issues raised by the Prime Directive in the clear, albeit Chris Columbus-bashing light of the enlightened revisionist history of the late 20th Century. Although the ending is a little too easy for me (and for Kirk and co.), the novel is a very strong, moving, and well-worked read, and I recommend it
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Summary: Starts Slow, but gets Better!
Review: In Prime Directive, the crew of the Enterprise has been disbanded and a planet destroyed due to Captain Kirk's supposed violation of the Prime Directive. The plot lines of the story concern the nuclear destruction of the planet Talin, the involvement by the Enterprise, and Kirk's, along with the rest of the Enterprise's crew, attempt to prove the Prime Directive was not broken. I felt the book started off slow with descriptions of the various crew members being scattered throughout the galaxy following the destruction of the Enterprise and Talin. The 2nd section of the book describes what actually took place at Talin when the Prime Directive was supposedly broken. This part is good, but was possibly a little too complicated. The book picks up in the 2nd half however, as Captain Kirk, along with the rest of the crew, must solve the mystery of what actually took place at Talin and why it wasn't their fault (the mystery of course is primarily solved by the logical Mr. Spock). The conclusion is good, but I personally felt the truth behind what actually happened behind the destruction on Talin was somewhat unsatisfying. The reader can decide this for themselves, however. P.D. is a good story about Starfleet's rule of noninterference, though the story possibly had parts that could have been cut back. As in "Federation" (another J&G Reeves-Stevens' Trek book), the writing duo treat Star Trek History with respect and provide some great insights into it which Trek fans will appreciate. I recommend this book along with "Federation" to Trek fans and plan to read any other Trek books they have written.
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Summary: All's well that ends well - or so it seems
Review: Okay, so that's not a bad one. I've read Star Trek novels that were far worse (read "Vulcan" and you'll know what I mean). This one's nice - MUCH TOO NICE, actually. I really loved the beginning, the idea of Kirk being a fugitive, his shattered crew, the totally non-heroic situation (though this one advantage was destroyed in the middle of chapter one). The story was entertaining, though it suffered from a bit too little focus on Spock, in my opinion at least. It had its funny bits, though. But then there came the typical Star Trek syndrome, meaning that suddenly all was well again, and that spoilt pretty much everything. The terrible disaster Kirk was responsible for - suddenly disappeared, more or less. The fact that everyone in the whole universe considered our wacky captain a "world killer" - oh, just a little mistake, nothing to worry about. And so on .. I don't mean to say that I would have enjoyed to read about lots of aliens dying and about Kirk being hunted till the end of time, but I do think that Star Trek writers shouldn't introduce topics like these into the books if they can't deal with them in a manner that's at least A BIT realistic. So if you are into light entertainment, you'll like this one. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed, like me.
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Summary: All's well that ends well - or so it seems
Review: Okay, so that's not a bad one. I've read Star Trek novels that were far worse (read "Vulcan" and you'll know what I mean). This one's nice - MUCH TOO NICE, actually. I really loved the beginning, the idea of Kirk being a fugitive, his shattered crew, the totally non-heroic situation (though this one advantage was destroyed in the middle of chapter one). The story was entertaining, though it suffered from a bit too little focus on Spock, in my opinion at least. It had its funny bits, though. But then there came the typical Star Trek syndrome, meaning that suddenly all was well again, and that spoilt pretty much everything. The terrible disaster Kirk was responsible for - suddenly disappeared, more or less. The fact that everyone in the whole universe considered our wacky captain a "world killer" - oh, just a little mistake, nothing to worry about. And so on .. I don't mean to say that I would have enjoyed to read about lots of aliens dying and about Kirk being hunted till the end of time, but I do think that Star Trek writers shouldn't introduce topics like these into the books if they can't deal with them in a manner that's at least A BIT realistic. So if you are into light entertainment, you'll like this one. Otherwise, you'll be disappointed, like me.
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Summary: James Doohan's performance a delight for trekkies.
Review: Read by James Doohan, this performance of their novel is a delight for all Trekkies. Kirk has been exiled and blamed for the destruction of the world of Talin. The Enterprise is in pieces and Scotty is torn between his loyalty to Kirk and his obligation to the Federation and his new Captain. So, if Kirk isn't responsible, then how did Talin's armageddon happen and who or what caused this great tragedy? Doohan performs the many voices adeptly and the sound effects remind this reader of the great radio plays. This is one of the better Trek adventures with some great treatments of the adventure formula. I recommend it for a good workout or exercise walk.
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Summary: Kirk and Company at it again!
Review: The book kicks off with a vivid scene of the destruction of the Enterprise - this is something like an alternate universe situation - and Kirk and crew are blamed not only for the ship's destruction but the planet they were ordered to guard as well. The the plot unravels, revealing a whole new race of spacefaring animal and an untinkable backstory of greed and corruption. This novel also brings to bear the thoughts and deeds behind Starfleet's ever-common Prime Directive, the rule to not interfere with races not yet capable of warp travel. All in all, this is a great read with plenty of suspense and action.
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Summary: Great Trek
Review: The Enterprise crew are condemned for violating the most sacred law of the Federation, the Prime Directive. Under scrutiny and forced retirement for their actions, they must unravel the events of their last mission at the Talin IV Outpost. Great from beginning to end!
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Summary: Wonderful novel, even if you aren't into Star Trek
Review: This is a wonderful piece of fiction, told well and infused with emotion and drama. I read it when it first came out and still recommend it to people, especially to readers who aren't into Star Trek because it's such an exciting read. Well worth reading!
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