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Summary: Lots of Fun
Review: Of the all Star Trek novels I have read, this stands as one of my personal favorites. The other really good ones are also by Peter David, `Vendetta' and `Q-in-Law', the former being the Borg movie they should have made instead of that piece of trash, First Contact. Strike Zone deals very simply with the Federation rushing to settle a dispute between the Klingons and a new race known as the Kreel. For over a century the Kreel have been nipping at the heels of the Klingons, who see them as parasites. Except now the Kreel have found a stockpile of fearsome weapons and are now taking it to the Klingons. The Enterprise is ordered to intercede and act as mediators between the two waring nations before the rip themselves apart. David has an uncanny grasp of the Next Generation characters and presents them as we enjoy them most. Picard is the stolid no-nonsense captain, Riker the dashing hero with a quick wit, Data as the often perplexed android. It also presents Next Generation's least liked character, Wesley Crusher, in a vulnerable light. Speaking for myself, I liked the character and it was the writers' fault that Wil Weaten became a casualty of the series. Strike Zone is decidedly light reading, and rarely serious. It also does something rare in anything Trek-the characters change, especially Wesley Crusher, and not the same person they were at the beginning of the story.
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Summary: Hysterical
Review: Peter David has written an very funny story. He has an incredible knack of adding humor to his Trek novels, which is why he is one of my favorite Trek authors. And he does not disappoint in his first TNG book. The Kreel are so inept and the dialoge among the crew is classic.
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Summary: Early Next Generation Work by Peter David ...
Review: Peter David's Strike Zone is another early Next Generation novel that hits the mark. It's about a diplomatic mission gone wrong between the Kreel and the Klingons. In this one the Klingon representative is very short and diminutive; in contrast to his power on his home world. Worf has a brief romance with his daughter and I have to wonder; was this book published before his romance with the Romulan/Klingon woman who had his son Alexander? The Kreel make the Klingons sound prestigious in comparison. The only thing the Kreel would like to do is assassinate the Klingon diplomat and his honor guard. The B plot in this one is where Wesley Crusher is attempting to find a cure to a fatal disease. A friend aboard the Enterprise of his is stricken and it appears he may be manipulating the crew members with physic powers to find a cure. I remember reading this one close to fifteen years ago and it still is a good novel you can pick up again for a second time. That's the good thing about Peter David's books..they are to read at least twice. The thing I noticed with all the book rebooting of all the book series. Data is gone. At least as a member of the Enterprise crew for a long time or until the next film. Riker will be captain of the Titian with Troi possibly at his side. All the good and interesting characters from Next Gen are going to other places and the crew isn't going to be the same again. I'd like to see some real character development with first officer Madden. It's was revealed in the DVD edition of "Nemesis" that he's a bit different from Riker. How much so we'll have to see in the new book series next year.
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Summary: Early Next Generation Work by Peter David ...
Review: Peter David's Strike Zone is another early Next Generation novel that hits the mark. It's about a diplomatic mission gone wrong between the Kreel and the Klingons. In this one the Klingon representative is very short and diminutive; in contrast to his power on his home world. Worf has a brief romance with his daughter and I have to wonder; was this book published before his romance with the Romulan/Klingon woman who had his son Alexander? The Kreel make the Klingons sound prestigious in comparison. The only thing the Kreel would like to do is assassinate the Klingon diplomat and his honor guard. The B plot in this one is where Wesley Crusher is attempting to find a cure to a fatal disease. A friend aboard the Enterprise of his is stricken and it appears he may be manipulating the crew members with physic powers to find a cure. I remember reading this one close to fifteen years ago and it still is a good novel you can pick up again for a second time. That's the good thing about Peter David's books..they are to read at least twice. The thing I noticed with all the book rebooting of all the book series. Data is gone. At least as a member of the Enterprise crew for a long time or until the next film. Riker will be captain of the Titian with Troi possibly at his side. All the good and interesting characters from Next Gen are going to other places and the crew isn't going to be the same again. I'd like to see some real character development with first officer Madden. It's was revealed in the DVD edition of "Nemesis" that he's a bit different from Riker. How much so we'll have to see in the new book series next year.
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Summary: ST: TNG Strike Zone
Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation Strike Zone written by Peter David is an early work in the TREK universe. This book introduces the Kreel as a rather primative race that has the ability to get into space, but they savange for what they have rather than invent. The Kreel come to find a rather advanced catche of weapons only to use them on their blood enemies the Klingons. Peter David tells a convincing story as the Klingons and Kreel begin to realize that these weapons could only lead to extinction of both races and call upon the Federation to act as go between to institute a peace treaty. This early work of David's gets the characters right as Picard works his way through the lot given him as mediator and provider of transportation to both Klingon and Kreel parties sent aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The Klingons send the Honorable Korby as their ambassador the Kreel send Aneel but Aneel has plans of his own. You can never just trust a Kreel. There is another story within these pages. The story of the "Brain Trust" Wesley Crusher is insightful as he works to find a cure for the Rot which affects his friend Jaan, who is a Selelvian. The Selelvian are a long-lived species that look like elves, but they are subject to a genetic disease and Wesley puts all of his ardor into finding a cure. The book shows Wesley in a light that when he finally realizes that he can't know everything and Jean-Luc Picard is there for him. I thought that to a a tender moment for Picard who didn't like children but came to Wesley's side in the time of need. The book has twists and turns and a rather big ending as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are being tested by a higher power. This early work of Peter David was entertaining and kept my interest till the end. I gave this book a solid 4 star rating for a good story with a bang-up ending. The characters had interplay and the characteriztions were spot-on making for an enjoyable read. If you're a fan of Peter David's writing then this early work is a must read. There is set up for later works by David as he writes about the TREK universe.
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Summary: ST: TNG Strike Zone
Review: Star Trek: The Next Generation Strike Zone written by Peter David is an early work in the TREK universe. This book introduces the Kreel as a rather primative race that has the ability to get into space, but they savange for what they have rather than invent. The Kreel come to find a rather advanced catche of weapons only to use them on their blood enemies the Klingons. Peter David tells a convincing story as the Klingons and Kreel begin to realize that these weapons could only lead to extinction of both races and call upon the Federation to act as go between to institute a peace treaty. This early work of David's gets the characters right as Picard works his way through the lot given him as mediator and provider of transportation to both Klingon and Kreel parties sent aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The Klingons send the Honorable Korby as their ambassador the Kreel send Aneel but Aneel has plans of his own. You can never just trust a Kreel. There is another story within these pages. The story of the "Brain Trust" Wesley Crusher is insightful as he works to find a cure for the Rot which affects his friend Jaan, who is a Selelvian. The Selelvian are a long-lived species that look like elves, but they are subject to a genetic disease and Wesley puts all of his ardor into finding a cure. The book shows Wesley in a light that when he finally realizes that he can't know everything and Jean-Luc Picard is there for him. I thought that to a a tender moment for Picard who didn't like children but came to Wesley's side in the time of need. The book has twists and turns and a rather big ending as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are being tested by a higher power. This early work of Peter David was entertaining and kept my interest till the end. I gave this book a solid 4 star rating for a good story with a bang-up ending. The characters had interplay and the characteriztions were spot-on making for an enjoyable read. If you're a fan of Peter David's writing then this early work is a must read. There is set up for later works by David as he writes about the TREK universe.
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Summary: Possibly the BEST Next Generation novel ever written!!!!!
Review: The Enterprise is sent to ferry parties from two races who hate each other's guts (the Klingons and the Kreel) to the source of their dispute, a mysterious planet. This planet (temporarily named DQN1196) is chock-full of extremely powerful weapons, which the less technologically advanced Kreel have used to attack the Klingons. Sent to negotiate a treaty that would be satisfactory to both races is the Honourable Kobry, a legendary Klingon ambassador. He arrives with his aide, the beautiful Gava, who takes an interest in Lieutenant Worf. But the real story, the heart and soul of this book, revolves around Wesley and his Selelvian best friend, Jaan. Jaan has developed an extremely rare genetic disease unique to his race, for which no cure has been found, so Wesley becomes determined to find one. However, his determination soon turns to obsession. He shuts himself in his cabin, working around the clock, forgetting to eat and refusing to rest. By the end of the book, Wesley is a physical and emotional wreck, leading to a positively explosive climax. I could go on and on about this, but to tell more would spoil the ending. This is one of The Best TNG's ever written, and of all the dramatic Star Trek novels, this is my favourite. Peter David has a talent for writing characters, the likes of which I have not seen in any other author of TNG books.
I am unashamed to say that Wesley is my favourite Star Trek character ever, and David's sympathetic portrayal of him impressed me very much. Wesley is an extremely fascinating character, but most of the time, he is underused and unexplored (not to mention decidedly unapppreciated, by too many people) In this book, he is given the story he deserves. Probably the best scene in the entire book is the one at the very end. I LOVE this scene, and would give an arm to see it on screen! If they had filmed this as an episode, even the most ardent of Wesley-haters would find it hard not to like him. I won't spoil it for anyone, but suffice it to say that reading it was the most memorable experience a Star Trek novel has ever given me(and that is saying quite a lot). This is a must-read for all who call themselves fans of Star Trek, and even if you don't like Wesley, after reading this book, you may find that you have changed your mind. If five were not the maximum number of stars allowed, I would give it many, many more.
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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: This book is a LOT different from other ST:TNG books I've read, and I'll tell you why: IT'S HILARIOUS! I like Star Trek books as a general rule, and obviously Star Trek isn't always meant to be knee-slapping funny, but I think it's neat to have at least one book that's willing to be playful with the Star Trek universe. Okay, I admit the ending seemed to be a bit of a cop-out, but it is forgivable because of the style of the book. It is meant to be taken lightly--it's the kind of book you should read if you're having a bad day and you need something to cheer you up, or if you're just in the mood to laugh a whole lot. The storyline is easy to follow, and even though the characters are often very funny, they are still well developed. I think any slight deviation from the characters' normal behavior (and there are a few instances) are forgivable for the sake of humor. Granted, I wouldn't want every book I read to be like this one, but this is great for a change, and in fact I read it over and over again just because it's so funny.
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Summary: Possibly the BEST Next Generation novel ever written!!!!!
Review: This is Peter David's first Next Generation book, and it is very enjoyable. The plot involves a "backwards" race called the Kreel (very reminiscent of the Vogons from Hitchhiker's Guide), who stumble across some extremely powerful technology and weaponry. The Kreel use this weaponry to terrorize their mortal enemies, the Klingons. The Federation is asked to mediate between these two races before full scale war erupts, and the Enterprise is chosen to transport representatives from each to the planet of discovery for negotiations. As would be expected there is conflict and posturing by both races along the way, plus the opportunity for some very humorous exchanges. There is also a secondary plot dealing with Wesley Crusher trying to find a cure for a genectically transmitted disease that's killing one of his friends. This story line is not played for laughs. As usual with Peter David, the book is well-written, there is a lot of humor in the story and the story moves along at a brisk pace. This book is significant for a couple of things. It is the first Next Generation book to deal with Dr. Crusher leaving the ship in the 2nd season, and it is the first book to feature Dr. Pulaski. While "Survivors" dealt with Tasha's death at the end of the story, this is the first book to have Worf as security chief. Finally, this is also the first Next Generation book to deal sympathetically with Wesley Crusher, and it gives a better reason for his staying on the Enterprise after his mother has left than any of the 2nd season storylines ever did. As many of the reviewers before have stated the book's ending is a bit of a let-down after the big build-up. Many of the characters act atypically as well, especially Worf. However, the bottom line is that this is a very entertaining book and if you enjoy Star Trek the Next Generation, you should find this a fast and fun read.
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Summary: The Next Generation does Humor
Review: This is Peter David's first Next Generation book, and it is very enjoyable. The plot involves a "backwards" race called the Kreel (very reminiscent of the Vogons from Hitchhiker's Guide), who stumble across some extremely powerful technology and weaponry. The Kreel use this weaponry to terrorize their mortal enemies, the Klingons. The Federation is asked to mediate between these two races before full scale war erupts, and the Enterprise is chosen to transport representatives from each to the planet of discovery for negotiations. As would be expected there is conflict and posturing by both races along the way, plus the opportunity for some very humorous exchanges. There is also a secondary plot dealing with Wesley Crusher trying to find a cure for a genectically transmitted disease that's killing one of his friends. This story line is not played for laughs. As usual with Peter David, the book is well-written, there is a lot of humor in the story and the story moves along at a brisk pace. This book is significant for a couple of things. It is the first Next Generation book to deal with Dr. Crusher leaving the ship in the 2nd season, and it is the first book to feature Dr. Pulaski. While "Survivors" dealt with Tasha's death at the end of the story, this is the first book to have Worf as security chief. Finally, this is also the first Next Generation book to deal sympathetically with Wesley Crusher, and it gives a better reason for his staying on the Enterprise after his mother has left than any of the 2nd season storylines ever did. As many of the reviewers before have stated the book's ending is a bit of a let-down after the big build-up. Many of the characters act atypically as well, especially Worf. However, the bottom line is that this is a very entertaining book and if you enjoy Star Trek the Next Generation, you should find this a fast and fun read.
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