Ishmael (Star Trek, No 23)

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Summary: Best Star Trek I've Ever Read- but then it's Hambly!
Review: This is one of the few Star Trek novels that was incredibly true to the spirit of both Roddenberry and the characters, while creating a situation where the reader can experience an old character in a new way. The chance to see Spock without his fear of getting too close to humans while still being intrinsicly himself really added new layers to the character without changing Spock at all. Of course, Barbara Hambly is an amazingly talented writer and almost everything she writes is fabulous in my book.

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Summary: Amnesiatic Spock in 19th century Seattle
Review: Without his Vulcan cultural influences, to adapt Spock behaves as a human. He dances. He engages in subtle play. We take plasure in reading of our favourite Vulcan in roles which would seem outlandish. Spock the Pirate "blackfire", and here, Spock the gentleman. As with "Uhura's song" there is a simplistic appeal to the lack of advanced technology. Peace, almost. Also recommended: Blackfire, The wounded Sky, Yesterday's son, The Final reflection, Uhura's song, Web of the Romulans, Spock's World, Prime Directive.