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Summary: 5 stars for book 1, 4 for book 2
Review: Maximum Warp was an excellent Star Trek duology because of its classic Star Trek adventure and ultimately Picard's near-impossible decision. Plus, there was cool sci-fi stuff with space/time, etc. The setup in the first book was very good, but the second book could have been shorter (and/or combined with the first book) because there's a part in it that is only loosely connected to the main plotline. But overall, the filler can be forgiven because it's really exciting at the end!
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Summary: 5 stars for book 1, 4 for book 2
Review: Maximum Warp was an excellent Star Trek duology because of its classic Star Trek adventure and ultimately Picard's near-impossible decision. Plus, there was cool sci-fi stuff with space/time, etc. The setup in the first book was very good, but the second book could have been shorter (and/or combined with the first book) because there's a part in it that is only loosely connected to the main plotline. But overall, the filler can be forgiven because it's really exciting at the end!
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Summary: Not Even Spock
Review: Not even the legendary Mr. Spock can save what amounts to half a book, what amounts to less than half a story. There is nothing wrong with a series of books that all contain complete segments, I have little patience with a story that is abbreviated and for all practical purposes stops in the midst of a final sentence.This is the first TNG book I have read. It would be unfair to judge anything other than this partial book, and at present I am reading the second and final portion. This book is not only too brief at 203 pages, it is far too ambitious in its attempt to have a variety of storylines, multiple ships, captains, and species all swirling around in too small a space. The book does not have the room to do any of the individual tales and sub-plots justice, and makes a hash of the attempt. Mr. Spock is one of my favorite characters in Star Trek and science fiction in general. He has an incredibly long history in the various series, and a long term relationship with Captain Picard as well. Fans will recall that it was through Picard's cooperation that Spock's father was able to complete his final ambassadorial assignment, and again through Picard that Spock and his father would come to learn about each other. The book even drops bits about Admiral Quinn to fill space, brings Deep Space 9, and even Captain Janeway and Voyager in to this far too busy construct. Perhaps the author will in some manner bring this all together in the final book. If he does it will be a remarkable recovery. Based only on this book I would recommend that readers start with other series, specifically, "The Dominion War", as it is so prominently and repeatedly mentioned in this book.
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Summary: Extremely Well Written
Review: This book is awesome! I finished it in two days because I could not put it down. In my opinion, book 1 is better than book 2, but of course read both of them! The plot is great. It's good to finally see the Romulans playing an active role in the novel. It's also good to see some non-evil Romulans too! Buy the book, it's great!
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Summary: Couldn't put it down...
Review: This is my first review. Please don't hurt me! :) I've read the complaints about it not having enough story for two books, etc. I thought it had enough story, although to save money I'd have prefer this was one big book. My mind was seeing this as an episode of the show, and I think the books allows things what the show cannot-other POVs, such as on the Defiant and Voyager. It emphasized how widespread the problem was. What I didn't like was the very end. It seemed too choppy for me. *SPOILERS!!!* It was a nice way to end the book, but I would have preferred a better explanation as to how the Federation and the Romulans came to the treaty. What did this treaty employ? Did Tobin choose to go home or to 'defect' anyway? What about Folan and the Tal Shiar? The alternate universes were cool, though. Captain *Robert* Picard?? The mind boggles at the possibilities. *END SPOILERS* I also felt there was a point where Data, Spock and Picard were out of character. I'd like to chalk it up to strain of the mission, but it seemed really out of place. As this duology was my second and third ST:TNG novel purchases, I'd have to say I enjoyed it.
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Summary: Very Disappointed
Review: This is the first Star Trek Next Generation book I have been disappointed in. The premise was great with a real mystery developing with the dead zones in space that are breaking down all communications throughout subspace and ships losing all power. We find Picard becoming intrigued by the mystery and I was hoping the mystery would build, but the characters and events were segmented and jumped all over the place without me trying to solve the plot. None of the characters or places in the book had any substance or brought anything to my imagination - everything was two dimensional. Even the regular cast of characters were flat -- Spock raises and eyebrow; Picard wants to solve a mystery and struggles with the emotions of command decisions; Riker and Deanna banter; Dr. Crusher saves lives; the Tal Shiar are secretive and evil; the Romulans are political and the Klingons are cranky - nothing out of the ordinary or stirring. The other item I struggled with throughout the book was keeping track of the plot line, treaties, areas of space, planets and who did what - it almost seemed as if this was a fleshed out outline of the book and someone forgot to go back and sew up the loose ends. If I had not ordered Part 2 before reading Part 1, I would not have bought the second book. I was so confused by the end of the first I was not even interested in finding out what happened.
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Summary: Read Max. Warp Book 1 then dive in to this awesome sequel!
Review: This two book saga is true to Star Trek: TNG. Action, intrigue, and class all cleverly squeezed into print! The first book catches hold of you and leaves you hungry for more. This book does an excellent job in keeping you in suspense. Who are the good guys? What will happen next? How in the hell is Picard going to save the Universe this time? Read it and find out. This book brings in a completely fresh edge to the universe once again being saved by a captain of the Enterprise (with the help of his crew and a few people you wouldn't expect!) I won't tell. You gotta read it! Long live Star Trek: TNG! :)
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Summary: Another Foray Into Galactic Catastrophies
Review: This two book series is set against the backdrop of the Alpha Quadrant three or so months after the conclusion of the Dominion War. The Federation and Romulan Empire are both straining under the fragile peace that the War brought upon them, but find themselves in a staring contest as a series of "Dead Zones" crop up across the quadrants; these Zones somehow render a drastic change in substance, rendering everything from communications to warp drive to even the seemingly infallible Data useless. The Enterprise is sent on a covert mission to the Neutral Zone, carrying with them one Ambassador Spock. Together, with their reluctant Romulan allies, they must discover the true nature of the Subspace Deserts, and it may cost them their lives, or perhaps signal the end of the civilization that they have fought so hard for. It is only fair to say that the "End of The Universe" storylines have been overused, but, like the Genesis Wave duology, Maximum Warp offers up a fresh spin on the tired old tale. Brodeur and Galanter (who always does the bulk of the work) follow the plot well, and the characterization is as I've come to expect from this team of writers. The idea is original and begs the question: what would happen to the universe of the 24th Century if everything they'd come to depend on would serve them no more, and to what extreme measures would they go? These questions are answered, and aside from the occasional hopping around (especially early on; but it does drive the plot forward) and somewhat obvious plot twists, the books reads well and is worth buying. The end will leave you hanging, and the desire to start (and finish) book two will probably overtake you. All in all, an excellent work that gives us a rare glimpse in a little-seen race from the television series', the Romulans. Well written, well-plotted, well-characterized, but a little choppy. Final verdict: Four stars.
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Summary: The Evil of T'sart
Review: Without giving away too much; part two of Maximum Warp reads like your "watching" a two part episode. Spock and Picard work together to discover the secret behind the "dead zones" that are crippling starships. Instead of the old Kirk and Spock routine that's been done endlessly; we get a logical Picard effectively working with our favorite Vulcan. T'sart, the former Romulan war criminal, has the information to stop the chaos. This novel portrays the Spock character much better than the televised "Unification" episodes. He actually knows the functions and operations of this version of the Enterprise. This one can endure repeated readings because it is so dramatic. I give it a very enthusiastic 5 stars
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