The Starship Trap

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Summary: Hijacking starships in hyperspace.
Review: A TOS novel, this story is typical of the later TOS when smaller and smaller plotlines are drawn out and explored. Some sence of a pirate under current.

Rating:
Summary: Hijacking starships in hyperspace.
Review: A TOS novel, this story is typical of the later TOS when smaller and smaller plotlines are drawn out and explored. Some sence of a pirate under current.

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Summary: not another visiting, anoying, female and critical digitary
Review: As you can see in the title, I'm not amused by yet another plotline which features a visiting dignitary-with-pretentions. I was also bored by plotdivises as the hidden political agenda's and well kept secrets, that are used to send the Enterprise on it's mission. That's not what Star Trek is about (IMVHO)

But then, on page 95, the book starts again (or at last) with a surprise and a bang. All at once there is a real antagonist, a real plotline, with tension of it's own, and a danger to avert not only for the Enterprise, but for Starfleet as a whole. And the dignitary turns out to be not half as bad, as she had seemed all these pages.

So: this is not the best of books. Do not recomment it to non-Trekkies, 'cause - after reading this - they'll never believe Star trek is fun. But if you have patience and perseverance, than there's a good chance you'll at least enjoy the second half of the book.

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Summary: Caught in the starship trap
Review: One of the more enjoyable Trek novels out there, The Starship Trap features some decent Spock/McCoy banter and a story that starts out slowly but picks up to a satisfying conclusion. The highlight of the novel, however, is Kirk's struggle with his own libido as he finds himself trying to charm a woman he dislikes solely because she's a "hottie."

Otherwise, The Starship Trap is typical Trek. There is a brief moment, when the Enterprise finds herself trapped in a universe with different physical laws than our own, for some real science to inject itself, but that opportunity is squandered as Spock solves all problems off-camera. What remains is the usual mindless, harmless entertainment.

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Summary: Caught in the starship trap
Review: One of the more enjoyable Trek novels out there, The Starship Trap features some decent Spock/McCoy banter and a story that starts out slowly but picks up to a satisfying conclusion. The highlight of the novel, however, is Kirk's struggle with his own libido as he finds himself trying to charm a woman he dislikes solely because she's a "hottie."

Otherwise, The Starship Trap is typical Trek. There is a brief moment, when the Enterprise finds herself trapped in a universe with different physical laws than our own, for some real science to inject itself, but that opportunity is squandered as Spock solves all problems off-camera. What remains is the usual mindless, harmless entertainment.

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Summary: Not bad, but not particularly good, either.
Review: Pretty standard Star Trek fare; not as much action as we sometimes see, but a bit of moderately good drama, some alternate dimensions, Spock and Scotty's technical know-how is what separates the Enterprise from all the rest, a crackpot villain with good intentions who's sadly misguided, some annoying civilian politicos, and some Klingon bluster. Most of the usual elements of a Star Trek story, mixed together in a slightly new set of proportions. Nothing really exciting.

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Summary: Star Trek- TOS: The Starship Trap
Review: Star Trek- The Original Series: The Starship Trap written by Mel Gilden is a character driven book. The author writes in detail and develops the charaters over the first 80 pages so, it's slow moving until you get to the surprise.

This book is a Kirk book first and foremost. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must prevent the galaxy from all out full-scale war. You see not only Federation ships are missing, but so are Romulan, Klingon and a whole host of other ship are not reporting in or arriving at their destinations.

Now, the mystrey is afoot, as Kirk tries to get to the crux of the matter. There is intrigue at the diplomatic reception as the Enterprise is en route, but the Klingon's intercept the Enterprise and demand answers. But, the crafty Kirk manages to get a truce with the Klingons. There is plenty of suspense, intrigue, skullduggery, and scheming in this book after the character development.

I can't give away any more to the plot or you'll figure out the ending. Read this book as it is vintage Kirk trying to save the galaxy.

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Summary: Star Trek- TOS: The Starship Trap
Review: Star Trek- The Original Series: The Starship Trap written by Mel Gilden is a character driven book. The author writes in detail and develops the charaters over the first 80 pages so, it's slow moving until you get to the surprise.

This book is a Kirk book first and foremost. Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise must prevent the galaxy from all out full-scale war. You see not only Federation ships are missing, but so are Romulan, Klingon and a whole host of other ship are not reporting in or arriving at their destinations.

Now, the mystrey is afoot, as Kirk tries to get to the crux of the matter. There is intrigue at the diplomatic reception as the Enterprise is en route, but the Klingon's intercept the Enterprise and demand answers. But, the crafty Kirk manages to get a truce with the Klingons. There is plenty of suspense, intrigue, skullduggery, and scheming in this book after the character development.

I can't give away any more to the plot or you'll figure out the ending. Read this book as it is vintage Kirk trying to save the galaxy.

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Summary: Very entertaining
Review: The only reason I give this book four stars is because the beginning(up to pg. 80)is rather boring.I realize that the author was trying to develop the characters(which he did quite well,if I may add),but it's a little slow.Dr. Oman is a very belivable character,the best in the book(besides Kirk,of course)a genius with an almost impossible vision and an impossible way to acieve it.The Aleph,oh,how should I describe it?It's fabulous!The auther describes a "shifting,shining,ethereal diamond".The description is wholly perfect.This book is one of the richest "Trek" books in detail!

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Summary: Slow Start, But Excellent Plot: A Winner!!!
Review: To date I have read many Star Trek books-both from the origanal and T.N.G.-and I believe "The Starship Trap" by Mel Guilden is one of the best! It combines some new well-developed charactures, a good share of action and a intriguing plot. From begining to end I enjoyed this book and would read it again anytime. Another winner from the world of "Star Trek"!