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Summary: Unspectacular, but not bad.
Review: As Star Trek stories go, this one wasn't bad. It was vaguely reminiscent of the episode (the title of which escapes me) in which the Enterprise crew are "infected" with spores that render them blissfully happy, totally pacifistic, and utterly useless. The main difference is that in this novel, the part of the spores is played by a sentient alien with a hypnotically persuasive voice and marvellous diplomatic skills who they rescue from a disabled ship.A perfectly workmanlike, but unspectacular story.
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Summary: fairly good
Review: Here the crew are transporting a diplomatic delegation and stop to rescue a woman from her wrecked ship. She is both a dedicated pacifist and a mass hypnotist. She takes over the ship and strands Kirk and Spock on a living planet, where they will soon be killed if they cannot escape. The characterisations are generally good and vivid, although the portrayal of Kirk could have been better. The action is well described. It is also somewhat philosophical about the nature of pacifism and how it balances with defence. I would not recommend this as a full price purchase, but worth considering for a bargain.
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Summary: Mixed feelings
Review: I just finished Mutiny on the Enterprise last night (TOS #12), and I have mixed feelings. The Enterprise, being overdue for some dry-dock time where repairs can be made and shore leave can be taken, is ordered to the Orion Arm to oversee peace negotiations between two systems. There is a Romulan threat in the background if the negotiations fail, so off they go against Kirk's and Scotty's better judgment. On the way, they pick up a young lady named Lorelei. Lorelei, a pacifist who has the unique ability to influence anyone (except Spock and Kirk, it seems) to her point of view just by talking with them, begins to lead the crew to believe that their mission will start a war and should be avoided at all costs. Her activities cause all crew members to slack in their duties. The engines go out and the Enterprise becomes little more than a sitting duck. Luckily, she is in orbit around a planet that has supplies they can use to repair the ship. Kirk has to find a way to get his crew back under control, get the supplies off the planet in spite of extreme danger, get to the peace conference before war breaks out, and still keep the Romulans at bay. On the one hand, the story was fun and believable. Other than the Spock-McCoy banter happening a bit more than usual and being a bit forced at times, everyone acted in character. And there was quite a bit of suspense. The pacifist message came through strong and was strongly squelched by Kirk. However, the book had zero character insight or development. It read like watching an episode. Not even that well because visual description left something to be desired more than once. The events had little or no emotional impact on anyone, except Kirk being frustrated with the mutiny. All I'm saying here is that there was dialog and action, but little to no "getting in their heads". The novel is still pretty enjoyable, and completists will definitely want to add it to their collection. But I don't think I would put it on the "oldies but goodies" list.
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Summary: I was bored
Review: I like reading the original Star Trek - with Kirk,Spock,etc. This book just didn't have them as the usual strong characters they are.The plot was not exciting,and the personalities of the main heroes(like Spock,Kirk,Uhura,etc) were not developed.While I usually reread every book,I do not feel this one is worth rereading.
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Summary: A Story Worthy of Star Trek
Review: In my reviews of Classic Star Trek novels, it must be understood that I adhere to the original canon
as invisioned by Gene Roddenberry, and not the "Star Trek" universe accepted by Rick Berman and company. I generally rate a classic novel thus: Adherence to Canon -- does this novel adhere to the vision of the original Star Trek? 3 stars Believability (within the confines of 23rd century Star Trek viability) -- is this novel well-plotted and well
written? Can I picture this novel or imagine myself in it? 3 stars. The concept of a living planet is fascinating, but so much more could have been done here. Coherence and Consistency -- does this novel internally consistent? Is it consistent with other Star Trek
novels by the same author? Is it consistent with what is known of the CLASSIC Star Trek universe? 3 stars -- consistent with "The Klingon Gambit" by the same author. Mitigating Factors -- pluses or minuses which dramatically affect the enjoyment of this book The concept of the living planet is offset by the rather stupid "sentient plant" alien. Three stars overall.
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Summary: Carrot vs Stick approaches in Star Trek
Review: In this story it was nice too see that usual Kirk-style approach to ending a conflict doesn't sometimes work -and that in the end he has to rely on something else to end it. I guess the morale of the book is how much carrot or stick to apply in a conflict. The conflict is a potential war between 2 planets. The Enterprise is sent to show the flag. The character's are some what believable. The key character is on alien woman, Lorelei, a pacifist, who has the unique ability to influence anyone to her point of view. She can do this just by talking to them. I was left wondering though, why weren't Spock and Kirk influenced by her abilities. That part wasn't explained. Eventually, Loreli convinces the crew that the Enterprise's presence in the area will start the war between the 2 planets. So, the crew becomes pacified and mutines.Kirk and Spock have to find a way to get there crew back under control and stop the war. The rest of the story deals with that and then stoppping the potential war. Read on...
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Summary: A Story Worthy of Star Trek
Review: The problem with many of the original "Star Trek" novels is that while they are often quite exciting, they leave behind the philosophy of the original series. "Mutiny on the Enterprise" reads like one of the great episodes of the first or second season. It weaves a morally complex story in which the concept of pacifism is explored from all angles, and in which Kirk and his crew are not always right.
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Summary: Fight or flight
Review: When a new race enters the federation, Captian Kirks is asked to bring some of the ambasadors to earth. Little does he realize that the very people have a gift or curse. What hapens to the ship when the very people Captian Kirk depends on, changes there loyalty. What mystery do they hold over them. Read on to find the answer.
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