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Summary: A good classic Trek novel. . .
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? Yes, in my opinion, it does. The principles of the Prime Directive come very much to the fore. 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? Again, yes. Quite so. 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? Again, yes. The fan of "Classic Trek" will appreciate the traditional Klingons. Mitigating Factors -- pluses or minuses which dramatically affect the enjoyment of this book As someone who appreciates fine music of many genres, the fact that the entire plot was based on a musical theme was an added bit of enjoyment. The notion of the (literally) creative properties of music was also interesting to me as a theologian. (See the creation sequences in both JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis). Altogether, an enjoyable "Classic Star Trek" experience.
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Summary: A good classic Trek novel. . .
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? Yes, in my opinion, it does. The principles of the Prime Directive come very much to the fore. 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? Again, yes. Quite so. 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? Again, yes. The fan of "Classic Trek" will appreciate the traditional Klingons. Mitigating Factors -- pluses or minuses which dramatically affect the enjoyment of this book As someone who appreciates fine music of many genres, the fact that the entire plot was based on a musical theme was an added bit of enjoyment. The notion of the (literally) creative properties of music was also interesting to me as a theologian. (See the creation sequences in both JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis). Altogether, an enjoyable "Classic Star Trek" experience.
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Summary: Not a bad book.
Review: On balance, in fact, it's quite good. The regular characters are handled well, we get a better than usual look at the character of Uhura, as well as a fascinating look at the character of Kor, the Klingon commander from "Errand Of Mercy". And while the character of Kor was a bit more sympathetic than I care for (he didn't strike me as nearly such a reasonable fellow in "Errand of Mercy"), perhaps he had, in fact, matured a bit with age, as he himself suggests. Further, we meet an interesting if unpleasant new character, Guy Maslin, a famous musician every bit as mature and pleasant as, say, Mick Jagger in his heyday, or Frank Sinatra, or for that matter, Wolfgang Mozart. On the downside, the ending leaves something to be desired; I find it dubious that beings as powerful and accomplished as the Taygetians were demonstrated to be could possibly have been unaware of what, in the end, the Enterprise crew had to teach them, and the love affair between Uhura and Maslin ends predictably, and unsatisfactorily. A mid-range Star Trek book: much better than many, not nearly as good as others.
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Summary: One Of The Best!!!
Review: Star Trek-The Original Series: The Tears of the Singers written by Melinda Snodgrass is a classic Star Trek adventure. This book is one of the early TREK adventures as Captain James T. Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew join in with the Klingons to stop a disaster brewing in the Taygeta V star system. Classic TREK where a time/space warp without all of the baggage is how I'd call this book. The alien culture is interesting and working with the Klingons is difficult, but the storyline is captivating making for good action-adventure. In this book Uhura is the crew member that shines as this is a well-written book. Taygeta V is inhabited by a semi-aguatic race of beings that are being hunted for their tears. It seems that when they die they secreat a jewel-like substance. Of course Uhura is the communications officer and she can communicate with the Taygetians as they are the singers and they inform her of what is happening. Spock, of course, puts two and two together and suspects a link between the space/time anomoly with the Taygetians. While the Klingons will be Klingons, this makes for an interesting tale, with the fate of the Federation and with the entire universe to be saved Kirk and crew make it make a valent attempt to make things right. If you're looking for a classic TREK adventure this is a good book to read. This is early TREK, but the writing is excellent and things that happen in this book even though are minor, will be considered in the whole of the TREK cannon. A multitude of worlds would ring with their particular brand of music that sang to the spheres, the Taygetians are interesting race.
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Summary: ST-TOS: The Tears of the Singers
Review: Star Trek-The Original Series: The Tears of the Singers written by Melinda Snodgrass is a classic Star Trek adventure. This book is one of the early TREK adventures as Captain James T. Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew join in with the Klingons to stop a disaster brewing in the Taygeta V star system. Classic TREK where a time/space warp without all of the baggage is how I'd call this book. The alien culture is interesting and working with the Klingons is difficult, but the storyline is captivating making for good action-adventure. In this book Uhura is the crew member that shines as this is a well-written book. Taygeta V is inhabited by a semi-aguatic race of beings that are being hunted for their tears. It seems that when they die they secreat a jewel-like substance. Of course Uhura is the communications officer and she can communicate with the Taygetians as they are the singers and they inform her of what is happening. Spock, of course, puts two and two together and suspects a link between the space/time anomoly with the Taygetians. While the Klingons will be Klingons, this makes for an interesting tale, with the fate of the Federation and with the entire universe to be saved Kirk and crew make it make a valent attempt to make things right. If you're looking for a classic TREK adventure this is a good book to read. This is early TREK, but the writing is excellent and things that happen in this book even though are minor, will be considered in the whole of the TREK cannon. A multitude of worlds would ring with their particular brand of music that sang to the spheres, the Taygetians are interesting race.
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Summary: One Of The Best!!!
Review: This is one of the Best! classic Star Trek Novels I have ever read. I recomend it highly. Very well written. The romance between Uhura and Maslin is wonderful and made me cry. I have read this book more than a few times. If you like tear jerkers make sure you have a box of tissues while you read. Great story
Love and Peace Darlene Little Deer.
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