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zmull's review against another edition
3.0
This book is great example of what can happen over time to these sorts of mega-franchises. Somehow, someone (probably lots of someones) decided the best way for Pocket Books' Star Trek line to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original television series - a series whose enduring quality is based on focused, idea-based, self-contained, storytelling - would be to launch a trilogy of linked novels starring a supporting character from the un-aired original pilot as the main character, and sidelining Kirk and Spock etc for hundreds of pages. The mind boggles. It's like hanging a giant "keep out" sign to anyone who might be curious about the books given the 50th PR push. "You like Star Trek? Well, here's 350 pages about a completely irrelevant minor character you've certainly forgotten all about, if you ever knew she existed in the first place!" Star Trek really knows how to capitalize on a moment.
That said, this is a professional bit of adventure storytelling. Certainly more fun if you know who Number One and Captain April are beforehand. I'm enjoying the 50th Anniversary campaign and I'm doing a re-watch on the Original Series, so I'll probably read the next ones too.
That said, this is a professional bit of adventure storytelling. Certainly more fun if you know who Number One and Captain April are beforehand. I'm enjoying the 50th Anniversary campaign and I'm doing a re-watch on the Original Series, so I'll probably read the next ones too.
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
So, what do you expect from a Star Trek book? Certainly not War And Piece, but also not drivel. This was exactly what you want, a fun, relaxing, and time travely Star Trek story. Kirk seems like Kirk, Bones sounds like Bones and the story is there to feature the characters. Success.
noll's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved getting to know Captain Robert April, and being able to see the different dynamics and relationships on The Enterprise before Kirk and even Pike became the captain. His line where he refers to his crew as children was very endearing to me.
I thought the pacing was a little slow at first but at the end it really picked up. My favorite part was definitely the banter between Kirk and Spock as they evaded the Klingons. It was exactly the kind of dynamic I've grown to love and expect from watching TOS.
This is a very promising series.
I thought the pacing was a little slow at first but at the end it really picked up. My favorite part was definitely the banter between Kirk and Spock as they evaded the Klingons. It was exactly the kind of dynamic I've grown to love and expect from watching TOS.
This is a very promising series.
markmtz's review against another edition
4.0
A fast-paced slingshot ride with all the right grace notes.
seaofbooks3's review against another edition
5.0
Really good. Kinda slow at first but than it picked up. Loved it.
thesmudge's review against another edition
4.0
First book in trilogy celebrating 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Set in the TOS timeframe. Overall it was pretty good. It ties into a past episode and builds upon from there making references of other things in Star Trek. Involves Number One from original pilot episode and the Star Trek group. Book is short compared to what I have been reading which is actually a good thing. Also, this was available and consumed via unabridged audible!
david_agranoff's review against another edition
4.0
Full review, after a couple heavy books I just wanted a popcorn read. A fun ST novel. Got it.
kmg365's review against another edition
2.0
Oh, yeah. Now I remember why I stopped reading professionally published TOS fiction. For every gem like Sarek or Doctor’s Orders, we get a dozen like this forgettable beginning to a trilogy I will never finish. I disliked the premise. If the fate of her crewmates was weighing on her so heavily, why did Una wait 18 years to attempt a rescue? I disliked the fact that three fourths of the book does not include any Enterprise regulars. I disliked the name Una, which brought to mind Unseen University’s Librarian ("Ook!") and an old tire commercial (Uni, Roy, and Al). I found the writing flat, the plot unengaging, and Una’s skills in a first contact situation lacking.