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miss_blue_dragon42's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It was a little slow and things didn't pick up until you get close to the end of the book.
vesper1931's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Stardate 3125.3 The Romulans are on a mission which will take them into Federation spaace. Kirk and the Enterprise are part of the delegation to discover the truth. But trouble looms.
An entertaining re-read.
An entertaining re-read.
wyrmbergmalcolm's review
3.0
This is a story full of Romulan intrigue and plotting. The blurb makes mention of a virus, but that's not made clear in the story until near the end. In short, the Romulans are up to something and the USS Enterprise has to patrol the boarders, but have a problem in that the ship's computer has fallen in love with Kirk. It felt like it was blindingly clear that there was so little story that the thing with the computer was added just for something to happen. However, that was resolved quite quickly and then the end stuff happened.
The book was easy enough to get through, though the opening few chapters focus purely on the Romulans with no reference as to why I should care.
The book was easy enough to get through, though the opening few chapters focus purely on the Romulans with no reference as to why I should care.
crimsonfloyd's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
elysareadsitall's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this Star Trek novel, but I did find myself getting restless while reading it. The plot reminded a lot of a couple episodes, which of course move faster. I did like the plot though. It was interesting to see the crew face two unconnected problems at one time. Also, the story was split pretty evenly between the Romulans, Star Fleet officials, and the crew of the Enterprise, so it gave different perspectives. The computer plot was funny, and the Romulan plot was intense. It was an interesting balance.
natcat's review against another edition
1.5
I think this was edited down so much from the original book to make it an audiobook that the story didn't actually make sense.
frakalot's review
4.0
Fantastic! If you're up to date on current Trek productions you'll find the scenario somewhat familiar and it's fun to know that some seemingly fresh ideas have long since been explored by Trek fans and writers.
The characters are great. The Romulans spot on. The story is well thought out and thoroughly interesting. Highly recommend.
The characters are great. The Romulans spot on. The story is well thought out and thoroughly interesting. Highly recommend.
octavia_cade's review
3.0
This was really entertaining! A stand-off between the Federation and the Romulans, sparked by medical emergency, and war is only prevented by the actions of good people on both sides, working against the war-mongers of their own people. I can't say that it has a particularly happy ending, as it's infused with the understanding that one instance of cooperation does not a peace treaty make, and the status quo of distrust and conflict remains primarily unshaken, but it's the small moments of hope I guess. Unfortunately, the tension and really fine character work (the Romulan hero of the piece is outstanding) is hampered by a truly silly subplot, in which the computer of the Enterprise falls in love with Kirk - it's as bad as it sounds.