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jorgeisaac's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pointeluv's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
feeona's review against another edition
3.0
The series starts on the Enterprise with Data, Riker, Dr Crusher, Tasha Yar and others.
The book (and the whole series) is about a virus that is very deadly and in this case it only kills people of mixed race. So racism against mixed people and people from other planets is a very big topic here which mixed with the virus topic actually is pretty close to our current situation here in Europe (speaking March 2020)... It shows that there are so many prejudices and hate for no reason and the people of all species are the same in one point: when it is about their life most of them are selfish idiots but there are always some who are willing to give all to help the ones in need. And this are the people that count!
The book (and the whole series) is about a virus that is very deadly and in this case it only kills people of mixed race. So racism against mixed people and people from other planets is a very big topic here which mixed with the virus topic actually is pretty close to our current situation here in Europe (speaking March 2020)... It shows that there are so many prejudices and hate for no reason and the people of all species are the same in one point: when it is about their life most of them are selfish idiots but there are always some who are willing to give all to help the ones in need. And this are the people that count!
wynwicket's review against another edition
3.0
In the early days of Picard's captaincy, the Enterprise is called to Archaria III, a planet suffering from racial strife and a plague virus that has killed more than 40,000 people. While Dr. Crusher searches for a cure, the others seek to find out who intentionally unleashed it on the population (which we never do learn, this being Book 1 of 6)
A fairly average Trek novel, but I have a feeling it's leading up to something much bigger.
A fairly average Trek novel, but I have a feeling it's leading up to something much bigger.
frakalot's review against another edition
3.0
I would say that this is an intriguing start to the series. After reading this I felt a bit like Riker did the next morning. It seemed to me that this novel didn't achieve much more than setting up the scope of the series.
A good quick read and I am keen to pursue the story.
A good quick read and I am keen to pursue the story.
polywogg's review against another edition
3.0
PLOT OR PREMISE:
This is the first of six books dealing with biological terrorism by an unknown foe. The story is interesting, as a planet has been infected with a plague with an 100% fatality rate -- but only for those aliens who are of mixed-race...pure breeds remain unaffected!
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WHAT I LIKED:
I am not a hard-core sci-fi reader, but I do enjoy Star Wars and Star Trek. This is definitely different from most ST:TNG plots where they steer away from racial relations that aren't easily solved. The plot is interesting and the medical portion is solid.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
Unfortunately, the problem with this novel is that the characters are written similar to those of the first few books in the ST:TNG series i.e. when the characters weren't quite developed yet or as well-defined as they became in the TV series. So, when you read those early books now, you can't help but say to yourself "But THAT character wouldn't do THAT!". Such divergence from the real characters they become was understandable early on in the series, but now that there have been seven years worth of episodes, fifty odd books, and a couple of movies, going back to the "not yet defined" characters seems too far out of the fold. The characters fit the timeline in the series, but are not true to their real character not yet revealed.
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BOTTOM-LINE:
A readable entry but fans of later seasons may have trouble relating.
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, and I do not follow him on social media.
This is the first of six books dealing with biological terrorism by an unknown foe. The story is interesting, as a planet has been infected with a plague with an 100% fatality rate -- but only for those aliens who are of mixed-race...pure breeds remain unaffected!
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WHAT I LIKED:
I am not a hard-core sci-fi reader, but I do enjoy Star Wars and Star Trek. This is definitely different from most ST:TNG plots where they steer away from racial relations that aren't easily solved. The plot is interesting and the medical portion is solid.
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
Unfortunately, the problem with this novel is that the characters are written similar to those of the first few books in the ST:TNG series i.e. when the characters weren't quite developed yet or as well-defined as they became in the TV series. So, when you read those early books now, you can't help but say to yourself "But THAT character wouldn't do THAT!". Such divergence from the real characters they become was understandable early on in the series, but now that there have been seven years worth of episodes, fifty odd books, and a couple of movies, going back to the "not yet defined" characters seems too far out of the fold. The characters fit the timeline in the series, but are not true to their real character not yet revealed.
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BOTTOM-LINE:
A readable entry but fans of later seasons may have trouble relating.
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DISCLOSURE:
I received no compensation, not even a free copy, in exchange for this review. I am not personal friends with the author, and I do not follow him on social media.
bdplume's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this series. It was kind of Robin Cook meets Star Trek.
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