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murphyc1's review against another edition
4.0
Although I can't recall a single plot detail, I remember being really struck by this one. I read this (along with Eklund's other Trek novel) at a time in my young life when I was emersed in the Original Series adventures of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the rest. What I truly loved about this and the other Eklund Trek novel is how they offer a somewhat alternate version of the Enterprise and Her crew. The tone of these novels doesn't exactly match that of the show, and the characters don't quite speak or behave the way they do on the show, and I remember finding that to be exhilarating!
thomcat's review
3.0
Two Bantam Star Trek books by Gordon Eklund; both took me longer to read than they should. There are similarities in the plots, as well - in each, a solitary man who seems to be fairly powerful leads the crew to the resolution of the problem.
Also like the previous novel, the author has a pretty good command of the crew. This felt like it could be an episode. It dragged a bit at the beginning, really picking up when Spock matched wits with the problem - which was fairly close to the end. In fact, at one point I wondered if it could be wrapped up in the very thin section of remaining pages in my hand.
This is the 10th Star Trek book I have finished this year, working toward a challenge of reading 12. Abandoned one. I may finish one or two more in the next few days - we shall see. In the new year I'll probably finish up the Bantam line and then take stock. I have read sporadic Pocket Book Star Trek novels over the last few years with friends. I doubt any of them would be interested in a full read through, though.
Also like the previous novel, the author has a pretty good command of the crew. This felt like it could be an episode. It dragged a bit at the beginning, really picking up when Spock matched wits with the problem - which was fairly close to the end. In fact, at one point I wondered if it could be wrapped up in the very thin section of remaining pages in my hand.
This is the 10th Star Trek book I have finished this year, working toward a challenge of reading 12. Abandoned one. I may finish one or two more in the next few days - we shall see. In the new year I'll probably finish up the Bantam line and then take stock. I have read sporadic Pocket Book Star Trek novels over the last few years with friends. I doubt any of them would be interested in a full read through, though.
reeshadovahsil's review
4.0
One of the better old Star Trek novels (which admittedly isn't a high bar).
The characters we know and love are mostly in character, while the story is a simple episode-worthy mystery featuring a missing Federation citizen of ill repute, an intelligent and attractive woman with a (very obvious) secret who is sure to jump-start Kirk's serial monogamy tendencies, an interesting new alien species, and of course, the standard "powerful mind" that only Spock can reach (at great personal risk).
Certainly not a four star book as literature, but arguably a four star effort in the pantheon of Star Trek novels from the 1970s. A quick, easy read that I enjoyed.
The characters we know and love are mostly in character, while the story is a simple episode-worthy mystery featuring a missing Federation citizen of ill repute, an intelligent and attractive woman with a (very obvious) secret who is sure to jump-start Kirk's serial monogamy tendencies, an interesting new alien species, and of course, the standard "powerful mind" that only Spock can reach (at great personal risk).
Certainly not a four star book as literature, but arguably a four star effort in the pantheon of Star Trek novels from the 1970s. A quick, easy read that I enjoyed.
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