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taaya's review against another edition
3.0
Am Ende doch noch erstaunlich mittelmäßig. Dafür, dass der Autor nicht genug zu Star Trek recherchiert hat und daher einigen Unsinn schrieb, und die Übersetzung wohl auch nicht gerade von einem Trekkie angefertigt wurde, hätte ich das Buch die Hälfte der Zeit gern irgendwo unbeendet ausgesetzt. Aber gegen Ende hin wird es sogar akzeptabel.
Dennoch ist es letztlich nur eine Mischung zweier Episoden: Implosion in der Spirale/Naked Time und Landeurlaub/Shore Leave. Nur mit noch etwas sexistischeren Untertönen.
Dennoch ist es letztlich nur eine Mischung zweier Episoden: Implosion in der Spirale/Naked Time und Landeurlaub/Shore Leave. Nur mit noch etwas sexistischeren Untertönen.
elysareadsitall's review
2.0
I gave it two stars because Goodreads's definition of two stars is "it was ok." That was my exact reaction. I didn't hate it, but it wasn't my favorite.
frakalot's review
4.0
This was a great story, perfectly set in the style of TOS. The problems, the solutions and even the humorous aspects were pure classic Trek. Well written and very enjoyable.
torywestside's review
1.0
Although it's less than 200 pages, I had the hardest time forcing myself to finish this book. The basic plot of this story is that, for reasons unknown, the crew of the starship Enterprise are exhibiting extremely erratic behavior. The major characters familiar from the TV show are all acting in ways that are completely out of character (Spock cries! Scotty really wants to work on the engines! Like, more than usual! Bones... doesn't like machines?). It's an interesting concept, but the author doesn't seem to have a firm enough grasp of who these characters are in the first place to freestyle with them the way that he does. Also, this idea has already been done (and done much better): see the first season TOS episode "The Naked Time".
Weird characterizations + some odd racist/sexist non-sequiturs + a slapdash eleventh hour solution to all of the (many) dangling plot threads = too much going on, and none of it good.
Weird characterizations + some odd racist/sexist non-sequiturs + a slapdash eleventh hour solution to all of the (many) dangling plot threads = too much going on, and none of it good.
octavia_cade's review
2.0
It took me a little while to get into this - I'm predisposed to dislike any story that is even slightly reminiscent of the original episode "The Naked Time", but for whatever reason Star Trek has a continuing and inexplicable fondness for stories where the behaviour of the entire crew is manipulated into unrecognisable uselessness. Unfortunately that's the case here, and while it takes everyone a ridiculous amount of time to realise what's happening, they get there in the end. But plot concept aside, there are enjoyable things going on here. I like that there's an archaeological mystery at the centre of this. And Kirk's dealings with the Klingons, especially their leader Kalan, were clever and interesting. Most interesting to me, though, was McCoy's spiral into both racism and anti-tech sentiments. He's always had mild tendencies in those directions, but rarely are they made as cutting and unattractive as they are here. I'd have liked to see a conclusion where he tries to reconcile those aspects of himself, as it's a far more interesting conflict to me than another Mr-Spock-falls-in-love-and-tries-to-fight-it storyline, because there's not enough topaline in the entire galaxy to make me give the tiniest shit about that.
daringpeg's review
5.0
A surprisingly philosophical tale as it delves into the psyche of humans, Vulcans, Andorians, and even Klingons. The book is a beautiful look into the hearts and desires of the beloved Enterprise crew.
fretsandflour's review
1.0
This book was disgustingly sexist and racist. While the storyline had promise it was poorly written by someone was obviously a chauvinistic ass. There was a lack of understanding of characters and a serious obsession with outbursts of tears.
joelshults's review
3.0
This one seemed like it was going to be better than it was. It just never took advantage of it's potential.
reeshadovahsil's review
2.0
Eh. 2.5 stars if I had the option. A lot of dull seesawing of the same tired plot point, no discernible effect on the captain (which could have been interesting) from the ~mysterious~ alien element, out of character dialogue even before said effect ever appeared, and just an overall blahness of content.
Within a few chapters, I just wanted to get through this one because I knew it wasn't going to be memorable. The very final page of the book had an interesting little twist, but not nearly enough to make up for the rest of the ho hum read.
I say again: Eh.
Within a few chapters, I just wanted to get through this one because I knew it wasn't going to be memorable. The very final page of the book had an interesting little twist, but not nearly enough to make up for the rest of the ho hum read.
I say again: Eh.