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ashaman_telamon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hneite's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
agbrewer's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this one took some slogging to get through, but it was worth it. Anyone who's a Trekkie will relish the way that this book pulls together several generations of the Star Trek Universe in an exciting and intricate story. It feels like regaining precious time with old friends. :-)
emheld's review against another edition
4.0
Oh, MAN, this book is nuts and could only come from Shatner's ego. But for all Kirk can do, that paragon of two-fisted adventuring, it's a delight having a sequel (or sorts) to Generations with the TNG crew. And here, they're just as in flux as the TOS crew was when Search For Spock started.
A highly enjoyable yarn. Charming, cinematic...just a hoot.
A highly enjoyable yarn. Charming, cinematic...just a hoot.
hidekisohma's review against another edition
5.0
There is only one word to describe this book. LOVE. First off, Star Trek Generations was one of the most garbagiest things to ever garbage. Not only did it make no sense, but it killed off one of the best characters in fiction. Then, in response to this, Shatner writes his own book about how Kirk comes back. And it is just as fantastic as you think it would be. The Borg and the Romulans team up to bring Kirk back to life so that he can beat up Picard. It's awesome.
Another great thing about this book is that since they didn't have to get the actors, the cast is all there. Spock, McCoy, Scottie, and Kirk are all in it alongside the TNG crew. It pretty much writes itself.
I have never breathed in relief more from reading a book ever in my life. As far is I am concerned, this is the canon. If Shatner says Kirk is alive, I think he would know better than anyone if he was.
However this wasn't just a good book for the subject matter, it also reads extremely well. It's not insanely long, and it flows in a way that makes it easy to understand without too much technobabble thrown at you. It's great to see Kirk up and about again and I would recommend this not just to any Kirk fan, but to anyone who likes Star Trek in general. 5 out of 5.
Another great thing about this book is that since they didn't have to get the actors, the cast is all there. Spock, McCoy, Scottie, and Kirk are all in it alongside the TNG crew. It pretty much writes itself.
I have never breathed in relief more from reading a book ever in my life. As far is I am concerned, this is the canon. If Shatner says Kirk is alive, I think he would know better than anyone if he was.
However this wasn't just a good book for the subject matter, it also reads extremely well. It's not insanely long, and it flows in a way that makes it easy to understand without too much technobabble thrown at you. It's great to see Kirk up and about again and I would recommend this not just to any Kirk fan, but to anyone who likes Star Trek in general. 5 out of 5.
lws924's review against another edition
3.0
I read this one WAYYYY back in the day and I remember enjoying it, but I couldn't tell you anything about it, aside from Kirk gets resurrected and the Borg are involved somehow.
chucklebuck's review against another edition
5.0
A true Trek tale, well written and well told.
A great and logical combination of several generations of Starfleet crew, with small references to numerous series and films helping create the sense of a larger universe. Little clues scattered throughout the prose help set the tale as happening after Generations and it's a joy to see how different characters from different series interact with one another in a believable manner. Shatner is a great storyteller, telling the tale with a quick pace told with emotion and aplomb. Picard’s depiction as a celebrated Starfleet captain undertaking more dangerous missions are much more believable and tense than the character assassination present in Picard. Interesting juxtapositions of Picard’s acceptance of a no-win situation and Kirk’s staunch refusal that such a thing exists alongside connections to previous adventures of both crews lead to a fascinating adventure.
A great and logical combination of several generations of Starfleet crew, with small references to numerous series and films helping create the sense of a larger universe. Little clues scattered throughout the prose help set the tale as happening after Generations and it's a joy to see how different characters from different series interact with one another in a believable manner. Shatner is a great storyteller, telling the tale with a quick pace told with emotion and aplomb. Picard’s depiction as a celebrated Starfleet captain undertaking more dangerous missions are much more believable and tense than the character assassination present in Picard. Interesting juxtapositions of Picard’s acceptance of a no-win situation and Kirk’s staunch refusal that such a thing exists alongside connections to previous adventures of both crews lead to a fascinating adventure.
atlantic_reader_wannabe's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good. I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was; mostly I think I was expecting it to be okay. I was pleasantly surprised and I think that Trekkies/Trekkers who really like the Star Trek Literary Universe would like reading this book too, for the most part.
em_being's review against another edition
5.0
William Shatner was so sad he died in Generations he wrote three novels about how he came back to life and got a girlfriend. This is the second one, where the coming back to life happens. James Kirk coming back to life after Star Trek Generations is honestly only the fifth most ridiculous thing that happens in this book.
It also happens to be a really good book. Consider this the First Contact that never was, a post-Generations adventure that handles the Borg better than that movie ever did. Also 60 year old Jim Kirk defeats Worf in hand to hand combat. That's wild thing number 3.
It also happens to be a really good book. Consider this the First Contact that never was, a post-Generations adventure that handles the Borg better than that movie ever did. Also 60 year old Jim Kirk defeats Worf in hand to hand combat. That's wild thing number 3.