Helpful Score: 1
I know a good plot when I see one and this plot came almost up to par, but not quite.
The planet The Enterprise is investigating itself is very well constructed and thought out, bringing the creatures to life like many other books (including Star Trek books) sometimes don't. Of the three species, only two are really thoroughly explained which was a bit of a disappointment, but I understand it was more about getting to the plot than adding a page more about the third species.
I am a fan of McCoy, and seeing him in command in a job Kirk does every day was quite humorous. Of course, he brings his own quirky personality, but in the end acts more like Jim Kirk than McCoy which I wasn't sure I liked or disliked. I thought he could have been more three dimensional in that aspect instead of everyone defaulting to the famous James T. Kirk.
But that's really a minor issue. The major issue I have with this book is the flow. It flows well the first third or so, chops a little in the middle, and has a tidal wave chop towards the end. Everything ended so quickly, it felt like the author ran out of allotted pages. Major issues in the plot were filled in hastily and sloppily.
Despite those flaws, it's quite a fascinating read. I wouldn't pay more than 3 dollars or so for it with free shipping quite honestly, but I am fond of it even if I wasn't totally satisfied with the execution of the plot. Intriguing for a biologist such as myself.
The planet The Enterprise is investigating itself is very well constructed and thought out, bringing the creatures to life like many other books (including Star Trek books) sometimes don't. Of the three species, only two are really thoroughly explained which was a bit of a disappointment, but I understand it was more about getting to the plot than adding a page more about the third species.
I am a fan of McCoy, and seeing him in command in a job Kirk does every day was quite humorous. Of course, he brings his own quirky personality, but in the end acts more like Jim Kirk than McCoy which I wasn't sure I liked or disliked. I thought he could have been more three dimensional in that aspect instead of everyone defaulting to the famous James T. Kirk.
But that's really a minor issue. The major issue I have with this book is the flow. It flows well the first third or so, chops a little in the middle, and has a tidal wave chop towards the end. Everything ended so quickly, it felt like the author ran out of allotted pages. Major issues in the plot were filled in hastily and sloppily.
Despite those flaws, it's quite a fascinating read. I wouldn't pay more than 3 dollars or so for it with free shipping quite honestly, but I am fond of it even if I wasn't totally satisfied with the execution of the plot. Intriguing for a biologist such as myself.
