Helpful Score: 1
This book was actually one of the best Star Trek books I have read so far. (About 20 or so) The beginning was kind of corny, before the alternate universe takes over, but from then on it's a blast. There's enough action to keep the story moving, with enough character interaction to keep me extremely happy.
I enjoy a good Spock/Kirk FRIENDSHIP story, and that's what this brought. Although some might argue this could be viewed as slash, (meaning homosexuality) I don't view it that way. The book was that of the bond of brothers through the screw-ups of Romulans. It was immensely personal and sweet between Kirk and Spock getting to know each other and feeling uncomfortable meaning to much to a stranger.
I can understand why Roddenberry banned this book because it doesn't show Kirk as the hero he is, but I like a flawed hero, and all too often we don't get to see that flawed side of Kirk. No character can be pristine and survive the public, and this proves it.
If you can get your hands on a copy, DO IT. It was the best decision in a Star Trek book I've made thus far. The review at the top that has "censored" in the title convinced me to buy it. Please do, you won't be disappointed. (Posted from my Amazon account.)
I enjoy a good Spock/Kirk FRIENDSHIP story, and that's what this brought. Although some might argue this could be viewed as slash, (meaning homosexuality) I don't view it that way. The book was that of the bond of brothers through the screw-ups of Romulans. It was immensely personal and sweet between Kirk and Spock getting to know each other and feeling uncomfortable meaning to much to a stranger.
I can understand why Roddenberry banned this book because it doesn't show Kirk as the hero he is, but I like a flawed hero, and all too often we don't get to see that flawed side of Kirk. No character can be pristine and survive the public, and this proves it.
If you can get your hands on a copy, DO IT. It was the best decision in a Star Trek book I've made thus far. The review at the top that has "censored" in the title convinced me to buy it. Please do, you won't be disappointed. (Posted from my Amazon account.)
The storyline itself isn't terrible, if not terribly original - an alternate reality created by alteration of the past via time travel. But the writing is less than wonderful. Either the author was sloppy (the word "illegible" used instead of "inaudible" as an example) or her editor was a moron and neither owned a dictionary. It seems like every other page has a glaring error, usually word usage, that goes beyond personal style and into the realm of ignorance of the proper use of language. Those who are fond of "slash" fan-fiction may enjoy this, but at times it seemed like this novel was merely a vehicle for the author to find as many ways as possible to describe in stilted prose the emotional intimacy between Kirk and Spock. Simply terrible overall and it's not as though I expect great literature from Star Trek novels.
I do expect a believable plot and evidence that someone involved in the production of the novel be they author or editor has some attention to detail and grasp of the English language. And I'm not a fan of "slash" fan-fic, especially when it seems as badly done as this was, so my take may not apply to people with different tastes.
I do expect a believable plot and evidence that someone involved in the production of the novel be they author or editor has some attention to detail and grasp of the English language. And I'm not a fan of "slash" fan-fic, especially when it seems as badly done as this was, so my take may not apply to people with different tastes.
