Comments on: Classic Book Review – “Vulcan’s Glory”

By: Pam the Canuck

Pam the Canuck — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:52:33 +0000

I only read half the book. Vastly disappointed that such drek instead of Trek should come from D.C. Fontana,the story editor for the original series and author of Journey to Babel, which introduced us fans to Spock’s family and the struggle with his father. The ‘romance’ between Spock and the female Vulcan were highly unlikely, given the bond already established between Spock T’Pring, and very ‘emotionally charged’ – a no-no considering Vulcans do not indulge in such things. Otherwise, the story did nothing for Captain Pike or Number One either. A poor effort – obviously expected to sell because it bore the Star Trek name.

By: Father Rob

Father Rob — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:31:20 +0000

Er, that last message should have been directed to 14.

By: Father Rob

Father Rob — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:30:51 +0000

#12 – “Final Frontier” was more a story of the origins of the Enterprise, though it did include Kirk’s father as the XO of the Enterprise under Captain Robert April. “Best Destiny” built out on that premise.

I enjoyed “Final Frontier” for what it was, but thought that “Best Destiny” was awful. It’s been about eight or nine years since I last read it, and I recall thinking “Wesley Crusher saves the Universe” as I did.

As for the Shatnerverse novels, in one sense you have to suspend the sense of disbelief (that you have also had to suspend to get into SciFi in the first place) one might have with Kirk being yet another resurrected Trek-figure… but the books are interesting. The Mirror Universe stories, in particular, are really fun… though I’ll admit to disagreeing as to their viability as Star Trek movies.

Rob+

By: snake

snake — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:14:09 +0000

12 – and didnt Final Frontier – Diane Carey have alot to do with Kirks origins? as did Best Desinty and The Kobayashi Maru…

well i guess theres quite a few…but probably only a few are worth a read.

Last Trek book i read was Ashes of Eden..cause The Shat wrote it…that wouldve made a decent Star Trek VII (with the original cast)……pity they didnt film it as their ultimate last movie in 1997.

I did buy Shats The Return as well but just couldnt get past the first few chapters….sorry Shat

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:07:35 +0000

This is my favorite Star Trek novel. I loved the fact that it explored the pre-series era and captured the feel of the pilot for me as well. No one can write Vulcans better than Fontana. “The Entropy Effect”and “The Romulan Way” are excellent also.

lee

By: Father Rob

Father Rob — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 13:15:44 +0000

#9 – Aside from those you mentioned, there is the “My Brother’s Keeper” trilogy that covers Kirk’s friendship with Gary Mitchell across three ships (Republic, Constitution, and Enterprise). “Strangers from the Sky”, in addition to being a Vulcan first-contact story (with differing details from the movie “First Contact”) includes a portion of the story told before the events of “Where No Man Has Gone Before”.

Anthony and I have already talked about future reviews. Keep in mind we have over a year until Star Trek releases, so we do indeed have to pace ourselves!

There are several good (or not so good) books and comics out there for those interested in the Pre-Kirk or early-Kirk days aboard the 1701… and as long as Anthony wants me to write, I’ll happily send along reviews!

Rob+

By: Cervantes

Cervantes — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:39:31 +0000

Lord Garth, I hope you caught my post #93 on the James McAvoy thread a couple back with details on Paramount / Dreamworks now becoming HD-DVD exclusive…

By: snake

snake — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:36:12 +0000

btw Crowe talks about the rumours of him in Star Trek:
http://movies.ign.com/articles/814/814414p1.html

Christian Bale even commets too saying Crowe is a klingon?

they talked due to their new Western movie – 3:10 To Yuma

By: snake

snake — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:16:31 +0000

TM.com should do a book review on First Adventure novel…
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/0671730320.01.LZZZZZZZ.gif

maybe a comic reviews on DCs Annuals 1 (1984) charting Kirks 1st Adventure on the Ent and Annual 2 (1985) the final mission of the 5 years:
http://homepage.mac.com/mmtz/stcomix/dc1tosann.html

not forgetting Annual 2 from 1991 about Kirks Academy Days:
http://homepage.mac.com/mmtz/stcomix/images/dc/2/stann2.jpg

as they all sort of tie in to this new movie…

By: Etha Williams

Etha Williams — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:35:48 +0000

Funny coincidence, I just finished it today. I honestly didn’t care for it much, though…not sure why, maybe because it was billed as a Spock-centric novel and didn’t really fulfill that. I also felt like there was something “off” about how she described Vulcan culture, and the Spock/T’Pris thing didn’t hold my attention — why do writers who are trying to explore Spock’s human side always insist on pairing him off with someone? T’Pring & Stonn kind of bothered me, too; while T’Pring was very coolly logical about it to Spock in the novel, her interactions with Stonn seemed very emotional and more like a lovestruck teenager’s than a logical Vucan’s.

Oh well, I enjoyed it anyway…