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Fascinating and logical...
While I have long been a fan of the Star Trek series (from the original series through the successive spin-offs: Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and the films), I rarely have time to read fiction, so it was only after great prodding on the part of a friend that I got this novel. I had once complained that the Star Trek universe seems to have far...
Veröffentlicht am 8. März 2006 von FrKurt Messick
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Some very good and some very boring chapters
It took me quite a lot of determination to get through the first part of this book. A significant part of the first half existes of descriptive writing that I hadn't bargained for, for example 10 pages covering the start of the universe and a star system without even featuring a protagonist. That's also dull because of the predictability of it all. We already know...
Veröffentlicht am 13. Juli 1999 von mathilde de gardin
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Fascinating and logical..., 8. März 2006
While I have long been a fan of the Star Trek series (from the original series through the successive spin-offs: Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, and the films), I rarely have time to read fiction, so it was only after great prodding on the part of a friend that I got this novel. I had once complained that the Star Trek universe seems to have far more affinity for the aggressive, combative Klingons (warrior schools, language camps, etc.) than the erudite and level-headed Vulcans. Perhaps that is why my friend thought this novel would have particular appeal. She was right. This novel is a grafting-in of the original series, with Spock, Kirk and McCoy as primary characters, along with the rest of the usual crew of the Enterprise. It seems there is a Federation-threatening crisis on Vulcan, and the planet is in the process of a referendum, to decide whether or not to remain as part of the Federation with the humans of earth and other constituent planets. Entering in the situation is a formidible character from the original series episode Amok Time, the Vulcan mating time -- T'Pau, remarked by Kirk as being the only person to ever turn down a seat on the Federation council. Does this speak of a mistrust that could lead the Vulcans out of the Federation? The referendum is not merely a breaking of alliances, but rather an isolationism -- all Vulcans will be required to return home, or permanently exiled. All diplomatic, trade, and military ties will be severed. The psychological and political make-up of the Vulcan world is explored from the very outset of Vulcan civilisation through different historical periods that would have made up the equivalent of classical, medieval and reformation times. One seed of Vulcan xenophobia is their first contact situation, which turned out to be with pirates who were intent on invasion and looting. As it turned out, Vulcan was a heavily armed planet at the time, warring with itself (Vulcan's history parallels Earth's in that respect), and that armament was unexpectedly turned against the invaders. Vulcans, far from evolving without emotions, displayed the most dramatic and intense emotions for a long time in their history. The character of Surek is prominent here, the one who led Vulcan out of its emotionalism for its own survival. Another character who makes an appearance is T'Pring, Spock's 'intended', the woman to whom he was betrothed, and who subject Spock and Kirk to the combat in the mating ritual. It turns out that T'Pring has never lost interest in Spock, nor in the humiliation she suffered in front of T'Pau. Vulcans are not without emotions, it seems, but rather, a people who have mastered them to a greater degree. But not always, apparently. Diane Duane puts chapters about the Vulcan history interspersed with the 'present day' action aboard the Enterprise as it journeys to Vulcan, and then the final debate and referendum vote. The text is engaging and well-developed in terms of fitting in with the overall narrative strands of the Star Trek universe.
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Vulcans are Human, 16. März 2000
What makes this Star Trek book my favorite among my 30 other ST books is that it portrays both the Terrans (Earthlings) and the Vulcans as HUMAN BEINGS. Diane Duane was a genius to construct the book in such a way that the readers can only fully understand and APPRECIATE what is happening by making the connection between the past and the present. The Vulcans of present time (i.e. 23rd century) think that the Terrans are poisoning their logical way of life. And so they hold a great debate -- composed of anti-Terra Vulcans, pro-Terra Vulcans, and friends of Vulcan -- to decide whether Vulcan should cede from the Federation. And the only way the reader can understand why Vulcan wants to do this is by looking at their past, even going to the very beginning, when dust, gas and matter combined to form the planet. And the only way the reader can see both sides of the argument is by studying the psychology of Vulcans, and realize that they are more human than we think -- because like us, they are imperfect, capable of greed, anger, hate, fear, pride, compassion, and love.
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I expected better., 28. Juli 2000
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This book could have been good, except every other chapter is history of Vulcan and has little to do with the actual story. I suggest skipping over the history lessons and just reading the chapters entitled "Enterprise."
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How's your Vulcan History?, 1. Juni 2000
This book is a Must read for anyone who wants to know their Vulcan history. It is actually two stories simmilar to "The Romulan Way" that don't interlink at the end. But of course, Duane always delves deep into the culture of whichever alien species she writes about making her a great author in my opinion. This book will tell the tale of Vulcan as it was, and how they have become the stoic and seemingly unemotional beings the are currently.
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Wonderful, 16. April 2000
This is my favorite Star Trek book. I loved all the Vulcan history, and the political half of the book was interesting too. I thought the charactors were portrayed very well. If you are interested in Vulcan culture, don't miss this book.
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the Vulcan stuff was fun!, 20. August 1999
Von Ein Kunde
I loved all the detail about the history and sociology of Vulcan. The other half of the novel, a rather lame political-intrigue story starring our TOS heroes, wasn't as interesting. Oh yeah, and the book was written in, what, the mid-80s? The author claims the Enterprise has (hold onto yer hats) a BBS!!! LOL! Let this be a lesson to all sci-fi writers: don't assume the stuff that seems so "futuristic" today (Internet, even computers!) is going to be around in 5 years much less a couple centuries!
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Some very good and some very boring chapters, 13. Juli 1999
It took me quite a lot of determination to get through the first part of this book. A significant part of the first half existes of descriptive writing that I hadn't bargained for, for example 10 pages covering the start of the universe and a star system without even featuring a protagonist. That's also dull because of the predictability of it all. We already know how it started, and writer doesn't add something that would change that. The description of the earlier stages of Vulcan history luckily has protagosts in it, but shows a yawning resemblance of "The clan of the Cave Bear", the first chapter of "2001 Space Odyssey", or any one of the many prehistoric novels that have been so popular not so long ago. No news there, no reason to read. But what makes the book worth buying are 1. the story of Surak; 2. the speach of McKoy; 3. the story of Sarek. These are very well told, intelligent and moving parts. Very good. And it was interesting to learn more about Surak and his filosophy, to learn more about the Vulcan way, and the deeper motivations of Sarek and how he came to marry Amanda. Thus uncovering parts of the Star Trek universe that have been there (implicitely) from the very beginning, but never where explored this way before. Fans will appreciate these chapters very much. But I should warn you: these events all take place after page 283 and, for your information: it's a 388 page book. Really to bad that this book is such an untuned mixture of beauty and boredom.
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The best Star Trek novel yet written., 17. Mai 1999
Von Ein Kunde
Of course, this is only one person's biased opinion. At a time when the Star Trek novelization universe was dying on its feet (for this reader,) this hardcover came along. The interlaced history / current crisis is a little cumbersome, but I loved both aspects of the story. It helped me to read the current chapters simultaneously, and then go back and read the history chapters. At any rate, an insightful and entertaining read, and very faithful to the ideals of exploration and discovery. Be warned - if you're looking for space battles and hand-to-hand phaser duels you'll be disappointed. If you're looking into one take on why Vulcans are Vulcans (and maybe 'Whither Homo Sapiens' in the 20th century,) this is a great book!
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The best Star Trek novel yet written!, 29. April 1999
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I have read about 50 Trek novels, and this is by far the best. Not only is it a compelling story, but great history of Vulcan, and Spock's bloodline. A wonderful read! Highly recommended!
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NEED SUMMARY OF SPOCK'S WORLD, 13. April 1999
Von Ein Kunde
Please, help me! I am a Star Trek fan and I have to read three books for school. They are very interesting, but I have to sum up them in English. It's very hard for me because I cannot write English sentences. I'm an Austrian and so it's horribel to write something in English. Please help me, I need summaries of: Diane Duane, Spock's World David Dvorkin, The Tresllisane Confrontation Barbara Hambly, Crossroad
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