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Summary: Possibly the BEST Next Generation novel ever written!!!!!
Review: This is Peter David's first Next Generation book, and it is very enjoyable. The plot involves a "backwards" race called the Kreel (very reminiscent of the Vogons from Hitchhiker's Guide), who stumble across some extremely powerful technology and weaponry. The Kreel use this weaponry to terrorize their mortal enemies, the Klingons. The Federation is asked to mediate between these two races before full scale war erupts, and the Enterprise is chosen to transport representatives from each to the planet of discovery for negotiations.As would be expected there is conflict and posturing by both races along the way, plus the opportunity for some very humorous exchanges. There is also a secondary plot dealing with Wesley Crusher trying to find a cure for a genectically transmitted disease that's killing one of his friends. This story line is not played for laughs. As usual with Peter David, the book is well-written, there is a lot of humor in the story and the story moves along at a brisk pace. This book is significant for a couple of things. It is the first Next Generation book to deal with Dr. Crusher leaving the ship in the 2nd season, and it is the first book to feature Dr. Pulaski. While "Survivors" dealt with Tasha's death at the end of the story, this is the first book to have Worf as security chief. Finally, this is also the first Next Generation book to deal sympathetically with Wesley Crusher, and it gives a better reason for his staying on the Enterprise after his mother has left than any of the 2nd season storylines ever did. As many of the reviewers before have stated the book's ending is a bit of a let-down after the big build-up. Many of the characters act atypically as well, especially Worf. However, the bottom line is that this is a very entertaining book and if you enjoy Star Trek the Next Generation, you should find this a fast and fun read.
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Summary: Peter David rules
Review: Very action packed and, at the same time, humorous.
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