Star Trek Movie Tie-In by Alan Dean Foster
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Book Reviews of Star Trek Movie Tie-In
Book Review: If you loved the movie and want more RIGHT NOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a "Star Trek" fan since the debut of the original series. Still have fond memories of turning the elementary school jungle gym into "The Enterprise" and playing ST at recess.
When I heard there was going to be a prequel, my husband and I were in line for the first showing. I loved the movie and plan on buying the DVD.
The novelization follows the script fairly well as I recall it with a few exceptions. The story begins with Spock's birth on Vulcan. Next, we go to the "U.S.S. Kelvin", which is under attack. Field promoted Captain George Kirk loses his life to save the crew from an attack by a Romulan ship from the future crewed by Captain Nero, who's seeking vengeance on the Ambassador Spock and the Federation for destroying his world in the future.
Next, we follow the lives of Spock and Jim Kirk as they move through their early years prior to Starfleet, then the Academy, and finally their assignments to "Enterprise." Of course, we see the famed Kobayashi Maru incident.
The cadets are called from training early when a surprise attack at a Klingon prison camp causes the Fleet to go on red alert. The ship's crew must face Captain Nero again, because now it's time for him to destroy both Vulcan and Earth.
Alan Dean Foster is one of my favorite writers. He's got a strong flair for describing details and making characters come to life. As I said earlier, the book fairly follows the film with some stronger explanation and deepening of the story. You see a bit more of Spock and Sarek, plus more at Kirk and Scotty's meeting.
Two questions you're probably going to ask:
Is the book better than the movie? No. Unquestionably not. You've got to see this film to really capture the story as it should be told.
Should I see the film first or read the book? I watched the film first and while I think you could take this in either order, I preferred seeing the film first and then getting a deeper explanation.
Rebecca Kyle, May 2009
Book Review: Red Matter verses Doctor Who's second piece to the key to time
Summary: 5 Stars
The Pirate Planet (Kalifraz) is crushing planets into micro size and suspending it using Karitic geometry verses a drop of Red Material can create a singularity or black hole. Time travel through the black hole is possible because the Enterprise can withstand exponential gravity.
The Queen of Kalix is using the energy of the planet to regenerate verses rogue Romulans are seeking to change history.
Spock believes history must unwind as it course dictates and the doctor tells queen, her regeneration technology is unstable and won't work. Both must accept history as it was desiged. Neither the Queen nor Nero will listen to their Nemisis.
Spock is manipulating his former self through deception to destroy the Romulan ship through a direct attack and the Doctor uses the captain to destroy the pirate planet. Manipulation and deceit are used by both parties to accomplish their goal.
Both the Romulans and the Queen of Kalifax are struck with the paradox of time travel and the inability to change the future because the future is known and the past non changeable.
Both Spock and the Doctor watch their planet being destroyed. Did Douglas Adam has an influence on the new Star Trek?
Book Review: Fantastic Movie Tie-In
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on my favorite movie of the year, the vengeful Romulan Nero has traveled back in time to the early years of Kirk and Spock. Nero is determined to destroy everything dear to Spock. In changing the past, Nero has created an alternate reality. One where destinies have yet to be fulfilled. Can Kirk and Spock, two complete opposites, work together to save their captain, the Enterprise, and the entire Federation?
Written from the original screenplay, the Star Trek novel only improves upon the original story. Giving more depth into the story and characters, giving more explanations, and additional scenes, Foster has written one of the best tie-in novels that I've ever read. The novel retains all of the suspense, drama, and comedy. It's a wonderful story of revenge and destiny. As with the film, one doesn't need to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy this science fiction success. If you enjoyed the film, love reading, and can't wait for the future DVD release, go pick up this fantastic novelization.
Book Review: If you've seen the movie, GET THIS BOOK!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always found that the Star Trek movie tie-in books give you extra information that gets left out of the film due to script changes or cut scenes. That why I always buy the movie tie-in book.
In this case, you find out about the boy walking alongside the road that young Kirk joyrides on - and why Jim took the car. I won't spoil it by telling you though.
You also get other little tidbits as you read this book. More info about characters, insights into their thinking, etc. Alan Dean Foster is a great science fiction writer and he does a great job in taking a script and making it into a story.
Trekkies (and you elitist Trekkers) - read this book!
Book Review: Excellent novelization of an excellent movie.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you enjoyed the "Star Trek Reboot" movie, you should love this book; it is a fairly faithful adaptation of the story for print, and does an excellent job of filling in some of the gaps that a movie by its nature just doesn't have time to address. Most of the minor changes in the story from the movie to the book are actually improvements, and those that aren't don't hurt much. Foster is an accomplished writer and was clearly a good choice for this commission; I'm ecstatic that they didn't give the job to Diane Carey.
Even if you DIDN'T care for the movie, you might enjoy the book; some of the flaws in the movie are minimized here.