STRIKE ZONE (STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION) [Import] [Paperback]

PETER DAVID (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: TITAN BOOKS LTD (1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852860995
• ISBN-13: 978-1852860998
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,675,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter David is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous Star Trek novels, including the incredibly popular New Frontier series. In addition, he has also written dozens of other books, including his acclaimed original novel, Sir Apropos of Nothing, and its sequel, The Woad to Wuin. David is also well known for his comic book work, particularly his award-winning run on The Incredible Hulk. He recently authored the novelizations of both the Spider-Man and Hulk motion pictures.He lives in New York.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, February 12, 2000

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Dirahl (Abingdon, MD USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strike Zone (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 5) (Paperback)

This book is a LOT different from other ST:TNG books I've read, and I'll tell you why: IT'S HILARIOUS! I like Star Trek books as a general rule, and obviously Star Trek isn't always meant to be knee-slapping funny, but I think it's neat to have at least one book that's willing to be playful with the Star Trek universe.

Okay, I admit the ending seemed to be a bit of a cop-out, but it is forgivable because of the style of the book. It is meant to be taken lightly--it's the kind of book you should read if you're having a bad day and you need something to cheer you up, or if you're just in the mood to laugh a whole lot.

The storyline is easy to follow, and even though the characters are often very funny, they are still well developed. I think any slight deviation from the characters' normal behavior (and there are a few instances) are forgivable for the sake of humor.

Granted, I wouldn't want every book I read to be like this one, but this is great for a change, and in fact I read it over and over again just because it's so funny.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best book but still very entertaining!, May 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Strike Zone (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 5) (Paperback)

I'm not sure what USSHawley was saying about TNG and DS9 being at different times, they are both in the same time frame (on the show anyway). At any rate, Peter David pumps out a book that doesn't quite live up to his standards but it still quite entertaining. He explores Wesley Crusher and the friends that Crusher would inevitably make and lose while on the ship and gaining perspective into Crusher's life has intrigued most Trek fans. I won't say this one is a "must buy," I reserve that for Imzadi, Qinlaw, Qsquared, and Vendetta. However, if you're looking for a very good book, that isn't quite "great" you can't go wrong with Strike Zone.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Fun, June 3, 2000

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Mark Hills "Nobody gets me, I'm the wind, baby!" (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Strike Zone (Star Trek The Next Generation, No 5) (Paperback)

Of the all Star Trek novels I have read, this stands as one of my personal favorites. The other really good ones are also by Peter David, `Vendetta' and `Q-in-Law', the former being the Borg movie they should have made instead of that piece of trash, First Contact. Strike Zone deals very simply with the Federation rushing to settle a dispute between the Klingons and a new race known as the Kreel. For over a century the Kreel have been nipping at the heels of the Klingons, who see them as parasites. Except now the Kreel have found a stockpile of fearsome weapons and are now taking it to the Klingons. The Enterprise is ordered to intercede and act as mediators between the two waring nations before the rip themselves apart.

David has an uncanny grasp of the Next Generation characters and presents them as we enjoy them most. Picard is the stolid no-nonsense captain, Riker the dashing hero with a quick wit, Data as the often perplexed android. It also presents Next Generation's least liked character, Wesley Crusher, in a vulnerable light. Speaking for myself, I liked the character and it was the writers' fault that Wil Weaten became a casualty of the series. Strike Zone is decidedly light reading, and rarely serious. It also does something rare in anything Trek-the characters change, especially Wesley Crusher, and not the same person they were at the beginning of the story.