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  • Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Star Trek (November 29, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743491858
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743491853
  • Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A "New" Approach, December 17, 2004
This review is from: After the Fall (Star Trek: New Frontier) (Hardcover)
There have been New Frontier books in the past years. There was "Cold Wars," the "No Limits" anthology and the previous hardcover, "Stone and Anvil." At first, I would complain that there isn't a need for another hardcover considering the last few books have been at a special higher price than your standard paperback. Then, after reading it, I see why. "After the Fall" is a new approach to the series. My main complaint about the last slew of NF books has been that it's gone from a believable Trek series with a bit more of a laid back, honest type of humor to being like a fan-fiction running wild. This book seems to return to New Frontier's roots. It's more like a book from the "Dark Allies" days than the more recent ones.

First, a bit of negative criticism. Having read all the books with the exception of "No Limits" and the short story in the Gateways finale, I sort of missed the big story Peter David chose to gloss over. In my opinion, that should have been the focus of a book or series of books. Instead, this starts off like any Greek epic and puts you in the middle of trouble without much explanation. Some of the leading characters like Shelby and Soleta get their moments but they aren't really in the book much. Characters reflect on them and what's happened but still, these characters are left on the outskirts.

The book is also hard to keep up with because there are so many characters in the story that some of the new ones aren't properly introduced, others (such as Selar) are only given a scene here or there, the whole Excalibur/Trident split leaves you wanting to get more of one or the other crew and there's an entirely new setting added, as if we didn't have enough to keep up with; New Thallon. Some characters such as Robin Lefler, Kat Mueller and the Trident's XO all get the spotlight put on them but how they reached this point in their lives is left to the readers to fill in the gaps with the little information provided. I would have also been interested to know how Jellico and Calhoun could have gotten beyond their big issues to become chummy friends. Or what exactly Soleta does in her new position.

Now, the good. The jump does allow for interesting plot developments. I thought I'd be bored to tears at the start with the New Thallon and Si Cwan plot. After getting into it, David seems to have truly created an original plot that only he could have come up with. I like that Cwan and Lefler still have one another to bounce off. There was still that laid-back feel that makes the book easy to read. I was glad to see the return of some old faces from New Frontier's past and a new alien threat being created that sets this series off from one another. What I most liked is that this story and series seems more off on its own than in the past. There has been a reference to some other Trek series or episode in the past. Or some appearance by Picard or mentioning of a big event in Trek that's spawned this situation. This is all original and though David could have mentioned Nemesis, Voyager's return or many other situations, they're left out and the story and series seems stronger for it.

I'd say this story is worth reading. I'm not sure if the book is worth this price. Though there is a dramatic change for the plot and many of these characters, and the juvenile-comic book tone is present in the beginning, there was a noticeable change towards the end of the book that made it seem as if it was getting more mature and leaving behind certain negative things. If you are a fan of Robin Lefler, Si Cwan and Kalinda, I'd say this book was written for you. The Excalibur and Calhoun don't appear to later on in the book and really don't have a large role until the last 100 or so pages. It's still a good read and I enjoyed it more so than I did "Stone and Anvil." It leaves me wanting to know what's going to happen which is more than what the previous few books have left me with.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Short Story, Largely Enjoyable, Big Price, Bigger Font, December 13, 2004
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This review is from: After the Fall (Star Trek: New Frontier) (Hardcover)
If you have a friend who is a Star Trek fan and vision impaired then this is the book for them. This is a very good 150 page New Frontier novel; unfortunately they fit it onto 320 pages. It has all the characteristic fun, humor, and adventure you expect from Peter David. The words scream at you off the page, not solely because of the humor and wit but also because of their size. This is the largest font I've ever seen in a mainstream novel. In school I would sometimes get assignments where I had to turn in a 3 page assignment when I could only produce 2 pages. In these cases large fonts, creative line spacing, and other creative formatting techniques came in quite handy. My best efforts pale in comparison to what was done with this book. I salute the typesetter for their efforts. To the editor who made the decision to split one novel into two books I give the opposite of a salute, whatever that may be. For $25 I expect more than a novelette with delusions of grandeur. When the next New Frontier or Deep Space Nine book comes out I will wait for the soft cover or a used copy. My money and I deserve better than this sad effort.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Joke in the Hand is Worth Two in the Book, March 11, 2005
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Although filled with some interesting plots and characterizations I was disappointed by the "Naked Gun" type of story telling. I think every character has a "don't call me Shirley" moment and it is annoying to say the least. But, I am a huge fan of New Frontiers and anything is better than nothing. Indeed, the scene involving Calhoun in the council chamber is incredible (I'll say no more to avoid spoilage).

My overall impression is that this novella was rushed out and doesn't represent the quality we have come to expect from Mr. David. Yet, even in this short, comic stretch it is good to see our New Frontier friends.

A side note. The letter to the readers at the beginning was very strange. Essentially, Mr. David lectured the reader that these are his characters and he would do what he pleases with them. That is part of my basis for thinking this was not a novella that was ready for publication. Very strange.
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