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The Rift Star Trek #57 Peter David 9780671747961 Books Reviews

This was definitely not one of Peter David's best, but I can't help but feel if it had been authored by anyone else - except maybe Michael Jan Friedman, who I also admire - I would have probably enjoyed it more because my expectations would not have been as high. It was humorous in parts and was still better than a lot of the material being churned out today, but still doesn't touch his Q books or even his DC Comics work.
As is usually the case with Peter David, the writing style is excellent; as usual, he manages to tell an exciting action-based story without losing his sense of humor, which is rare. As an added bonus, this story has its beginning in the time of Captain Pike, just after the events in "The Menagerie"; after a chapter or two, we move forward to a standard original-series story, set at some point after the fourth movie. ("The Voyage Home")
But while the story is exciting, a good read, with action, pacing, and characterization that is all one could ask for, it is, ultimately, a lightweight novel. Which is not necessarily a bad thing; that's going to be true of most stories in any protracted series. They can't ALL be world-beaters; this one is a good light-reading episode with just a hint of the deeper thought-provoking concepts that make some Star Trek stories great. Not enough to be great itself, but just enough to be very good.
Peter David is certainly one of my favorite Star Trek authors. I love his storytelling and the way he captures the characters thru the pages and they always seem to be familar to you. He has hit several Homeruns... Q-squared and Q-in-Law were both hit out of the park. However, The Rift was just a solid single. If you are not a baseball fan I will put it another way. While Q-Squared and Q-in-Law were incredible 5 star books this book was just good which explains the 3 stars.

The positives of the book all center around the story. It is a lot of fun and you won't be bored for one moment. It isn't a save the universe story but then again they can't all be that. This is simply first contact with a new species running into a small problem and trying to work things out. Nothing wrong with that. The story involves the Enterprise under command of Captain Pike and then later Captain Kirk. Lt. Jose Tyler who you might remember from the original series episode "The Cage" takes a very important role in this book, as he along with Spock make two trips thru the Rift. One in the Captain Pike time period and then again with Kirk and company. These two time periods tie in very well and the story is a lot of fun and will keep your interest.

The Negative aspect of the story are the characters. I never thought I would say that about a Peter David novel. The Alien race which is known as the Calligarians a very interesting and written very well. It is relationship with Kirk, Spock and McCoy that I had a problem with. I think it is safe to say that it is the chemistry between those three characters that was and is the strength of the series. However in this novel the chemistry just isn't quite right. Sure they have there arguments and disagreements and most of it was a lot of fun but in this book it was more about Kirk and McCoy than Spock and McCoy that had most of the disagreements. Kirk is usually the one that likes to almost sit back and enjoy the other two but not in this novel. I could give other examples but read for yourself and see if you agree. The main issue I had with the book all centered around age. You couldn't go more than a couple of pages without one of our original series heroes mainly Kirk talking about how old they all were. Kirk had an issue with his age in Star Trek II but since this book took place between Star Trek V and Star Trek V1 I am not sure why that was a focal point for the author. I can look past it a couple of times but they must have thirty to fourty times were this was mentioned in the novel, it was just a bit much.

If you are looking for a fun novel this book is for you. The characters were just a little off for my taste, but the story is dead on and a lot of fun.

Grade B
The novel opens with Captain Pike's Enterprise, and this section takes place just after the event of 'The Cage'. Pike and his crew is well written, and I feel that it is a direct extension of what has been established as canon about them.

Fast forward thirty-some odd years and now you're on the 'new' Enterprise. I say 'new', because the novel really never explaines what Enterprise you are on. From the cover of the novel (Kirk's insignia is that of an Admiral) you may be thinking that this takes place on the updated Enteprise from 'The Motion Picture/Star Trek II/Star Trek III), but you are not. The fact that Kirk rehashes the death of his son, and that fact that McCoy brings up a stint about 'climbing mountains', the reader can (eventually) deduce that the stroy takes place on the Enterprise 1701-A. There is very little description about the bridge layout of the ship, so it's anyone's guess when this book actually takes place (sometime between the end of Star Trek IV and the events of Star Trek VI).

There is some good cameos by some old 'friends' from TOS, noteably Doctor Richard Daystom and Ambassador Robert Fox. If this novel takes place just prior to the events of Star Trek VI, then that would put Daystom at about 74 and Fox at about 77 years old. I was concerned when I first read the book, becuase I felt the characters were far too old to have appeared at this time, but I was proven wrong when I did the math. That being said, however, they seemed to be inserted mearly for the sake of the plot, and were only touched upon when thier respective talents were called into play (not unlike a red shirt who is about to die in the call of duty). They could have been better used or, at least, used more often. It would have made the novel longer and, thus, a much better book.

There were quite a few scences where Kirk get's on his high horse (litteraly at one point) that could have been more developed. Also, I think we've all heard enough about how Kirk was feeling 'old... worn out' in Star Trek II, and to rehash this again a decade later was, I feel, beyond how Kirk would have truely felt. He had his mid-life crisis when Spock died in the feature film, followed shortly by the death of his son. There was no reason for Kirk to throw a little pitty-party for himself (and to pull Bones and Scotty into it as well) in this novel. Kirk, for what it is worth, was much more objective about his future when he took command of the Enterprise-A and resumed his rank of Captain.

I enjoyed the love story aspect of this book. It was a good catalyst for the events, but I think it could have been drawn out a litte longer. The epilouge wrapped things up, but it wasn't as tight as it could be. I'm not a fan of having the ending wrapped up is such a quick fashion... as if the writter was just glad to be done with the 'big fight scene' and wanted to move onto the next novel.

That being said, I've really enjoyed a lot of Peter David's works, and I'm looking forward to picking up another novel from him. He has a great style, laced with humor and emotion (hence the 4 star review). I was glued to the book and, even though I was left wanting in parts, I still would recommend this book to any Trek fan out there. It's a great story of love, discovery, the ties that bind cultures together, and The Rifts that can sometimes drive them apart.
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I read a lot of Star Trek novels and Peter David is one of my favorite authors of them all.
One of the best products I have ordered from , a replacement for a copy i lost. Thank you
An excellent adventure that combines the nostalgia of the Pike era with the grandeur of the Movie era!! Must read!!!!!!!!!!!