This book was written in 1990, in the midst of The Next Generation, and it really shows. The Klingons don't act or sound like Klingons I remember from the later series. Orion pirates are a Big Deal. They call the shields "screens". Some things just seem off a bit. The plot basically is McCoy is given the conn by Kirk who then disappears and then Klingons show up and McCoy has to deal with them. Interesting concept. It's a bit forced why McCoy has to stay in command, despite SPock being there, and other things are simply too convienent. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the book. Once I got past the fact it wasn't the Trek I was used to, I just laid back and went with it. The humor works quite well and isn't forced. Over all, I'd give it a B.
The next book is the second in the new Torchwood trilogy: First Born.
Unlike the first book of the trilogy I read recently, this one just clicks. It follows Gwen, Rhys and their newborn duaghter. There's a LOT of breast-feeding/diaper changing/no sleeping jokes, but they totally work. The plot is very Torchwood-esque. It's an easy read, a quick read, and a very enjoyable one. I'd give it an A.
And just last night, I watched Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Part 2. I saw this last year, and immediately afterwards, read all seven of the books. I think I enjoyed it more this time because I knew the backstory, I knew the secondary characters that weren't mentioned and/or developed in the movies. Pretty good. I give it a B.
POLT
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