bloodravenlib's review against another edition
3.0
Made for a good fun reading at the time I read it. It's the novelization of the pilot episode. I read it pretty fast, but I had seen the TV episode.
xakyr's review against another edition
4.0
This was basically a novelization of the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It wasn't too bad, but not a full length novel either. There were also some things that happened that were not the same as the pilot episode that aired, which I found annoying. However, I did like seeing some of the thought processes of the characters and more of their motivations for their actions, which we don't really get to see in the episode. All in all, it was an entertaining way to spend an afternoon!
djwudi's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly straight adaptation, only a few notable differences from the broadcast episode. As a friend noted, quite amused by the descriptions of men (competence, personality) and women (they’re hot!).
thereaderred's review against another edition
3.0
For what it was I enjoyed it. By no means is it perfect, then again neither is the script, but it is a faithful and somewhat decent adaptation of the eponymous pilot episode.
Just like the novel for The Motion Picture you get a fair amount of characterisation that is merely alluded to in the final product, but because it is a prose treatment of the story it works (and in this case improves), despite some minor inconsistencies that pop up - like the idea of Data being built by aliens.
I re-watched the pilot for this review and it is quite eye opening as to how the series would eventually evolve but there are some moments that do drag, the book condenses them down more and the effect is better overall. While the script isn't groundbreaking the author writes at a medium pace and gives more context to the events taking place.
It didn't take me long to read this but I don't regret it. As a part of the larger scope the series took it is a perfect time capsule for how i would later develop, and as a Star Trek book it is a mildly entertaining and ultimately harmless read.
Just like the novel for The Motion Picture you get a fair amount of characterisation that is merely alluded to in the final product, but because it is a prose treatment of the story it works (and in this case improves), despite some minor inconsistencies that pop up - like the idea of Data being built by aliens.
I re-watched the pilot for this review and it is quite eye opening as to how the series would eventually evolve but there are some moments that do drag, the book condenses them down more and the effect is better overall. While the script isn't groundbreaking the author writes at a medium pace and gives more context to the events taking place.
It didn't take me long to read this but I don't regret it. As a part of the larger scope the series took it is a perfect time capsule for how i would later develop, and as a Star Trek book it is a mildly entertaining and ultimately harmless read.
octavia_cade's review against another edition
3.0
It's been ages since I've seen the episode, and this was a fun reminder. Fairly superficial as adaptations go, and it irks me slightly at the end that Picard (and Starfleet) are willing to keep working with what are essentially torturers, but I can't blame Gerrold for that, he's merely working off the script. Still it's nice to read about Troi and remember when her empathic powers were new and excitingly valuable rather than pretty much useless statements of obvious, as they so often became. Also, I do enjoy Picard and his grumpiness, especially regarding children. (You have the right idea about Wesley, mate, and I'm certain there's one happy timeline when you did indeed keep that brat off the bridge.) The best part of this, though, are the giant jellyfish who loved each other - the story ends with the accompanying sense of wonder that's so much a part of the Star Trek franchise, and I appreciate that.
rosenectur's review against another edition
1.0
This is the novelization of the very first Next Generation episode. I like Star Trek books, and the Next Generation is like family to me... I feel like I know them all so well. But this book had inconsistencies with the major TNG story lines, and then the author had the audacity to call Wesley Crusher unattractive. For someone who grew-up with a crush on Crusher this is nearly unforgivable.
scottyreadsstuff's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 stars
Great start to TNG and very interesting to read after seeing the first episode multiple times. 😊
Great start to TNG and very interesting to read after seeing the first episode multiple times. 😊
apostrophen's review against another edition
3.0
Did you see the first episode of The Next Generation? The one with the jellyfish aliens? And the Bandi? And Counsellor Troi's intergalactic cheerleader outfit? You did? Then you've read this.
Teen me, on the other hand, needed to read it over and over and over again, because Star Trek.
Teen me, on the other hand, needed to read it over and over and over again, because Star Trek.
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