The Price of the Phoenix by Sondra Marshak, Myrna Culbreath

182 pages first pub 1977 (editions) user-added

fiction science fiction adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Poker is a game best played with a straight face and steely nerves. Now Spock must play the most dangerous game of all. At risk: the sovereignty of the Federation. The stakes: Captain James T. Kirk. 

Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
emotional 81%
dark 45%
tense 45%
mysterious 27%
reflective 18%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.21

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