Crucible: Spock: The Fire and the Rose
(Part of the Star Trek: The Original Series Series, Star Trek: Crucible (#2) Series, and Star Trek – The Original Series (#2) Series)
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Book Overview
Spock, displaced in time, watches his closest friend heed his advice by allowing the love of his life to die in a traffic accident, thereby preserving Earth's history. Returning to the present however, Spock confronts other such crises, and chooses instead to willfully alter the past.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0743491696
ISBN13:9780743491693
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Pocket Books
Length:390 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 4.3" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Crucible Trilogy: Spock
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
As an avid Trekkie who has been intrigued by Mr. Spock, I've often wondered what happened to him after his last appearance on the Star Trek: Next Generation episode: "Reunification". This book also works from the common thread based on the Original Series episode: "The City on the Edge of Forever". It appears that the events that took place at the Guardian of Forever impacted Mr. Spock more than observers had realized. This tale also contains references to various TV episodes, both Original and Next Gen, as well as to the movies where Mr. Spock has appeared, (not counting the upcoming new movie due out in 2009). This tale also gives additional insight into Mr. Spock's homeworld, which I found gratifying.
Excellant
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A very good depiction of the inner struggles that Spock must deal with in his life as he trys to balance his human and Vulcan sides. It shows how one who can want something and then attain it, only to find that it's not really want he wants. A must read for all Spock fans out there.
An enjoyable, introspective Spock
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I'm not sure I understand how David George has gotten inside the psyche of each of these characters, but he has. In "Provenance of Shadows", we learned more about McCoy then we had in 40 years. In "The Fire and the Rose", we learn how Spock changed when we weren't watching, what he was thinking and even, egads, what he was feeling. Be forewarned, I cried for about the last 120 pages of this book as if I was living the story. But let me be clear: I loved this book. This was yet another winner in the author's lengthening array of great novels and stories. Any author that can have me actually laughing out loud, sobbing and experiencing every emotion in between is on my list of "must read everything published by".
Must Read for all TOS fans
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
It is hard to write a useful review without giving away some of the book but I am going to try. David George has a sure winner here. This story of Spock is like a finely woven tapestry. It is a fine wine to be enjoyed and savored. David Georges characterizations of our familiar players are dead on accurate. This story is a very introspective look at Spock. I thought it would move slowly but I didnt find that to be the case at all. We see a more detailed take on City on the Edge of Forever and the effects it has on Spock over the years. The author is faithful to screen Trek in this book. I like the references to various characters from Star Trek that are woven into parts of this tale. A warning -- This book is so good be prepared to read it in one sitting, its almost impossible to put down. So if you dont have this book and have just finished reading my review get up and go to the store and buy this novel--buy two or three and give them to friends. Its a sure fire winner
Wow
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I was sorry to come to the last page of this book, I did not want it to end. It was a compelling book to read and I enjoyed every page. Well worth reading, am looking forward to the last book of this trilogy.
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