TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) - Page 5

MatthiasRussell · July 26 2012, 08:07 PM

Sho wrote:

It just wasn't ever really credible that they they're organized enough for spacefaring, but then you have the Pakled ...

There's an idea- a Pakled crew member on Titan. But then, how about a Horta crew member!?!

You can have a Pakled captain in STO. I wonder if anyone has actually chosen that option?

BritishSeaPower · July 27 2012, 02:57 AM

Just happened to see this out at my local B&N and snatched it up. Was only on the New Release paperback shelf and not doubled up on the Trek shelf, and at the lowest lefthand corner. Weird, as the trek books are usually at head-height on the NRPB shelf. As well, the book is a regular glossy cover, which makes the cover treatment look pretty poor. No matte finish, no raised title section. Shame as I thought it was nice to have a distinct cover treatment and texture for a distinct series. Won't be reading this soon, but I am getting closer to finally starting the Post-NEM novel verse!

Deranged Nasat · July 27 2012, 08:30 AM

My copy will arrive in a few days, or so I'm told. I can't remember which of you suggested The Book Depository to me, but I'm glad you did.

Deranged Nasat · July 27 2012, 08:31 AM

MatthiasRussell wrote:

Sho wrote:

It just wasn't ever really credible that they they're organized enough for spacefaring, but then you have the Pakled ...

There's an idea- a Pakled crew member on Titan. But then, how about a Horta crew member!?!

They have a Horta already, actually. Or they did in the early books; he left after Destiny. Strangely enough, we never got to meet him. He was the subject of a few "tripping over the mobile rock" jokes and that was it. Chwollk is the enterprising fellow's name.

YubYubCommander · July 27 2012, 10:27 PM

I have it preordered on my Kindle and am looking forward to it. Unfortunately, Odd Apocalypse also comes out the same day, and between the two, I'm sticking with Odd in terms of which I read first.

CommodoreNero · July 28 2012, 02:46 AM

Pre-ordered for my Kindle. I'm excited to see where the story goes. The overall 24th Century direction has been great, so far.

Sho · July 28 2012, 02:57 AM

In terms of the overall direction, I feel a clear trend has been for the 24th century to move toward the 25th century.

*takes a sip of tea*

CommodoreNero · July 28 2012, 03:00 AM

Sho wrote:

In terms of the overall direction, I feel a clear trend has been for the 24th century to move toward the 25th century.

*takes a sip of tea*

Stolen, my thunder is.

Sho · July 28 2012, 03:02 AM

Sorry for that sillyness, I'm killing time while transferring my newly-arrived TNG Remastered Blu-rays to my home server. Then it's off to Farpoint Station for me!

Warp Coil · July 28 2012, 03:27 PM

BritishSeaPower wrote:

Just happened to see this out at my local B&N and snatched it up. Was only on the New Release paperback shelf and not doubled up on the Trek shelf, and at the lowest lefthand corner. Weird, as the trek books are usually at head-height on the NRPB shelf. As well, the book is a regular glossy cover, which makes the cover treatment look pretty poor. No matte finish, no raised title section. Shame as I thought it was nice to have a distinct cover treatment and texture for a distinct series.

I was afraid of that. I love the Titan series' cover designs but not having the matte finish and raised title section along the side kinda ruins the look.

Julio Angel Ortiz · July 28 2012, 06:10 PM

Warp Coil wrote:

I was afraid of that. I love the Titan series' cover designs but not having the matte finish and raised title section along the side kinda ruins the look.

This.

JD · July 28 2012, 07:39 PM

I agree to. I loved the textured and raised elements of the earlier covers, but I have a feeling it was probably a lot more expensive than a regular glossy cover.

Julio Angel Ortiz · July 28 2012, 08:05 PM

JD wrote:

I agree to. I loved the textured and raised elements of the earlier covers, but I have a feeling it was probably a lot more expensive than a regular glossy cover.

Yeah, and I get the financial reasons. Just a bummer for the fans of the dead tree edition because those matte covers were nice.

Sho · July 28 2012, 08:06 PM

Makes me a bit worried about cost-cutting taking place ...

Warp Coil · July 28 2012, 08:43 PM

The same thing happened to Vanguard, didn't it? The first three (?) installments had a nicer matte finish, then they switched to glossy covers? Or am I remembering it wrong? It didn't seem like a big deal to me. But it's different for the Titan cover design, since it made very specific use of the glossy "TITAN" etched on the side to give it a cool effect.

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July 27 2012, 02:57 AM	#62
BritishSeaPower Commander Location: New Jersey	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) Just happened to see this out at my local B&N and snatched it up. Was only on the New Release paperback shelf and not doubled up on the Trek shelf, and at the lowest lefthand corner. Weird, as the trek books are usually at head-height on the NRPB shelf. As well, the book is a regular glossy cover, which makes the cover treatment look pretty poor. No matte finish, no raised title section. Shame as I thought it was nice to have a distinct cover treatment and texture for a distinct series. Won't be reading this soon, but I am getting closer to finally starting the Post-NEM novel verse! __________________ Carthago Delenda Est!

July 27 2012, 08:30 AM	#63
Deranged Nasat Vice Admiral Location: Warped off into the sunset. With fond memories of most of you, and not a little sorrow at leaving.	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) My copy will arrive in a few days, or so I'm told. I can't remember which of you suggested The Book Depository to me, but I'm glad you did. __________________ We are all the sum of our tears. Too little and the ground is not fertile and nothing can grow there; too much, the best of us is washed away.

July 27 2012, 10:27 PM	#65
YubYubCommander Ensign	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) I have it preordered on my Kindle and am looking forward to it. Unfortunately, Odd Apocalypse also comes out the same day, and between the two, I'm sticking with Odd in terms of which I read first.

July 28 2012, 02:46 AM	#66
CommodoreNero Captain Location: San Francisco, CA	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) Pre-ordered for my Kindle. I'm excited to see where the story goes. The overall 24th Century direction has been great, so far. __________________ "My pappy always said 'two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights always make a left'" Cervantes Quinn, "Reap The Whirlwind"

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July 28 2012, 02:57 AM	#67
Sho Fleet Captain Location: Berlin, Germany	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) In terms of the overall direction, I feel a clear trend has been for the 24th century to move toward the 25th century. takes a sip of tea __________________ TrekLit review threads, sorted by average score (discussion thread).

July 28 2012, 03:02 AM	#69
Sho Fleet Captain Location: Berlin, Germany	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) Sorry for that sillyness, I'm killing time while transferring my newly-arrived TNG Remastered Blu-rays to my home server. Then it's off to Farpoint Station for me! __________________ TrekLit review threads, sorted by average score (discussion thread).

July 28 2012, 07:39 PM	#72
JD Admiral Location: Arizona, USA	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) I agree to. I loved the textured and raised elements of the earlier covers, but I have a feeling it was probably a lot more expensive than a regular glossy cover. __________________ Over the course of many encounters and many years, I have successfully developed a standard operating procedure for dealing with big, nasty monsters. Run away. Me and Monty Python. Harry Dresden - Blood Rites (The Dresden Files #6)

July 28 2012, 08:06 PM	#74
Sho Fleet Captain Location: Berlin, Germany	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) Makes me a bit worried about cost-cutting taking place ... __________________ TrekLit review threads, sorted by average score (discussion thread).

July 28 2012, 08:43 PM	#75
Warp Coil Rear Admiral Location: MD, USA	Re: TTN: Fallen Gods by Michael A. Martin Review Thread (Spoilers!) The same thing happened to Vanguard, didn't it? The first three (?) installments had a nicer matte finish, then they switched to glossy covers? Or am I remembering it wrong? It didn't seem like a big deal to me. But it's different for the Titan cover design, since it made very specific use of the glossy "TITAN" etched on the side to give it a cool effect. __________________ "I managed to find Uno and Checkers, and also parts of Battleship and most of the pieces of Candy Land, which I figure, I can mix together to create a fabulous new game, CandyShipBattleLand. War never tasted so good." - Lorelai Gilmore