So What Are you Reading?: Generations - Page 107

Christopher · January 10 2013, 03:49 AM

I think the Flashback novelization is a considerable improvement on the episode. It gives it a stronger, more character-driven climax rather than just the "Doctor techs a virus to death" climax of the episode, and it adds a strong Kes B-plot as well as a Paris C-plot.

TJ Sinclair · January 10 2013, 06:38 AM

^ Yup.

Reanok · January 10 2013, 06:39 PM

I just finished reading Cold Equations Book 2. I've really enjoyed reading this miniseries.I also finished readins an old Tos novel Perry's Planet.I'm reading the latest novel by Ben Bova.

Sci · January 10 2013, 08:57 PM

Finished the Cold Equations trilogy by David Mack. Now trying to finally finish Confidence Men: Washington, Wall Street, and the Education of a President by Ron Suskind before moving on to re-start and finally finish The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carre.

JD · January 11 2013, 03:15 AM

I finished up ST:TNG Indistinguishable from Magic last night. I posted my thoughts over in the book specific review thread.

Markonian · January 11 2013, 02:18 PM

Finished Invasion! Book 1: First Strike. I'm neither much of a TOS nor Diane Carey fan but I like the novel very much.

I had expected the Furies to be dumb 'demons in space'. Instead, Carey made them likable. In the battles between Feds, Klingons and Furies, there was no black/white, each group carried some sympathy and the almost-peace with the Furies adds a delicious bittersweet note overall.

The next book on schedule is Invasion! Book 2: The Soldiers of Fear. In addition, I've begun reading Beowulf and Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales as part of my university studies.

Smellincoffee · January 11 2013, 02:25 PM

Starting in on Brian Fagan's The Little Ice Age: How Climate Made History, 1300-1850.

TJ Sinclair · January 11 2013, 06:50 PM

About halfway through Plagues of Night at the moment. Indistinguishable from Magic was, unfortunately, indistinguishable from fanfic.

Markonian · January 11 2013, 07:35 PM

TJ Sinclair wrote:

Indistinguishable from Magic was, unfortunately, indistinguishable from fanfic.

Because of the small universe syndrome (the crew, the son finding his mother's fate), or was there anything else, too? Just curious.

TJ Sinclair · January 11 2013, 08:18 PM

Markonian wrote:

TJ Sinclair wrote:

Indistinguishable from Magic was, unfortunately, indistinguishable from fanfic.

Because of the small universe syndrome (the crew, the son finding his mother's fate), or was there anything else, too? Just curious.

I didn't mind the overall plot at all, and I like most, if not all of the characters involved. I can deal with small universe syndrome. It's a Trek staple, after all. But this went beyond that into full-fledged continuity porn territory.

But still, I could've dealt with all that, if the characters had been, well, in character. Their voices were almost all wrong, all the time. The dialogue wasn't good at all, and the prose was quite awkward in a lot of places.

I say all this in comparison to the standards of writing established by the average Trek novel of the recent years. It was decidedly amateurish.

Still and all, it was at least a little better than anything that, say, Susan Wright ever committed to text. Her books made my eyes bleed.

Cap'n Crunch · January 11 2013, 11:19 PM

I finished Cold Equations: The Body Electric a few days ago. I don't like it as much as the previous two, but it's still very enjoyable.

I'm currently reading Star Trek: Mere Anarchy: Things Fall Apart. I'm having a hard time getting into this one. It's not bad, it's just not gripping me. I've really enjoyed everything I've read by Kevin Dilmore and/or Dayton Ward (except That Which Divides, which wasn't bad, but similarly wasn't gripping) so I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with the authors, but I can't really say what I'm not enjoying about it. Anyway, I'm just going to continue on and hopefully I'll enjoy the other stories more.

Jaro Stun · January 11 2013, 11:29 PM

DTI Watching the clock

Sakrysta · January 11 2013, 11:52 PM

Just noticed that the first 2 Cold Equations books' Kindle editions are on sale on Amazon for 5.99 each. Good timing for me, and I thought there might be others here who might benefit.

I finished Plagues of Night yesterday and have moved right into Raise the Dawn. I'll make a few comments when I finish the duology.

S. Gomez · January 12 2013, 05:48 AM

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by the Forgotten Brontë Sister.

bfollowell · January 12 2013, 08:00 AM

Just putting the finishing touches on TNG: Immortal Coil in preparation for starting the TNG: Cold Equations trilogy.

- Byron

January 10 2013, 03:49 AM	#1591
Christopher Writer	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I think the Flashback novelization is a considerable improvement on the episode. It gives it a stronger, more character-driven climax rather than just the "Doctor techs a virus to death" climax of the episode, and it adds a strong Kes B-plot as well as a Paris C-plot. __________________ Christopher L. Bennett Homepage -- Includes purchasing links for Only Superhuman, on sale now! Updated 12/30/12 with annotations for the novel. Written Worlds -- My blog

January 10 2013, 06:38 AM	#1592
TJ Sinclair Captain Location: There and back again...	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations ^ Yup. __________________ "Social harmony is not a good goal. There's plenty of social harmony in a prison camp. The individual is the smallest and most oppressed minority..." -- Diane Carey, April 2001

January 10 2013, 06:39 PM	#1593
Reanok Commodore	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I just finished reading Cold Equations Book 2. I've really enjoyed reading this miniseries.I also finished readins an old Tos novel Perry's Planet.I'm reading the latest novel by Ben Bova.

January 10 2013, 08:57 PM	#1594
Sci Admiral Location: The Red Flag: May Day 2013	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Finished the Cold Equations trilogy by David Mack. Now trying to finally finish Confidence Men: Washington, Wall Street, and the Education of a President by Ron Suskind before moving on to re-start and finally finish The Spy Who Came in From the Cold by John le Carre. __________________ This dream must end, this world must know: We all depend on the beast below.

January 11 2013, 03:15 AM	#1595
JD Admiral Location: Arizona, USA	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I finished up ST:TNG Indistinguishable from Magic last night. I posted my thoughts over in the book specific review thread. __________________ 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)

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January 11 2013, 02:18 PM	#1596
Markonian Commander Location: Cork, Ireland	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Finished Invasion! Book 1: First Strike. I'm neither much of a TOS nor Diane Carey fan but I like the novel very much. I had expected the Furies to be dumb 'demons in space'. Instead, Carey made them likable. In the battles between Feds, Klingons and Furies, there was no black/white, each group carried some sympathy and the almost-peace with the Furies adds a delicious bittersweet note overall. The next book on schedule is Invasion! Book 2: The Soldiers of Fear. In addition, I've begun reading Beowulf and Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales as part of my university studies. __________________ 1.000 years: University Leipzig, 1409-2409 Gorn to be wild!

January 11 2013, 02:25 PM	#1597
Smellincoffee Fleet Captain Location: Vulcan	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Starting in on Brian Fagan's The Little Ice Age: How Climate Made History, 1300-1850. __________________ "The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain.." - Commander Montgomery Scott.

January 11 2013, 06:50 PM	#1598
TJ Sinclair Captain Location: There and back again...	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations About halfway through Plagues of Night at the moment. Indistinguishable from Magic was, unfortunately, indistinguishable from fanfic. __________________ "Social harmony is not a good goal. There's plenty of social harmony in a prison camp. The individual is the smallest and most oppressed minority..." -- Diane Carey, April 2001

January 11 2013, 11:19 PM	#1601
Cap'n Crunch Commander Location: Oakdale, TN	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations I finished Cold Equations: The Body Electric a few days ago. I don't like it as much as the previous two, but it's still very enjoyable. I'm currently reading Star Trek: Mere Anarchy: Things Fall Apart. I'm having a hard time getting into this one. It's not bad, it's just not gripping me. I've really enjoyed everything I've read by Kevin Dilmore and/or Dayton Ward (except That Which Divides, which wasn't bad, but similarly wasn't gripping) so I'm pretty sure it has nothing to do with the authors, but I can't really say what I'm not enjoying about it. Anyway, I'm just going to continue on and hopefully I'll enjoy the other stories more. __________________ Some trees flourish, others die. Some cattle grow strong, others are taken by wolves. Some men are born rich enough and dumb enough to enjoy their lives. Ain't nothing fair. You know that. - John Marston, Red Dead Redemption

January 11 2013, 11:29 PM	#1602
Jaro Stun Captain Location: Czech republic	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations DTI Watching the clock __________________ ************************************** Vice-Admiral Nolak of Vulcan :: Nolak@voniatko** Voniatko's YouTube channel

January 11 2013, 11:52 PM	#1603
Sakrysta Vice Admiral	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Just noticed that the first 2 Cold Equations books' Kindle editions are on sale on Amazon for 5.99 each. Good timing for me, and I thought there might be others here who might benefit. I finished Plagues of Night yesterday and have moved right into Raise the Dawn. I'll make a few comments when I finish the duology. __________________ This is our small proof, not only that things can be done differently in this business, but that the greatest expression of rebellion is joy. - Joss Whedon, in his Emmy acceptance speech for Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

January 12 2013, 05:48 AM	#1604
S. Gomez Rear Admiral Location: Vancouver, BC	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by the Forgotten Brontë Sister. __________________ NOW READING: Doctor Who: The Wheel of Ice by Stephen Baxter Marvellous Adventure--Online periodical with escape, excitement, and adventure

January 12 2013, 08:00 AM	#1605
bfollowell Commander Location: Evansville, IN, USA	Re: So What Are you Reading?: Generations Just putting the finishing touches on TNG: Immortal Coil in preparation for starting the TNG: Cold Equations trilogy. - Byron __________________ Underachievement - Because soaring with the eagles requires so much more effort.