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Sarek (Star Trek: The Original Series)
by
A.C. Crispin (Goodreads Author)
The novel begins after the events of "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country(TM) ." Spock's mother, Amanda Grayson, is dying, and Spock returns to the planet Vulcan where he and Sarek enjoy a rare moment of rapprochement. But just as his wife's illness grows worse, duty calls Sarek away -- once again sowing seeds of conflict between father and son. Yet soon, Sarek and Spoc...more
Mass Market Paperback, 416 pages
Published
August 1st 2000
by Pocket Books
(first published 1994)
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I've had this book forever and it's one of my favorites. I enjoy the focus on Sarek nad his relationships with his wife and son. Each time I read this, I end up using a bunch of Puffs.
I'm not too sure why exactly Peter is in the book. The whole book would have read well without his involvement at all.
It's funny because I'd just had a discussion with a friend about the time when female science fiction writers had to hide their gender. Female writers were unwelcome in the science fiction genre. I...more
I'm not too sure why exactly Peter is in the book. The whole book would have read well without his involvement at all.
It's funny because I'd just had a discussion with a friend about the time when female science fiction writers had to hide their gender. Female writers were unwelcome in the science fiction genre. I...more
Years ago I read this book in audiobook, abridged format. Simon Schuster/Pocket Books rarely made an unabridged format in those days. I thought it was "good enough" and I probably didn't miss much. I was so wrong. Never before has there been a stronger case for unabridged audio performances. Staunch Trek fan that I am, I was so excited to see that the unabridged version could be paired on the Kindle for my first Star Trek immersion reading experience. The narration, although not one of the famou...more
3.5 stars
Spock's father Sarek, though just a minor recurring character on Star Trek TOS and TNG, has always been a secret favourite of mine, mostly thanks to actor Mark Lenard, and I was happy to learn there's a novel about him, exploring his relationships with both his son and especially his wife Amanda.
It started off quite good. All the established characters felt more or less 'real' and were, at least occasionally, spot on. The plot is not exactly innovative, but follows good old Star Trek tr...more
Spock's father Sarek, though just a minor recurring character on Star Trek TOS and TNG, has always been a secret favourite of mine, mostly thanks to actor Mark Lenard, and I was happy to learn there's a novel about him, exploring his relationships with both his son and especially his wife Amanda.
It started off quite good. All the established characters felt more or less 'real' and were, at least occasionally, spot on. The plot is not exactly innovative, but follows good old Star Trek tr...more
This is probably one of my favourite Trek novels. I love Sarek and I love this look we get into his headspace as well as the relationship/60 year marriage with Amanda Grayson. It so interesting to see Spock's parents in love and remaining so even while one of them will never actually admit it out loud. It really is quite fantastic and touching and all of that stuff.
I also love the relationship between them and Spock as well. Spock is extremely protective of his mother and butts heads continuall...more
I also love the relationship between them and Spock as well. Spock is extremely protective of his mother and butts heads continuall...more
A marvelous reading that unveils a lot about Sarek, Spock's father.
It gave me all kinds of emotions, especially in the parts where his relationship with Amanda was explored, more deeply and passionately than I could have ever expected.
This is a must read for all Star Trek fans, and even more, for anyone who loves that mix of romance, intrigue, a strong plot, alive characters and of course, scifi.
It gave me all kinds of emotions, especially in the parts where his relationship with Amanda was explored, more deeply and passionately than I could have ever expected.
This is a must read for all Star Trek fans, and even more, for anyone who loves that mix of romance, intrigue, a strong plot, alive characters and of course, scifi.
It features the evocative writing of AC Crispin's previous Trek novels, but the subject matter seems superflous, considering that Diane Duane's "Spock's World" manages to cover the same ground with much more powerful effect. It feels like a disappointing waste of a good novel and a good author, just to retread old ground.
I liked this mainly because of the parts about Amanda Grayson,Sarek & Spock. I didn't really know anything about Spock's mother other than she was human.. I Don't really understand how you could leave your wife when she is dying but for some reason she didn't have a problem with it..
Amanda to Sarek pg.9-"Never forget that I Love You ...illogically and madly..."
Amanda to Sarek pg.9-"Never forget that I Love You ...illogically and madly..."
I've liked Crispin's previous two Trek novels better than this one but it was pretty good. It's always intersting to see my favorite characters again. This certainly developed Sarek and Amanda more than any book previously. It also gave prominence to Peter Kirk, Jim Kirk's nephew. Overall, a touch slow in places but a generally good read.
Nov 21, 2008
Mary JL
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Sf/Star Trek fans
Shelves:
dr-who-and-star-trek-only
If you likede Mark Lenard's portrayal of Sarek in the series, this book delves more into his character. It explores Spock's relationship with both parents and it is well written if you like A. C. Crispin's style, which I do.
So, there's two funny stories behind this book. Number one, for some reason my father gave me this book two Christmases in a row. I opened it the second year and said, "Um, Dad, you gave me this last year." He didn't believe me, so I went to my room and produced the first copy. He meant well but he wasn't always the brightest crayon in the box. Number two, the name of the Romulan in this book is Taryn, which was also the name of one of the girls in my grade school class. She didn't find it funny...more
Read long, long ago but very much enjoyed. I'm just guessing at the date, of course. But seeing the cover in my updates when a friend added it reminded me of how much I enjoyed it and I had to add it to my books.
Great story about the relationship between Sarek and Amanda. The war in the background and the story about Peter Kirk are more a distraction than a bonus.
My copy is signed by the author.
My copy is signed by the author.
As much as I don't care for Capt. Kirk, I adore Sarek and Amanda. So this was a must read.
Rather sad in the end, I did cry.
It featured the Romulans though, that was a plus. I love the Romulans.
Rather sad in the end, I did cry.
It featured the Romulans though, that was a plus. I love the Romulans.
This and Diane Duane's Spock's World are by far the best Star Trek TOS tie-ins I've read.
I had no feelings about the book one way or the other, considering I have given up all emotions to pursue a life of pure logic.
Sep 03, 2010
Rebecca Huston
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
Shelves:
science-fiction
It's bad when I can remember reading this once, but not if I liked it or not... Time for a reread I suppose.
I liked that this story centered around Sarek. The audio book with Mark Leonard is very good.
A touching story about life of the Vulcan Sarek and his relationship with the Human Amanda Grayson.
Jul 23, 2011
Deranged Pegasus
rated it
5 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Trekkies
Shelves:
star-trek-read,
2011
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A logical choice for the Star Trek fan.
May 14, 2012
Karlton
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
audio-book,
sf-fantasy
Does what a good Star Trek novel should do - take the reader further than the series would dare to go. It rides the success of "Spock's World" and we get more info about the life of Spock's father and mother. What I liked best was the adventures of Kirk's nephew, Peter.
loved it
Wonderful book and look into Sarek and Amanda's lives.
Jun 07, 2012
Nichelle
added it
Not sure how I missed this one before. Enjoyable book.
Surprisingly good, although this, The Last Roundup, and Assignment: Eternity have some conflicting events...not that I would have noticed that if I hadn't happened to read them in close succession.
It is a beautiful story. It explores the different loves each of has to give and endure. Well done. I am rereading tonight so I can give a better review
This book reads like a cheap romance novel for sci-fi geeks. I kinda wanted to vomit most of the time.
This is my all time favorite professionally published Star Trek Novel.
I need comfort food; time for a re-read. I heart this book so much.
I like the Star Trek television show.
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Ann Carol Crispin (born 1950) is an American science fiction writer, the author of over twenty published novels. She has been writing professionally since 1983. She has written several Star Trek and Star Wars novels, and created her own original science fiction series called Starbridge.
Crispin also served as Eastern Regional Director, and then Vice President, of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Wri...more
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