Star Trek #21: Uhura's Song

Boring

I am halfway through. The beginning was REALLY great but it got more boring as the story progressed. The descriptions of the alien society and the discussions are so drawn out! I know I shouldn't be dissing it; it is a great story. I love the intrractions between the characters especially Chekov. However it probably could have been told in 100 less pages.

Imagination and cats: what could be better?

Uhura's Song, for us Classic Trekkies, is a wonderful story about Lieutenant Uhura's communication abilities and Mr. Spock's problem-solving working in unison. We see Kirk's easy frustration, Chekov's penchant for getting sick, and the Enterprise crew saving the day (as always). And Dr. McCoy? Of course he gets the last word in!! If you like cats, this is the book for you; the Eeiuoans, a cat-like alien race, will make you appreciate your cat's subtle movements and imagine the Eeiuoans' grace even more. A must-read for cat-lovers and Trekkies everywhere!

A grear book even if you arnt a fan of the series

This is,and has been, one of my favorite books for years. Due to the setting I think even those who are not Star Trek fans will be able to greatly enjoy this book.

please write more!

It really doesnt get much better than this if you are a Star Trek fan. Old friends, a new world and a Rogue or two. These are folks you would wish were real and could get to know personally!

unforgettable

Like another reviewer, i read it more than 20 years ago and still go back to it. beautiful, unique, and much appreciated! downloading to my nook for idle moments.

Star Trek or not, an amazing character strong novel....

I first read this book as a young teen who just wanted to check out a star trek novel after kinda liking the show. I am now middle aged and still read the book a couple times a year. I even wrote my English lit paper on characters on it in college. The author really does take you to as whole new world in her book. The characters are so "alive" its like watching a movie as much as reading a book. Highly recommend for any epic or scifi lover who likes the one liners, Star Trek fan or not.

Escape to Another World

A deadly plague has struck the Federation Planet Eeiauo. The information needed to cure the plague may lie on the planet Sivao, the origin of the Eeiauoan race. But the Sivaoans are so ashamed that they exiled the Eeiauoans over 3000 years ago that they will barely discuss the race with each other, let alone with the crew of the Enterprise, who have arrived in an attempt to fine the cure for the plague.

This book is escapism at its best. Janet Kagan takes the reader along with Kirk, Spock, Uhura, Chekov and acting chief medical officer, Dr. Evan Wilson as they visit Sivao. Kagan's physical descriptions of the Sivaoans, the nomadic feline species that inhabits the planet gives the reader a vivid mental picture of each character, as well as his or her culture and the world on which the character's inhabit.

Kagan also fleshes out two relative minor characters from the television series: Lt. Nyota Uhura and Ensign Pavel Chekov. Uhura is shown as using her musical ability and natural compassion to help with first contact with the Sivaoans. Chekov is shown to be a man of many talents, several of them learned in an anthropology class in Volgograd, where the teacher set the students to go hands on with skills of the past because "if we had to do it, we would learn that primitive does not mean stupid."

The scenes between Scotty and the Sivaoan bard Rushlight-to-Vensre show Scotty at his fun-loving and adventurous Scottish best.

Dr. Evan Wilson is the wild card in the story. As her character develops, the reader will learn more than a little about human (and Vulcan) nature and respect for others.

Kagan's Law of First Contact --You will surprise you more than they will-- could easily apply today as we go into the world. The law, and the book, show the delight and surprises in store in new situations with new people.

Two thumbs up, and a tail twist for pure delight.

Wow! Better than anticipated!

I ordered this book on the rep of the author rather than a love for all things Star Trek. Since my experience of Star Trek was based only on the series (original, not reruns) I anticipated a shallow story with an heroic ending. I was very pleasantly surprised by the full, well rounded characters. The author's imagination and eye for detail made for an interesting story albeit with the usual satisfying Trek ending. A very enjoyable read.

captivating

Opened it and from the start it had a quick pace. Looking to buy new papper back old one pages are falling out of. Read it when I am down and when I am happy. Reading it lets one escape and enjoy a story of star trek adventure.

Uhura's Song is classic Trek

Honestly the best Star Trek novel I have ever read. The original crew were completely in-character, and Evan Wilson, Sunfall, Quickfoot, and the Eeiauoans were all very believable.

One of the all-time best Classic Trek novels

I totally loved this book, have read it many many times. The 'aliens' that Ms. Kagan presents are fascinating. I especially love the 'kits' of the race, and how they interact with their own litter mates, and their older/younger siblings. She does a great job showing what 'advanced and intelligent' cats might be like! Very scent-oriented and body-language oriented. It's fascinating also how the Enterprise crew going on Walkabout learns their ways and how to communicate with them. The story itself is great too, trying to find a cure for the distant relatives of these 'cat people' and how the schism came about that separated the two factions. Wonderful character development on both the 'alien' races and the Enterprise crew. Chekov's a hoot in this book too. And Evan... lol! Evan's a great introduced character.

Absolutely fantastic

This was the very first ST novel I ever read, back about 15 years ago and I was hooked from word one. It started me on my road to ST addiction, once in your blood, you are hooked for life. I do not think I would have been as hooked had I read any other novel first. Now, I cannot wait for the new books to come out each month.

Lovely Book. ;-)

I first read UHURA'S SONG, or rather, had it read to me, when I was a newbie in the world of Star Trek fiction. My mother read it to me. I think I was eight years old ... might have been nine. I hadn't always liked the show, but my parents both being trekkies of the old school managed to get me hooked. It's been eight, maybe nine depending on when this was read to me, years since this book was first introduced to me and it remains to this day my very favorite of all the Star Trek novels I have ever read. The characterizations ring exactly true with me; and having tried to write some Trek fiction myself in the past I know how hard it is to get characters right when they weren't conceived by you. It's a beautiful story, even on the six hundredth time I've gone through it (well, probably not that many, but dramatic license) and I hope it will continue to stand the test of time as I get older.

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