Pandora Principle (Classic Star Trek 49)

by Carolyn Clowes

Book Overview

A Romulan Bird of Prey mysteriously drifts over the neutral zone and into Federation territory. Captain Kirk and the crew of the "Enterprise investigate, only to find the ship dead in space. When... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671658158
• ISBN13: 9780671658151
• Release Date: April 1990
• Publisher: Star Trek
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Terrific!!!

If your a treky you'll love it!!! Enjoy!!! On reread: one of the best I've read! Has a little trouble concluding, but that's VERY minor. Really a top rate read!! Recommend it very highly!!

One of my two favorite Star Trek books

I deeply appreciated this book. The characterization was excellent, both in portraying Saavik's traumatic childhood, and her relationship with Spock. Independent of it being a Star Trek book, I found the depiction of Saavik's life a moving portrayal of the effects of an abusive childhood, and the fight to overcome early traumas. In terms of Star Trek, I enjoyed seeing one of the main characters (Spock) have a lasting and powerful relationship with someone outside the normal cast of characters, and a life beyond his starship existence.

Wonderful book!

I was thrilled when I saw this book on the stands years ago! I've reread it many times since then. It's a fantastic look into Saavik's history, building on Vonda McIntrye's premise in the ST II and ST III novelizations, and going much more in depth for this wonderful character. Now with the chapter in "Enterprise Logs" dedicated to Spock and Saavik's relationship and the novel "Vulcan Heart", "The Pandora Principle" is becoming the historical reference for this character. And it deserves it. Filled with humor, adventure, and touching moments, it's a great read. It's a real shame it's out of print since with the two above stories out, fans might be trying to pick up this book as well. Search your paperback exchanges and libraries; you won't regret it.

Saavik forever!

This novel is absolutely fabulous, especially if you are a fan of Vulcans, particularly Spock and Saavik. Not only is it a great Star Trek story, but a beautiful indepth characterization of Saavik and her relationship to Spock. I love anything with her in it, and if you are lucky enough to find a copy of this novel I highly recommend it. Live long and prosper!

One of the best Trek novels; good in general

It's a marvelous, unpretentious little book. It carefully explores Saavik's past (the half-Vulcan half-Romulan from Star Trek II, III, and the beginning of IV) and present character. It is also very funny--laugh-out-loud funny, though not in a corny way (unlike Peter David, Ms. Clowes does not have to drag Q or time-warps into the plot to add most of her humor).In a novel about my favorite Trek character (Saavik), Ms. Clowes also manages to create another favorite for me: Obo, the Belandrid, a 3-foot-tall amphibian who can fix anything. He's adorable. A friend and I spent about two years chirping, "Eeeasy fix! Vvvery quick!" at each other.I hope this novel doesn't go out of print. My copy is wearing out.

The Pandora Principle- One of the best Star Trek books

Star Trek-The Pandora Principle, by Carolyn Clowes, is a must-read for all Star Trek fans, especially if you like the character of Lieutenant Saavik. The Pandora Principle gives you a lot of background on Saavik herself, her half- Vulcan, half-Romulan heritage, her relation to Spock, and how she entered Starfleet. I especially like the passages in which Saavik's desire to fly among the stars are described, and in which she, a halfbreed born on a deserted colony, describes the stars as her home. The plot is very good also, realistic and interesting, and it takes a twist you wouldn't expect. I highly recommed this book, one of my favorites, because I really enjoyed reading it (the second and third time also), and you will too.