I agree on all points with the other 2 star review on all points,sorry this did not read as classic trek but some bastardized nexgen plotline.really really sorry but this book was so dull I just hated it.Only the most hardcore trekkies could enjoy this book, and those that grew up onnext gen.it only meets the minimal in my opinion of classic trek, and I gotta say againkirk would not have been in the relationship with the bossy boss.I grew up on the series in the 70's as well and I gotta tell ya,I thought this book was horible yes I know I am not in the majority on this one.