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Star Trek: The Next Generation - Kahless
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2001-07-10)
- Publisher: Star Trek Audio
- Label: Star Trek Audio
- Format: Box set, Enhanced, Soundtrack
- Studio: Star Trek Audio
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Music: #418192
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Summary: The story of Kahless and the reconciliation of the legend and the facts 2008-11-14
Comment: This is one of the best Star Trek novels, independent of the preface denoting the television series. It gives us a glimpse into the history of the Klingon Empire, depicting the actual events that led to the ascension of Kahless to the throne and his establishment of the fundamental laws of Klingon behavior.
The story has two tracks, a recapitulation of the actions of the original Kahless as he battles to overthrow the tyrant Molor and a modern one involving the clone of Kahless in the present. The link between them is an ancient scroll, an accurate depiction of how Kahless broke with Molor, became an outlaw and then fought his way back to overthrow Molor.
As is eventually determined, the scroll is genuine and since it is not in conformity with the legend, it sends shockwaves throughout the Klingon Empire, leading to a conspiracy against council leader Gowron. The clone of Kahless requests help from Worf, so he and Captain Picard travel to the Klingon Empire to try to unravel the conspiracy. With the help of Worf's brother Kurn, they are able to expose the conspirators and keep the Empire safe for now.
The original Kahless is a combination of Moses, Jesus and Alexander the Great. He conquers the world and then sets down a set of moral laws that mold the Klingons into a unified group. To the extent that it is possible for Klingons, his legacy is also part religious, which makes it also an act of faith. That faith is deeply disturbed when the scroll reveals that while Kahless was an extraordinary Klingon, he was still just a Klingon. Furthermore, the contents of the legends divert from the facts, a point that not all are comfortable with. This undercurrent of how myth arises from reality and the difficulty of reconciling the two keeps this story interesting as it reflects human experience.
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Summary: An important point in Klingon history 2008-07-06
Comment: A scroll recovered from an archeological site throws into doubt the story of Kahless the Unforgettable, who is revered by the Klingons. The clone of Kahless enlists the aid of Captain Picard and Lieutenant Worf to prevent opportunists from using the occasion to effect a coup d'etat.
Although his prose is frequently clunky, author Michael Jan Friedman passes the test of a Star trek author, which is whether his novel would make an effective addition to the filmed canon. He has a firm grasp of the characters and his story fills an important gap in Trek history.
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Summary: This Audio Book Made My Long Drive a lot Shorter!!! 2008-06-05
Comment: I've decided to get some of the Audiobooks of Star Trek novels that don't peak my interest. I am not a big fan of Audiobooks anyway so only the books that I will probably never get around to reading are the ones that I am going to be listening too. A friend of mine can get Audiobook real cheap. So I downloaded Kahless on my ipod and I was on the road.
I have heard nothing but good things about Michael Jan Friedman and I even own several of his novels but I haven't had a chance to read any of them. So I figured this would be a nice introduction, and it certainly was. I am not a big Worf fan... he's okay... but every since he punked out in Skin of Evil during season one I have never been able to respect him to the fullest. So that's why this book about the klingons was not a must read.
It started absolutely fascinating as the legend of Kahless was proved to be make believe. A scroll was found that pretty much said that everything klingons believed about Kahless was not true. This bit of information could break up the empire forever. So the "current" Kahless who is a clone of the original sets out to seek the truth and keep the empire in one piece. However, he needs help so Worf feels it is his duty to find out the truth. Picard also joins in the quest to find out the truth of the legend of Kahless and the conspiracy that is threatening the empire.
As far as in the Audiobook the only characters from TNG is Picard, Worf (they are in it throughout) and Riker and Troi have cameos. All four are written extremely well. With the help of Kevin Conway (narrator) it was very easy to imagine the story that is playing out right into front you. The fight scenes were explained by the author and narrator with a lot of feeling. The other klingon characters were introduced and handled well too. As with all Audiobooks I feel that a lot was missing. I serously doubt that I would ever give an audiobook above 3 stars. However, I really enjoyed this adventure and if you are a Next Generation fan then I think you will too. I recommend reading the book. This story was actually to good to just do the Audio on. I have just purchased the book and will get around to reading it soon.
The Three stars is for the Audiobook I think the book itself will get a much better score.
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Summary: This book begs for a sequel! 2008-02-09
Comment: In this novel by Michael Jan Friedman we get to see the truth behind the legend. The novel is based on the events from the TV episode. The lie that is the legend and the truth are separated in this story. If you like Klingon battle scenes and history as it happened this was one of the first Klingon books of it's time. It's surprising to be that MJF wasn't allowed to expand on this concept. Currently, R. A. DeCandido writes about our favorite Klingons. However I'd still like to see a few by Friedman.
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Summary: An untold story of a God 2007-10-01
Comment: Klingon mythos are treated on the series as a footnote rather than an established fact.This Novel seperates the man from the myth.If you follow Star Trek closely like I do then you can easily recognized the legend of Kahless and instead of unknown references and stories about him,you'll get the truth from his own words.
It's amazing how well this Novel is written and how they really paid attention to detail.All the stories told always have a motitum of truth behind them as well as the actual truth inserted.You'll really see who Kahless was as a man and how he would in the coming centuries is remembered as a savior of the Klingon Empire and celebrated as a God.
Even the side story with Riker,Troi and Alexander Rozenko is really well done and doesn't suffers from the pitfalls of the side stories from previos ST Novels.
But the main plot will have reading until exhaustion.It's one of those rare Novels you simply can't put down.And if you're a huge Klingon fan like I am you have to read this Novel.One of the best Star Trek Novels in my collection and one that you can't aford to pass up.
Read and enjoy.You won't be disapointed I promise.
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