Book Discussion: Mini-Read - Uhura's Song ~CAUTION ~ Contains SPOILERS

Here's the spoiler thread for Uhura's Song. I'll be back when I am done.

Done. What great fun!
I wish there was a sequel, because I want to know what becomes of Evan. :oD

Just checked with hubby. It's the only book she appeared in. Boo hiss!

I loved the book, but was rather underwhelmed with the lack of story of the reactions of the exiles to meeting up with the original homeworlders. I would have liked to read more on that.

#3 - Same here, that's another reason I was hoping there was a sequel.

What a great story, Evan and Brightspot are delightful characters, so vivacious. I am disappointed to hear there isn't a sequel as well, 'cause it certainly reads like it's set up for one.

Evan sort of reminds me of Picard's archeologist "girlfriend" for lack of a better word - and I can't think of her name - she went off with Q. She was very vivacious and broke the rules and boundaries too.

#5 - Oh yeah, I remember her. Wait was she an archeologist of a geologist... or a geographer... Oh, I am all confused.

Wait, wasn't she a Stellar Cartographer???

*wanders off to google*

I guess that was a different girlfriend! LOLOL
No Q in the Stellar Cartogropher girlfriend episode.

Yeah, the Stellar Cartographer girlfriend played the piano and was really nice. The archeologist who went off with Q wasn't quite so nice, she was more of a rebel. She and Picard met on Rigel (wink wink).

I am so truly a geek. My daughters would just be sooo laughing right now and shaking their heads at me!! LOLOL

I'm not laughing!
:o)
I'll have to refresh my memory when I get back!

Found her! Vash! and Picard met her on Risa not Rigel. Thank goodness for the Star Trek site :-)

Oh, I remember that name now...

Let me do some memory refreshing. ;o)

She is (was) very lovely!

She travelled off with Q, but broke up with him in an early Deep Space 9 episode (the one where Sisko punches Q in a boxing match)

I too always thought a sequel was intended. Maybe someday..... In the meantime, I did enjoy the world Kagan created. The rituals, the culture, the characters were wonderful. I was really fond of Rushlight.

There were many endearing characters, Rushlight, Brightspot and Jinx especially were my favourites.

I liked the concept of a song being a gift, something an individual owned and treasured and gave with permission.

I loved this book! The characters and rich and charming.

MerryMary and Katylit - I agree with each of you about the world Kagan created and songs being treasured.

This was a good comfort read even though I had never read a StarTrek book. The characters were familiar and Kagan was wonderful at bringing out their unique personalities.

#17 - "This was a good comfort read even though I had never read a StarTrek book."

Yep. I won't be as shy about venturing into another, I think. You?

Yes! The better Star Trek books are very good 'comfort reads' - just like Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Who, etc. That's the whole point of 'media-based books' - you know everything about the characters, and it's like hanging out with family. :)

clam - I definitely will read more Star Trek books. It was fun.

Like a palate cleanser...

Georgia: Yay! My work here is done.

MerryMary - There is no hope of my TBR pile every being under control. Now I have to add all of the Star Trek books! Are you to blame for this?

#23 - ALL? No, only the good ones... LOL

#24 - But how do we know what the good ones are? I guess we could ask MrMorphy and JPB. :)

I asked MrMorphy and he said he'll get a short list together.

Thank him profusely for us, Morphy.

May I humbly recommend Ishmael? I dearly love that one!

Am I to blame? Maybe. I've done worse in my life. Not a bad epitaph: "She brought Star Trek books to the attention of GeorgiaDawn - to her everlasting gratitude!"

Darn! I've been lurking around this group for a while but somehow missed this thread. Coincidentally, I reread Uhura's Song this month as well because my ten-year-old daughter saw it on my shelf and expressed interest. So I pulled out the dog-eared copy and reread it first to make sure it's appropriate. I'd forgotten what a delightful read this is! I'm sorry I missed the discussion here in "real time" but I'm glad you all seemed to enjoy it, too. And by Elath, it's a crime that there is no sequel!

So... What are we reading next? :-)

*trundles off to nudge her husband again*

MerryMary, I will definitely read Ishmael based on your recommendation. Thank you!

And yes, you have my everlasting gratitude. :)

Ishmael!!! I just read the reviews and it combines Star Trek with Here Comes the Brides!!!!! Oh. My. Goodness. MerryMary, how perfect is that? Another show my sister and I used to watch together when we were young - oh the crush we used to have on all the Bolt brothers. I always liked the oldest one best -Jason - and was so tickled when he appeared in one Star Trek episode Lazarus.

I'll be reading it too GeorgiaDawn!

I have a hold placed for Ishmael through ILL at my library

Seriously, girls. I can't tell you how I feel right now. A warm glow probably best describes it. A favorite book and some favorite people together for the first time - and I get the credit! How cool is that?

Bask in the glow dear lady, bask. You certainly deserve it.

And Morphy too! We're waiting to get those recommendations when your husband gets a chance. I really had forgotten how great these Star Trek books are for escaping for awhile :-)

I have the book but haven't had a chance to read it; maybe while I'm traveling over the next three days. I just wanted to say to GeorgiaDawn that MerryMary's absolutely correct about Ishmael. I *heartily* enjoyed it some 20 years ago.

Thanks, jillmwo! Hopefully it will be in at the library soon!

Hubby says that nothing is really as good as Uhura's Song but otherwise, here are his recommendations:

Original Series
The Vulcan Academy Murders
The Romulan Way

Next Generation
Ship of the Line

Lost Era
2298 - The Sundered

Titan
Taking Wing

Welcome, lauawill!!! Please join in anyway, despite the fact that most of us are done.

I just loved that phrase "By Elath!"
:o)

Morphy, give MrMorphy a big hug!

P.S. Lost Era is about Sulu and Titan is Riker's ship.

GD, done!

Wonderful, thanks Morphy and MrMorphy - a hug from me too :-)

38: The Romulan Way is the sequel to My Enemy, My Ally. Both are good. I think both are collected as part of Rihannsu: The Bloodwing Voyages along with the rest of the series, except the last one.

I'm going to have to find a copy of Uhura's Song to reread it.