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Okay, I admit the ending seemed to be a bit of a cop-out, but it is forgivable because of the style of the book. It is meant to be taken lightly--it's the kind of book you should read if you're having a bad day and you need something to cheer you up, or if you're just in the mood to laugh a whole lot.
The storyline is easy to follow, and even though the characters are often very funny, they are still well developed. I think any slight deviation from the characters' normal behavior (and there are a few instances) are forgivable for the sake of humor.
Granted, I wouldn't want every book I read to be like this one, but this is great for a change, and in fact I read it over and over again just because it's so funny.
As would be expected there is conflict and posturing by both races along the way, plus the opportunity for some very humorous exchanges. There is also a secondary plot dealing with Wesley Crusher trying to find a cure for a genectically transmitted disease that's killing one of his friends. This story line is not played for laughs.
As usual with Peter David, the book is well-written, there is a lot of humor in the story and the story moves along at a brisk pace. This book is significant for a couple of things. It is the first Next Generation book to deal with Dr. Crusher leaving the ship in the 2nd season, and it is the first book to feature Dr. Pulaski. While "Survivors" dealt with Tasha's death at the end of the story, this is the first book to have Worf as security chief. Finally, this is also the first Next Generation book to deal sympathetically with Wesley Crusher, and it gives a better reason for his staying on the Enterprise after his mother has left than any of the 2nd season storylines ever did.
As many of the reviewers before have stated the book's ending is a bit of a let-down after the big build-up. Many of the characters act atypically as well, especially Worf. However, the bottom line is that this is a very entertaining book and if you enjoy Star Trek the Next Generation, you should find this a fast and fun read.
