Star Trek: Nemesis

Star Trek: TNG Movie Novelizations

by John Vornholt

Featuring an eight-page color insert, this movie tie-in edition is a novelization of the next film in the blockbuster Star Trek series.

Genres: Star Trek, Science Fiction, Star Trek The Next Generation

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2002

About the author

John Vornholt also writes as Caroline Goode.

Reviews

[Paul Spencer]

A somewhat disappointing adaptation of the somewhat disappointing movie. J.M. Dillard is definitely one of the best Star Trek authors out there, but unlike Vonda N. McIntyre (who adapted the first four movies), Dillard has never added that much to her novelisations – perhaps because this was vetoed by the publishers or Paramount. I seem to remember adaptations of Star Trek 5 and Generations was the last time Dillard was able to add her own material. As such, Nemesis is a fairly entertaining light read, but adds little beyond the superficial script level. The plot itself has been much debated in Trek circles – all connected with the production seem to think Logan is a genius who has fashioned a masterpiece, but it’s quite clear that although he has the right ideas and fannish enthusiasm, Nemesis does not quite convince, perhaps a bit too operatic and theatrical in nature, and the inclusion of B-4 was arguably a mistake.

[Jennifer Gaynor]

Great for any fan of Star Trek The Next Generation, and it ties in perfectly with the motion picture.