Always fun. I love the various references in it - I know I'm missing some (or seeing them but can't identify them). And it was well after I first read the book that I found the main setting was a TV show - Bridal Veil Mountain (I don't know if that's the actual title). Still haven't seen any of the show, though I'd like to. The two Dr. Whos, Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica - is the spice smuggler from Dune or Star Wars? And was the gambler Paladin - was either of them Paladin, and if so who was the other? Fun puzzles. The story is great - Spock from a different aspect, without his history to support and guide him. I'm a sucker for amnesia stories anyway. And the romance aspects (no, not Spock!), and Biddy standing up for herself - and I love Sarah, though we don't get to see much of her. Jason really needs someone - this is why I want to see the show. The trigger for the crisis makes periect sense; the timing for the cavalry is suspiciously perfect, but that's the only major auctorial meddling I saw. The time loop is amusing, too, particularly since it wasn't intentional at the time. Excellent story - I've read it at least five times and likely more, and fully intend to read it again, and again… ( )

Haven't finished book but wanted to note something before I forget. I am getting such a chuckle out of this one. They actually merged two television shows into 1 novella: Star Trek and Here Comes the Brides. I must see if Barbara Hambly had something to do with that old series or any books it was based on. It is so odd to see Spocks name linked with the Bolt Brothers, Bridal Veil Mountain and Aaron Stemple. I see all there faces as I read: David Soul, Bobby Sherman, Joan Blondell, Bridget Hanley, and wait... there it is. The connection. Mark Lenard who played both Spock's father in Star Trek and Aaron Stemple in Here Come the Brides. LOL. Well, poke me with a fork and call me done.

I keep returning to this book at different points in my life. It's a story about the power of friendship that has really made a difference to me, echoing my own experiences and reminding me of that power when I've forgotten it. Rather than transcending the television shows it's based on, I think the book reaches deep into the underlying archetypes in the shows and brings them into startling clarity. Highly recommended -- Billie ( )

Of all the storylines about Spock, this one is my favorite. It explores his human side without resorting to drugs, and without taking away his dignity. As a matter of fact, that is the theme of the whole book: the inherent dignity in humanity, and the bonding of persons in adverse situations. Like all the best Star Trek, it is a novel of hope.

What a great way to handle Star Trek - combine it with another period TV show. In this case, Spock is caught in a time jump, and finds himself in frontier Seattle dealing with the characters from "Here Come the Brides." There are also cameos from "Paladin" and "Bonanza." But beyond the novelty of this mix is the excellent writing, the imaginative turn of phrase, the deft handling of characters and their emotions. A favorite. ( )