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bev_reads_mysteries's review
4.0
In the 1970s, long before VCRs were a standard thing in most homes, Bantam Books in conjunction with Mandala Productions gave Star Trek fans the chance to relive some of the shows episodes through series of twelve fotonovels. These books were essentially proto-types of the graphic novels so prevalent today that re-tell classic stories and used actual film stills from the show with word bubbles and explanatory text to accompany the photos. I found my first few in the early days of book-collecting and was finally able to complete the collection in 2012 when my husband and I came across a treasure trove at my now favorite used book store in Illinois. I recently decided to catch up on reading those that I had never gotten to.
The episode Day of the Dove which is featured in Fotonovel #10 focuses on the militaristic tendencies in both humans and Klingons and it emphasizes the need to overcome those tendencies and work together--especially when facing a common threat. In this case, an energy being that feeds on the negative and bloodthirsty drives that accompany the military mindset. Kirk and Kang, his Klingon counterpart, agree to put aside their differences and refuse to fight just for the pleasure of the creature. As Kang says, "We need no urging to hate humans. But only a fool fights in a burning house."
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The episode Day of the Dove which is featured in Fotonovel #10 focuses on the militaristic tendencies in both humans and Klingons and it emphasizes the need to overcome those tendencies and work together--especially when facing a common threat. In this case, an energy being that feeds on the negative and bloodthirsty drives that accompany the military mindset. Kirk and Kang, his Klingon counterpart, agree to put aside their differences and refuse to fight just for the pleasure of the creature. As Kang says, "We need no urging to hate humans. But only a fool fights in a burning house."
First posted on my blog My Reader's Blog. Please request permission before reposting. Thanks.
bdplume's review
2.0
This one was so sloppily put together... words in the wrong order, typo after typo. Some of the best scenes were missing and it really didn’t capture the episode very well.
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