The Kobayashi Maru is the test given to cadets at the Starfleet Academy - a simulated no-win situation in space. For James Kirk it was a challenge that defined him as a leader. For Chekov it meant a struggle against his own personality. For Sulu and Scotty it was a matter of the spirit and a second chance....Now, the Starfleet officers look back on those youthful days. Their shuttlecraft is drifting helplessly in space. Sharing with each other the painful, often fierce lessons of their Kobayashi Maru, each man struggles to tap his inner strength and to overcome the most desperate situation of their careers!
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"Great look into the minds of young command cadets Sulu, Scott, Chekov & Kirk. Great showcase of their individual talents and mental makeup. The Kobayashi Maru may present an non-winnable scenario but life is not about non-winnable scenarios but the choices we make in facing them." — Shabihi (4 out of 5 stars)
"Great look into the minds of young command cadets Sulu, Scott, Chekov & Kirk. Great showcase of their individual talents and mental makeup. The Kobayashi Maru may present an non-winnable scenario but life is not about non-winnable scenarios but the choices we make in facing them."
" I'm not a huge fan of Star Trek fiction, but I did enjoy this one. Should be subtitled, how Kirk cheated... "
" Most of the Star Trek books I've read were pretty lame, but this one had some good humor and action. "
" A very nice collection of interesting character background written well and with keen insight of the characters' inner lives. "
" I have a copy of this signed by George Takei at a Star Trek convention and I'm not afraid to admit it! "
" A great story with each of the bridge crew telling their own stories. "
" Rather interesting look at the 'in'famous Kobayashi Maru scenario. And how each of them would react, too. "
" Yeah, okay... I'm a nerd. But this is a great story and I'm stickin' to it. "
" Really enjoyable and quick read. Well recommended especially since the kobyashi maru test at starfleet is mentioned sporadically through most startrek series. Fun to hear how he got through the test. "
" It's been a while since I've read this one, but it was fun to read it again. Seeing how Kirk, Chekov, Sulu, and Scotty did while taking their Kobayashi Maru tests is a lot of fun. "
" I've read this before. It's good. "
" Pleasure reading "
" An easy read, but an enjoyable one. "
" Kobiashi Maru is one of those rare Star Trek novels that is actually worth reading. Its portrayal of the well-known characters is spot on and the recollections each has of his time at Starfleet Academy are enjoyable to read. "
" Several stories in one appear as members of the Enterprise crew recollect how they face no-win situations. Not exactly dull; it does entertain. "
" I wasn't much of a Star Trek fan growing up, but I did enjoy this book. It was fun to read about the Star Trek characters and how they passed an impossible test in Star Fleet Academy. Of course, Kirk's approach was the best, but the book was exciting all around. "
" The Kobayashi Maru is a virtual training experience that starfleet cadets all go through. This is Kirk, Chekov, Scotty, and Sulu's experience. Kirk's experience is a big event in his life. My favorite was Scotty...hands down not even close! "
" The author fails to capture the nuances of the characters and the pathos that the actors brought to this American classic tv series. "
" An odd book, with an overtone of, "Really knows the characters well, but doesn't have a clue about writing in the ST:TOS universe other than tropes." "
Julie Ecklar is a science fiction author who often writes under the name L. A. Graf. She is best known for her Star Trek novels.
Leonard Simon Nimoy (1931–2015) was an American actor, film director, poet, musician, and photographer. His most famous role was that of Spock in the original Star Trek series, as well as in multiple film, television, and video game sequels. He began his career in his early twenties, teaching acting classes in Hollywood and making minor film and television appearances through the 1950s, as well as playing the title role in Kid Monk Baroni. He made his first appearance in the rejected Star Trek pilot, “The Cage,” in 1965 and went on to play Spock until 1969. Spock had a significant cultural impact and garnered Nimoy three Emmy Award nominations. TV Guide named Spock one of the fifty greatest television characters.
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