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YA-- While on a routine diplomatic mission on the planet Muscae IV, Kirk disappears, leaving Dr. McCoy acting captain. When a Klingon vessel arrives laying claim to the planet, its landing party also vanishes, resulting in a confrontation with the Enterprise. While Doctor's Orders does not boldly go where other novels haven't gone before, it is a fast-paced, well-written adventure in which the characters remain true to the Star Trek universe. Dr. McCoy, with his wry sense of humor, brings an added dimension to the story.
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When Dr. McCoy grumbles once too often about how the Enterprise should be run,ees a routine diplomatic mission. The doctor quickly learns that command is a double-edged sword, as he and the Enterprise crew find themselves pitted against the Klingons and another, more deadly power.

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2.0�toiles sur 5 Golly Jeez, Jui 3 2004

Par	barbre (Troy, IL USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires

First let me say that this is one of the few (older) trek novels that read like an episode...unfortunately it would have been third season.

It isn't so much that it is bad, it isn't. It's the characterization that was the more annoying. At one point Kirk says "Oh jeez, I need to contact the Enterprise." Oh jeez? How many times did Kirk say "oh jeez"?

I also had a bit of a problem with the way McCoy is portrayed in command. I won't go into it and potentially ruin it, but suffice it to say I didn't realize his talents (at least according to the novel).

So, if you want an ok Trek novel with really annoying characterization and dialogue this one is fine. Again, not bad but I couldn't quite get past what I would classify as the "Turnabout Intruder" form of Kirk, and some of the other main characters too.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Beautifully done., Jui 2 2003

Par	James Yanni (Bellefontaine Neighbors, Mo. USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires (REAL NAME)

This book manages to succeed with a basic plot device that I would have expected to be impossible: McCoy in command of the Enterprise.

Granted, it isn't entirely plausible that McCoy would be unable to release the bridge into the hands of a line officer when one became available, but getting him into the seat in the first place was actually finessed quite well, and the scenes in which he handles a crisis were good enough for me to be willing to suspend disbelief on that previous count. All in all, this book is notable for two things: giving us a marvellous look at McCoy handling unfamiliar responsibilities (like successfully bluffing a Klingon captain) wonderfully, and quite plausibly, and giving us (as Diane Duane frequently does) not one, not two, but THREE sentient alien species none of which is even moderately hominid. (Ameboids, tree-like beings which do NOT resemble ents overmuch, and psionic rocks.)

Highly recommended for any fan of Star Trek; in fact, any reader who isn't actively hostile to Star Trek.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 McCoy as an unorthodox starship captain, Oct. 10 2002

Par	Charles Ashbacher "(cashbacher@yahoo.com)" (Marion, Iowa United States(cashbacher@yahoo.com)) - Voir tous mes commentaires (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

To me, the strength of Star Trek has always been the power of the characters. The personalities in the original series were all strong, even to the point of being overplayed. One of the advantages of the subsequent series of novels is that we get to see these characters expanded and learn more about their pasts as well as their personalities. In this novel, the grumpy, emotional Doctor McCoy is left in command by Captain Kirk in circumstances that seem very routine and as a consequence of Kirk wanting to turn the tables. However, it turns out that the circumstances are anything but safe and suddenly McCoy is required to command the Enterprise during an emergency. Kirk disappears under suspicious circumstances and the Enterprise is forced to fight a battle where it is extremely overmatched.
McCoy's coolness under fire and ability to make a Klingon captain into an ally are well described. McCoy is still emotional, yet he channels that emotion into the circumstances, turning it into an advantage in making his command decisions. This is one of the better of the Star Trek novels, in that while there is a bit of deviation in character, it was always understood that McCoy is an excellent officer and one who is very cool in difficult situations. In this case, he is able to show his capabilities, without having to be damped by those who outrank him.

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5.0�toiles sur 5 Diane Duane scores again
Diane Duane has once again managed to write an excellent novel. Having this book focus mainly on Dr. Read more

Publi� le Juil 17 2002 par Keridwen Llewellyn

5.0�toiles sur 5 ** Best McCoy Story Since Guardian of Forever **
"Doctor's Orders" by Diane Duane is a shipload of fun. It reads like the best of TOS episodes, and shows some interesting insights into the Enterprise characters... Read more

Publi� le Juil 10 2002 par OhSayCanYouSee1

5.0�toiles sur 5 Continued Excellence from Diane Duane
Diane Duane's prior Star Trek novels have given us a level of insight into the main characters of the series that we were never really able to see during the run of the show... Read more

Publi� le Avril 22 2002 par Christopher H. Jansmann