Yes, thank you, I'd appreciate your giving me a few citations of Star Trek books which you deem interesting. I've always enjoyed the various Star Trek series on television, simply because there's always at least one character whom I like.
With the "original" series, I liked all the main characters apart from Kirk. In the "Next Generation" series I liked Picard, Data, LaForge and Troi — though I hated Wesley Crusher (the worst casting decision in the history of Star Trek) and Whoopi Goldberg period.
In the "Deep Space Nine" series I liked Sisko, Jadzea Dax (not Ezri the second Dax) and the Constable — but I hated Kira, who was in a constant state of being mad at everyone. With the "Voyager" series I liked the Doctor, Neelix, Seven of Nine and sometimes Janeway (especially after she became less two-dimensional a few seasons ago).
Far superior, in my mind, to any Star Trek series was Babylon Five. The characters were more finely tuned and fully developed. I was especially captivated by the ambassador who ended up living with the main character. I think that actress (whose name I cannot recall) did a wonderful job, the best of anyone on any television science-fiction series. Alas, that series went to cable television and thus out of my sector of the universe.
Regarding that Sharon Tate book (and the Bugliosi book from years ago), I'm convinced both authors abandoned all scholarship when justifying Leslie Van Houten's punishment. But, the all-powerful prosecutorial system we have in the U.S.A. will keep her locked up for life no matter what — rather than ever admit to a mistake in its own judgment.
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With the "original" series, I liked all the main characters apart from Kirk. In the "Next Generation" series I liked Picard, Data, LaForge and Troi — though I hated Wesley Crusher (the worst casting decision in the history of Star Trek) and Whoopi Goldberg period.
In the "Deep Space Nine" series I liked Sisko, Jadzea Dax (not Ezri the second Dax) and the Constable — but I hated Kira, who was in a constant state of being mad at everyone. With the "Voyager" series I liked the Doctor, Neelix, Seven of Nine and sometimes Janeway (especially after she became less two-dimensional a few seasons ago).
Far superior, in my mind, to any Star Trek series was Babylon Five. The characters were more finely tuned and fully developed. I was especially captivated by the ambassador who ended up living with the main character. I think that actress (whose name I cannot recall) did a wonderful job, the best of anyone on any television science-fiction series. Alas, that series went to cable television and thus out of my sector of the universe.
Regarding that Sharon Tate book (and the Bugliosi book from years ago), I'm convinced both authors abandoned all scholarship when justifying Leslie Van Houten's punishment. But, the all-powerful prosecutorial system we have in the U.S.A. will keep her locked up for life no matter what — rather than ever admit to a mistake in its own judgment.
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