Might be me just discussing this, but this is the next section to read for this week. April 14 -20.
I'm enjoying the book, but I can see why it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Kirk and Spock don't quite act like I would have pictured them at this age. It's also a fairly non-Trek book/story. So far pretty much just takes place on Earth at and around Starfleet Academy. I thought it might of been more a story like it seems the movie is going to be about their time at Starfleet and maybe an early mission. But still, I am enjoying it and it's quick & fun read.
Well about through this next section of chapters. The book has taken a little twist. The way Kirk and Spock get into Starfleet is not what I expected. And also, Starfleet training is pretty old fashioned so far. So again, I can see why this book hasn't been well received by some. It's still an interesting perspective.
One thing I'm noticing about this book more than other Shatner Trek books is I find myself wondering how much help Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens provided. There are many references to the Enterprise series and other Trek details that I doubt Shatner is aware of. I find myself wondering as I read it how much he really wrote.
Anyway, still kind of a fun read.