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compared the book to a glass of wine: "Sarek is the Star Trek novel equivalent of a glass of
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many times at Star Trek conventions, and while discussing his character Sarek he suggested "Why don't you write a novel that tells Sarek's story?" which also served as further inspiration to write the novel and pitch it to her editor. Lenard later told her he had read and liked the book.
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