ENTERPRISE (CLASSIC STAR TREK ) (Star Trek) |
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Author:
Vonda N. McIntyre
By Star Trek
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Product Description
James T. Kirk is the youngest man to be promoted to the rank of captain in Federation history. His crew consists of a first officer who finds him impetuous; a chief engineer who finds him arrogent; a chief medical officer who finds him trifling; and a helmsman who wants a transfer. But the young crew, which would later become the legendary space explorers, quickly puts aside their differences when a monstrous starship appears on their nascent flight path.
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Characterization? Check the next quadrant., 2008-06-08
Frankly, the characterization is atrocious. Using the notion that this is set before the series and therefore more open territory, McIntyre uses that as an excuse to toss a good deal of the characterization right out the window. Jim Kirk, for instance, is rather... well, frankly, he's written like he's a Mary Sue. Even his flaws are somehow laudable, including the agonizing tendency he has to be right, even when any sensible person would see him as being wrong and even when a realistic plot and storyline would actually show him being in the wrong.
What little time we see Pike is rather stilted; Fontana did a far better job drawing a very realistic man in Vulcan's Glory. McIntyre's interpretation of Pike here is borderline disrespectful, even, nevermind what she does to a good number of the rest of the cast.
Often praised for its backstory for Rand, I found it to be implausible and sledgehammer-like in its hammering home. And not in a good way. It was far overplayed, and the subtleties of psychology were lost in a string of ham handedness.
Ultimately, none of McIntyre's books can be considered fine literature. And while the Trek novels often end up rather disappointing due to a severe formulaic adherence and likewise severe lack of good character insight, this one's even worse than usual.
Oldie but goodie, 2007-12-19
Interesting book on beginnings of our favourite Trekkers: usual stuff, first contact, Spock uses mind-meld, goes crazy, Kirk saves Spock, overcomes the Klingons, new friendship & ties formed. Classic era of cardboard sets.
Inside cover: From the moment James T. Kirk steps aboard the Enterprise - the youngest captain in Starfleet history - things begin to go wrong. His Vulcan science officer, Mr Spock, considers Kirk imperetious; the ship chief engineer thinks him an inexprienced young hotshot; his chief medical officer hasn't bothered to show up yet; and the new helmsman would rather be somewhere else. To cap it all, Starfleet has assigned the Enterprise a disappointing tame task; to ferry a troupe of vaudeville performers on a morale-raising mission to Federation bases - in short, a USO tour.
Enterprise the First Adventure, 2007-05-09
I've been a Star Trek fan for a long time and enjoy both the tv series and the books. This was the worst book I've read to date. It was clear the author does not understand the characters or the overall theme of Star Trek. Kirk is made out to be an uncertain teenager. A very disappointing effort for the supposed first adventure.
A Welcome Visit With Old Friends, 2007-03-15
"Enterprise: The First Adventure" reminds me of those convention fanzines (remember those?). Many things don't work well, but you forgive and overlook because, it's all a part of the continuing experience with the Enterprise crew. And when you do stumble upon something good, it's such great fun -- and it's worth all the sift through -- because it adds to the Trek experience and relationship.
The first part of the book concerns Jim Kirk's introduction as captain of the Enterprise. The crew is wary of him; he's a big adjustment after Capt. Christopher Pike. Author Vonda N. McIntyre is expert at keeping Kirk and the crew's voices authentic and at foreshadowing what their future relationships will be. She is also adept at weaving the full cannon of Trek characters into her fabric, even if it's only peripherally: Gary Mitchell, Dr. Piper, Sam Kirk, Amanda, Carol Marcus (with the hint that she is pregnant with Kirk's son).
When Kirk's first mission becomes clear, it is disappointing for him. He is to ferry a vaudeville troupe to different federation locations. The vaudeville stuff sometimes works well. There is a hilarious scene involving the Klingons with an old ham Shakespearian actor. But the subplot concerning Lindy, the manager of the troupe, and her equiraptor's tribulations with not being able to fly on board The Enterprise, are less than riveting and a little irritating. Another subplot/sub character is the juggling blond Vulcan, Stephen. Stephen and Spock go way back, but Spock totally disapproves of Stephen because Stephen is that absolute rarity for a Vulcan: he is an emotional thrill seeker -- a pervert by Vulcan standards and a Vulcan outcast. This is an interesting concept, with exciting potential. Sometimes the potential is fulfilled with a poignant scene or two, and sometimes it's silly (the Spock/Stephen juggling in unison made me cringe). This novel also handles a "first contact" with varying results. Again, it's total fanzine hit or miss; clichés abound yet there are undeniable veins and grace notes of originality.
"Enterprise: The First Adventure" is a welcome visit with our old Star Trek friends. It's a very busy visit, with various plot lines and scenes that run the gamut from the highly original to the highly predictable -- and everything in between. But no matter what commotion is going on, author Vonda N. McIntyre is true to the characters and is true to that special bond that we have with the Enterprise crew. And that is what makes this novel special, and a cozy, lovely read.
fantastic, 2006-08-22
as gene roddenberry is quoted saying on the back of the book "a most creative and enjoyable tale of Star Trek's beginning'
I couldn't agree more...
anyone who's a fan of star trek knows how all these characters interact...but even knowing the end result, McIntyre still makes HOW they started to form those interactions enjoyable and engaging...
really a great Trek Adventure for fans old and new
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780671730321
ISBN: 0671730320
Label: Star Trek
Manufacturer: Star Trek
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 1990-08-15
Publisher: Star Trek
Studio: Star Trek |
