Vonda N. McIntyre
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fantastic 5 out of 5 stars.
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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
A Welcome Visit With Old Friends 3 out of 5 stars.
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"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.
Editorial Review:
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.
