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tsemoana's review against another edition
2.0
Listened to the audio play version, which (at only an hour and a half or so long) is clearly abridged. Everything is moving too fast, skipping over bits. There's no real room for any of the characters other than Kirk, Spock and a bit of Lindy.
It's read by George Takei with Leonard Nimoy doing Spock's log entries, which is nice.
It's read by George Takei with Leonard Nimoy doing Spock's log entries, which is nice.
mymitch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zurpel's review against another edition
2.0
I was in the mood for some Trekkie-books last week, so after listening the series continuation, The Red King, I also read a prequel to the original series, which narrates the story of Captain Kirk’s first mission aboard the Enterprise. His first mission consists in ferrying a cabaret group to the locations of their performances. Kirk feels that he has deserved a more exciting mission, but he doesn’t know yet that his ship will encounter a yet unknown species during their travels.
In comparison the The Red King I liked The Red King better. Enterprise: The First Adventure was a nice read and it was certainly interesting to read about the beginnings, but the first chapters of the book were quite weak and sometimes the characters and events seemed just ridiculous. I liked the second half of the book better.
In comparison the The Red King I liked The Red King better. Enterprise: The First Adventure was a nice read and it was certainly interesting to read about the beginnings, but the first chapters of the book were quite weak and sometimes the characters and events seemed just ridiculous. I liked the second half of the book better.
disgracefullee's review
4.0
if your star trek book ISN'T campy then WHAT may i ask is the point
my favorite parts:
- the stephen/spock parallels... i mean come ON. a vulcan that wants desperately to feel vs a vulcan that can't help but feel no matter how desperately he tries not to??? come ON. and they have understanding dialogues while juggling flaming torches??? COME ON
- the rand backstory! the uhura/rand friendship! the way yeoman is an actual job instead of just "coffee-getter"!
-kirk having ptsd and not just being fine after surviving something awful
-mccoy following through on his hatred for medical tech with hatred for all tech causing him to abandon his comm for a whitewater rafting trip
-SULU BACKSTORY SULU BACKSTORY
-spock pretending he can't do sulu's job so sulu gets another chance
-the flying creatures vs kirk just trying to do his job
-kirk trying not to have a mental breakdown every three pages because literally everyone hates him and he was given a wimpy job as his first mission
-SPOCK IN A MAGIC SHOW SPOCK IN A MAGIC SHOW
things that were not my fave:
-the random klingon lady that served no narrative purpose and only showed up every four chapters so you'd remember she existed
-kirk was a really big jerk most of the time and like. it made sense? bc it was his first mission and he had a lot of ptsd and everything was hard but like also. i don't want to read him bullying ppl lmao
-i thought the end with the multispecial vaudeville show was kinda. dumb LMAO
-kirk only cared about going down to the planet to save lindy, not spock??? how are we supposed to believe they eventually become th'y'la
anyways thats why I rated it 3.5 and rounded up.... i had a lot of fun reading but if you dont hit me with that sweet sweet kirk/spock then WHAT is the point
my favorite parts:
- the stephen/spock parallels... i mean come ON. a vulcan that wants desperately to feel vs a vulcan that can't help but feel no matter how desperately he tries not to??? come ON. and they have understanding dialogues while juggling flaming torches??? COME ON
- the rand backstory! the uhura/rand friendship! the way yeoman is an actual job instead of just "coffee-getter"!
-kirk having ptsd and not just being fine after surviving something awful
-mccoy following through on his hatred for medical tech with hatred for all tech causing him to abandon his comm for a whitewater rafting trip
-SULU BACKSTORY SULU BACKSTORY
-spock pretending he can't do sulu's job so sulu gets another chance
-the flying creatures vs kirk just trying to do his job
-kirk trying not to have a mental breakdown every three pages because literally everyone hates him and he was given a wimpy job as his first mission
-SPOCK IN A MAGIC SHOW SPOCK IN A MAGIC SHOW
things that were not my fave:
-the random klingon lady that served no narrative purpose and only showed up every four chapters so you'd remember she existed
-kirk was a really big jerk most of the time and like. it made sense? bc it was his first mission and he had a lot of ptsd and everything was hard but like also. i don't want to read him bullying ppl lmao
-i thought the end with the multispecial vaudeville show was kinda. dumb LMAO
-kirk only cared about going down to the planet to save lindy, not spock??? how are we supposed to believe they eventually become th'y'la
anyways thats why I rated it 3.5 and rounded up.... i had a lot of fun reading but if you dont hit me with that sweet sweet kirk/spock then WHAT is the point
deranged_pegasus's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful introduction to the universe of Star Trek: The Original Series. The depth of the characters given by McIntyre was exquisite and the background of reminiscence was beautiful as it gave even greater depth to the individuals and their world. More than anything I loved the tiny mentions sprinkled throughout the book of quirks and aspects of alien-ness, such as Mr Spock becoming lightheaded from the lighter gravity of the Enterprise. Even more was the devotion to give an alien race, and one newly discovered, their own view of the universe and the differences in interaction and language as she did between the crew of the Enterprise and the flyers.
1outside's review against another edition
4.0
A bit unsure how to rate this book.
Character-wise it's very strong, story-wise...eh.
McIntyre adds depth to our beloved characters, very successfully, and moves them where they need to be to eventually form the team. I just wish the catalyst for the end game didn't involve.
But of course this is a matter of personal taste.
Consider this 4/5 a 3.55/5. I wish the actual narrative were as strong as the characterisation. Still, a very good read.
Character-wise it's very strong, story-wise...eh.
McIntyre adds depth to our beloved characters, very successfully, and moves them where they need to be to eventually form the team. I just wish the catalyst for the end game didn't involve
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rogue Klingons (tho at least it's a lady) and first contact with one of those vaguely beyond-your-imagination powerful beings - who also manage to fuck up Spock for a portion of the bookBut of course this is a matter of personal taste.
Consider this 4/5 a 3.55/5. I wish the actual narrative were as strong as the characterisation. Still, a very good read.
lws924's review
4.0
An older but really well-written adventure. My one complaint is the ending tends to wear out its welcome.
bears_bears's review
5.0
I really like this take on the Enterprise and it’s crews first mission together. It really shows their personalities, though a bit on the extreme side. The whole thing is a bit bonkers, and really fun.
I am deep in hyperfixation
I am deep in hyperfixation
skylar2's review
3.0
While the plot does drag a bit in the middle, McIntyre captures the characters well and injects enough humor to keep it interesting.
cuteasamuntin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Decent TOS story with a fairly good audiobook version