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Summary: A Must Have for All Voyager Fans
Review: A 100-page ego trip, plain and simple. Robert Picardo captures the true "Doctor essence" in a tasteful and hilarious style that would probably anger some organic readers... if it weren't so darned funny! The only problem is that it's short- I read it in an hour, since I couldn't put it down. If you don't have it already, get it!!
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Summary: Witty
Review: A brilliant and witty piece of Star Trek writing, possibly the wittiest piece of Star Trek writing I've ever read.Robert Picardo catches the essence of Voyager's EMH, our beloved Doctor, in a way that only he could. Witty, insightful and thought provoking are all words that perfectly describe this book. I couldn't put it down, Picardo's writing is so smooth it's like listening to the Doctor himself talking. And not only does he provide insightful views on his character, but also some views about life in general, which are recurrent themes throughout all the centuries portrayed on Star Trek. And, unlike the show, this book gives equal credit to pre-Scorpion and post-Scorpion time periods, and the Doctor speaks of both Kes and Seven of Nine fondly. However, the book wasn't perfect. While Picardo covers the Doctor's views on some of the major characters nicely, I felt that he failed to provide enough insight into his relationships with the other characters on Voyager, particularly Neelix and Harry Kim. Another low point of the book me was his continued references to Lt. Joe Carey, a recurring guest star on Voyager. In one early episode, Carey was abrasive to the Doctor, and Picardo has played that out to the extreme here, often saying he didn't like Carey. I found that to be a little rough, Carey eventually died on an away mission for Voyager, and to speak ill of a dead crewmember like that doesn't cut it in my book. I would also have liked to have read more about the Doctor's experiences in the Delta Quadrant, and not just about personal relationships. The Doctor remained active and onboard the ship during most of the alien takeovers, and more often than not entire episodes were devoted to his adventures. Wouldn't these sorts of experiences have shaped his views on life a little? He watched as Suder struggled to contain his violence, watched as the Hirogen tortured the bodies of Voyager crewmembers, and countless other such experiences. Wouldn't these sort have things changed him? Perhaps he held a grudge against the Hirogen? Or detested the way the Vidiians used their medical science to harm others? Little to no attention was paid to these in the book, and I didn't like that. Those sort of experiences deserved a chapter at least, but Picardo paid no attention to them. But that being said, the book was excellent, and provided great insight into the Doctor's character. A must read if you are a Voyager fan.
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Summary: Truly what the holographic doctor ordered
Review: Able to remove an appendix with one hand tied behind his back, The Doctor is also able to write an engaging book with tongue firmly pressed into his holographic cheek. While more "truthful" than Leslie Nielson's A Liar's Autobiography, The Hologram's Handbook is similar in tone and manner, told by a person who is rarely able to look beyond the mirror. The Doctor tells us organics just how things really are, and how they should be. Everything we love about The Doctor is here - from the biting sarcasm to the Data-esque desire to experience humanity. If you're like me and think The Doctor was the best (and perhaps the only truly great) part of Voyager, then this one is a must read.
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Summary: Truly what the holographic doctor ordered
Review: Able to remove an appendix with one hand tied behind his back, The Doctor is also able to write an engaging book with tongue firmly pressed into his holographic cheek. While more "truthful" than Leslie Nielson's A Liar's Autobiography, The Hologram's Handbook is similar in tone and manner, told by a person who is rarely able to look beyond the mirror. The Doctor tells us organics just how things really are, and how they should be. Everything we love about The Doctor is here - from the biting sarcasm to the Data-esque desire to experience humanity. If you're like me and think The Doctor was the best (and perhaps the only truly great) part of Voyager, then this one is a must read.
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Summary: A perfect book (well, what else to expect from a hologram)
Review: Being a hologram myself, I really appreciate that the Doctor gave us - the other holograms - with this book a very detailed and interesting insight in his hard life aboard Voyager. Apart from his very intelligent, sophisticated and humorous writing this book is adorned with photographs of this very handsom individual who just happens to look like me (remember I am also a 525 EMH!) I couldn't agree more with the Doctor on his views and opinions that he so lovely shares with us in this little book. The Hologram's Handbook is a nice companion for everyday life for every Hologram out there and no one should be without a copy of it. It will make your life among organics much easier to bear! This book is written for holograms as well as organics (how considerate of the Doctor!)
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Summary: I am going to marry this man...
Review: He just doesn't know it yet. To sum up this book, it is one of the funniest things I have ever read. Even the introduction was a hoot, and I almost never read those. (Ha, I said hoot, that's how crazy this book has made me.) Anyway, it may be a quick read, but it's something you'll want to read over and over. At least, I know I do. I keep it under my pillow at night so that before I go to bed I can dream of the day that I will marry Robert Picardo, which, of course, comes right before the ritualistic sacrifice I make to him daily. This book's humorous observations through the eyes of a fictious character are so well written, you'll wonder how you can land that stud, and where you can get your hands on some opera as to make yourself a finer candidate. Picardo captures a voice that only he could through all those years he portrayed the Doctor on the small screen. Simply put, if you're not a Robert Picardo fan and you read this book, you will fall in love with him. If you are a Robert Picardo fan and you pick this book up... Well... Let's just say you'll be looking up the local chapter of my cult soon enough...
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Summary: Wow, Picardo is a very good writer!
Review: I just finished this book and I was very surprised with how well written it was!! I loved every line of it! Picardo is a great writer, and he seems to know his character very well. He went where no other actor has gone before. An excellent job, if your looking for something funny to read you certainly check this out! The 'Song of Hologram' was a great way to end the book.
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Summary: Best BOOK EVER!!
Review: I just got this book and I couldn't put it down!! I REALLY REALLY hope Robert Picardo writes MORE!!!
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Summary: Awesome Book!
Review: If your a fan of Voyager and you loved watching the episodes that pertained to the Doctor aboard then you will just love reading this book. It is funny, witty and just down right enjoyable. A must read for any Star Trek fan.
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Summary: A Really Funny Look at the Doctor
Review: Robert Picardo has done an outstanding job of bringing us into the world of the EMH and expressing his frustrations at being a superior creature amidst all of us imperfect beings. He writes with flair and with great humor. It was a book I found hard to put down, and I look forward to more. Unfortunately his holonovels won't be out for several hundred years, so we'll have to make do with the printed page. Kudos to Picardo and his friend and illustrator Jeff Yagher. I do think the book should have cost less...
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