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Summary: Just the perfect book while cooling your heels...
Review: ...stuck on jury duty (sigh). Read this last summer (2000) and enjoyed practically all the submissions tracing the history of the Enterprise Captains, from the first Enterprise (during the Revolutionary War) to Picard. Some very imaginative entries, including Capt. Harriman (Enterprise-B) and Capt. Garrett (Enterprise-C). Highly recommended...
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Summary: Average at Best
Review: After finishing the Enterprise Logs. It was hard for me to believe that all of the included stories were written by previously established, and otherwise well respected Star Trek authors. I have read other works by most of these authors, and I was amazed, and very disappointed in how bad some of these stories were. Most of the stories seem to be thrown together with almost minimal character structure behind them. The reader is instantly thrown into the story, and expected to feel some rapport with the lesser known Captains of the famous ships known as Enterprise. The Captain Decker story, and the Captain Harriman story while far from perfect at least made the book bearable. In my opinion it seemed as if each author were attempting to out do the next with a special revelation, or accenting on an important point in the Trek legend. Now at first the concept is exciting, but after two, or three below average stories. The shine wears very quickly off of the concept, and makes it feel cheap, and "fanish". I am very disappointed in this book, and feel that with further poor decsions like this one. It will only drive the audience away, and find other series to enjoy.
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Summary: Average at Best
Review: After finishing the Enterprise Logs. It was hard for me to believe that all of the included stories were written by previously established, and otherwise well respected Star Trek authors. I have read other works by most of these authors, and I was amazed, and very disappointed in how bad some of these stories were. Most of the stories seem to be thrown together with almost minimal character structure behind them. The reader is instantly thrown into the story, and expected to feel some rapport with the lesser known Captains of the famous ships known as Enterprise. The Captain Decker story, and the Captain Harriman story while far from perfect at least made the book bearable. In my opinion it seemed as if each author were attempting to out do the next with a special revelation, or accenting on an important point in the Trek legend. Now at first the concept is exciting, but after two, or three below average stories. The shine wears very quickly off of the concept, and makes it feel cheap, and "fanish". I am very disappointed in this book, and feel that with further poor decsions like this one. It will only drive the audience away, and find other series to enjoy.
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Summary: Enterprise Logs - Fascinating and well told stories!
Review: From the colonial shores of America during the revolutionary war to the southern Pacific ocean in the embroiled second world war to the farthest reaches of the galaxy the proud name Enterprise has born the banner of honor, freedom and justice, conveying humanities best to friend and foe alike. In these pages you will find ten exceptional, intriguing and truly inspirational short stories written by several of Star Trek's finest authors. Along with the exceptional stories contained within the pages of this exceptional anthology there is a brief bio of the author telling each story.Captain Israel Daniel Dickenson commanding the Sloop-of-War Enterprise
The Veil at Valcour by Diane Carey - Given her extensive experience with sailing ships of this time period, very few authors could've taken on the task of telling this wonderful story about the Sloop-of-War Enterprise, a ship seized by colonial sailors from the British during the American Revolutionary war. Although I have little clue of the majority of the terminology used in this story, I found the story itself to be truly inspirational. Captain Osborne B. Hardison commanding the U.S.S. Enterprise
World of Strangers by Diane Carey - Here, Diane Carey takes on the task of telling a brief story of the USS Enterprise during WWII in the Pacific. She takes and accomplishes that task quite well as she turns not so much to telling the tale of the combat itself but to the human side of the equation and the terrible sacrifices and loss this war brought on. Only one minor point of contention on my part, military time doesn't work as it is portrayed in this great story. Captain Robert April commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701
Though Hell Should Bar the Way by Greg Cox - Having read every Trek novel written by this author up to the date of this publication, I believe I can say unequivocally that Greg Cox's stories in the Star Trek universe are absolutely exceptional and a complete joy to read! In this short story we meet Captain Robert April as he's leading his ship and crew at breakneck speed to get to Tarsus IV in time before a famine starts taking lives. Along the way though, they encounter Klingon commander Kor and his orders to stop any and all Federation vessels from approaching Tarsus IV. Captain Christopher Pike commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701
Conflicting Natures by Jerry Oltion - I've only had the please so far of reading one of Jerry Oltion's previous stories, but I can definitely say now that he has an excellent writing style that I enjoy. Here he tells the hilarious story of Captain Pike, after engaging Klingons having to pick up an Eremoid that wishes to "observe" the crew in their day to day routine. The camaraderie of the crew really sticks out in this one. Captain James T. Kirk commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 & NCC-1701-A
The Avenger by Michael Jan Friedman - Star Trek's most prolific author proffers up this tale of Captain Kirk on a mission to see that peace talks between the Draqqi and the Iach'tu end successfully. Early in his career, Kirk had been briefly stationed on Draqqana and of course, there is a woman involved. There is a murder of a high profile Draqqi in the midst of the peace talks and Kirk pairs up with that woman who is now the chief Draqqi investigator. This story is in quite good keeping with Michael Jan Friedman's excellent style of writing. Captain Will Decker commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701
Night Whispers by Diane Duane - Although it had been quite some time since Diane Duane had visited Gene Roddenberry's universe, with this story she makes an excellent return. We visit Captain Will Decker as he is in the process of overseeing the refit of the USS Enterprise right before the events depicted in Star Trek The Motion Picture. Here, Captain Decker must solve the puzzle of some strange script written into the LCARS computer system recently installed on the Enterprise. Captain Spock commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A
Just Another Little Training Cruise by A. C. Crispin - This fine author had also taken a lengthy respite from Gene Roddenberry's universe and makes a triumphant return with this outstanding story. Here she tells the tale of Spock, the Captain of the Enterprise as she is being used as an Academy training vessel and the beginnings of his "feelings" toward Saavik. We learn when and where they met and this tale beautifully sets up the events in the exceptional novel, "Vulcan's Heart" by Josepha Sherman and Susan Shwartz. Captain John Harriman commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-B
Shakedown by Peter David - As one of Star Trek's premier authors, Peter David's stories are well told, thought provoking, captivating, humorous and oft times, quite compelling as is the case with this outstanding story of Captain Harriman. "Somehow" he's been captured by the Romulans and is being interrogated by Rokan, the Tal Shiar's top interrogator. As is with the majority of Peter David's work, this story was a true pleasure to read. Captain Rachel Garret commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-C
Hour of Fire by Robert Greenberger - In this exciting and invigorating tale, Robert Greenberger takes us to a point early in Captain Rachel Garret's command of the Enterprise. She and the Enterprise are on a mission to find an M Class planet for a race known as the Warin. What is especially poignant about this story is her interaction with the crew and then how that crew deals with the emergency that arises. This story was extremely enjoyable. Captain Jean Luc Picard commanding the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D & NCC-1701-E
The Captain and the King by John Vornholt - One of the best series of books to have come out to date was the Captain's Table series and this story is a real treat as John Vornholt revisits this mythical place. This is an interesting tale of how Picard helped a "would be" King of Andoria make the ultimate sacrifice. {ssintrepid}
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Summary: I was disappointed in this book :-(
Review: I found this book when I was buying the Captains table book. It was one of those, "if you like this, you'll like these too" lists Amazon gives us. Hey! It looked great! Pictures of three Starships, a Revolutionary war schooner, and a Aircraft Carrier! "The History of the Enterprise!" It says. I am a Star Trek Fan. I have been from when I was very young. I watch and read Trek books for the adventure and action. There is very little of that in these stories. These stories seem to be morality plays more than adventure stories. I feel it only deserves 2 stars because only 2 of the stories in this book are OK. And they are stories about the Starship captains you hardly ever hear about. Lastly, these are extremely short, short stories. Not barely worth the price. Before you buy on-line, go see it in a store, and look it over and read some of it. Then decide.
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Summary: A great book for any Enterprise Fan!
Review: I loved this book, it represents a great anthology of every Enterprise captain, each has a story written by some of the best ST writers like Peter David and Diane Carey. It really adds to the series and the history of the name Enterprise, along with the insite into the persons behind the command post. In the few more recent collections of short ST stories this is probably the best
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Summary: Wonderful Missing Moments!
Review: If for no other reason, this book introduces us to Captains we don't know enough about such as Harriman and Garrett. Plus a wonderful story of Spock commanding during the Academy revealing the beginning of his relationship with Saavik culminating in "Vulcan's Heart". And even the few moments when Decker commanded the Enterprise.
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Summary: Wonderful Missing Moments!
Review: If for no other reason, this book introduces us to Captains we don't know enough about such as Harriman and Garrett. Plus a wonderful story of Spock commanding during the Academy revealing the beginning of his relationship with Saavik culminating in "Vulcan's Heart". And even the few moments when Decker commanded the Enterprise.
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Summary: The history of the past and the future!
Review: Since reading stories about Captain April and briefly viewing captains Pike, Decker, Harriman, and Garrett, I have wanted to know more about them. "Enterprise Logs" does not disappoint. The tales of Decker and Harriman (especially the latter) were the most enjoyable (5 stars). Garrett's story was close behind. And, although I read little non-fiction, I found the based-on-fact stories on captains Dickenson and Hardison to be entertaining and exciting (4 stars). I found the stories of Kirk and Picard, the ones of whom we are most knowledgeable, to be weakest yet worthy of reading. I am not a fan of the "Captains' Table" books as I find it difficult to imagine Picard telling war stories, even to his equals; still, the story was very good (3 1/2 stars). Read it and enjoy the history of the past and the future!
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Summary: ST: Enterprise Logs
Review: Star Trek: Enterprise Logs edited by Carol Greenberg is an anthology of adventure and exploration spanning six centuries and ten captains of one proud tradition the appellation known as Enterprise. I found that this book to be both historical and imaginative. Historical in the sense that one Enterpise fought in the Revolutionary War for America's freedom to the command of Jean-Luc Picard on U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D. This book covers both seafaring to spacefaring vessels all with the same name and a compelling story with each captain trusted to bring her to battle and back home again. As this is an anthology, the captains are very interesting to read about. Captains Irrael Daniel Dickerson, Osborne B. Hardison, Robert April, Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk, Will Decker, Spock, John Harriman, Rachel Garrett and Jean-Luc Picard are all accounted for here with an interesting tale to tell about the ship they command. Since this is an anthology we have different authors lending their expertise to each story giving the reader a feel that each captain is speaking. The authors are: Diane Carey, Greg Cox, Jerry Oltion, Michael Jan Friedman, Diane Duane, A.C. Crispin, Peter David, Robert Greenberger, and John Vorholt. I found this book to be very enjoyable, readable with a flowing narrative, and intriguingly engrossing. The first two stories were right out of America History focusing on the captain of the ship, thus, giving the reader insights into the noteworthiness of these historical figures. As the other stories, imagination rules the story with a heavy dose of the humanity. The book is a very fast read with enjoyable adventure.
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