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Summary: Don't even bother!
Review: I am not a TNG or X-Men fanatic, however, I do follow both and enjoy partaking in their respective adventures. I couldn't see how Friedman was going to take these two different universes and cross them over. I can say the result is disappointing.I won't go in the poor characterization of the X-Men nor will I discuss the horrible relationships that ensue between the Enterprise crew and the X-Men. I will suggest that you, the dear reader, avoid this book like the proverbial plaque.
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Summary: Mutants Everywhere
Review: I read this book before actually seeing and reading the comic book that was its prequel. Which actually didn't matter at all. The story was great and for a X-Men or Trek fan this is a definite read. However, X-Men fans who couldn't care less about Star Trek might not like the fact that the X-Men don't have a big enough role in this book. Sure the mission is to help a planet of fledgling mutants become accepted in their society, but that's not really how it goes. The X-men spend their time stumbling around the Enterprise, not used to the strict discipline and heirarchy and causing accidental damage and getting into trouble. When they do finally get to do something useful the book places more emphasis on when and where powers are used as opposed to the story and character interactions. Ordinarily I don't think that is a bad thing with regard to X-Men, but Star Trek demands a bit more story. In this case I feel this book could have easily been a duology or even possibly a triology. That way we could get the story depth required of Star Trek and better use the abilities of the Xmen and their great character personalities. There are two noteworthy character dynamics that I loved and think the author could have exploited a bit more. That was Wolverine and Worf, and Storm and Picard.
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Summary: Mutants Everywhere
Review: I read this book before actually seeing and reading the comic book that was its prequel. Which actually didn't matter at all. The story was great and for a X-Men or Trek fan this is a definite read. However, X-Men fans who couldn't care less about Star Trek might not like the fact that the X-Men don't have a big enough role in this book. Sure the mission is to help a planet of fledgling mutants become accepted in their society, but that's not really how it goes. The X-men spend their time stumbling around the Enterprise, not used to the strict discipline and heirarchy and causing accidental damage and getting into trouble. When they do finally get to do something useful the book places more emphasis on when and where powers are used as opposed to the story and character interactions. Ordinarily I don't think that is a bad thing with regard to X-Men, but Star Trek demands a bit more story. In this case I feel this book could have easily been a duology or even possibly a triology. That way we could get the story depth required of Star Trek and better use the abilities of the Xmen and their great character personalities. There are two noteworthy character dynamics that I loved and think the author could have exploited a bit more. That was Wolverine and Worf, and Storm and Picard.
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Summary: The Marvel and Star Trek Universes are one.
Review: If you ever suspected that the Marvel and Star Trek Universes are really one and the same, this book, plus an X-Men/ TOS Star Trek crossover story written in comic book form by Scott Lobdell in 1996 is the evidence for this. Both are fun and entertaining to read,solid science fiction story telling, and Michael Jan Friedman (along with Peter David) is a fan of both universes, thus his enthusism for this book is shown here. I would love to see more Marvel/Star Trek crossover stories, they give new meaning to the Vulcan IDIC (Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations).
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Summary: An excellent way to bring together two genres
Review: Outside of watching "The X-Men" movie and looking forward to the next one, I'm not a huge X-Men fan. That being said, this book absolutely floored me. I couldn't put it down and read it in two days (if I wasn't working 18 hours a day at that time it would've been one day). MJ Friedman has with this Star Trek installment, once again, shown why he's one of the top selling Star Trek authors. Thanks to the author for a great read.
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Summary: Stuck in a Time/Dimension that Fears and Hates Them
Review: The planet Xhaldia is facing an interesting blossoming of youths into mutants, or as the inhibitants of the planet call them transformed. The chancellor afraid of these youth and how they may affect society appeals to the Federation, specifically the starship Enterprise E. Meanwhile on station 88 a group of mutants familiar to Marvel comic collectors appear, yes the X-men. Soon the X-Men are guests aboard the Enterprise and drawn into the situation on Xhaldia, especially when hostile aliens start kidnapping the transformed off-planet.
The plot to this crossover novel is not as deep as other Star Trek novels. Then again why should it be. This is basically a story for fun. While there are some deep moments as Friedman;s description of physics in the Star Trek universe attests, and the themes that travel with the X-Men no matter what format they appear in also exemplifies. The main theme being tolerance.
So overall I would say it was fun and interesting to see some of my favourite comic characters guest star in the Star Trek universe and that this book is a light read.
With all due respect to Trekkies and comic book "geeks" if you start this novel with expectations other than a side trip of momentary amusement you are bound to be disappointed. Friedman after all handled the continuity and characterization well but I think everyone will agree this is not War and Peace:).
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Summary: Well done novel!
Review: The X-Men and THE ENTERPRISE-E together again. This one was a very well done blending of the X-Men into the Star Trek universe. As you can imagine, Wolverine was hard to control, Archangel pushed the rules to the limits, and Storm was definitely their leader. The combination of Wolverine and Worf was particularly interesting. The situation they were dropped into was also well written. When a planet suddenly develops a crop of super-powered mutants of their own, the Enterprise is asked to help the authorities, only to find an alien ship there ahead of them to "harvest" the new mutants. With the help of the X-Men, the Enterprise bridge crew rescue the transformed teens, but not without cost. The X-Men themselves do a bit of growing. Colossus finds himself guilty of the same snap judgement he's accused non-mutants of having. In all a well written story.
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Summary: Well done novel!
Review: The X-Men and THE ENTERPRISE-E together again. This one was a very well done blending of the X-Men into the Star Trek universe. As you can imagine, Wolverine was hard to control, Archangel pushed the rules to the limits, and Storm was definitely their leader. The combination of Wolverine and Worf was particularly interesting. The situation they were dropped into was also well written. When a planet suddenly develops a crop of super-powered mutants of their own, the Enterprise is asked to help the authorities, only to find an alien ship there ahead of them to "harvest" the new mutants. With the help of the X-Men, the Enterprise bridge crew rescue the transformed teens, but not without cost. The X-Men themselves do a bit of growing. Colossus finds himself guilty of the same snap judgement he's accused non-mutants of having. In all a well written story.
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Summary: An interesting work
Review: This book was an entertaining read, even though some people don't seem to appreciate it. Maybe since I am not a huge Star Trek fan I am missing some misuse or something to offend the people reading, but this book was exciting and fun to read. If you want something that will keep you interested and having a good time, read the book.
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Summary: The desired interaction, but little story
Review: This book was the sequel to the comic "X-Men/Star Trek: Second Contact." The plot is fairly thin, consisting of the two teams helping a group of emerging alien mutants. However, this book is not about plot, it's about mixing and exploring the lives and personalities of these two great teams. The slow progression of trust and camraderie that builds as the teams tackle each other is wonderfully crafted. Of particular note are the bonding of Worf, Wolverine and Archangel, and the intriguing interaction between Picard with Storm. Overall, this is a great purchase for anyone who is a fan of both series. One suggestion: Buy the comic first; it will help provide a base for the story.
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