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Mutants Everywhere, Jun 25 2004
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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Well done novel!, Sep 14 2003
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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An excellent way to bring together two genres, Jun 13 2002
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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Just a Lot of Fun, Sep 13 2001
This is a book that shouldn't be taken all that seriously. It's just a fun read. Fans of both "Star Trek" and The X-Men will have a good time with this. Underused characters such as Banshee and Nightcrawler are treated well in this story.
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The Marvel and Star Trek Universes are one., Aug 24 2001
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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An interesting work, Dec 1 2000
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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The desired interaction, but little story, Aug 14 2000
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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Don't even bother!, Aug 2 2000
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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X-citing, April 24 2000
totally fantastic. awesome. mindboggling. When i learned Michael Friedman's writing this book, it's sooo cool. His storytelling never ceases to amaze me. I loved the interaction between Worf and Wolverine and not to mention that between Picard and Storm. I'm even gladder to own the comic prequel before this book came.
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How?... Why?..., Jan 21 2000
Who would have expected Star Trek and X-Men to merge? The idea is so strange and just plain unexpected that I really don't know what to think!
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Planet X by Michael Jan Friedman (Mass Market Paperback - May 1 1998)
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