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Captain Kirk's Guide to Women (Star Trek) |
Author: John Bones Rodriguez
Published: 2008-02-05 |
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 Trekkers and even casual fans of the first Star Trek series will relish these tongue-in-cheek observations
Trekkers and even casual fans of the first Star Trek series will relish the tongue-in-cheek observations of CAPTAIN KIRK'S GUIDE TO WOMEN, a set of funny observations of the main women in the show - basically the captain's love interests. There are color photos of many of them - but disappointingly, not all. That caveat aside, the comments and history make for a fun guide for any interested in Captain Kirk and his erstwhile love life.
 A nice idea for a book
There are two reasons to buy this book. (1) The cover. (2) Sorry, there is no 'two'.
Here are some bare facts which may convince you to not buy this book.
(1) From the introduction: "I wrote this book because it is a well-known fact that many Trekkies have had some difficulties locking their tractor beams onto members of the fairer sex."
(2) From page 55: "Lesson Four: Increase Her Self-Esteem".
(3) From page 81, listing the "top pickup lines": "To [NAME], the loveliest human ever to grace a starship."
(4) From the acknowledgments: "I can't believe I am actually writing this book."
(5) This book is Uhura-free.
Now, in the author's defense, "Star Trek" has been hot for more than twenty years, and the idea for this book is pretty obvious. I mean that, if anyone wanted to do a decent job of it, they've had time.
 A book that only Trekkers can appreciate
The measure of a book of this type is how well it appeals to a broad audience as well as the "niche base" that's going to buy it, regardless, because of its devotion to the subject. No matter how hard author John Rodriquez tries to make an "across the board book" for the masses, "Captain Kirk's Guide to Women" is basically written for those that truly know the difference between a Klingon and a Romulan, the connection between a dilithium crystal and a warp core, or which is a better with whom to have a roll in the hay, an Orion slave girl or the Dohlman of Elas.
Trek fans know that Captain Kirk, as played by William Shatner, was the embodiment of the hero that got the girl, the girl, and the girl. This book, through its various "chapters," provides an entertaining look at the Kirk myth and offers suggestions as how a guy can successfully conquer the woman of his choice. It illustrates what to do and what NOT to do in a male-female relationship.
The text and references to episodes of the original series, along with photographs of the actresses that played Kirk's respective "conquests," are heaven to anyone that ever dreamed of holding a phaser or getting his molecules mixed up in a transporter.
However, for those uninformed in Trek lore, the book offers little to bring them into the fold.
For that, "Captain Kirk's Guide to Women" loses two stars.
 Lame Powerpoint Presentation
This has all the bad qualities of a bad Powerpoint presentation. I saw this book at a physical book store, and I'm glad I did. I spent about six minutes with it, though I could have finished it in fifteen. It doesn't work as a Star Trek book, or a self-help book or a funny book. I don't see how the five-star reviews could be anything but shills for the author. There's really very little in the book.
Always a conversation starter!
I have Captain Kirk's Guide to Women on my coffee table and it ALWAYS prompts smiles and conversation when we have guests over. It's smaller sized so perfect to slip into your book bag or carryon for some on-the-go advice! Seriously, I really had fun with this and and so have many of my friends. And as a woman and a Trek fan I think "Bones" knows what he's talking about--gentlemen: this is GOOD advice. I realize that many Star Trek fans take things Trek very seriously and expect them to meet high standards. In my view, this book meets those standards, but it should be remembered that this is supposed to be FUN! No one has ever put something together quite like this before. I appreciate the tone that is both playful and light, yet clearly written by someone who truly loves Star Trek and is working to make it accessible to everyone. Relax and enjoy--this is delightful!
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