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Fan Fiction

By: Brent Spiner, Jeanne Darst
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik, Brent Spiner, Gates McFadden, Genie Francis, Hallie Todd, Jeanne Darst, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Marina Sirtis, Matie Argiropoulos, Matt Godfrey, Michael Dorn, Patrick Stewart, Saskia Maarleveld, Sean Patrick Hopkins
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Publisher's summary

"A key to the audiobook’s success for fans is its all-star cast — a strong advantage here for audio over print. When a “Next Generation” cast member speaks in 'Fan Fiction,' from Patrick Stewart to Marina Sirtis, it’s that actor’s actual voice you’re hearing." -- The Providence Journal

"Incredible production values (one of the best soundscapes I’ve ever heard, honestly) and some interesting insights from Spiner..."- Locus

This program is read by the author with LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Jonathan Frakes, Genie Francis, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Patrick Stewart, and a full cast.

Brent Spiner’s explosive and hilarious novel is a personal look at the slightly askew relationship between a celebrity and his fans. If the Coen Brothers were to make a Star Trek movie, involving the complexity of fan obsession and sci-fi, this noir comedy might just be the one.

Set in 1991, just as Star Trek: The Next Generation has rocketed the cast to global fame, the young and impressionable actor Brent Spiner receives a mysterious package and a series of disturbing letters, that take him on a terrifying and bizarre journey that enlists Paramount Security, the LAPD, and even the FBI in putting a stop to the danger that has his life and career hanging in the balance.

Featuring a cast of characters from Patrick Stewart to LeVar Burton to Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, to some completely imagined, this is the fictional autobiography that takes listeners into the life of Brent Spiner, and tells an amazing tale about the trappings of celebrity and the fear he has carried with him his entire life.

Fan Fiction is a zany love letter to a world in which we all participate, the phenomenon of “Fandom.”

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2021 Brent Spiner (P)2021 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

"Incredible production values (one of the best soundscapes I’ve ever heard, honestly) and some interesting insights from Spiner..." —Locus

"[A] diverting memoir-mystery hybrid...Spiner’s debut is an homage to fans: where would celebrities be without them?" —Publishers Weekly

"Like the man himself, this book is funny, sharp, and brilliant. You’re going to love it, and Brent, even if you’ve never heard of “Star Trek”. It’s one of the most entertaining books ever written about entertainment." —Phil Rosenthal (creator, writer, producer), creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and star of Somebody Feed Phil

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Only for hardcore ST:TNG fans

I was moderately entertained by this novel-posing-as-a-memoir by Brent Spiner, AKA Data. Spiner gives us a tiny peek behind-the-scenes as he spins out this noir tale of himself being stalked by a crazed fan. It was fun to listen to the audio book, which features all the major ST:TNG cast members, including Sir Patrick Stewart, performing short bits as themselves (not their characters) as they try to help Spiner deal with his stalker. I needed something very light at the time I picked this up, and it fit the bill. It took my mind off of my daily grind and it was fun listening to Spiner's narration. Only recommended for hardcore ST:TNG fans.

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Fantastic!!

A very fun listen! Definitely worth listening to over reading, everyone was incredibly, especially Brent!!!

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Hilariously inventive

Brent Spiner has created a meta masterpiece. Reminded me of the best works of Charlie Kaufman. Folding reality onto fantasy and rolling it dough. Great voice cameos, absolutely absurd twists and turns, and a sympathetic narrator. One of the better audiobooks I've heard production-wise. Great use of just the right bells and whistles. Great audio rendition of an exceptionally well-written book.

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great book for a fan of Star Trek TNG

I enjoyed the humor and the story. Having everyone voicing their parts made it that much more enjoyable.

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Funny book!

I purchased this book because I am a Star Trek fan. It was funny, I laughed out loud more than a few times.
It was great to hear Brent and they cameos from the rest of them TNG cast.
The book was sort odd in places but I think that was the point.

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Loved this book!

Absolutely loved this book! I love Brent Spiner and Star Trek, so it was a no-brainer for me. I really enjoyed the story and that was the feeling of getting an inside glimpse of Brent's life and the behind the scenes of it all. I really feel like Brent appreciates his fans, and this was a nice gift!

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Just another reason to love Brent Spiner!

This book is a wonderful read and incredibly fun. I’m not going to pontificate but I’ll leave you with this. This was a labor of love, and the words reflect it very well. Bravo, Spiner.

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Clever and fun

The cleverness of the concept and the fun of inhabiting the quasi-real quasi-fictional world are grand. The ambiguity about what is real and what is not both frustrates you and keeps you listening. The story won’t knock your socks off, but overall it is worth your time. It’s fun and occasionally funny. Bravo Brent-o!

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grate book

Love the story and the look behind the show, even if some things are fictional for the sake of the story. Thank you for writing and making this audio book.

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Best narration of any audiobook, ever.

Best narration of any audiobook, ever. I've heard Neverwhere read by Benedict Cumberbatch/Natalie Dormer/James McAvoy and Octopussy read by Tom Hiddleston but this cast on Fan Fiction is still top spot for narration.

This story induces cringing, but handles cringy subjects artfully. If this Fan Fiction Mem-noir were published on AO3, it might benefit from trigger warning tags for stalking, childhood abuse, drug use, gun violence, psychiatric malpractice and abusive relationships. I found it entertaining and positive overall, with a satisfactory resolution.

Also I laughed so much... they should have released this book on Sunday because it's a 10/10!

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