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Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir: Inspired by True Events Kindle Edition

by Brent Spiner (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.4 669 ratings

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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 readers 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.”

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252 pages
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St. Martin's Press
Publication date

October 12, 2021
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"[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

“Fan Fiction is perfect! I loved that damn book. Lots of laugh out loud moments and real heart. Actor Brent Spiner’s pop-culture infused memoir is hilarious, warm, insightful, and absolutely delightful! Highly recommended!” ―Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of V-Wars and Ink

"Brent Spiner’s rollicking meta-memoir is a meditation on celebrity, Hollywood, fandom, ego, and self-discovery, hidden inside a black comedy shell. This wildly entertaining novel opens the doors to the Starship Enterprise and the making of Star Trek: The Next Generation even as it peers into the soul of the actor and the utterly crazy world around him. Richly comic and surprisingly moving, Fan Fiction is a gift to both Trek fans and general readers. So put on your Raymond Chandler fedora, or your Starfleet uniform, and settle in for a wild ride through the underbelly and outer space of Hollywood." ―John Logan, screenwriter of Skyfall, Gladiator, The Aviator

"Both laugh out loud funny and painfully dark, Brent Spiner has created a fictional autobiography that is filled with surprises." ―Jonathan Frakes

"Brent takes us all on a wild ride in this fanciful tale." ―Leonard Maltin

"Of all the pleasures Fan Fiction affords the reader ― a gripping plot, deftly and delightfully twisted; an insider’s slant on a pop culture mega-phenomenon; an affecting personal narrative of childhood trauma overcome; an insightful meditation on the ambiguities of fandom ― the greatest and most singular is Brent Spiner’s prose style. Dry, urbane, acerbic, self-deprecating and gently absurdist, it evokes a lost age of Hollywood autobiography. If Groucho Marx had played Commander Data, this is the kind of memoir he might have written." ―Michael Chabon, Pulitzer-Prize winning author

“This is an entertaining and subversive Brent Spiner in Wonderland.” ―Locus Magazine

“...well written, funny, sometimes outrageous, and entertaining.”
―Mystery and Suspense Magazine

"...like a mix of 'Fatal Attraction' and Robert Altman’s Hollywood-noir 'The Player'...And it’s a lot of fun, zipping along with humour, plot twists and thrills..." ―Toronto Star

“Absolutely a book that could've only been written by Brent Spiner...a barroom epic, a party piece for dull cocktail hours, a story told without ego or shame just for the pure, weird joy of the telling.” ―NPR

"Absolutely excellent! Great fun for anyone who loves Star Trek: TNG and comedy noir. Reads like a lost Coen Brothers movie. Go get it!" ―Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead

About the Author

BRENT SPINER is an actor, comedian, and singer best known for playing the android Lieutenant Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987-1994. He has appeared in numerous television roles, in films, and in theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in Los Angeles. He currently has a role in the T.V. series Star Trek: Picard.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08R2KVJH7
Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press (October 12, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2530 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1250846730

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Sarahi Nieves

Hilarious AND A great book all around

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021

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I got a signed copy of the book but I also grabbed for the audible. I read while listening and it was a great experience. The book pulls you in and the audio experience finishes the job with, of course, a great cast and narration of Brent Spiner but even the little bits of music and sound effects. This is a professional production through and through.

As for the book itself, I haven't laughed with a book in a while and this succeeded at that. The witty humor and anectodes combined with that sprinkle of noir that, just works perfectly. I'd even dare to say, that Mr. Spiner has it for writing not just noir but I am really looking forward to whatever else he writes.

More than just funny, it does take any Trek fan down memory lane, but also exposes that complex aspect of celebrity, fandom and fame to the reader. We get a deep look at what it is to be in the shoes of someone who had to deal with that behind the veil of fiction. It has more serious undertones as well... In essense, the book has a bit of everything and while it is a must have for any Trek and/or Spiner fan, it is a good, full, book that I would recommend anyone to read.

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Martha E. Dickinson

thought I'd like, didn't think I'd love--I loved

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2022

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Let me start by saying I love Star Trek, but I'm not a fan of books written by celebrities. This was recommended by someone I trust, so I got it. I was hooked from the first page. It is beautifully written-it's hysterical, and touching, and suspenseful--wrapped in a psychological thriller. Brent's voice comes through so clearly, his warmth, kindness-humor, sarcasm, snark-the friendship between the actors, the respect for Roddenberry--it's all there.
You get to see the person behind the star, and he's a good person.

I have gotten the book and the audiobook (very enjoyable, and I'm not an audiobook person), and have recommended it to everyone I know that reads and likes star trek, and why would I be friends with anyone that doesn't read and like Star Trek :)

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Rob V

A "Mem-noir" is the perfect subtitle for this

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023

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I bought this a while back when it was on a Kindle deal, and honestly forgot about it. Several months later, the audiobook went on sale as well, and I figured, what the heck.

Last week, "Star Trek: Picard" finished its final season, and I've been basking in the glow of the entire final season, and I wanted to read more about the TNG crew. This seemed like a good time to check this title out.

I have to highly recommend the audiobook to go along with this. Brent Spiner is terrific throughout the whole thing, and there are short appearances from the main TNG cast which add a ton of levity to the story.

This book fluctuates between surprising relatability, utter hilarity, and outright creepiness.

I don't want to spoil any plot details, so if you're a fan of TNG and its crew, definitely check this one out.

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Kathy

Could not put this book down

Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023

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This was recommended to me by a guy at a game store card tournament. Being a long time fan of TNG i just had to pick it up. I started it today and finished it today. I couldn't stop reading! Mr Spiner is an amazing story teller! I love his little nuggets of possible truths thrown in and little stories of his cast mates whom I adore. I originally purchased it to read in my flight this weekend, my only complaint is that it was just so good, I have to find a new book!

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Carl J. Shirley

Mostly Fun Fiction

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2021

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I imagine that if Data, the android character from Star Trek The Next Generation, were to write a book, it would be well organized, coherent and focused. It would probably also be rather dry. But Brent Spiner, the actor who played the android for decades on TV and in films, is not Data, and his semi-fictional mem-noir Fan Fiction is not so well organized, coherent or focused. And maybe that’s okay, because it still manages to be somewhat entertaining.

The main plotline of Fan Fiction involves a deranged fan that stalks and threatens Spiner at the height of his popularity. The first-person narrative (Spiner’s POV) rarely stays on course for long, as Spiner weaves in tales of his experiences as a struggling actor, his childhood trauma, and moments on and off the set with his TNG costars. In the narrative (and presumably in real life) Spiner has more than one obsessed fan to deal with, providing several possible suspects. There are also several people trying to help Spiner survive the ordeal, including a screenwriting detective, a sexy FBI agent and her twin sister, who Spiner hires as a body guard.

Fan fiction is exactly what you would expect it to be, a book written by an actor who is not as funny as he thinks he is. He is funny enough though. The tone is generally light, which works well for most of the book, but clashes with some of the childhood experiences Spiner wants to convey, and the jarring act of violence that is part of the resolution. Still, if you are a fan of Spiner (and TNG), and have a tolerance for his sense of humor, you will probably enjoy this book.

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Wendi Sisneros

A Great Listen

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024

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To really get into the noir feel, I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. Brent Spiner, and friends, do a great job with this dramatized retelling of a story inspired by true events.

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brian beirne

The Book is Great. The Audiobook is Better!

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022

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This book is about a fan stalker set in the real world of his work on ST:TNG. There are many descriptions of life on and off the set. The stalker part of the story is well told with suspense and action. The real life parts give great insight to his life when he was working on The Next Generation and his interactions with his friends/co-workers.

The Audiobook is better because the parts where he interacts with his castmates was read by those cast mates! A nice surprise while listening in the car.

Some of his personal stories are terrific. He meets Oliver Sachs and has Lauren Bacall boo him in a play. He talks about working with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau on a movie. He talks about social interactions with his friends.

Well worth your time!

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Brent Spiner is hilarious

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022

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In a very dark humor kind of way. There are laugh aloud moments, wry moments, and funky with your pals moments. It went by too fast.

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Damian

Awesome book I couldn't put it down.

Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2021

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I really enjoyed this book. I liked that some of the chapters were short really appealing to my A.D.D. I really hope Brent writes more. I wish it was longer so I had more of it to read, maybe I'll have to read it again.