Q-Space (Star Trek The Next Generation, Book 47)

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Remarkably good., 2009-03-20
I've never been a fan of Star Trek stories that feature Q, the functionally omnipotent foil for Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Nor am I a fan of stories that continue from one book to another without at least a satisfactory semi-ending for each book. So I find myself somewhat surprised to say that I'm quite taken with this book, and am looking forward to the next two books in the series. br / br /Then again, I HAVE always been impressed by Greg Cox's writing, so I suppose that I shouldn't be as surprised as all that. If anybody could make this concept work, it's him. And he does seem to be.

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Q as an impetuous and error-prone youth? Hints of Trelane, 2008-01-14
This book has several separate and concurrent plot lines, all of which are part of the same storyline. It begins with the Enterprise under Picard taking a Betazoid scientist on board. His experiment is designed to punch a hole in the galactic barrier so that the Enterprise can get through and be outside the galaxy. This will, at least in theory, open up all the other galaxies for exploration. br / As the experiment is about to begin, Q appears with his wife and infant. Q tries to dissuade Picard from carrying out the experiment, telling him it would be a big mistake. Skeptical, Picard decides to proceed with the test. In response, Q abducts Picard and takes him on a journey through time. This journey is a recapitulation of Q's life, apparently he made a major error when he was young and it has something to do with the presence of the galactic barrier. br / While Picard is on his journey, the Calamarain attack the Enterprise in an attempt to prevent the experiment from piercing the barrier. As the story closes, there are hints that the barrier exists to keep something out and that there may be beings even more powerful than the members of the Q continuum. A third plot line appears near the end; it is very brief and hints at some spiderlike creature. br / The action is intense, the hints a bit subtle but still containing enough information so that you can get an idea of what the circumstances really are. I was also intrigued at the thought of Q being an impetuous youth prone to making colossal errors. My next step will be to look for the next book in the trilogy. br /

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Interesting start to a trilogy, 2007-11-21
The Starship Enterprise-E had been given a new scientific mission, to transport a famous physicist to the galactic barrier, and create a wormhole to effectively breach the barrier. However, when Q shows up and orders Captain Picard to abandon the mission, it at least should give the crew something to think about. It doesn't, however, and the mission continues. But, when Q kidnaps the Captain, it throws everything into an uproar. br / br /This book is the first book in a trilogy that brings together a number of characters and episodes from past Star Trek adventures, and explains them. Overall, I found this book to be interesting, introducing new characters, including Q's wife, Q, and his young son, q. I enjoyed this book, and hope that the rest of the trilogy is as good.

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Disappointed, 2003-09-14
Well, being a long-time Trekkie (TNG is my favorite), I was quite disappointed with this book. Liked the premise, liked the characters, did not like the execution. This book, the 1st of a 3 book trilogy had way too much talk and background info for my liking. It appears the author took 1 exciting book and split it into 3 much weaker parts. Profits are the only reason I can think of why this was done.

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Q at his very best, 2002-11-15
It actually took me months to read the book through, but that doesn't make it less interesting, fascinating, flattering... than it is. Q is one of the best characters, and having him show his past to us...! Well, hello, I say!pThis is actually one of the best stories I have ever read on Star Trek, and the fact that Q is the main character (also my favorite character) makes it all the better. Q's past is as flattering and interesting as I expected it to be. Having him admit that he made mistakes that took a BIG influence on the whole system was a real revelation.pMy recommendation: Read it!