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

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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!

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Blah! Good premise needed WAY WAY WAY fewer words., 2002-09-06
This trilogy could have been written in two, or even only one book. The author was extremely wordy, as if he was trying to fill up all the space given to him by the editors. The stories dragged on and on and on... and as much as I LOVE a good story about xenoarcheology I actually took all three books back to the book seller half way through the second book. pThe characters were believable, to the author's credit, but it just took too damn long to get anywhere of interest. Going in plot-circles just isn't my idea of a good time. I felt as though the editor and author got together and decided they wanted to make some extra cash by dragging out this plot line and I felt literally hoodwinked and cheated; that's why I returned the books. They probably figured because Q was involved, everyone would fall for it. I almost did. pI have been leary of three-parters in the ST universe ever since. BUT I was pleasantly surprised by the Millenium trilogy for DS9.