Sean Randall reviewed Q-Squared by Peter David
Review of 'Q-Squared' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
"Divided as they were by such things as climate, however, they did at least share one thing: A fascination with pain."
It's quite refreshing to see that even over a decade and a half ago, Peter David was churning out masterpieces. His typical irreverence is present, though muted as befits a world not entirely his own, and the writing flows so smoothly that it's a page turner, and no mistake.
The Yesterday's Enterprise television episode was a firm fan favourite, couple that with the "what if Jack Crusher hadn't died?" scenario and the power of members of the Q continuum and you get a truly cracking novel.
The action sequences were brilliantly paced, my only regret is the book wasn't a little longer. Lingering on even more of the detail present in the different universes would have been worth reading.
Not an emotional puncher of a read, I think it …
"Divided as they were by such things as climate, however, they did at least share one thing: A fascination with pain."
It's quite refreshing to see that even over a decade and a half ago, Peter David was churning out masterpieces. His typical irreverence is present, though muted as befits a world not entirely his own, and the writing flows so smoothly that it's a page turner, and no mistake.
The Yesterday's Enterprise television episode was a firm fan favourite, couple that with the "what if Jack Crusher hadn't died?" scenario and the power of members of the Q continuum and you get a truly cracking novel.
The action sequences were brilliantly paced, my only regret is the book wasn't a little longer. Lingering on even more of the detail present in the different universes would have been worth reading.
Not an emotional puncher of a read, I think it did lack a little solemnity, a little gravitas. But fun, certainly, and I can see easily why it made best seller lists.