Star Trek: The Next Generation: I,Q

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Summary: A rambling of Q-life experiences
Review: I purchased this book mainly because I collect all Star Trek hardcover novels and plus I love David's work. However I was really disappointed in the way the plot was built. It seemed liked everything was tossed in your lap at the end. Maybe it the was the first-person storytelling for me and the out-of-character way Data and Picard was protrayed. Better luck next time John De Lancie. I am now awaiting the New Froniter books in October/November.

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Summary: Well, he lost a little steam at the end but overall...
Review: Well, he lost a little steam there at the end but overall, it WAS a decent book. I laughed all the way through it and I love the Inconcievable quote he snuck in there from "The Princess Bride" it had me in stiches. His views on humanity make me wonder just how much of it is Q and how much of it is John. It was a very good book, but the ending could have used a lot more punch! But hey, you can't be good at everything, right? Four stars for dialouge and content. Very funny and enlightening stuff! Love ya John!

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Summary: I,Q A different sort of Star Trek novel
Review: I must disagree with the reader from California. This Q novel was very entertaining. The entire story is told in the first person by Q. It the plot was subtle but it was there. The book captures the essence of Q. It involves Q trying to find his wife and son and solving a mystery that could destroy the universe. One should not judge a book by its length but by the story it tells. This book is in it's on unique way the equal to Q-Squared and Q-in-Law. It is much superior to the Q Continuum trilogy. Fans of Q should definately buy this book.

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Summary: Such potential, but what happened?
Review: I love all the Peter David "Q" novels, so when I saw this one I ordered it immediately. What a disappointment. The book goes off on so many tangents and trails that lead nowhere that it could have been about half the length it was. Such a good storyline, such great potential, then it all comes crashing down. Sorry, but this is not at all in the same league with the other "Q" novels. Let's hope there's some good ones in the works for the future.

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Summary: A glimpse into Q's diary
Review: While on a "deep sea" fishing trip, Q stumbles across something even he cannot control. When he becomes seperated from Lady Q and q, he enlists Picard's and Data's help to find them. This book reads like a diary and is told entirely from Q's viewpoint. It's written in the first person and some people may not like that. Picard and Data may seem a bit out of character but you have to remember that this is how Q views them. I found this to be a refreshing change from alot of the Star Trek books. Overall its an amusing read.

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Summary: Was there a plot?
Review: This book is a waste of money, even at Amazon's reduced price. The book is only 249 pages, and it feels padded at that length. The book doesn't have that much of a plot, and it lacks the wit of Peter David's other books like Q-Squared & Q-in-Law. I just kept waiting for the book to end. The book should never have been published, let alone as a hardcover. The book does give you a glimpse into Q's mind, but if you want Q read Greg Cox's Q Continuum Trilogy. If you read Dyson Sphere earlier this year, I,Q is like that book, only worse. I want my money back.

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Summary: Can Q (with Picard and Data) stop the End of the Universe?
Review: Yes, I am another one of those people who was disappointed with "I, Q" given how much I usually enjoy Peter David's STNG novels. The first half of the book was rather torturous reading for me, and I kept trying to figure out why? There are a couple of problems. First, the book is done in first person, and there is only so much of Q's ramblings that you can stand. In that regard the book does a wonderful job of making you feel like Picard; you become exasperated. Second, Q goes on and on about his omnipotence, but the more he talks the more it becomes clear that he is not as smart as he thinks. Of course, the story involving the sudden disappears on Lady Q and q along with the imminent End of the Universe requires Q to be at a loss or else the story would be over. I always tend to prefer Q stories that are more intimate (such as David's hilarious "Q-in-Law" novel versus Greg Cox's bloated trilogy). Third, Q might be an alien, but virtually all of his references are to Earth (Shakespeare pops up a lot in this one). Of course, we mere mortals cannot see Q as he really is so it is probably the same thing when it comes to words. Picard and Data are along for the ride on this one, but it is the android that has most of the good scenes in this one. Maybe all this boils down to is that too much of Q is not a good thing. It is fitting that the book starts off with the universe (literally) going down the drain, because the authors throw everything including the kitchen sink in this one. How else to describe a book that makes explicit reference to Dr. Kubler-Ross on coping with death and an homage to "The Princess Bride" that rests on knowing Wallace Shawn plays the Grand Nagus on "Deep Space Nine." The last half of the book certainly picks up and one thing I truly admire about this novel is how the authors make use of font sizes and blank spaces to great advantage. The punch line to the book is actually a pleasant surprise, since it does offer a return to a universe of sanity and potential order, which is totally contrary to the universe according to Q. That was enough to bump "I, Q" back to four stars, which certainly surprised me. For most of this novel I was convinced I was going to pan it big time. That's why David is one of my favorite Star Trek writers.

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Summary: Powerful !!
Review: This is the best book of Star Trek kind I ever read. From the beginning to the end, very philosophical and interesting.

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Summary: Interesting, amusing, and well-written book.
Review: The character of Q is well-suited to Peter David's writing style, so this book works quite well. I'm not always fond of stories that include Q, but Peter David handles him as well as anyone. If you enjoy the character of Q, you should probably consider this a 5-star review.

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Summary: The one Q novel you must read!
Review: If you are a "Q" fan, this is the one novel you must read! This was in fact the first Star Trek novel I read (I always thought it was dorky to read such stuff), and I enjoyed it so much that I have now read seven or eight more! This one however remains the most memorable. John De Lancie and Peter David nail the characters perfectly and you cannot help laugh out loud at some of the passages and conversations. The story is gripping and appropriately surreal given the Q-involvement. In my opinion, stories involving Q really need to be other-worldly to grip/thrill you fully, and this has one of the best reality-suspending stories out there. My only little grouse is that the ending seemed a little abrupt. At first I felt a little cheated at the swiftness of it all, but on second thoughts I think it may be completely deliberate to force the reader to think about what he/she has just read. It takes a few minutes for it to sink in.