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First published October 1, 1991
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Peter David
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Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
Peter Allen David, often abbreviated PAD, was an American writer of comic books, novels, television, films, and video games. His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on The Incredible Hulk, as well as runs on Aquaman, Young Justice, SpyBoy, Supergirl, Fallen Angel, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Captain Marvel, and X-Factor.
His Star Trek work included comic books and novels such as the New Frontier book series. His other novels included film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the Apropos of Nothing and Knight Life series. His television work includes series such as Babylon 5, Young Justice, Ben 10: Alien Force and Nickelodeon's Space Cases, which he co-created with Bill Mumy.
David often jokingly described his occupation as "Writer of Stuff", and he was noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction and self-reference.
David earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 Wizard Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and a 2011 GLAAD Media Award.
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October 22, 2023
Q-In-Law by Peter David is a Star Trek: The Next Generation Novel #18. Full disclosure: I love Peter David as a writer, but I loathe Q as a villain. Give me Klingons, and Romulans, or even the Borg, but in this novel, there is neither hide nor hair of those races. On the other hand, the Tizarin are a race of spacefaring merchants. The two most powerful families who have been financial rivals for decades are set to be joined via marriage.
Capt. Picard has been tasked with the joyous responsibility of performing the ceremony, and the Enterprise will host the celebrations. Among the dignitaries, Lwaxana Troi, the Betazed ambassador is onboard to represent her people, but somewhere along the line, Q makes an appearance and Lwaxana Troi becomes enamored with Q. Suddenly, it may not just be the Tizarin that hear wedding bells. Well-written, of course with a captivating story that pulled me in, in spite of the unlikeable Q. This is another great Star Trek novel.
Capt. Picard has been tasked with the joyous responsibility of performing the ceremony, and the Enterprise will host the celebrations. Among the dignitaries, Lwaxana Troi, the Betazed ambassador is onboard to represent her people, but somewhere along the line, Q makes an appearance and Lwaxana Troi becomes enamored with Q. Suddenly, it may not just be the Tizarin that hear wedding bells. Well-written, of course with a captivating story that pulled me in, in spite of the unlikeable Q. This is another great Star Trek novel.
February 10, 2020
What a blast! Q comes to the Enterprise to "examine" the human concept of love, while it's hosting a wedding from two rival alien factions. While there Q meets his match in Lwaxana Troi, perhaps the only other being in all the galaxy as self-righteous as himself. Conflict and comedy ensue. Superb audio narration by John de Lancie and Majel Barrett, the actors who portrayed Q and Lwaxana Troi in the TNG television series. A real delight.
May 31, 2024
I haven't really watched the Star Trek shows, but, from what I've read about him, Q is a quite interesting character. Q-in-Law makes for good reading, but only if you're familiar with the character of Q. Those who are unfamiliar with that one-letter being should at least read The Q Continuum trilogy by Greg Cox prior to reading Q-in-Law.
EDIT: Now that I am more familiar with Q and Lwaxana Troi, I can appreciate this book more; Peter David did his usual fabulous job here.
EDIT: Now that I am more familiar with Q and Lwaxana Troi, I can appreciate this book more; Peter David did his usual fabulous job here.
April 11, 2021
I'm reading through the numbered TNG novels this year as part of a reading challenge to myself. (God only knows why, but the beginning of a year sees me grabbing at lists of random reading material in the hope of I don't know what.) This is, I believe, #18 in the series, and it's been an interesting run so far. Some have been good, some have been not so good, and the previous novels have covered all sorts of things but there hasn't been a funny one before. This is funny, and I enjoyed it. It's not particularly deep or anything, but it's a quick, enjoyable read and I'm glad I've finally read it.
I have to admit, Lwaxana Troi is a character I've always found a little grating, but that is absolutely the point of her and so it works. Also, David's done a good job here of making it clear that her over-the-top personality is a way of dealing with her fears for her daughter's safety and future, which is perfectly reasonable. Deanna Troi doesn't always have an easy run of it, and if she's not kicked about within the Trek franchise nearly to the extent of, say, Miles O'Brien, she's still far more often in danger than any parent would prefer. Q, on the other hand, is pure obnoxiousness hiding nothing, and I took deep pleasure in his comeuppance.
I have to admit, Lwaxana Troi is a character I've always found a little grating, but that is absolutely the point of her and so it works. Also, David's done a good job here of making it clear that her over-the-top personality is a way of dealing with her fears for her daughter's safety and future, which is perfectly reasonable. Deanna Troi doesn't always have an easy run of it, and if she's not kicked about within the Trek franchise nearly to the extent of, say, Miles O'Brien, she's still far more often in danger than any parent would prefer. Q, on the other hand, is pure obnoxiousness hiding nothing, and I took deep pleasure in his comeuppance.
January 29, 2025
This is one of the only Star Trek books that had me laughing continuously once you got into the story arc. Anyone who has watched Star Trek Next Gen or Deep Space 9 knows who Lwaxanna Troi is and who Q is. Picture the two of them together with their unique personalities and abilities and you have a recipe for all types of mayhem. If you are a Next Generation fan then this book is a must read.
February 8, 2016
As a farcical romantic comedy, it certainly has its moments...and it definitely had me laughing out loud on more than one occasion. But compared to many of his other "Star Trek" novels, I found his characterization of the TNG crew to be somewhat...off. They don't shine as authentically as they did in books such as "Vendetta" or "Strike Zone", apart from Worf (who gets many of the best lines) and Wesley (who actually gets the best sub-plot of the novel). Aside from that, the Romeo & Juliet plot involving the two alien families didn't quite hold my attention, and I found myself wanting to skip ahead on numerous occasions to get to more scenes involving Q and Lwaxana. Overall, the novel feels like Peter David writing on auto-pilot, and left me feeling mildly disappointed.
November 23, 2016
A fun and very humorous light read.
If you haven't yet, I'd suggest watching an episode with Lwaxanna and one with Q before reading this book, though, or it might be a bit confusing.
If you haven't yet, I'd suggest watching an episode with Lwaxanna and one with Q before reading this book, though, or it might be a bit confusing.
March 29, 2023
Dated but still funny
April 17, 2022
Okay, so I gushed over the last Peter David TNG book I read...and then I read this one...and whilst it is well-crafted and well-written, showing that the author is competent, I found that the story itself leaves a lot to be desired. Indeed, until the last maybe 50 pages of the book I found myself wondering what was the point of this story and/or was anything going to actually happen? This is like one of those episodes that you watch and then walk away wondering: okay, but like what was the point?
So, first off: content warning (and only one brief mention by Data), but the aliens in this book, the Tizarin, are supposedly just like the Roma (Data uses the "g" word - which I'm rather surprised about - when I was in college in 1998, that word was known to be derogatory, so I can't imagine that it was an unknown fact in 1991), and are also members of the Federation...and yet, they are traveling merchants and traders who often compete with the Ferengi. I have so many problems with them, as a race. First, with what money? Second, one family has silver skin and black hair and the other has blue skin and orange hair (and these colors extend to their heraldry and ship colorings - which is weird). Okay - but like why? They're the same race...that's quite a drastic difference...can we get some exposition on that, please?
Also - they have slave/servants. What?!? See, now I understand that the Federation tries to respect the Vulcan ideal of IDIC (infinite diversity in infinite combination), but they also have the Federation charter and their own ideals, such as being anti-slavery. One would think that if one were to become a Federation member, one would have to abide by certain terms, such as no slavery. Now, now, I know that there is a whole segment of the populace out there who doesn't see indentured servants as a bad thing - but, trust me, it's slavery - and I don't think that even the 90s can be an excuse for that. My issue in question involves the Juliet-analog's slave, Karla (oh yes, there are shades of Romeo and Juliet in this story). Wesley does something to save the day, so the servant, Karla, is gifted to him as way of reward...and she's pretty much under the assumption that the terms of her service with Wesley essentially means constant, non-stop, and immediate boning (and she's super happy and excited about it and thinks that her life of slavery is really just the cat's pajamas). Thankfully, Wesley doesn't pursue it...but other crewmembers comment that they totally would...and I'm like what?!? It's almost like so many of these authors see the Federations ideals as a thin veneer that no one really, actually believes in or strives for. Apparently, "Human nature" hasn't changed in 300/400 years. I mean, except I know it's awful in 2022, so...
Anyway, the story is that the daughter/son of these rivals houses are in love and want to be married, but for some reason Q shows up and wants to explore this emotion called love (how tropey can we be) and decides to fall in love with/string along Lwaxana. My favorite part is where Lwaxana actually points out that Q has been nothing but helpful and beneficial to the Federation/the Enterprise; alerting them to the Borg, learning the capacity for self-sacrifice when he became mortal, showing them all to respect their limitations (when Riker became a Q, briefly), etc. I really, really liked that part. :) At one point, Lwaxana even is granted the powers of Q, which leads to the story's resolution.
In the end, the two people get married, we find out Q doesn't actually love Lwaxana, but was stringing her along, and learns another lesson about meddling with mortals (shout out to the Q Two cameo). Also, so like, what would the baby look like between the two Tizarin. Do the colors blend? Is one dominant? Are the families going to unite? Will they change their heraldry? So many questions!
I'm also going to complain that the cover art is just replications of Q and Lwaxana from different episodes and not original art (I mean, it is original in that someone painting it, but it's a replication of still images from the show).
Any way...it's...um...okay, I guess. Be prepared for people existing non-chalantly in the vacuum of space and/or the crew shrugging after seeing it for the third time as "just another day on the ship" to be the thing that's supposed to be funny, I guess...
So, first off: content warning (and only one brief mention by Data), but the aliens in this book, the Tizarin, are supposedly just like the Roma (Data uses the "g" word - which I'm rather surprised about - when I was in college in 1998, that word was known to be derogatory, so I can't imagine that it was an unknown fact in 1991), and are also members of the Federation...and yet, they are traveling merchants and traders who often compete with the Ferengi. I have so many problems with them, as a race. First, with what money? Second, one family has silver skin and black hair and the other has blue skin and orange hair (and these colors extend to their heraldry and ship colorings - which is weird). Okay - but like why? They're the same race...that's quite a drastic difference...can we get some exposition on that, please?
Also - they have slave/servants. What?!? See, now I understand that the Federation tries to respect the Vulcan ideal of IDIC (infinite diversity in infinite combination), but they also have the Federation charter and their own ideals, such as being anti-slavery. One would think that if one were to become a Federation member, one would have to abide by certain terms, such as no slavery. Now, now, I know that there is a whole segment of the populace out there who doesn't see indentured servants as a bad thing - but, trust me, it's slavery - and I don't think that even the 90s can be an excuse for that. My issue in question involves the Juliet-analog's slave, Karla (oh yes, there are shades of Romeo and Juliet in this story). Wesley does something to save the day, so the servant, Karla, is gifted to him as way of reward...and she's pretty much under the assumption that the terms of her service with Wesley essentially means constant, non-stop, and immediate boning (and she's super happy and excited about it and thinks that her life of slavery is really just the cat's pajamas). Thankfully, Wesley doesn't pursue it...but other crewmembers comment that they totally would...and I'm like what?!? It's almost like so many of these authors see the Federations ideals as a thin veneer that no one really, actually believes in or strives for. Apparently, "Human nature" hasn't changed in 300/400 years. I mean, except I know it's awful in 2022, so...
Anyway, the story is that the daughter/son of these rivals houses are in love and want to be married, but for some reason Q shows up and wants to explore this emotion called love (how tropey can we be) and decides to fall in love with/string along Lwaxana. My favorite part is where Lwaxana actually points out that Q has been nothing but helpful and beneficial to the Federation/the Enterprise; alerting them to the Borg, learning the capacity for self-sacrifice when he became mortal, showing them all to respect their limitations (when Riker became a Q, briefly), etc. I really, really liked that part. :) At one point, Lwaxana even is granted the powers of Q, which leads to the story's resolution.
In the end, the two people get married, we find out Q doesn't actually love Lwaxana, but was stringing her along, and learns another lesson about meddling with mortals (shout out to the Q Two cameo). Also, so like, what would the baby look like between the two Tizarin. Do the colors blend? Is one dominant? Are the families going to unite? Will they change their heraldry? So many questions!
I'm also going to complain that the cover art is just replications of Q and Lwaxana from different episodes and not original art (I mean, it is original in that someone painting it, but it's a replication of still images from the show).
Any way...it's...um...okay, I guess. Be prepared for people existing non-chalantly in the vacuum of space and/or the crew shrugging after seeing it for the third time as "just another day on the ship" to be the thing that's supposed to be funny, I guess...
January 7, 2016
This is not my first Peter David novel. But it's the first one that I read that made me realize that Star Trek books not only didn't have to be serious, but could actually be better than the show.
This is a book that SHOULD, really SHOULD have been made into an episode. Or a Movie. It's that fun.
If you're a fan of the Next Generation, you should be hooked with these three words: Lwaxana Meets Q. It's what everyone wanted to happen, everyone was waiting for it to happen, and it never happened on-screen, which made everyone sad. But Peter David put it down on paper for us, which is in some ways better, because when the laugh-out-loud scenes happen, you're not interrupting anyone else's viewing.
The one flaw of this novel that I can think of is that it was published too early. It suffers from the same circumstances all great pre-relaunch acontinuous fiction endures: It isn't counted as an "Official Story." Once the tale is told, there can be no character development, everyone has to go back into the box in the same order they came out, etc. Peter David is a good writer, though, and even though this is the case, his novels carry continuity within them, and now that he's written a few of the post-relaunch titles, this work can finally be 'grandfathered in' and take its rightful place in Star Trek canon.
This is a book that SHOULD, really SHOULD have been made into an episode. Or a Movie. It's that fun.
If you're a fan of the Next Generation, you should be hooked with these three words: Lwaxana Meets Q. It's what everyone wanted to happen, everyone was waiting for it to happen, and it never happened on-screen, which made everyone sad. But Peter David put it down on paper for us, which is in some ways better, because when the laugh-out-loud scenes happen, you're not interrupting anyone else's viewing.
The one flaw of this novel that I can think of is that it was published too early. It suffers from the same circumstances all great pre-relaunch acontinuous fiction endures: It isn't counted as an "Official Story." Once the tale is told, there can be no character development, everyone has to go back into the box in the same order they came out, etc. Peter David is a good writer, though, and even though this is the case, his novels carry continuity within them, and now that he's written a few of the post-relaunch titles, this work can finally be 'grandfathered in' and take its rightful place in Star Trek canon.
April 17, 2019
Incredibly funny and total shipping fuel.
I listened to the abridged audio book and I absolutely recommend to listen to the stellar performances of John de Lancie and Majel Barrett.
The story itself wasn't that great. It was more like a fanfic than a novel and I didn't really care for the Romeo and Juliet aspect. However, it was so much fun anyway. Lwaxana Troi and Q were kind of believable and it was a joy to listen to their flirting. I had quite a lot laugh out loud moments and who didn't always want to see Q getting beaten up. :D I love that character, but he deserves it.
So, if you don't expect a compelling Star Trek story and just want to witness Q being Q, plus a little romance, you might enjoy this.
I listened to the abridged audio book and I absolutely recommend to listen to the stellar performances of John de Lancie and Majel Barrett.
The story itself wasn't that great. It was more like a fanfic than a novel and I didn't really care for the Romeo and Juliet aspect. However, it was so much fun anyway. Lwaxana Troi and Q were kind of believable and it was a joy to listen to their flirting. I had quite a lot laugh out loud moments and who didn't always want to see Q getting beaten up. :D I love that character, but he deserves it.
So, if you don't expect a compelling Star Trek story and just want to witness Q being Q, plus a little romance, you might enjoy this.
November 25, 2012
I read this book, not because I'm a Star Trek fan, but rather because I'm a Peter David fan. Despite my having a very limited knowledge of Star Trek and its characters, I never had any trouble following what was going on or remaining invested in the characters. Admittedly, there's not a lot of gravitas to the story, it's pure popcorn fun, but Peter David's wonderful sense of humor (particularly when he writes the snarky Q) makes every page of this book a joy to read!
February 16, 2022
Honestly, that was kind of boring, at least until Q got the living shit kicked out of him for once.
July 10, 2023
Perfectly what you are looking for if you pick up a book with this title and this cover.
May 2, 2025
Read this book several times over the years. I love Peter David’s Star Trek books, particularly the ones centered around Q. And this one had Q meeting Deanna Troi’s mother, Lwaxana. And I listened to the audio book this time because the actors playing Q and Lwaxana (John de Lancie and Majel Barrett) are reading it.
And they are a lot of fun. They split up the characters and also perform their own characters. They do a great job. It’s a nice back and forth. I think this would have made an excellent TNG episode. I wish it would have happened.
And they are a lot of fun. They split up the characters and also perform their own characters. They do a great job. It’s a nice back and forth. I think this would have made an excellent TNG episode. I wish it would have happened.
October 23, 2015
When I started my big Star Trek rewatch project over the summer I decided to go ahead and read a bunch of the books too. I still have a small stack waiting for me when I feel the time is right. However, I've mostly reread books I'd already read back in the 90's. I wanted to read something beyond what I'd already experienced so I googled 'best TNG novels' or something similar and I was bombarded with lists. This one actually appeared more than once.
I have to confess that I was already a bit put off. I read a Q-centric novel in the 90's and hated it. And this clearly being a comedic exploit made me nervous - those rarely impress, in my opinion - but I figured I ought to give it a shot.
And I hated it.
First, omniscient POVs are really not in favor these days, and certainly not in the style the author does here. I mean, one page might jump into three of four people's heads one right after the other. It's dizzying. And Peter David has written some fine novels, including Vendetta, which predates this one, so I'm sure it's the author's choice (not a lack of knowledge, or skill, as a writer) that we're all over the map in this novel.
But beyond that, I wasn't interested in the Wesley sub-plot where he insists on staying a virgin despite the most beautiful woman he's ever seen disrobing in front of him and begging him for sex repeatedly. His reasons for remaining chaste are hard to understand (Well, that probably isn't fair, she was a 'gift' to him from a noble family, so he was considering the other person's rights as an individual, it's just that she made it pretty clear she was immensely excited to be with Wesley - so I guess there is some human rights issues at play here. Whatever) - especially from a teenage boy growing up in a pretty hedonistic world. Even his mother assumed Wesley and his live-in girlfriend were sexually active and was shocked to learn that they weren't.
In all, it felt like an early episode of TNG, not one of the good ones. The epic meeting of Q and Lxuanna Troi was actually pretty good, and the climax was very good, but it didn't make up for the lack of engagement I felt with the rest of the book.
I have to confess that I was already a bit put off. I read a Q-centric novel in the 90's and hated it. And this clearly being a comedic exploit made me nervous - those rarely impress, in my opinion - but I figured I ought to give it a shot.
And I hated it.
First, omniscient POVs are really not in favor these days, and certainly not in the style the author does here. I mean, one page might jump into three of four people's heads one right after the other. It's dizzying. And Peter David has written some fine novels, including Vendetta, which predates this one, so I'm sure it's the author's choice (not a lack of knowledge, or skill, as a writer) that we're all over the map in this novel.
But beyond that, I wasn't interested in the Wesley sub-plot where he insists on staying a virgin despite the most beautiful woman he's ever seen disrobing in front of him and begging him for sex repeatedly. His reasons for remaining chaste are hard to understand (Well, that probably isn't fair, she was a 'gift' to him from a noble family, so he was considering the other person's rights as an individual, it's just that she made it pretty clear she was immensely excited to be with Wesley - so I guess there is some human rights issues at play here. Whatever) - especially from a teenage boy growing up in a pretty hedonistic world. Even his mother assumed Wesley and his live-in girlfriend were sexually active and was shocked to learn that they weren't.
In all, it felt like an early episode of TNG, not one of the good ones. The epic meeting of Q and Lxuanna Troi was actually pretty good, and the climax was very good, but it didn't make up for the lack of engagement I felt with the rest of the book.
October 18, 2007
Guilty pleasure of mine. Not a great book, but with a modicum of humor and a rather amusing portrayal of Lwaxana; who is, of course, the best character in the fandom.
Shit: I don't think that worked.
Shit: I don't think that worked.
March 23, 2010
I am not a rabid Trekkie fan but I seriously enjoy every story that features Q. This story is light-hearted and very fun. A very enjoyable read that I should have put on the top of my read pile.
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January 29, 2019Q has always annoyed me. Lwaxana has always annoyed me. Troi has always annoyed me. BUT NOT IN THIS BOOK!! This was such a fun read! And the ending!! I actually hooted and hollered!!
May 7, 2023
The audiobook won me over, especially being narrated by Makel Barrett and John de Lancie.
December 11, 2023
Q and Lwaxana together. What could be better?
September 20, 2023
I got it as audiobook and it was amazing, I was laughing and smiling all the time. Majel and John are excellent as always, I never thought this two characters will ever have a moment together so when I saw this book i had high expectations and when i saw the actors are doing the audiobook i bought it immediately.
This is a book that only fans of Lwaxana and Q will enjoy, i don’t think this could be enjoyed as much if you don’t like these characters already.
“I am Lwaxana Troi, daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed.”
This is a book that only fans of Lwaxana and Q will enjoy, i don’t think this could be enjoyed as much if you don’t like these characters already.
“I am Lwaxana Troi, daughter of the Fifth House, holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed.”
February 27, 2022
Everything it says on the tin. To be clear, the tin is old, and yeah things may have, how do you say, congealed. But, like, you open this tin you're not getting any surprises: Next Gen at its farciest.
March 3, 2022
Really fun book that any TNG fan would enjoy.
September 30, 2023
Fun. At times tedious and at times hilarious. Peter David delivers. He knows Q.
March 4, 2024
A guilty pleasure. A solid piece of writing which explored a meeting between Q And lwaxana troi. Good characterization and a fun romp whilst exploring,"what is this emotion called love?"
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January 12, 2025
AHHHHHHH THIS BOOK HAD ME HOLLERING!!
Alternative title for the book: Jean-Luc and the terrible horrible no good very bad day.
Alternative title for the book: Jean-Luc and the terrible horrible no good very bad day.
February 26, 2025
What the heck did I just read? It was funny in parts, but mostly just one big eye roll.
January 16, 2020
Fun and interesting to read a TNG novel written before the end of the show's run. Really silly and the author was clearly enjoying himself, but this had about as much substance as the Calamarain.
May 9, 2024
I haven't finished the book yet but my lord is it hard in the year 2024 to get past how 90s sexist (+agist) this book is.
I'm doing my best because I love the premise of Lwaxana and Q, two of my favorite characters, stirring shit up. But my patience is tried. Time and time again.
The writer even managed to make Picard sounds sexist and, well, kinda gross, which is so uncharacteristic... I cannot for the life of me imagine older Picard call his former crush in his youth "Beautiful young thing" or "Girl had no sense at all. But was marvelous to look at, Number One." If that sounds remotely like something Picard would say, then maybe I watched the wrong show.
Not just that, every other female character is either swooning at the mention of love, or questioning how their beauty and vibrance will fade as they get older (why?). The writer literally says "(with age), the sparkle and vitality (will) leave her eyes". As I write this review, Deanna just had this thought, imagined wrinkles on her face and panic-jumped into Riker's arms. Give me a break. Even the 90s isn't a good enough excuse for this. Has the author seen TNG? You know, the show where sex and relationships are mostly handled with a rather casual and individual tone.
I'm gonna try to go ahead and finish the book but the taste is damn sour so far and the writing (outside of this issue) is meh at best.
I'm doing my best because I love the premise of Lwaxana and Q, two of my favorite characters, stirring shit up. But my patience is tried. Time and time again.
The writer even managed to make Picard sounds sexist and, well, kinda gross, which is so uncharacteristic... I cannot for the life of me imagine older Picard call his former crush in his youth "Beautiful young thing" or "Girl had no sense at all. But was marvelous to look at, Number One." If that sounds remotely like something Picard would say, then maybe I watched the wrong show.
Not just that, every other female character is either swooning at the mention of love, or questioning how their beauty and vibrance will fade as they get older (why?). The writer literally says "(with age), the sparkle and vitality (will) leave her eyes". As I write this review, Deanna just had this thought, imagined wrinkles on her face and panic-jumped into Riker's arms. Give me a break. Even the 90s isn't a good enough excuse for this. Has the author seen TNG? You know, the show where sex and relationships are mostly handled with a rather casual and individual tone.
I'm gonna try to go ahead and finish the book but the taste is damn sour so far and the writing (outside of this issue) is meh at best.
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