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A review by g_r_frank
Quantum Space by Douglas Phillips
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is the first of a Douglas Phillips' primary trilogy for his Quantum series - but I have read two others of his works before this - his introduction to the series novella (Quantum Incident) and his ending novella (Quantum Entangled) before this one. Yeah, I know, I probably should not had read the ending novella before this, but there you go.
I have really enjoyed Phillip's writing and the way he weaves real scientific elements of quantum physics as we understand them today into a science fiction tale. This story has a very old school science fiction feel but with much better character development that some of the "classic" older science fiction novels (which did not do such a great job on characters). This first novel of the trilogy ties in current-day space flight, the mystery of a disappearing crew, intrigue by unscrupulous government contractors, and an interesting and logical take on the Fermi paradox.
Phillip's story telling feels like an up to date cousin of the original Star Trek - a positive outlook on humanity's future and contact with extraterrestrials which is not a dark, threatening, and scary scenario, as seen in many other science fiction dystopian tales. It was a fun mystery and adventure without being a depressing one. A good read - worth checking out.
I have really enjoyed Phillip's writing and the way he weaves real scientific elements of quantum physics as we understand them today into a science fiction tale. This story has a very old school science fiction feel but with much better character development that some of the "classic" older science fiction novels (which did not do such a great job on characters). This first novel of the trilogy ties in current-day space flight, the mystery of a disappearing crew, intrigue by unscrupulous government contractors, and an interesting and logical take on the Fermi paradox.
Phillip's story telling feels like an up to date cousin of the original Star Trek - a positive outlook on humanity's future and contact with extraterrestrials which is not a dark, threatening, and scary scenario, as seen in many other science fiction dystopian tales. It was a fun mystery and adventure without being a depressing one. A good read - worth checking out.