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katmarhan's review against another edition
4.0
9/10
A science fiction mystery with enough surprises and twists to satisfy this reader.
A science fiction mystery with enough surprises and twists to satisfy this reader.
rpmiller's review against another edition
4.0
Many of the characters are found in the previous volume, but are further developed here. The main story, although long, is an investigation of a murder, primarily regarding the opportunity while motive and means are secondary. There are several major twists that evolve during the investigation. Plenty of siency (science-fantasy) ideas presented in a credible fashion. Quite enjoyable.
sammystarbuck's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. Can't say this series is impressing me as much as his later ones. some great ideas, but the writing certainly isn't as good as it is in the likes of The Commonwealth Saga. Not terrible, mind you, but doesn't flow as nicely.
I'm also not so sure I like any of the characters so far, including Greg. I'll still read the final book in the trilogy, as I already have it, but I don't think my expectations will be very high.
I'm also not so sure I like any of the characters so far, including Greg. I'll still read the final book in the trilogy, as I already have it, but I don't think my expectations will be very high.
tome15's review against another edition
5.0
Hamilton, Peter F. A Quantum Murder. Greg Mandel No. 2. Tor, 1994.
Can Peter F. Hamilton write a closed-room mystery if he wants to? Sure. he can. This is especially possible if the victim is a famous eccentric quantum physicist working in a closed compound surrounded by bright, adoring students. Greg Mandel will need all his psi ability and some help from his old Mindstar black ops team to get it done. As you might expect, the path to the truth does not run anywhere near straight. Note: A Quantum Murder is also published in The Mandel Files, Volume 1.
Can Peter F. Hamilton write a closed-room mystery if he wants to? Sure. he can. This is especially possible if the victim is a famous eccentric quantum physicist working in a closed compound surrounded by bright, adoring students. Greg Mandel will need all his psi ability and some help from his old Mindstar black ops team to get it done. As you might expect, the path to the truth does not run anywhere near straight. Note: A Quantum Murder is also published in The Mandel Files, Volume 1.
shawnpconroy's review against another edition
4.0
Worth It, But Not Great
It was interesting to see the future of the characters from the first novel. I personally didn't find murder mystery to be as compelling as the industrial espionage of the first book. In fact, nothing seemed to happen for most of the book. I enjoyed the book, but I don't know if I'd read it again.
It was interesting to see the future of the characters from the first novel. I personally didn't find murder mystery to be as compelling as the industrial espionage of the first book. In fact, nothing seemed to happen for most of the book. I enjoyed the book, but I don't know if I'd read it again.
readbycandle's review against another edition
3.0
I love Greg so I'm here for the series and its easy reading.
youngscrappytimelord's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
the_prickly_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jediric's review against another edition
3.0
The second book in the series sees all the major characters returning to solve a murder. There were elements in the book that were a little 'ick'. This is the young adult feel at certain parts of the book (lots a young sex and relationships etc). Some terms that were added were a little iffy as well, and i can imagine some people would have been angry about them.
Some elements of the story were also stretching as well. While I can understand the space portion of the story, i think it could have been done in a different and more down to earth way. This is just a personal niggle.
The audio book was of the same high quality i have come to expect from the Audible.
Some elements of the story were also stretching as well. While I can understand the space portion of the story, i think it could have been done in a different and more down to earth way. This is just a personal niggle.
The audio book was of the same high quality i have come to expect from the Audible.