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lowlandhowler's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
chromatick's review
3.0
I'm not going to lie, I was a bit disappointed in this one. I've loved all of Mammay's other books. Long live Colonel Butler!
This one just didn't really work for me. I kept feeling the entire novel like it was a rough draft for a much better book. There wasn't anything glaringly wrong or bad about this one, it just didn't have that "it" factor. It also ended rather abruptly.
I also think part of the reason why this one didn't work as well for me was the narrator. She just didn't have the right voice for this story. Unfortunately that happens sometimes.
This shouldn't dissuade anyone from checking out Mammay's other works. He's a really great author. Just don't start with this one.
This one just didn't really work for me. I kept feeling the entire novel like it was a rough draft for a much better book. There wasn't anything glaringly wrong or bad about this one, it just didn't have that "it" factor. It also ended rather abruptly.
I also think part of the reason why this one didn't work as well for me was the narrator. She just didn't have the right voice for this story. Unfortunately that happens sometimes.
This shouldn't dissuade anyone from checking out Mammay's other works. He's a really great author. Just don't start with this one.
andimontgomery's review against another edition
4.0
The Weight of Command was more a military sci-fi-light thriller. Even though I’ve never served in the military, I became immediately engaged in the writing, characters, and plot. Mammary has a way of creating crisp, taut stories with engaging characters. I liked Kiera, but also really liked the supporting characters.
Lieutenant Kiera Markov is a platoon scout leader on a remote planet, part of an Army peacekeeping force of the Federation Government that oversees the planet’s lithium extraction. When all of the officers are killed by a nuclear attack at an offsite dinner, Keira is unexpectedly placed in charge of the entire planetside post. Kiera was supposed to have been in attendance at the dinner, but food poisoning prevented her from going. When the camp also loses communications with the Federation Government, the newly minted Major Kiera is faced with learning to command the brigade, solving the mystery of the attack, and dealing with the political machinations of the two contentious factions on the planet.
Initially, Kiera fumbles a bit with the weight of her new command. She may have been caught off guard with her new role, but Kiera is astute and a quick learner. She soon learns on how to lead with the support of her team, earning their loyalty and respect in the process.
I rarely “read” audiobooks, but I actually prefer listening to Mammay’s stories on audio. The narrator was excellent. I liked The Weight of Command slightly more than The Misfit Soldier, mostly due to the more engaging plot. The pacing was excellent!
I cannot wait to see what Mammay has planned for us next!
Lieutenant Kiera Markov is a platoon scout leader on a remote planet, part of an Army peacekeeping force of the Federation Government that oversees the planet’s lithium extraction. When all of the officers are killed by a nuclear attack at an offsite dinner, Keira is unexpectedly placed in charge of the entire planetside post. Kiera was supposed to have been in attendance at the dinner, but food poisoning prevented her from going. When the camp also loses communications with the Federation Government, the newly minted Major Kiera is faced with learning to command the brigade, solving the mystery of the attack, and dealing with the political machinations of the two contentious factions on the planet.
Initially, Kiera fumbles a bit with the weight of her new command. She may have been caught off guard with her new role, but Kiera is astute and a quick learner. She soon learns on how to lead with the support of her team, earning their loyalty and respect in the process.
I rarely “read” audiobooks, but I actually prefer listening to Mammay’s stories on audio. The narrator was excellent. I liked The Weight of Command slightly more than The Misfit Soldier, mostly due to the more engaging plot. The pacing was excellent!
I cannot wait to see what Mammay has planned for us next!
avid_reader_sf_and_f's review
5.0
Every one of Mammay’s books is better than the last, and a new favorite. This book was gripping from the start, and is no exception to that rule. Brilliant.
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