Reviews

Fearless by Jack Campbell

gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition

4.0

A good read. The plot and characters continue to be interesting (for someone who likes space battles and politics).

leflambeur's review against another edition

3.0

What was fresh in the first book has become a little tired in this one. Not sure I'll continue with the series.

a_solemn_snail's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

mrboxpiff's review against another edition

adventurous fast-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

paweljw's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

olityr's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The focus on realistic space combat in this series is really cool. 

mary_soon_lee's review against another edition

3.0

This is the second book in the Lost Fleet military SF series. I enjoyed it considerably, but not quite as much as the opening installment. Spoilers ahead.

Spoiler

The depiction of space battles conducted at around one tenth to one fifth of lightspeed is excellent, as it was in book one. I also continue to like the hero, John Geary. Perhaps inevitably, this book felt less inventive than the first. One development -- the deepening relationship between Geary and Rione -- was notable, but didn't capture my attention the way I would have hoped. On the other hand, a new character introduced in this book, Captain Falco, worked nicely.

In summary: excellent space battles, engaging storyline, but, for me, not quite the equal of book one.

About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved).

darax's review against another edition

4.0

Honestly seems like the series will be high 3 stars plus. Easy reads which may seem insulting to some but with the context of space/ship books is vastly overlooked and often an issue. Good plot if a bit simple but once again just enjoyable

jmoses's review against another edition

4.0

More of the same, and that's not a bad thing at all.

danielv64's review against another edition

5.0

Solid Sophomore Series Entry. Everything a Space Opera or Nautical fiction fan could want. Can't wait to start The Lost Fleet: Courageous. Thanks Jack Campbell for producing a series I am ever eager to experience.