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pjonsson's review against another edition
4.0
This book do not really surprise. It is a solid continuation of The lost Stars series continuing the story of Midway's struggles trying to build a somewhat more humane and democratic society than the Syndicate as well as keep their hard fought for independence.
The book is well written in the usual way of Jack Campbell and it is definitely an enjoyable read. The book jumps rather quickly into quite a bit of action with a Syndicate attack on Midway led buy a fanatical Syndicate CEO. I do not think it is too much of a spoiler when I write that Midway's forces manages to drive away the attack. We can hardly have Midway fall right at the beginning of the book can we.
After that the book slows down a bit when it goes into a lot of character interactions, politics and so on which finally evolves into the Ulindi operation. An operation which, not surprisingly, is not going exactly as planned. This of course leads to quite a lot of action which is well done as usual. Both the space action and ground action is quite realistic and good reading.
Overall the book is well done with a thought out story, depth in the characters and enjoyable action. The one thing I have against the book is the constant positioning, manipulation, backstabbing and general atmosphere of mistrust. For me it puts a dampener on the fun of reading it and creates quite a bit of negative feelings. Politics have never been my cup of tea in books. At the same time it is somewhat interesting to follow Iceni and Drakon when they try to adopt themselves as well as Midway to a less dictatorial community.
A good solid book that looses a star for the depressing political atmosphere. The latter a highly personal view of course.
The book is well written in the usual way of Jack Campbell and it is definitely an enjoyable read. The book jumps rather quickly into quite a bit of action with a Syndicate attack on Midway led buy a fanatical Syndicate CEO. I do not think it is too much of a spoiler when I write that Midway's forces manages to drive away the attack. We can hardly have Midway fall right at the beginning of the book can we.
After that the book slows down a bit when it goes into a lot of character interactions, politics and so on which finally evolves into the Ulindi operation. An operation which, not surprisingly, is not going exactly as planned. This of course leads to quite a lot of action which is well done as usual. Both the space action and ground action is quite realistic and good reading.
Overall the book is well done with a thought out story, depth in the characters and enjoyable action. The one thing I have against the book is the constant positioning, manipulation, backstabbing and general atmosphere of mistrust. For me it puts a dampener on the fun of reading it and creates quite a bit of negative feelings. Politics have never been my cup of tea in books. At the same time it is somewhat interesting to follow Iceni and Drakon when they try to adopt themselves as well as Midway to a less dictatorial community.
A good solid book that looses a star for the depressing political atmosphere. The latter a highly personal view of course.
ghostmuppet's review against another edition
3.0
This book was better that the first 2 in the series, but still lacking that fire the original series had. Maybe its all the harshness of the Syndicate worlds - or it could be the narrator.
These are solid books - but nothing spectacular.
These are solid books - but nothing spectacular.
nooker's review against another edition
4.0
Awesome look at the evolution from a corrupt corporate culture to something that actually is for the people. Nice discussion of how when you actually work for the good of all, everyone benefits.
mothwing's review against another edition
3.0
The plot thickens. Will they? Won't they? I'm on the edge of my seat here.
Space? Oh, why, yes, I suppose we are still in space and battles and somesuch are going well.
Space? Oh, why, yes, I suppose we are still in space and battles and somesuch are going well.
ghostmuppet's review
3.0
This book was better that the first 2 in the series, but still lacking that fire the original series had. Maybe its all the harshness of the Syndicate worlds - or it could be the narrator.
These are solid books - but nothing spectacular.
These are solid books - but nothing spectacular.
conalo's review
4.0
Another enjoyable read in the universe Jack Campbell has created. The author returns us to the level of entertainment we have grown accustomed to. It is almost non-stop action in this one with lots of political intrigue going on in the background. He also left us with several new plot points for future releases in this story line.
4 stars for a fun read and recommended for all fans of Jack Campbell
4 stars for a fun read and recommended for all fans of Jack Campbell
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