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humvee's review
4.0
I good addition the the Human Division universe - but too short!
It's great to get another glimpse of the characters we've come to know. Especially Harry Wilson. But the story only wets my appetite for another novel length publication in this series! What will happen to the CDF? And Earth? And the Conclave? Inquiring minds want to know!
It's great to get another glimpse of the characters we've come to know. Especially Harry Wilson. But the story only wets my appetite for another novel length publication in this series! What will happen to the CDF? And Earth? And the Conclave? Inquiring minds want to know!
roadtripreader's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Reuniting with my favorite underdogs - it's been way to long since I hung out with the B-Team. They have been missed.
How many more missions do they have to ace before they become the A-Team? Well?
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
Hhm, fix a ship previously blown my a space missle and then sell it to a third party that doesn't trust you as far as they cannthrow you - with good reason. This was interesting. Like hearing gossip about drama that happened at another division in the office. What?! Noooo tell me everything.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Captain Coloma is front and center in this installment which is refreshing. It's all about The Clarke and The Clarke was her baby basically.
Wilson stays being a favorite.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Scalzi is one of the best at dialogue:
“I understand you’ve just returned from being a hostage,” Coloma said.
“Yes, ma’am,” Wilson said. “An unfortunate incident with the Bula. We ended up with six of their ships planning to blow us out of the sky.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤"she was now a captain without a ship, which meant in a very real sense she was no longer a captain at all.” (Captain Coloma)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Skip Drive
■ Earth as a super soldier farm
■Colonial Union vs Conclave
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
How many more missions do they have to ace before they become the A-Team? Well?
Plot/Storyline/Themes:
Hhm, fix a ship previously blown my a space missle and then sell it to a third party that doesn't trust you as far as they cannthrow you - with good reason. This was interesting. Like hearing gossip about drama that happened at another division in the office. What?! Noooo tell me everything.
Character Development/Favorite Character:
Captain Coloma is front and center in this installment which is refreshing. It's all about The Clarke and The Clarke was her baby basically.
Wilson stays being a favorite.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Scene::
Scalzi is one of the best at dialogue:
“I understand you’ve just returned from being a hostage,” Coloma said.
“Yes, ma’am,” Wilson said. “An unfortunate incident with the Bula. We ended up with six of their ships planning to blow us out of the sky.
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Quotes:
🖤"she was now a captain without a ship, which meant in a very real sense she was no longer a captain at all.” (Captain Coloma)
Favorite/Curious/Ludicrous/Unique Concepts:
■ Skip Drive
■ Earth as a super soldier farm
■Colonial Union vs Conclave
StoryGraph Challenge: 1800 Books by 2025
Challenge Prompt: 150 Short Stories by 2025
heiditighe's review against another edition
5.0
I love this whole series. This one has been one of my favorites. It's nice to see the main players from the Clarke back in action, and I cheered at the end.
catevari's review
4.0
Another great chapter! I love stories about competent, smart people; smart, competent people IN SPACE feels like a largesse of riches.
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