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smateer73's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was completely different from anything I’ve read before, and while there are some technical elements, it’s still easy to understand without being demeaning. The plot moves rapidly and the characters are interesting. It was a nice change of pace to read a truly intelligent book compared to some of the young adult books I’ve read.
jowithtwoiis's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting enough to finish. Not interesting enough to continue the series.
wannabekingpin's review against another edition
2.0
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skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Killed and revived, the final challenge, Lincoln was ready to ace the test and join an elite unit. Just to be plucked out of said test, and get planted into a far more secretive one, one that operates in missions no one ever hears about if they’re successful. The one he’ll test his mettle in will be no different, with entire planets worth of lives at stake.
My Opinion: No sense of tension, urgency, all while stakes are very high. Conflicting descriptions of events, where bad guys are only bad in a sense that author told you they do bad things, all while being very morally classy for no damn reason that we know of (e.g. treating one person nicely while trying to kill two planets full of people doesn’t make you a good guy either). It’s a very slow, dull spy thriller in spaceships, with mechs for decor.
night mode reading ;
skaitom nakties rezimu
About the Book: Killed and revived, the final challenge, Lincoln was ready to ace the test and join an elite unit. Just to be plucked out of said test, and get planted into a far more secretive one, one that operates in missions no one ever hears about if they’re successful. The one he’ll test his mettle in will be no different, with entire planets worth of lives at stake.
My Opinion: No sense of tension, urgency, all while stakes are very high. Conflicting descriptions of events, where bad guys are only bad in a sense that author told you they do bad things, all while being very morally classy for no damn reason that we know of (e.g. treating one person nicely while trying to kill two planets full of people doesn’t make you a good guy either). It’s a very slow, dull spy thriller in spaceships, with mechs for decor.
contem0604's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
steelcitygator's review against another edition
3.0
Plenty of cheesy dialogue and a not unsurpising story ark, though I think some of the world building is pretty good. Also skirts almost up to discussing interesting concepts like consciousness being put into a new body etc. But in the end just a fun, easy read perfect for what I was looking for following some heavy nonfiction reading. Probably won't ever pick up the second book but will say the author, while having somewhat of a cliffhanger, left the ending closed enough you certainly don't feel compelled to pick up the next book because the story is unfinished and I certainly respect that.
ricottae's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was well written, the characters had depth and were really likable, and for all that I have zero military experience, I still felt like the whole thing was very accessible and easy to follow. This was my first book by Posey but I look forward to reading more by him!
justaguy's review
3.0
Fun to read
The whole idea was enjoyable. Yet, somehow the book’s climax was anti-climax itself. At that point, I felt like the book was a light reading book. Maybe because I don’t know exactly what the author has planned it out for us as the audience? This definitely isn’t stand alone book but continuous series that composed a big picture!
The whole idea was enjoyable. Yet, somehow the book’s climax was anti-climax itself. At that point, I felt like the book was a light reading book. Maybe because I don’t know exactly what the author has planned it out for us as the audience? This definitely isn’t stand alone book but continuous series that composed a big picture!
tony_t's review against another edition
4.0
Pure hard scifi action adventure. A little Jason Bourne, a little Tom Clancy and a dollop of Alien. I didn’t learn anything new but the story is a page-turner.
dragontomes2000's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Yikes, I am going to keep this review short because to be honest O don't like writing reviews for books I didn't enjoy. They just start becoming long and winded rants.
So this was a major step down for me. Jay Posey's Legend of the Duskwalker trilogy was so so good and Outriders was lacking any sort of urgency and personality. The highlight for me was the world building because Jay Posey definitely knows how to craft a world. I mean yes this takes place in our Solar System but it is a distant future and all the different political machinations makes it fascinating. But it really gets you to think about "what if," and that is very profound. As for the story and characters, I just didn't feel anything for any of those aspects. The plot was kind of lackluster and besides maybe 2 chapters that were kind of intense it didn't help this story from sinking. The characters also didn't help which is kind of important to a story.
Outriders was a big hit and miss for me. I am kind of bummed because I enjoyed Posey's first series and I know he can deliver. I normally wouldn't continue on with a series if I am not enjoying it but I am a glutton for punishment. So I am going to see what book two has to offer and it is the last in this series.
So this was a major step down for me. Jay Posey's Legend of the Duskwalker trilogy was so so good and Outriders was lacking any sort of urgency and personality. The highlight for me was the world building because Jay Posey definitely knows how to craft a world. I mean yes this takes place in our Solar System but it is a distant future and all the different political machinations makes it fascinating. But it really gets you to think about "what if," and that is very profound. As for the story and characters, I just didn't feel anything for any of those aspects. The plot was kind of lackluster and besides maybe 2 chapters that were kind of intense it didn't help this story from sinking. The characters also didn't help which is kind of important to a story.
Outriders was a big hit and miss for me. I am kind of bummed because I enjoyed Posey's first series and I know he can deliver. I normally wouldn't continue on with a series if I am not enjoying it but I am a glutton for punishment. So I am going to see what book two has to offer and it is the last in this series.