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adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really like this book, very excited to continue the series.
darax's review
4.0
Bit of a tired trope with the “good” and the “evil”/ east west kinda thing but overall good book. Can’t fault it draws you in, unique plot and world building. Highly enjoyable
mnapoleon's review
4.0
This story was very entertaining. I would recommend this series to people who really enjoy the type of story that space-based video games are based on.
jmoses's review
4.0
Quick, entertaining, and left me wanting more.
Feels like a distant cousin of White and Weber's Starfire series, in some ways.
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I think part of the reason I like this series so much is that it doesn't delve into the deep, technical details about the star ships. For example, the propulsion. We have no idea how it works. Ships have propulsion units, and require fuel cells to make them work. The supply ships build the fuel cells from materials. Thats it. It really frees the author to concentrate on the story and characters, rather than on how to pretend the tech is real. A rare thing in scifi, lately, and a nice change.
Feels like a distant cousin of White and Weber's Starfire series, in some ways.
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I think part of the reason I like this series so much is that it doesn't delve into the deep, technical details about the star ships. For example, the propulsion. We have no idea how it works. Ships have propulsion units, and require fuel cells to make them work. The supply ships build the fuel cells from materials. Thats it. It really frees the author to concentrate on the story and characters, rather than on how to pretend the tech is real. A rare thing in scifi, lately, and a nice change.
no_muaddib's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
humanignorance's review
4.0
3.5 stars. The writing here was a bit lackluster – the vocabulary was pretty basic, and the transitions between the third-person narrative and first-person thoughts were awkward – it should have been one way or the other. The premise, also, was improbable. Fortunately, it was pretty well-plotted and engaging throughout. The steady, political way the captain gained control of the fleet was fun to read. This is the first military space opera I’ve read in a long time; maybe I’ve missed them.
carriethis's review
4.0
Highly enjoyable military sci fi. I didn't feel as attached to the main character as I had hoped (and let's face it, he's really the only fully developed character), but eh, no biggie. For once I was actually more interested in battle plans and fleet maneuvers.
danielv64's review
5.0
So sorry I waited so long before starting this series, an incredible Space Opera, with great science, compelling characters and excellent writing. Horation Horblower Fan? Honor Harrington Fan? You'll be a Lost Fleet Fan!