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gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
4.0
For most of this book, I kept wondering when there would be some real action. The story felt like a bridge between two novels. However, the end drew it together in a really satisfying way. Not only do I recommend it, but I very much look forward to the next.
jasonabbott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
innocenthedgehog's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gaulien's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
serinde4books's review against another edition
5.0
This was my favorite one so far. We really got a change to know the characters and their world. There was still drama and excitement even though no space battle. We really got a chance to know Honor, but also those who surround her.
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aerofinity's review against another edition
5.0
Best book in the series so far - and that’s a high bar! Superb characterisation, hard hitting action, detailed world building and most importantly, a satisfying and tightly plotted read.
dorinlazar's review against another edition
3.0
The militaristic space opera returns; this time Honor's ship is due some repairs (funny enough, she ruins a ship in each of her campaigns, but not in this one), so she takes a bit of time to enjoy her life. Or something on that line. Without pushing spoilers, this book becomes a bit soapy, as while she's visiting Grayson to take over her role as steadholder things happen back in Manticore. The field of dishonor named in the title refers to the dueling field, and it's kind of strange to see the whole justification for people shooting themselves with bullets in space era unfold.
Unfortunately, the romance that builds up between Paul and Honor doesn't feel quite credible; I think it's the kind of thing that David Weber is not very good at. On the up-side there's no more info-dump; perhaps because all the info was dumped in the previous books.
All in all the experience is enjoyable while the arcs of the characters are less enjoyable. There is drama and irreversible damage done to characters, and it is a bit bold, to be perfectly honest.
Unfortunately, the romance that builds up between Paul and Honor doesn't feel quite credible; I think it's the kind of thing that David Weber is not very good at. On the up-side there's no more info-dump; perhaps because all the info was dumped in the previous books.
All in all the experience is enjoyable while the arcs of the characters are less enjoyable. There is drama and irreversible damage done to characters, and it is a bit bold, to be perfectly honest.