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brightshiny's review against another edition
4.0
I expected a space opera but got an entertaining ground pounder.
pjonsson's review against another edition
4.0
Evan C. Currie is one of those (few) authors that almost never disappoints me. This book is no exception. This is a very good start of a new series in the Odyssey One universe. The book takes off not too far after the events in the last Odyssey One book. Actually, a lot of people will probably think of this one as “Odyssey One #5″. However, according to the author himself a fifth Odyssey One book is “Zero percent likely”. So this is obviously a new series.
Although we get a brief appearance of our well known hero Eric Weston, the main character in this book is, as the book blurb indicates, Captain Morgan Passer of the new (or is it old?) Rogue Class destroyer Autolycus. If you are wondering about the name of the ship you have to brush up on your Greek mythology (I had to). He is not the only one in the spotlight in this book though. There are several others, a female commander from what used to be the enemy and a marine commander who used to do his best to try and kill said enemy for instance. A half-crazy prima donna and genius scientist rounds off the ensemble creating some interesting personal chemistry issues.
So it is a whole new team that embarks on adventures in the same universe as Odyssey One. The Drasin have been repelled, for now, but they still lurk out there and the Autolycus is sent out scout for potential future dangers. As can be deduced from the book blurb they find quite a few things and that is not necessarily good news.
The book starts off like a scientific expedition, then turns into somewhat of a horror and suspense story to finally explode in quite a bit of action. Most of the action is marine grunt action and it is well done but I would have preferred a larger portion of ship action myself. Not that the Autolycus is left entirely out and the chief have to play around with various unstable compounds that you normally do not let loose on a space ship (or anywhere else for that matter) in order to save the ship.
Previously mentioned personal chemistry issues comes into play of course. I especially like the rather nutty science genius. The book is nicely written as usual from Evan C. Currie and it is a good mix of adventure, suspense, horror and action with almost entirely likable characters. Actually, I do not think there was any non-likable characters event though the science genius tried hard to be one. I especially liked the more or less total absence of stupid politics. Humanity have been standing on the edge of the eternal abyss and this time they appear to have learned their lesson…finally.
On the whole this is a very good book and a good start of a new series taking off where Odyssey One finished. Personally I would not have minded a bit more space action (I known the author is quite good at it) but it was still a very enjoyable book.
Although we get a brief appearance of our well known hero Eric Weston, the main character in this book is, as the book blurb indicates, Captain Morgan Passer of the new (or is it old?) Rogue Class destroyer Autolycus. If you are wondering about the name of the ship you have to brush up on your Greek mythology (I had to). He is not the only one in the spotlight in this book though. There are several others, a female commander from what used to be the enemy and a marine commander who used to do his best to try and kill said enemy for instance. A half-crazy prima donna and genius scientist rounds off the ensemble creating some interesting personal chemistry issues.
So it is a whole new team that embarks on adventures in the same universe as Odyssey One. The Drasin have been repelled, for now, but they still lurk out there and the Autolycus is sent out scout for potential future dangers. As can be deduced from the book blurb they find quite a few things and that is not necessarily good news.
The book starts off like a scientific expedition, then turns into somewhat of a horror and suspense story to finally explode in quite a bit of action. Most of the action is marine grunt action and it is well done but I would have preferred a larger portion of ship action myself. Not that the Autolycus is left entirely out and the chief have to play around with various unstable compounds that you normally do not let loose on a space ship (or anywhere else for that matter) in order to save the ship.
Previously mentioned personal chemistry issues comes into play of course. I especially like the rather nutty science genius. The book is nicely written as usual from Evan C. Currie and it is a good mix of adventure, suspense, horror and action with almost entirely likable characters. Actually, I do not think there was any non-likable characters event though the science genius tried hard to be one. I especially liked the more or less total absence of stupid politics. Humanity have been standing on the edge of the eternal abyss and this time they appear to have learned their lesson…finally.
On the whole this is a very good book and a good start of a new series taking off where Odyssey One finished. Personally I would not have minded a bit more space action (I known the author is quite good at it) but it was still a very enjoyable book.
leetcat's review against another edition
2.0
I think the book was good quality writing. Sadly this book seems like a long episode of a tv series. The story of odyssey one has stopped. Rogue star seems like it will be the slowest book in the world. They did 1 thing in this book.
The first books seemed epic full of story and intrigue, covering lots of the universe. If the books continue like this I am done with this series.
The first books seemed epic full of story and intrigue, covering lots of the universe. If the books continue like this I am done with this series.
sidetracked's review against another edition
2.0
The story goes on in the universe created for the Odyssey One series and features new characters and a new starship. Although the plot was fine and the setting made me feel like reading through a potentially good episode from Stargate, the execution was not up to par, in my opinion. Repetitive combat scenes in numerically and tactically impossible situations resolved at the last minute by one trump card or another make it rather hard to feel the actual suspense of the combat scene.
And last but not least, the number of "oohrah's" and "semper fi" used by the characters as confirming orders seemed completely out of place and unnecessary.
Despite all of the above, I like the setting, I like the finale and I am looking forward to the next novels in this universe, but I am also hoping that the writing improves.
And last but not least, the number of "oohrah's" and "semper fi" used by the characters as confirming orders seemed completely out of place and unnecessary.
Despite all of the above, I like the setting, I like the finale and I am looking forward to the next novels in this universe, but I am also hoping that the writing improves.
acadian_wanderlust's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book finally and it was exactly what the doctor ordered. There are a few returning characters that I enjoyed and also give me further insight into the crew of the auto (the ship), overall it was a fantastic nail-biting read. Overall the book explained exactly what was missing during the book series with this crew. Also with what was written down, I was absolutely blown away to read the backstory that happens right in front of me. If you like any book in this series this is a MUST READ. It might not be needed for the main series, but it expands it 100%.
Below is the audiobook. Don't get it. The above is for when I finally got in the paperback.
This is for the audiobook. I've listened to 7 other books in the series that have 1 continuous reader. Unfortunately, we have a new voice actor in this book who can't pronounce any of the main names right, and also can't bring life to any of the characters. It's like changing your main character in your favorite series, changing out Mando with a stormtrooper. It's harsh, story-breaking, and ruins continuity. Also, he tries to change the personality of the main characters you've read/listened to for many books before. This totally ruins the book (from the audio standpoint).
Below is the audiobook. Don't get it. The above is for when I finally got in the paperback.
This is for the audiobook. I've listened to 7 other books in the series that have 1 continuous reader. Unfortunately, we have a new voice actor in this book who can't pronounce any of the main names right, and also can't bring life to any of the characters. It's like changing your main character in your favorite series, changing out Mando with a stormtrooper. It's harsh, story-breaking, and ruins continuity. Also, he tries to change the personality of the main characters you've read/listened to for many books before. This totally ruins the book (from the audio standpoint).
johnwillson's review against another edition
1.0
I read the first chapter, it was all exposition and conflict-free dialogue. How long should I wait for the story to start?
pageturner42's review against another edition
1.0
What a disappointment. Full of trite, predictable and dull storytelling, this book had none of what made the first two books in the Odyssey One trilogy good. The characters had no life in them and the marines... Don't get me started. far too much "ooh-rah" and "semper fi!" Taking the place of actual dialog.
Mr Currie, I am disappointed by this book.
Mr Currie, I am disappointed by this book.
tuftymctavish's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this side-story in the series! It's a SciFi adventure: big guns, gadgets, alien tech, beasties - that's what you're going to get, know this going in. But I particularly liked how it's quite different from the other tales in the overall ongoing story. While that's mainly about the space battles, with a varying degree of ground combat interspersed, this one's mostly about exploring a strange new thing and the "Aliens" style action that follows. The variety keeps me interested, the pewpewpew content is an easy and enjoyable read.
trish204's review
4.0
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun.
Although not strictly part of the Odyssey/Odysseus arc, this book does take place in the same universe (thank goodness) and the action in it was as thrilling as in the previous 4 volumes. Also, some of the dialogue was pure fun again, too. And then, of course, there were a couple of hints as to what will be in store for Cpt. Weston and his crew (which I was looking forward to the most).
However (and this is the reason I deducted one star), although some characters were quite endearing, I didn't get as attached to this crew / story as to the Odyssey. Moreover, the creatures encountered in the moon were ... "weird". Weird as in "seriously?!". Just left a strange aftertaste.
Nevertheless, a clear recommendation again. Can't wait for the next book in this universe!
Although not strictly part of the Odyssey/Odysseus arc, this book does take place in the same universe (thank goodness) and the action in it was as thrilling as in the previous 4 volumes. Also, some of the dialogue was pure fun again, too. And then, of course, there were a couple of hints as to what will be in store for Cpt. Weston and his crew (which I was looking forward to the most).
However (and this is the reason I deducted one star), although some characters were quite endearing, I didn't get as attached to this crew / story as to the Odyssey. Moreover, the creatures encountered in the moon were ... "weird". Weird as in "seriously?!". Just left a strange aftertaste.
Nevertheless, a clear recommendation again. Can't wait for the next book in this universe!
midwinter's review
2.0
The story goes on in the universe created for the Odyssey One series and features new characters and a new starship. Although the plot was fine and the setting made me feel like reading through a potentially good episode from Stargate, the execution was not up to par, in my opinion. Repetitive combat scenes in numerically and tactically impossible situations resolved at the last minute by one trump card or another make it rather hard to feel the actual suspense of the combat scene.
And last but not least, the number of "oohrah's" and "semper fi" used by the characters as confirming orders seemed completely out of place and unnecessary.
Despite all of the above, I like the setting, I like the finale and I am looking forward to the next novels in this universe, but I am also hoping that the writing improves.
And last but not least, the number of "oohrah's" and "semper fi" used by the characters as confirming orders seemed completely out of place and unnecessary.
Despite all of the above, I like the setting, I like the finale and I am looking forward to the next novels in this universe, but I am also hoping that the writing improves.