A review by graff_fuller
Halo: First Strike by Eric S. Nylund

challenging dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed this story, though...towards the end...I felt it was a little long in the tooth.

I'm glad that most of this story is with Master Chief...where I think it should be. Glad that we got Dr. Halsey back...and that NOT all the Spartans are dead. That was a MASSIVE bummer for me in book two. 

I do not trust the Admiral in this book. I felt he was incompetent and did so many stupid moves.

Really worried about Captain Keyes. I will not believe he is actually dead...till we have his body (sorry), not going to fall for that move (again).

Most of the story is in 2552...with a small period of time when the Spartan were training (very small section).

I am now invested into this story, and am looking forward to picking up the next story. I really love the worldbuilding and want to see how they save Earth, for that is the biggest worry IMO.