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Summary: powerful military science fiction
Review: The diplomatic mission assigned to Prince Roger was more to get rid of him for awhile than any real need except palace relief as the royals including his mother the Empress are tired of his boorish spoiled behavior. One thousand rugged Marines accompany Roger on his meaningless mission, but every one of these tough soldiers detests this royal pain in the butt. The assignment goes wrong and Roger and his troops become stuck on Marduk, a hostile planet.Over the next year or so, Roger leads his Marines and loyal Mardukans in a deadly march to reach the only spaceport held by the enemy. During the dangerous crossing that costs the lives of 100 men, Roger feels every death personally and turns into a strong military leader whose supporters are as loyal to him as any person can expect. However, whether he manages to lead the way off-planet still remains to be proven because he learns that there is more to this disaster than just what resides on Marduk. MARCH TO THE SEA is a powerful military science fiction novel that works on several levels as Roger turns from a hedonistic rotter into a strong leader. The story line is action packed as the land and ocean of Marduk seems real and in turn provides an authenticity to the adventures of the outsiders. Still it is Roger whose metamorphose against an antagonistic backdrop makes the latest outer space thriller from David Weber and John Ringo into must reading for sub-genre fans. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: The first two books in the series were good escapist literature told with humor and good military scenes. They did have a tendency to kill off some likable characters, but not too many and could be forgiven. The third book seems to betray what went on in the first two. The characters were not quite true to form. The book felt rushed and done just to get it in print for a deadline. The ending was very disappointing. How could the authors kill off some of the best characters and leave the situation hanging? Science fiction authors are getting into a bad habit of dragging a series out for all that it is worth, resulting in boredom and aggravation on the part of the readers after a while. I hope the authors reconsider where they are going with this series. Right now, I am not looking forward to book 4.
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Summary: How to Make Money Through Recycling
Review: The planet in this book should have been called Remagen, because this is definitely a "book too far". John Ringo seems to be taking lessons from Weber on how to stretch a plot on, and on, and on, and on. The characters in this installment go from scenario to scenario, repeating what has gone on several times before. There is no logic, no suspense, or even much enthusiasm to be drummed up. Then, when they finally get to make the assault that all three volumes have been leading up to, it turns out to be a complete anti-climax. To make it worse, Ringo and Weber use it to set up what looks to be an entirely new set of entries in the series, to be continued ad nauseum. Science fiction is supposed to explore _new_ frontiers. But unless you plan to just turn of your brain and any crtical faculties, there is absolutely nothing new here.
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Summary: The March Series
Review: There are reasons to read this book and then there are reasons not to read this book. If you, like me, thought the first two books of this series was some of the greatest sci-fi you have ever read, then you might be disappointed at reading this book. The March series, for now, is scheduled to be part of a 7 book series, which you no doubt knew roughly since Weber is given to writing a fuller universe than is present in March Upcountry. Given that knowledge, this book is more of a conclusion, a bitter conclusion, but still a conclusion to the battles fought on Marduk. This novel serves the purpose of introducing the problems Roger will face when he tries to leave Marduk. Which was expected of course, just not the depth of those problems which came as a surprise for me. Rather a bitter, twangy, and sweet surprise. You will not see Roger "grow" as he grew in March Upcountry or March to the Sea. However, you will see Roger experience factors which will cause him to grow, because if he doesn't grow the consequences are rather unpleasant. The sea voyage will be new and refreshing but after that things become more twisted. The land campaign is plagued with complexities of security and planning. Hard enough to fight natives who outnumber you, but add the spaceport to the mix and things start getting ugly. So... If you want to continue this series or just want to know the end of the time spent on Marduk with an adequate sense of completion, then read the book. If you want to see Roger become more than he is at the moment, then you'll have to wait for the next book or books in the series. If you want to see Roger's romance develop into marriage, don't count on it buddy. Now that you know everything you need to know before reading the book, decide on whether it is worth it to you to read it.
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Summary: A decent, romping read!
Review: This book is the 3rd in a series, the first 2 being, "March Upcountry" and "March to the Sea." This book and the series in general are a good+ read, but they are not a great read. Why? For David Weber fan's you just have to buy the book and read it, but I'm sure you'll what I did. 75% of this book and 100% of the last two books contained the effort of our heros to get to the star port so they can get off the primitive planet they are stranded on. And in the space of 2.75 book the battles to get to said space port get just a little bit old after a while! This book is written in Weber's wonderful style, yet the overal number of battles contained with the pages of the 3 books of the series to this point make the reader want to cry enought!! For David Weber Fan's I would say read the book. But for those who haven't had the pleasure of reading Webers other wonderful works I would suggest that this isn't the series to start with.
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Summary: AAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
Review: This book was a page-turner. I've gotten the other two books, devoured them in one sitting, and this one was no exception. An excellent read, well worth the money. Buy it! You'll like it! You'll stay up till 3 AM reading it! So why the AAAARRRRGGGGHHH? Cause it's #3 in a planned 7 book series! Dammit! There's a lot of .... complications .... shoved in this episode, with a few possible red herring traces. All told, it matches the others without any problem. A problem I see is him continuing the series another 4 books with the same urgency and flair for detail that he's shown so far. I can't say much more without giving away away things I shouldn't, but I think it's safe to say the following. At the end of the book, the Prince is THOROUGHLY torqued off. He wants to use a big pocking wrench on someone. And he's got a good idea who. Waiting for the next one... dammit... J.
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Summary: Great Series!
Review: This was a fun book to read, but don't read it until you have read the first two books in the series. I thought the first book was probably best, but the last two have been fun reads. I can't wait for the next book in the series. I know some readers like stories to finish in one or two books, but I like spending years following a favorite story line through several books. I want to be there when Roger wins over impossible odds and reclaims the crown. I want to read the reaction his family will have when they figure out he is alive and victorious. Bottom line: Well written and interesting.
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Summary: Good book to bridge to the stars
Review: Webe had to get him to the stars to get him home... so he did. No, it is not the book the others were, but it was OK. The next book, whatever it is called, should be better. I would give it a 3.5, but gave it a 4 since I cannot use partial points. The relationship with Desperaux has its problems, but overall well done.
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Summary: Hmmm. Okay, if you say so...
Review: Well, all I can say is it's _my_ favorite of the three. By the end of March to the Stars I was, frankly, running out of new ways to kill barbarians or even make the bad guys interesting. I _like_ the plot twists in this one. I think that Roger grew alot in this book and, what is more important, so did some of the others. As to references to, ahem, the Never Ending Wheel, this story has a very definite conclusion, thank you. You'll just have to wait a few more books to get to it. But thanks for reading. John
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Summary: Good reading
Review: Wile this story slows the pace considerably from the previous two books the growth of the characters has been excellent. Yes this may become a long series but I will read each of them and look forward to the next. I cannot wait to see how he rescues his Mother and saves the empire!
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