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Summary: Weber needs an editor
Review: Yes, a lot goes on. And yes, there's a lot of incidents and changes in Honor Harrington's universe. But still...My biggest complaint is that David Weber's habit of sacrificing dialogue and characterization in favor of large, indigestible chunks of political manuevering and technology explanation has gotten worse as he's gotten more popular. A good fifth of this book could have been cut without a trace. I'm also very tired of being *told* how the characters feel and never seeing them *express* their emotions. Weber should know better by now. I read it, and it was okay, but the best space opera out there is still Lois McMaster Bujold, who knows how to write a scene about interstellar politics in less than twenty pages.....
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Summary: continued excellence
Review: Once more David Weber has produced a further novel in his series detailing the career of his heroine Honor Harrington crafted as fully and exciting as its predecessors. His characterisations are as powerful and consistant as before, but more glimpses into politics and developing strategy make this a less 'hands on' book than its forerunners. Although, there are descriptions of deadly engagements described in forceful detail. However, there is such an amazing spirit and clarity in the way that the author imparts the rigours of tactical training to young midshipmen, when the esprit of the officer corps almost is palpable, that one begins to believe that the Royal Manticoran Navy is real. The fate of the politically aware strategic hope of the People's Republic and the fears and struggles of the decent and honorable members of her officer corps are well handled, with much left unstated, perhaps for future elaboration. This novel leaves us with much to anticipate, the wrath of the Queen to be visited on her political opponents, a Peoples' Republic with a man of honor at its helm with a well entrenched infrastructure of terror to root out, but most of all Honor Harrington returned to full health a friend and advisor of both Crown and Sword, and still those fanatics of Massada waiting in the wings.
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Summary: The worst of the lot....by a great deal
Review: What an INCREDIBLE disappointment. Doesn't Weber have an editor? Or does Baen just publish whatever he shoves under the door? This is a work with almost no action, ENDLESS exposition and backfill, no well drawn characters, cliche after cliche, and a universe filled with either awful people or military heroes. Surely somewhere in Manticore there's someone in the Opposition who isn't self-interested, brain-dead scum. But that is beyond Weber. This book is so flat, so dismal, so self-inflated that there's no time to generate any interesting characters (although there are many places where we'd like to meet someone new and exciting). My recommendation: don't bother. Weber is tired, his universe is tired, and Honor is behind a desk. Declare a final and lasting peace and write something new.
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Summary: A great one sitting read
Review: Great book. True, there are some slow spots, and one sometimes wonders where the author is going with some of his side trails (sign language for the treecats, e.g.), but all in all, the good are good, the bad are bad, and Honor is (almost too, even if it is fiction) fantastic. Some things are a bit abrupt, however, in contrast to the loving detail of treecat sign language. The downfall of the Haven Committee (no background on McQueen's plotting) is an example. And regrettably, the Queen's opposition is just too stupid for words when they form a new government after the death of Lord Summervale. Kind of one dimensional: they need some fleshing out. Even some of the bad guys seem to have some good points: the loyal opposition has none. Enjoy, though: a great mindless read. Await the next one with anticipation.
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Summary: Very good overall
Review: "Ashes" was very good, although not the best of the Honor Harrington series. Honor wasn't onstage as often as in previous books, but I think the level of attention she was given was appropriate to what she was doing. It's good to see that she's still maturing--becoming politically savvy and growing into her role as an RMN admiral. As for everything and everyone else involved--pretty good, although it moved a bit slowly at times. A few long anticipated events took place, e.g. Robespierre--er, Rob Pierre getting his desserts, the PN getting fed up, etc. And a few events weren't handled as smoothly as I'd like (the attack at Grayson stands out). Still, "Ashes of Victory" is worth the time and money, and I recommend nearly all of Weber's books.
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Summary: Yet another GREAT Honor Harrington Book
Review: David Weber has done it again. While this book is not as good as Field of Dishonor or Honor of the Queen, it is a very captivating read. I got home with the book at 8:30 and didn't put it down until 1:30 am. This book does not focus as much on action as it does to plot and character development, but the war against Haven is obviously near the end. But there are a number of plot twists in the political end of things, both in Manticore and Grayson. The book is highly recommended.
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Summary: Pointless death of a tree
Review: I would like to give AoV a glowing review. Unfortunately this is a dull and predictable book. A great deal of space is wasted on trivialities such as teaching Tree Cats sign language. Interesting stuff but it was completely out of place, much too long and acted as a BIG speed bump. This and many other sections could have been drastically trimmed without affecting the book. Areas of great interest, the McQueen coup attempt, are passed over in a few brief words. Another big disappointment, among many, was the absurd attempt to assassinate the Queen and Protector. The author uses a clumsy and unbelievable method (planting a homing beacon for stealth missiles on the "victims".) Why not just plant a _bomb_ and be done with it? Well that might actually work. And it wouldn't have given HH a chance to yet again save the day in a suitably heroic (been there done that) fashion. Very cliched, very predictable, very disappointing. While there were some bright spots (Queen Elizabeth raking the opposition over the coals) this was overall a mediocre book that does not live up to the authors previous standards. Wait for it to show up in used book stores. And hope the next one is better.
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Summary: Another Winner by Webber
Review: In the latest saga of Honor Harrington the story focuses more on Honor Universe as a whole than it does with a single planet or star system. This book is a cant miss if your a fan of the Honor Harrington Series. Ashes takes over where Echoes of Honor ended. Going over the responses of the Peeps to Honors return. Honors recuperation and what everyone is up to on Grayson and in the Star Kingdom. Just as you think everything is settled Weber thows another curve into the mix. It reminds of something a friend told me about sequals "To keep readers hooked answer most of the questions from the last book and then throw in even more new ones at the end." Weber does that. While the ending of this book is not a cliffhanger your still left with wanting more. The two small dissapointments I had in this book were 1)I would have liked to see more of Honors teaching(yes she teaches). 2)More about what was happening with Nimitz communication to others. And the affects of their solution on other 'cats (I wont give it away) One Big Dissapointment, I have to wait at least another year for the sequel. As a big fan of science fiction I can tell you this book and the series are some of the best out there. I highly reccomend this book.
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Summary: Ashes of Victory - a wonderful sequel to Echos
Review: Thanks to my Baen Webscription, I have already read the entire book and must say it is a simply wonderful sequel to Echos of Honor. This book deals mostly with characterization and plot development rather than the usual life or death struggle. Weber is obviously setting things up for future books. A larger than usual portion of the book concerns things happening with treecats and of course *some* things have to happen to Honor as well. If you are a fan of Weber Honor Harrington series, you don't want to miss this one!
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Summary: YES YES YES! More Honor Harrington!
Review: I guess it's somewhat premature to be posting a review of this book, but I just wanted to publicly thank David Weber for writing another novel for this awesome series. I've already preordered Ashes of Victory, and I await it's arrival with great anticipation. By the sound of the title, this may be the final book in the Honor Harrington series. NOOOO! It can't be! I very fervently hope that Mr. Weber will choose to continue the series past this one. Write on, Mr. Weber! :)
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