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Summary: I did not find it interesting.........
Review: Alright, I can not, say really what this book is. I DID not like it one bit. My brother on the other hand LOVED IT, why I don't know. I never finished it, and could not get into it. The story line looks good, But it just didn't grab me. It was boring, VERY boring, even when the attack came onto the station he was in, It just wasn't good! Just alot of blarring warinings and messages that make no sense. I see that quiet a bit thought it was good, but I am sorry, I Disliked it ALOT!
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Summary: Intriguing
Review: As always, Mr. Modesitt smoothly integrates moral dilemmas into an overall-exciting tale. While it's easy to get lost in the technical detail, the fast pace, and Mr. Modesitt's skillful writing style, exploring the moral issues that arise is just as rewarding. Through the entire book, questions are hinted at, but on the occasional, blissful Farkhan interview, the rate at which they askance occurs increases tenfold. This book, if you give it a little thought and don't expect Modesitt to do all the work, is much more than a mediocre read. -- Logan Robert Bingham
Author of "Hunter Rising"
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Summary: Easy Reading
Review: I didn't find this book to be especially thought provoking, but it goes down easy.
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Summary: Decent read
Review: I found the beginning of this book (which has a great deal of action set in a very original setting) to be great. I was deeply intrigued. As the book wore on, I found that the greater plot (beyond the basic conflict of the introductory action) to be a series of very sparse vignettes that did not make much more than a skeleton of a story. In the beginning of the book, there is a great deal of time spent on describing, in detail, the actions and relationships of the central character. As the book progresses, it feels more and more allegorical. At the end (without giving it away), I felt as though I had been smacked on the head with a BIG FAT MESSAGE. I frankly read Modesitt's books for the story and the interesting characters. I found the story here interesting but incomplete and I found him to be far more preachy than usual which was disapointing.
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Summary: Decent read
Review: I found the beginning of this book (which has a great deal of action set in a very original setting) to be great. I was deeply intrigued. As the book wore on, I found that the greater plot (beyond the basic conflict of the introductory action) to be a series of very sparse vignettes that did not make much more than a skeleton of a story. In the beginning of the book, there is a great deal of time spent on describing, in detail, the actions and relationships of the central character. As the book progresses, it feels more and more allegorical. At the end (without giving it away), I felt as though I had been smacked on the head with a BIG FAT MESSAGE. I frankly read Modesitt's books for the story and the interesting characters. I found the story here interesting but incomplete and I found him to be far more preachy than usual which was disapointing.
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Summary: deserves it's 5 stars
Review: I read this book a few years ago and many books since then. But this is a book that I can remember every detail. It wraps you up into the storyline that is a mix between one man's life and a society of religious fanaticists. A great book to read and then read again.
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Summary: Excellent read with some interesting ideas
Review: I received this book as a gift and, having never heard of L.E. Modesitt, wondered if it would be worth the reading time. It was! I thoroughly enjoyed it. On the one hand, it was a standard "up through the ranks" science fiction war story that reminded me of Starship Troopers and Ender's Game. On the other hand, as the story progressed the issue of religious vs. secular belief systems came closer and closer to the surface, until the ending which brought both themes together. I was a little uncomfortable with the obvious linking of fanaticism with Islamic-style religion, and intrigued by what I thought might be Mormon echoes in the Revenant (religious) society. And personally I don't agree with Modesitt's conclusions about the nature and role of religion. None of that prevented me from appreciating a page-turner that also made me think a bit.
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Summary: The military epic has rarely been done better.
Review: In the tradition of Heinlien and Haldeman, Modesitt has presented an engaging character who draws us in and dares us to take part in his search for meaning in war. This odyssey will ring true for veterans of any conflict.
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Summary: Compelling Story
Review: One of Mr. Modesitt's more ambitous novels...this one explores the meaning/impact of war in and on human society and the individual. It contrasts two human societies operating from opposing frames of reference. I enjoyed the novel..and unlike alot of scifi today it does raise questions that stay with the reader. However, Mr. Modesitt fails to give the opposing culture "Revs" sufficent depth, esp. when the hero travel to the home planet. And the entire question of the Meaning of War is wrapped up a little to neatly. Still a worth buying.
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Summary: Interesting look at belief systems
Review: Quite a few people have read this book and commented how it was a bit "weak" on the Science. That may be, but I don't read for minute details such as rounds per second. What I do read for is interesting character development and plots. I found this book to have plenty of both. Trystan's growth as a person as he learns to understand himself and his goals, along with is realization of how to go about altering an entire planet's religious system are nothing short of amazingly done. This book ranks in the top five of my favourite Science Fiction books.
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