Requiem for the Conqueror: Forbidden Borders

Rating:
Summary: Written with the subtlety of a sledgehammer
Review: This space opera is so over-the-top it hurts to read it. The protagonists and antagonists are way larger than life, yet they do some rather bone-headed things at times. The plot is so blatantly telegraphed that I the only reason I kept reading was to find out in what dazzling fashion the next event would happen. If you want good space opera, try "The Dragon Never Sleeps" by Glen Cook or "The Snow Queen" by Joan D. Vinge.

Rating:
Summary: Written with the subtlety of a sledgehammer
Review: This space opera is so over-the-top it hurts to read it. The protagonists and antagonists are way larger than life, yet they do some rather bone-headed things at times. The plot is so blatantly telegraphed that I the only reason I kept reading was to find out in what dazzling fashion the next event would happen. If you want good space opera, try "The Dragon Never Sleeps" by Glen Cook or "The Snow Queen" by Joan D. Vinge.

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Summary: soap opera sci-fic, but fun
Review: Yeah this book isn't hard science fiction, but its a fun read if you're in the mood for it. A lot of the characters are pretty shallow, and its basically the equivalent of a kiddy fairy tale. But, unlike some writers of similar fiction (like for instance Piers Anthony), Gear doesn't try to pretend he is writing some deep novel, its just one rambucious, oath swearing, laser shooting, big-boobed chick, wild, story ride that is fun if you're feeling right for it. Don't expect to read another "Childhood's End", expect more kind of a mix between Beverly Hills 90210 and Bonanza.