Privateers

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Summary: Although a little dated in its politics this is still a good
Review: The story works with technology that is nearly possible today and may be reality in the not so distant future, it not a far fetched space opera nor a silly fantasy story. The story also deals with private enterprise challenging governments for domination of space which is a theme I enjoy. There is enough tech. adventure and intrigue to make for a good Ben Bova story.

Rating:
Summary: Not worth reading.
Review: This is one of the most misogynistic pieces of tripe I've read in a good long while. Mediocre plot, very fun premise, but it's woven together like an afghan somebody let the dog chew on.

Rating:
Summary: Not worth reading.
Review: This is one of the most misogynistic pieces of tripe I've read in a good long while. Mediocre plot, very fun premise, but it's woven together like an afghan somebody let the dog chew on.

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Summary: EOS had no business sense publishing this.
Review: To put it bluntly, I was totally unable to "suspend my disbelief" in order to get past the first 3 chapters. This is a 15 year old SF book that just got published, in which the Soviet Empire has taken over. This book will only appeal to people that can tolerate alternate universe stories. The writing is so terribly formula that you can see the writers checklist, i.e. violence for attention grab, wet dream scene backup, dull filler, etc. I've read hundreds of SF novels good and bad. This is the first one I've quit reading and actually tossed in the trash. It's not good enough for the Walmart discount bin. It's no wonder it took 15 years to publish. EOS must have just wanted a big name.

Rating:
Summary: EOS had no business sense publishing this.
Review: To put it bluntly, I was totally unable to "suspend my disbelief" in order to get past the first 3 chapters. This is a 15 year old SF book that just got published, in which the Soviet Empire has taken over. This book will only appeal to people that can tolerate alternate universe stories. The writing is so terribly formula that you can see the writers checklist, i.e. violence for attention grab, wet dream scene backup, dull filler, etc. I've read hundreds of SF novels good and bad. This is the first one I've quit reading and actually tossed in the trash. It's not good enough for the Walmart discount bin. It's no wonder it took 15 years to publish. EOS must have just wanted a big name.