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Summary: Too Fragmented and Wandering
Review: Probably my least favorite of the Honor Harrington books. While Weber tries to expand on his universe, and make it focus an things other then Honor, it seems to jump from point to point with no focus. Also, it was flat-out boring in many parts. As far as I am concerned, the number of times Honor has saved the entire Manticore Monarchy is starting to get a bit ridiculous. However, the ending did save the book from a two-star review.
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Summary: Bravo!
Review: The latest installment of Honor Harrington has hit the shelves for all of us who are addicted! Much of the book has to do with politics, the healing of Nimitz and Honor, and Honor having to deal with all the problems of coming back from the dead. She finds much embarrassing. Readers find much satisfaction! Readers will also be excited to see all that happens to the Peeps and the manipulative bas...uh, citizens who govern them. There are not as many battle scenes as in previous books, but let's face it, Honor is coming back as medical mess and healing takes awhile. But just because she is only involved in one actual space battle, does not mean you won't see the Manicorian and Grayson Navy kick some serious ...! All-in-all, another winner by David Weber!
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Summary: New Honor book goes to a higher level!
Review: This is a very good and fun book to read. It continues the Saga of Honor Harrington and her world as she reaches new heights. While some of the reviews I've seen have wailed and moaned about the book being less action oriented then the beginning books had been. I don't agree fully. Yes, our hero does not appear in the fore front of the action this time around. But really, how many admirals (especially recovering from serious wounds) do you know actually are always in the thick of things? (Some people want a simple cookie cutter type plots. The same basic theme over and over, without the main character growing. Well, I'm glad Weber isn't one of those types of writers!) This book still has plenty of space fights and action to thrill those who need it. Wait till you read one chapter and the last word was "Opps!". But this book also takes our hero to a new level of having to deal with politics and their effects. And unfortunately into some action must fall some politics. I think a lot of what was shown in this book is necessary to help build an understanding of things to come in future Honor stories. And I'm sure Mr. Weber (once his wrist is healed) will have Honor in action again. So buy this book, it is well worth buying and reading (and later re-reading too)! Enjoy!
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