bookishactor's review against another edition
5.0
Armageddon by Craig Alanson is another great installment in the Expeditionary Force series. The story continues as the Merry Band of Pirates begin scouting locations for a beta site, but of course things do not go as planned. Overall this was a really great book. I will say that Alanson has a tendency to repeat information a lot, but other than this redundancy I think Armageddon is a fine installment in the series. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lyalka's review against another edition
4.0
Skippy is undeniably magnificent and I had a few laughs while reading, but after book 5 getting through each next one becomes increasingly daunting
jasonoconal's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
fableheaven's review
5.0
This one is a game changer
This is one hell of a book.
So far, every adventure the Merry Band of Pirates has had to endure was directed towards protecting the Earth secretely. We had a problem (okay, maybe a couple Hundred problems), Joe and Skippy would come up with some far fetched idea and that was that. All the shenanigans would be extremely dangerous, full of tension, but, in the end, prove successful. We'd also get a lot of humor and banter between the pirates and the beer can to defuse those situations and help us transition through the hard times. We don't get that here.
As the title says, this is Armaggedon, not just another wacky adventure. The book isn't lighthearted, it's hard, and puts humanity at a risk it has never been in before. It also puts a lot more pressure onto the pirates, especially Joe. It was a nice change of pace to see a more 'serious' book, it also upped the tension the reader feels and the story advanced a lot in a single book.
We also get more questions, and maybe a few answers on the Elders mystery. I must admit I am theorising like crazy about how it will all turn out and I am sure Alanson is going to blow my mind.
Luckily, book 9 is ready for me to read ASAP, but knowing I have to wait till August for book 10 is making me anxious. This book changed the paradigme under which humanity, and especially the Flying Dutchman operate, I can't wait to see more.
This is one hell of a book.
So far, every adventure the Merry Band of Pirates has had to endure was directed towards protecting the Earth secretely. We had a problem (okay, maybe a couple Hundred problems), Joe and Skippy would come up with some far fetched idea and that was that. All the shenanigans would be extremely dangerous, full of tension, but, in the end, prove successful. We'd also get a lot of humor and banter between the pirates and the beer can to defuse those situations and help us transition through the hard times. We don't get that here.
As the title says, this is Armaggedon, not just another wacky adventure. The book isn't lighthearted, it's hard, and puts humanity at a risk it has never been in before. It also puts a lot more pressure onto the pirates, especially Joe. It was a nice change of pace to see a more 'serious' book, it also upped the tension the reader feels and the story advanced a lot in a single book.
We also get more questions, and maybe a few answers on the Elders mystery. I must admit I am theorising like crazy about how it will all turn out and I am sure Alanson is going to blow my mind.
Luckily, book 9 is ready for me to read ASAP, but knowing I have to wait till August for book 10 is making me anxious. This book changed the paradigme under which humanity, and especially the Flying Dutchman operate, I can't wait to see more.
tuftymctavish's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this episode in the series. Some dramatic changes and setup for future episodes too.
pamelas's review
5.0
Still bopping around space with Joe and Skippy. This was better than the last one, though I hope we are going to learn more about the Elders one day.
jknock's review
5.0
Five stars because it delivered exactly what I was looking for. More Skippy and Joe and insane ideas!
claytell's review
4.0
Been a couple of years since I left this series for a bit. The nice thing about Skippy and the merry band of pirates is that they are always easy to return to.