eskupslp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
winterscomin's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
majkia's review against another edition
4.0
Great series. Lots of unexpected twists and turns, massive battles with aliens, and lots of great characters doing the best they can.
galax003's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
waden34's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good story. I thought though that if this book was slightly longer (it was actually shorter than the last 2) it could have easily ended the series. As it stands, the new "revelations" at the end just line up 2 more books for no reason. They better be worth it...
gregg's review against another edition
2.0
The Hansa is still in control of the chairman Basil a character I just hate really. People on Earth seem like they are just the most arrogant and naive humans in these books still. Surprised at some things that happened with the Idirans and the Therons. Everything thing else was more or less the same with the other books in the series. The last thing that happened in the book was a surprise and wonder how they will deal with this new threat.
aqiul's review against another edition
4.0
After being bummed by book 3 and 4 which were very slow, book 5 is surprisingly good! Shorter than the earlier book and paced much faster, the action has finally unfolded across the spiral arm. A great showdown between all the races is in the works and humanity is clinging on just barely! All the major races have their forces pitted for a fierce battle. I love the Wentals, they are extremely powerful yet really dumb at the same time.
I wish some of the battle scenes had been explained in more detail. One of the key things missing in this series has been detailed space battles. A major battle is usually resolved in a few pages where it could have been explained in detail and had a more profound effect on the reader. Previously annoying characters have become even more oblivious and annoying and some lesser explored characters have shown great promise. They might finally become interesting in the remaining two books.
At the end of book 4 I had decided that if book 5 was going to be slow as well, I'd give up on the series. Now though I feel I can definitely read this series to its conclusion!
I wish some of the battle scenes had been explained in more detail. One of the key things missing in this series has been detailed space battles. A major battle is usually resolved in a few pages where it could have been explained in detail and had a more profound effect on the reader. Previously annoying characters have become even more oblivious and annoying and some lesser explored characters have shown great promise. They might finally become interesting in the remaining two books.
At the end of book 4 I had decided that if book 5 was going to be slow as well, I'd give up on the series. Now though I feel I can definitely read this series to its conclusion!
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