argent_'s review against another edition
5.0
Finally an alien viewpoint! That alone merits 4 stars, but the story was also really solid, so 5 it is. I now want a General Gau book.
nharkins's review against another edition
2.0
Really having trouble with the weak premise established in episode #3: that a piece of "military"(i.e. informational, NOT a munition) technology, which is conceivable today, simply being present at a civilian settlement in the far future is actually conclusive of military involvement. It's your world, John, but please try to *convince* us it could happen. We read a bunch of shit every year, we don't re-read your novels. *Explain* how the CU keeps their very desirable technology from leaking out via black markets for many lifetimes, such that other races not in frequent communication with the CU and earth know that these policies are "impossible" to circumvent.
jameskemp's review
4.0
The sixth weekly instalment of this story. This one introduces a new perspective on the events while still maintaining the continuity. There is a really compelling story building here, and I wish it wasn't due in several more weekly instalments. I want to know what happens sooner than that!
catevari's review
4.0
With most of these chapters, I feel like I'm going, "This is my favorite one! Wait, no...THIS is my favorite!" And this chapter is no exception. Scalzi writes with such great, dry wit. My enjoyment is only tempered by my awareness I'm running out of posted chapters.
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