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bibliovino's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
While still containing all of the winning ingredients of the first two Honor Harrington novels, this third didn’t cook up as well as the others. I think for me it came down to two things: first, the confusing back and forth of POVs between good guys and bad guys; and second, the obvious set up of a long term military and political conflict to come. I know we’ve been gearing up for more conflict in the system, but I was enjoying what seemed to be the more isolated incidents to this point. I’m glad Honor is getting her shot in the big leagues, but I’m not yet invested enough in the intrigue to root for the whole Manticore system maybe? I just want Honor to keep kicking all the asses.
gossamerwingedgazelle's review against another edition
3.0
Good story, quick moving plot. The events are not surprising, but how the characters get there is at least interesting. It is an enjoyable read.
bookanalia's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
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? Yes
3.5
This is pure Space Opera.
I'm glad I started it, but I'm not sure that I can recommend it to everyone. It is a very specific person that will enjoys this type of story.
I like Honor Harrington...and have to say...that she's been a real joy to read about. This story was a LOT different from the previous stories (she's found love).
There is a LOT of political maneuvering going within these books. The galaxy/universe is not easy to get "into", but once that you find your footing...you can follow the machinations from their leaders...that eventually flow down to their navy.
The naval battles are what I picked these books up for. I cannot say that I understand all the "behind the scenes" work with weight/tons and the like, but I'm glad that it's there...for it allows the narrative to be firmly within the story, without anything getting wonky.
I was truly surprised by the end of this book...and am interested in what is going to happen, next.
I'm glad I started it, but I'm not sure that I can recommend it to everyone. It is a very specific person that will enjoys this type of story.
I like Honor Harrington...and have to say...that she's been a real joy to read about. This story was a LOT different from the previous stories (she's found love).
There is a LOT of political maneuvering going within these books. The galaxy/universe is not easy to get "into", but once that you find your footing...you can follow the machinations from their leaders...that eventually flow down to their navy.
The naval battles are what I picked these books up for. I cannot say that I understand all the "behind the scenes" work with weight/tons and the like, but I'm glad that it's there...for it allows the narrative to be firmly within the story, without anything getting wonky.
I was truly surprised by the end of this book...and am interested in what is going to happen, next.
jeremybost's review against another edition
3.0
Ok, but I wish Honor got at least one chance to use our new ship on less powerful ships. It gets boring when she keeps getting a new one, only to find that her opponents are always better too.
jkfugitt's review against another edition
5.0
Love this series. And at the beginning of Chapter 9, I am reminded of how much I love the Graysons and their tendency to name their new ships of the wall after people who have died to protect their planet.
downby1's review against another edition
4.0
This is perhaps my favorite among the Honor Harrington series. Harrington's career is at just the right rank--a flag captain with great responsibilities but without the great demands of actual flag command--to create a great deal of excitement. The fact Weber devotes the book to covering the "eve" of the conflict Manticore and Haven have planned and dreaded for so long doesn't detract from the on the edge of the seat mentality either. The book is also a nice relief from the larger "brick" that was The Honor of the Queen. It is a good, fast-paced read that provides for an enjoyable few days of military SF.
fantastiskfiktion's review against another edition
3.0
https://fantastiskfiktion.wordpress.com/2015/08/03/the-short-victorious-war/