arikc's review
3.0
More of the same
Kris Longknife can conquer all odds, but not the underlying problems.
This was the first If book in the series where the plot line never really was advanced. At the end of this book Khris Longknife it has to still solve the same problems.
I'll still read the next one
Kris Longknife can conquer all odds, but not the underlying problems.
This was the first If book in the series where the plot line never really was advanced. At the end of this book Khris Longknife it has to still solve the same problems.
I'll still read the next one
pjonsson's review
4.0
This was a very enjoyable addition to the Kris Longknife series.
Once again Kris butts head with the unbelievably stupid, untrustworthy (with a few exceptions) and almost comical Iteeche Clan Chiefs. The Iteeche really borrows elements from our current dumbass politicians, Talibans and just … clowns.
When Kris left the Iteeche to their own devices for a while they of course screw things up. Not only the more subversive elements of the Iteeche culture but also those that are supposed to be the somewhat good ones.
In their relentless belief that they can do things better than a simple human, especially a woman, (reminds you of a certain Earth culture anyone?) they hand over a bunch of planets to the rebels. Totally unsurprising of course.
Back comes Kris Longknife and equally unsurprising the ass-kicking starts. I really like Kris Longknife kicking Iteeche arse. Whether it is verbally or physically.
A lot of the book is a roller coaster ride of action, assassination attempts, fleets duking it out and Kris generally showing a lot of Iteeches how very very wrong they are. For some of them it is the lesson of a life time, a very short life time.
As can be expected the book is very well written. The story is nice, the characters are interesting and well done, the dialog enjoyable and overall this is a solid instalment in the series.
If I should complain about it is something I already complained about in earlier books. This Smart Metal is really over the top. It’s fantasy and not science. They use it like a magic wand.
Apart from that I’m looking forward to the next instalment in the series. Even if this is a overly long series, 19 books, the author manages to keep my interest.
Once again Kris butts head with the unbelievably stupid, untrustworthy (with a few exceptions) and almost comical Iteeche Clan Chiefs. The Iteeche really borrows elements from our current dumbass politicians, Talibans and just … clowns.
When Kris left the Iteeche to their own devices for a while they of course screw things up. Not only the more subversive elements of the Iteeche culture but also those that are supposed to be the somewhat good ones.
In their relentless belief that they can do things better than a simple human, especially a woman, (reminds you of a certain Earth culture anyone?) they hand over a bunch of planets to the rebels. Totally unsurprising of course.
Back comes Kris Longknife and equally unsurprising the ass-kicking starts. I really like Kris Longknife kicking Iteeche arse. Whether it is verbally or physically.
A lot of the book is a roller coaster ride of action, assassination attempts, fleets duking it out and Kris generally showing a lot of Iteeches how very very wrong they are. For some of them it is the lesson of a life time, a very short life time.
As can be expected the book is very well written. The story is nice, the characters are interesting and well done, the dialog enjoyable and overall this is a solid instalment in the series.
If I should complain about it is something I already complained about in earlier books. This Smart Metal is really over the top. It’s fantasy and not science. They use it like a magic wand.
Apart from that I’m looking forward to the next instalment in the series. Even if this is a overly long series, 19 books, the author manages to keep my interest.
marcelozanca's review
adventurous
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? No
3.25
mistressop's review
4.0
Better and I would have given it a higher rating if it didn't end of a cliff. Had he cut it off just a little earlier. I'm not huge on the whole cliff thing. I don't know if he's doing the audiobooks anymore which is sad his reader made me read this series. I would have never got through the first 2 books without a reader. She brought it alive.
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