alex_t's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jercox's review against another edition
2.0
This series started strong, and the story is still decent. But it has gotten PREDICTABLE. And SLOW.
At this point, I am just hanging on until the series ends, hoping he will get the pacing sorted out. But this doesn't.
At this point, I am just hanging on until the series ends, hoping he will get the pacing sorted out. But this doesn't.
travelgirlut's review against another edition
3.0
Not much I can say that I haven't already said about the series so far. There's too many battle fronts and military people going on here. I couldn't keep it all straight. But I've come this far, I'll will persevere.
alex_ellermann's review against another edition
3.0
I've described David Weber's 'Safehold' series, of which "Like a Mighty Army" is Book 7, as the Protestant Reformation in space.
Well, we're seven (out of ten) books in, now. It's becoming more like the Industrial Revolution in Space, as this book's fictional civilization refines processes than creates revolutionary new inventions. "Refines processes" says a lot about this book, actually, which concerns itself with putting pieces in place for the series' third act and, generally, moving things along. There are a lot of various armies' marching around and engaging in the occasional positioning battle, naval forces engaging in raids, and leaders consolidating and managing power. There isn't much, however, in the way of character development. Our cast of characters are who they are, at this point, and "Like a Mighty Army" seems more interested in checking in on them than developing any of them in a significant way.
I think I need to wait a few months before reading the next title in this series. I've grown accustomed to the author's various quirks, to the point at which they jar me from the narrative. My attention wandered during his long explanations of his civilization's various technical advances. I just ... kinda ... didn't feel this one.
Still, I'm seven books in and I do like these characters. I look forward to returning for Volume #8 sometime this spring.
Well, we're seven (out of ten) books in, now. It's becoming more like the Industrial Revolution in Space, as this book's fictional civilization refines processes than creates revolutionary new inventions. "Refines processes" says a lot about this book, actually, which concerns itself with putting pieces in place for the series' third act and, generally, moving things along. There are a lot of various armies' marching around and engaging in the occasional positioning battle, naval forces engaging in raids, and leaders consolidating and managing power. There isn't much, however, in the way of character development. Our cast of characters are who they are, at this point, and "Like a Mighty Army" seems more interested in checking in on them than developing any of them in a significant way.
I think I need to wait a few months before reading the next title in this series. I've grown accustomed to the author's various quirks, to the point at which they jar me from the narrative. My attention wandered during his long explanations of his civilization's various technical advances. I just ... kinda ... didn't feel this one.
Still, I'm seven books in and I do like these characters. I look forward to returning for Volume #8 sometime this spring.
chutten's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing outstanding, just a slow continuation of a slow series.
towo's review against another edition
4.0
It was a "getting things done" book. Weber had plot points that needed to be told, but by and large the book presents nothing unexpectedly new to the series and is highly iterative.
fredmalone's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book in this series. I am really looking forward to the next book.
kazeneko20's review against another edition
5.0
An amazing read I love these books and can't wait to read the next. I hope they come full circle back to space and the gaboa. This is my favorite book so far because of a new/ old character added to the mix