A review by eisn
The Accidental War, by Walter Jon Williams
2.0
This really shouldn't be marketed as a military SF book because those elements are very very in the minority.
Seriously. Compared to the previous trilogy so far there has been no fleet engagement.
It brings no new things to the world of Praxis with the exception of a bunch of very two dimensional characters. The villains have become caricature villains with a Supreme Fleet Commander that whines about innovation and progress 7 years after he won his big battle. The only way the author can make him more of a caricature is to make him kick a puppy. He probably saved that for the next book.
It's a shame because the world at large in the Praxis universe is entertaining and has really lots of potential in exploring.
Seriously. Compared to the previous trilogy so far there has been no fleet engagement.
It brings no new things to the world of Praxis with the exception of a bunch of very two dimensional characters. The villains have become caricature villains with a Supreme Fleet Commander that whines about innovation and progress 7 years after he won his big battle. The only way the author can make him more of a caricature is to make him kick a puppy. He probably saved that for the next book.
It's a shame because the world at large in the Praxis universe is entertaining and has really lots of potential in exploring.