By Schism Rent Asunder by David Weber
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Book Reviews of By Schism Rent Asunder
Book Review: Good, but...
Summary: 4 Stars
The novel adds much to this new world line... though I felt some of the 'shocking twists' were an easy out for a few characters and not really all that unanticipated. Also while I would've liked more action, the pacing works for the 'shortened' format which brings me to my main complaint with the novel... I WANT THE REST OF IT!! Just seems that there should have been more to help round the story out. I will stick with the storyline, but doubt I will re-read/listen (also have audio format) to this 'episode' as often as I do to Off Armageddon Reef....Book Review: Middle book in a long series
Summary: 4 Stars
I really enjoyed the first book in the series "Off Armageddon Reef". This book has less action and more political detail. Some of Merlin's secrets are revealed to others and several unexpected alliances are formed. By the end of the book we still have a long way to go to reach the expected conclusion. Based on the pace of the first two books this could easily become a six or ten book series. All in all Weber creates a consistent believable world. Schism Rent Asunder makes me yearn for the next book in the series.Book Review: Schism solid
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a solid book continuing the series and is a worthy sequel to the last book. This one has less action but still moves at a good pace and the writing is even stronger. I think you would miss a lot of nuance and storylines if reading this book as a stand alone rather than as part of the series so I highly recommend reading the prior books first.
David Weber is one of the brighter stars writing today. He does a great job creating interesting characters and getting the reader to care about them.
Book Review: New to Weber - like his style
Summary: 4 Stars
This was an interesting read. i picked up the first in the series at a book fair and was glad to get the second thru Amazon. I think it is necessary to read Book 1 before getting into this one. Besides the adventure and story line, the info relayed was pretty cool. I do think the ending was a bit abrupt and, again, being a novice to Weber's works - did not know that book 3 was still not out yet. Hence i guess i was looking for greater closure on certain plot themes in book 2...
Book Review: By Schism Rent Asunder
Summary: 4 Stars
David Weber's first book in this series "Off Armageddon Reef" was better written. There is too much discussion type background and less action that makes the book just 'Good' rather than 'Great'. Take out the 'padding' and the substance of the story is only about a third of the book. The rest is just the Author being lazy and passing the time. It's not up to his usual standard - but still good.
Ron Livingstone Off Armageddon Reef