Courageous (The Lost Fleet, Book 3) by Jack Campbell
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Book Reviews of Courageous (The Lost Fleet, Book 3)
Book Review: Black Jack Geary finally makes a slip
Summary: 4 Stars
Spoilers ahead.
It isn't so much of a slip, really, more that the enemy starts to outguess him. It was inevitable, I suppose, that the Syndics would eventually manage to get ahead of him and his fleet. With mounting damage to his various ships, both from his own operations and the mutinous actions of some of his captains, the massive momentum he'd had since the original retreat (tactical redeployment, sorry) from the Syndic home system is starting to ebb. The space battles still manage to be top notch, as well as the realistic feel that the author uses with the science of his world (with relative speeds, sensor limitations, etc). I'm as always, impressed with this series.
Many interpersonal relationships are strengthened in his book, as well, if not in perhaps the most positive way. And I am also liking the way that the officers under Geary's command are not the "evolved" human beings that we've come to see in so much of sci-fi nowadays. They're just human beings who have been caught in a hundred years of endless war. They're unwilling to make changes, even beneficial ones, they're reluctant to better themselves as people and as officers just because a legendary hero comes back from the dead and tells them to, leading by example.
I was even surprised to see Captain Falco again. Though I thought he was a bit of a weak adversary for John Geary, he certainly played his role well.
I anxiously await the next book, though I know I have many months before that comes.
Book Review: Good stuff
Summary: 4 Stars
Good military sci fi series so far. Probably the best I have read in a long time. I especially like the portrayal of the military concepts of honor, tradition and selflessness that make our military so strong.
I am not as concerned with the on and off again moodiness of Co-President Rione as some of the other reviewers have commented , However, the main character CAPT Geary needs to quit having so much self doubt. No effective commander can function properly and responsibly with as much self doubt as is constantly attributed to our hero. He needs to get a grip on his life and move forward. Sure anyone in battle has doubts but you need to have confidence in your abilities, in your subordinates - officers and NCOs to give you the information that allows you to make informed decisions. If you have that much doubt in your own abilities and your decision making then you should relinquish your command. He needs to pick a good Executive Officer (not just his flag ship commander) and a battle staff to assist in decision making rather than simply relying on a "virtual conference debate" among ship commanders.
The books otherwise are good reading and have really keep up my interest. I await the next books in the series and look forward to finding out more about the constant reference to the "Aliens" that keeps popping up.
Book Review: Love this series
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been an avid reader of this series, ever since I stumbled on the first book. If I'm not mistaken, this is the Author's first effort in this genre, and I must say, he's doing a hell of a job.
Most of the time, military sci-fi can be derivative and stale - since most of the time, everything has been done before. However, this series manages to find just enough "newness" that it feels surprisingly refreshing. The basic premise has been done before, but what sets it apart is all the additional parts - along with some pretty tight and entertaining narrative, this is the type of book that you pick up and won't put down until you finish it.
Alas, the only bad thing about these books is that they are quite short. I don't have it on hand right now, but I believe they go up to about 300 pages each, which in my case, that's about 4-5 hours of hard reading before I'm done.
I can't wait for the rest of the series to come out (next book out in June, I think).....I'm certainly hoping they will expand on the behind-the-scenes menace they've been hinting at in the first three books.
Book Review: Space Opera At Its Best!!
Summary: 4 Stars
Courageous is another enjoyable addition to Jack Campbell's Space Opera series and you won't be disappointed. Jack Campbell's (John Hemry) writing style improves and solidifies with each book and his storytelling remains consistently strong. As far as the technical knowledge and military expertise wrapped into his novels, Campbell/Hemry is one of the best!
I continue to enjoy the way he mixes his expertise in military tactics with the problems and challenges of military leadership. He obviously draws from his own past experiences in the military, but adroitly adapts these "lessons-learned" to the unique universe he has created with the war between the Syndics and the Alliance.
The aspect of this current installment that has improved the most (in my opinion) is the way Campbell discusses the personal lives and relationships of his Officers. The writing style dealing with personal issues in this current novel is much more fluid and woven more tightly into the overall novel.
As always, I now look forward to the NEXT installment! Get busy and publish the next one Jack!!
Book Review: It just keeps getting better
Summary: 4 Stars
It was with trepidation that I went for book three. Other series from other authors had often been wonderful to begin with but rapidly pale as the series continues. However in this Jack Campbell is maturing as a writer and consequently the style is evolving through the series. Not enough change to jump you out of a familiar world but enough to freshen the now aspect of the story. Jack has done a great job in book three the character depth is expanded and some very amusing scenes brighten the humanity of the series while still dealing out awesome space battle crisis and tactics. Book three makes for exciting reading thanks to subtle changes in Jack's style that enhance the series depth. If you thought like me "Surely he can't keep it going for another" then be prepared for a pleasant surprise. Highly recommended and an absolute must if you have enjoyed the series so far.