Fearless (The Lost Fleet, Book 2) by Jack Campbell
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Book Reviews of Fearless (The Lost Fleet, Book 2)
Book Review: A good read.
Summary: 4 Stars
I think most of the other reviews of this book will have given most of you a good idea of the storyline. It's basically a continuation of the first book, where a fleet of "good guys" is trying to escape from the bad guys, lead by the hero, who happens to be the only human in the Galaxy left who is capable of indepedent thought and lateral thinking.
Overall it's quite enjoyable, but leaves us with several unanswered questions, such as who the mysterious "others" might be influencing the bad guys, and what the poor Captain is going to do once they actually do get back home. You can just see all this bruhaha and politics starting over again.
One thing I did find confusing though was the actual number of ships in his fleet. In the first book, it said there were less than ten. Then in this book, he is able to divide the fleet up into smaller divisions with support craft.
Anyway, I'm waiting eagerly for the next book. I just hope it allows the fleet to achieve something besides sheer survival and personality clashes.
Book Review: Great Read!
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed this novel, much more than the first in fact. The story continued with Captain Geary trying to get his "Lost Fleet" back to alliance space, but there is the added intrigue of another "War Hero" surviving extremely slim odds, who would challenge Geary for command of the fleet.
I enjoyed this novel more than the first because the fleet tactics, and political challenges were more developed. I also enjoyed it more because Captain Geary is becoming a far more unique "Heroic" character than I have read in other fiction stories. I get the real sense that Captain Geary depends on the input of his subordinates, and yet he maintains the final say and responsibility.
I'm looking forward to reading the 3rd novel in the series, which was something I was not saying after I read the first novel. I'm glad I gave this series and author a second chance.
Book Review: Great Read!
Summary: 4 Stars
This book was very entertaining to read. It's not an in depth collossal and extravagent work of sci-fi but an interesting take on the whole "lost hero refound to save the world in the nick of time". I literally couldn't put the book down and finished it that night, much like the first one. Others have given a really good synopsis of the book so I'll skip that part.
What really draws me into this series is the balance between the action and the dialogue. The space battles are done in a way that leaves you biting your nails. Sure you know what's going to happen and most likely how it's going to end but how he takes you through it is the exciting part.
All in all, this is a great book and a great series! I highly suggest it for anyone wanting some fast and troubled heroes facing impossible odds!
Book Review: A great addition to the series
Summary: 4 Stars
As other's have pointed out that this book is really setting up the next book, if not the entire series as some of the hinted "inhuman" concepts occurs again but never really explored in depth.
As in the first book (Dauntless) the space battles are detailed and well executed. If you haven't read the first book then I would recommend reading it, although not completely necessary, but i think you'll miss some of the finer details without it.
I'm looking forward to seeing how the hinted plots play out.
Reason for the 4 stars is for 2 reasons, the book was a little short in it's content (although that didn't hurt the story, I just like long stories) and it took a year for it's release after the first book. Hopefully the next book will come along a little quicker this time.
Book Review: Excllent follow to a good first book
Summary: 4 Stars
Several times when a writer continues a series the second book is never as good as the first. In this case one could argue that it is easily as strong as the first as the author tosses in some new twists to keep us guessing.
At this point its pretty obvious that something else is happening behind the curtains but so much else is going on we don't have much time to speculate. In this aspect the reader is as clueless as the character which is a nice change from the reader knowing everything. In this aspect is the only reason I give it 4 stars in place of 5. Perhaps some readers might find it too busy and too much "man behind the curtain" for thier tastes.
Overall this is an excellent follow up to a strong first book which will not disappoint any readers of this series.