Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington) by David Weber
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Book Reviews of Field of Dishonor (Honor Harrington)
Book Review: The only true "Science Fiction" author I read consistently.
Summary: 4 Stars
I usually prefer Fantasy novels; but David Weber's strong female heroine lured me into this series and his writing has kept me comming back for more. I have to admidt that this particular book is the only one in my adult life to have me in tears from early in the book until the end. As much as I hated the character's death that made me cry - it was not a gratuitous death. This person's death not only defined the course of this novel, but also had a profound effect on the heroine's life and career. This effect has continued on into later books. This is the only time I have seen the death of a lover depicted as a life-altering event. Honor does not morn and then continue her life as before. This death effects her actions in this book, changes the path of her career and contiues to echo into later books about her. I hate seeing such an important character die, but David Weber made his death a major pivital part of the book and Honor's lifeBook Review: Space opera doesn't get any better,
Summary: 4 Stars
Weber has followed CS Foresters lead in creating a series that is as good as the "Hornblower Books". He has also had the courtesy to dedicate one of the books to CS Forester, and to have his character Honor Harrington read a Hornblower novel. Expertly crafted, very exciting, and endlessly re readable. Weber is very prolific, and getting better all the time. I hope that he does not burn outBook Review: Honor Harrington is Horatio Hornblower in outer space!
Summary: 5 Stars
David Weber has created a wonderful series with the flavor of the Hornblower books set in the seas of space rather than
the oceans of Earth. Honor is a strong and intelligent female character whose actions live up to her name. Her adventures are exciting and her reactions human. I recommend this series highly.