Valiant (The Lost Fleet, Book 4) by Jack Campbell
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Book Reviews of Valiant (The Lost Fleet, Book 4)
Book Review: Good space opera!
Summary: 4 Stars
I picked this up at the recommendation of other web-izens. I wanted something to keep me entertained while waiting for the next Harry Dresden novel or possibly some new Honor Harrington.
The weak points:
I think it does require that you read the whole series. The books don't stand well on their own without the background story.
It has reasonably good action, but not great. The characters are interesting but not stunning. Since the book is about the remnants of a space fleet escaping from certain destruction it's not light and humorous. The main character's relationships are sometimes more annoying than interesting.
The strong points:
I believe there will be an interesting ending for the entire series. There's more going on than the obvious and the characters are starting to uncover it in this volume. The universe is detailed and interesting. I really want to see where the author takes the story.
I can't give the series five stars because of it's weak points, but I will definitely follow in through to the end.
Book Review: Very Engaging Series
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read the first four books of this series and I must say that it is a very engaging story. I highly recommend it to those who enjoy passing time with a little sci-fi reading as I do.
I do feel a little bogged down at times from the naming of all the classes, names, etc. etc. of all the different war ships. The author clearly enjoys this idea and talking about the details of this fleet and it makes a very interesting backdrop for a story, but it can get a bit tedious.
The underlying series background story about the mysterious alien race that has been conjectured to exist is one of the aspects of these books that I find especially interesting.
The internal struggle of the main character, I think, is well handled as well.
I look forward to the next installment
Book Review: Continuing to enjoy the series
Summary: 4 Stars
It has to be said this book is much the same as the novel which preceded it. We continue to get a series of space battles and fleet commanders who can think of nothing better than to get rid of Geary no matter what the cost. Having said that these books are light-weight and enjoyable reads with a main character who continues to hold the series together.
The plot seeds that have been noted in the earlier books are finally coming into great focus with these later novels and I'll be happy to continue with this series. I think these are the sort of novels you pick up to be entertained, not blown away by fantastic writing and intricate plots and with that in mind these books continue to be a source of enjoyment even if these later novels aren't quite as good as the earlier books in the series.
Book Review: Special edition... Anyone else ???
Summary: 4 Stars
My "special edition" book:
I've yet to read the end of the 4th book, my book ends on page 256 and then goes into page 199 of a book called "Valentine's Exile" for about 40 pages.
Review:
I have read these books as they came out one by one. While I really enjoyed the 1st and eagerly looked forward to the 2nd and then 3rd, I've noticed a decline in the pace of the story and am not as engaged in the story as I was early in the series. I echo some other comments made here, it feels as if this series is artificially drawn out into 6 books. Alternatively, 3 thicker and tighter books feel like the right thing to me in this place.
I know the author has it in him to do better, his first books very much show that.
Book Review: Another solid sequel
Summary: 4 Stars
If you enjoyed the previous volumes of the series you won't be disappointed.
Four star rating reflects no so much the quality of the story but the remarkable consistency starting with volume one. Don't mean the book's not good. It is. Not the best SF novel I've ever read but most certainly an entertaining read. There are a few weak points like excessive soul searching and self disparaging discourses on the main protagonists part that sometimes were rather tiresome overall pretty solid job I'd say. Start with volume one and you'll know soon enough whether you'll like the rest.