Courageous (The Lost Fleet, Book 3)
by Jack Campbell
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Book Reviews of Courageous (The Lost Fleet, Book 3)
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.Book Review: 287 pages of catfight + one and a half chapters of story
Summary: 2 Stars
I wrote in my review for Fearless that Victoria Rione cost that book a star. Well, I barely clawed my way through this book because of her and the head-butting she's doing with Capt. Desjani. As far as I knew, I was buying a novel about space combat, not poorly executed romance novel.
I keep waiting for Rione to get sucked out an airlock. Or, better yet, get the stuffing knocked out of her by Capt. Desjani.
My guess is that the author locked into a six book contract and didn't have anything planned for number three, hence Courageous.
I was ready to throw in the towel on this series, until the happenings on page 288. It's my hope that this was just a blip in an otherwise good series. I'm looking forward to #4, where hopefully there's a whole lot of Syndic a-- kicking.
Book Review: Sure, it dragged a bit...
Summary: 3 Stars
But I still enjoyed Courageous (The Lost Fleet, Book 3). Yes Victoria Rione can be annoying. Her relationship with Geary needs to move up to the next level for it to keep from descending into parody. It's not a very realistic relationship; fight-question-sex-pray to ancestors, etc. I thought the author missed a great chance to play the drunk-sex scene for laughs that would have deepened the characters immeasurably. In fact the charcterizations are still far too shallow in general. But I find myself continuing to turn the pages waiting for the next encounter. The end was great (even if I did spot a typo or two) and I'm dying to know what happens in book 4 back in Lakota.
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Book Review: More Geary, Less...Women
Summary: 2 Stars
I'll be honest - I read these for the fleet engagements, logistical workings of a fleet, and watching the good guys beat the bad guys. Throw in a ton of twists and turns, and I'm good.
This book was mostly 'filler' - I feel that Jack Campbell had some personal engagements to go on, and gave the reins of his book to his 16 year old daughter until the last two chapters. I really couldn't care less about who he sleeps with, or the female-gabby banter back and forth. I skimmed this part and was relieved to finally get back to the story.
I want to see some ship boardings in the future, and I HOPE TO GOD adding captured Syndic ships to their own fleet. Give me something interesting, here!
btw -the artwork did go to hell. What the heck...?
Book Review: Weakest of the Series
Summary: 2 Stars
I have really enjoyed the series so far and looked forward to new releases. The premise is interesting and the execution is fairly unique. What I didn't like about this installment is that it hardly advances the storyline at all. Cutting out the entire middle section would have been a great improvement. I'm very sorry to say that, but its true. Instead, the middle hashes, rehashes, superhashes the same old hash we've dealt with earlier in this book as well as the other books. I literally screamed at it several times. And don't even get me started on the "ending." The book stops in mid-battle.
I'm not ready to give up on the series. I like the first two books a lot. This one, however, could be skipped and you probably wouldn't notice.