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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “If you have the mind of a traitor but not the body and want to know what he, Charles Boutin, knows what do you do? If you’re the Colonial Defence Forces (CDF) you make a body for the job. And the good news is if the mind doesn’t take you have a genetically enhanced new solider. It’s a win/win...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Fast and fun read for anyone that enjoys Sci-fi. ”
Mark wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not as good as Old Mans War”
John H wrote this review Tuesday, November 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best of the OMW war series in terms of creativity on the authors part.”
Ian A wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best of the series.”
Trina N wrote this review Wednesday, September 16 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A sequel to Old Man's War, this story follows Jane Sagan a special forces soldier through several bang, bang confrontations with various aliens and interstellar war activities. Lots of action and very good characterization for this type of SF. It didn't seem to be quite up to the standard of the first book of the series, but it's definitely a very good read.”
Gary K wrote this review Monday, September 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Even better than it's precursor!”
Leif wrote this review Sunday, September 6 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was in a large part made up of my least favorite things to read about combat and war - the main character is a designed ultra-soldier - and yet, I did not hate it. In fact, I flew through it with pleasure and wonder and was thoroughly engaged.
yvette k wrote this review Friday, July 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I loved the emphasis on choices we make which make us human...or at least moral, in the case of the aliens. I was genuinely moved by the soldiers ability and inability to be corrupted by terrible acts.
The main character is quite compelling; I am always thrilled when I can be re-introduced to characters who overlap from other books.
There are surprises, good and bad, and wrongs and rights that are just mysterious enough to leave the reader wondering. Good plot twists and a very satisfying ending.
I think it is safe to say I'm becoming quite the Scalzi fan....”
“i like the twist...”
Darius wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fantasic, I'm amazed the author covers so much in such a small book. Nicely done identity crises, a good villain with obscure motives that when explained actually make sense. Nice to see the wider view of the union as well. Instantly one of my favourites”
Michael H wrote this review Saturday, June 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
