3rd August, 2007
Stuff to read when you’re really bored.
Dauntless and Fearless by Jack Campbell.
I’m beginning to mistrust Amazon’s suggestions/rating system. 4.5 and 4 stars, respectively, on Amazon, they’ll be lucky to have a combined score of 4 from me.
Briefly, these books are part of an on-going series. The plot, if you could call it that, is written such that there could be an infinite number of volumes written and you still wouldn’t be any closer to the finish than you are after two books. A third book is forthcoming and I can only hope that the publisher limited themselves to a three book deal with the author. Then again, there seem to be plenty of fools in the world who enjoy this sort of writing (just look at the reviews on Amazon), so maybe it’s a cash cow. Kind of like NASCAR.
Right. So anyway, on with the review. I’m just going to steal from Amazon here:
“The Alliance has been fighting the Syndic for a century-and losing badly. Now its fleet is crippled and stranded in enemy territory. Their only hope is Captain John “Black Jack” Geary-a man who’s emerged from a century-long hibernation to find he has been heroically idealized beyond belief. Now, he must live up to his own legend.”
That about sums it up. Add in story inconsistencies and plot holes you could drive a truck through, and don’t forget the predictable sub-plots and dialogue. A real yawner. The only thing these books have going for them is that they aren’t challenging in the least. You can quickly zip through the chapters while only half paying attention. Recommended reading if you have to spend time in a crowded waiting room.
Dauntless: 2/5 gogs. Fearless: 1.5/5 gogs.
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