Review: Engaging but sometimes silly Hornblower in space
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 14, 2013
I like to read Hornblower. I like to read about the problems of leading and commanding under extreme circumstances. I like a good yarn, charming characters and excitement. This book has it all, but the civilization described, the technology and space battles are sometimes almost silly in their almost direct transfer from 1700-1800 naval warfare. In short, I would probably have loved it when I was 15. Now, well, I might actually read the next volume, but I am not sure.