Review: Learning by Doing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2014
I very much enjoyed 'A Learning Experience'. The story didn't go where I expected it to go, but then, I didn't write it.I have read many of Mr. Nuttal's books and have enjoyed most of them. This, I think, is one of the better themes he has used.Creating a nation based upon the sudden acquisition of alien technology would be a daunting task for anyone or any group. Trying to cover all the bases and the nuances of that task, Nuttall has done remarkably well.When reading a story like this, I always ask myself 'What would I do in this situation'? or 'How could I have fun with this or that'?There were several aspects that went unexplained that the author asks the reader to just accept on face value, like the nano drones used in defeating the Taliban or the interaction with Friend.In the beginning of the story, there should have been a better introduction to the main characters rather than having the reader draw his own conclusions as the tale progresses. It works, but just barely.All in all this is an entertaining book. I liked it very much and would like to see more about the progression of the Heinlein Colony and the Solar League. Where does it go from here? Do we get to meet the Galactics? How do the mercenaries fare in their dealings with Friend? So many questions are left unanswered. Yeah, a sequel is needed.Read it. Liked it. Want more.