Review: Weak with a side of weak sauce
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 05 16, 2014
I've had a kindle for years now and have had plenty of opportunity to read many of the "indie" sci fi authors on Amazon. I was excited to try this book based on how well it's reviewed but I'm sad to say this book is a poorly written rehash of old ideas, with cardboard cutout characters.Lest you doubt me, take a look at this exchange in Ch 5 (loc 853 - 870) between the CAG, and a female pilot and tell me how this level of writing and characterization rates more than 2 stars at most. (I'll shorten it so you don't have to suffer as I did)CAG: "Either share your problems with me or put them out of your mind, for good."Rose: "It's my boyfriend," Rose said, softly. "He's ... been deployed with the unified defence force." ...CAG: "I'm sorry to hear that," he said and meant it. ... "But you can't let it affect your duties."Rose sagged. "I know that," she said, weakly. "What do you suggest I do?"CAG: "Write him v-mails, then forget about it." ...She gave him a smile that completely transformed her face. "Thank you, sir."Seriously? Is there a female on the planet that would be happy with the suggestion that she send a v-mail and forget about it? Even better, she was grateful for the advice because it hadn't occurred to her that she could send a v-mail? Please!When the first space battle had come and gone with nary a bit of excitement I knew that it was hopeless to read further.For those looking for solid indie sci fi authors I would recommend Thomas Mays' "A Sword Into Darkness" or Evan Currie's Odyssey One series.