Review: Keep in Context
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 24, 2012
Yes, this theme has been done before, perhaps even overworked.  And while I find it extremely silly that Earth could resist an advanced civilization, I did find it lots of fun.  In fact, I can't wait for the sequel.  Of course there are problems - with so many players it is impossible to focus or develop individual characters.  Then there is the before-mentioned problem of primitives battling advanced races.  Thirdly, it was "wordy" with mega background verbiage totally unnecessary to the story.Military buffs will be pleased and as usual, the political chitchat contained the annoying habit of sniping at all sides for a "neutral" balance.  The appearance of the aliens as semi-helpless humanoid was no surprise.  Without stingers, strength, wings, claws or fangs, a species would almost certainly have developed their brain for protection.  They would also communicate and possess manual dexterity since these elements account for the vast majority of our advanced neural growth.What is unbelievable is the ability to speak English or their human-like psychology such as appealing to world opinion or political infighting. Yet, despite the drawbacks (I've read too much sci-fi) the story held my interest. My grade:  B