Review: very cliche - about as intellectual as superman comic book
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2012
The book was not a disaster, but followed a very cliché plot.  All the senior officers are killed only a lonely ensign is left to take over.  Luckily he turns out to be a military genius and violating many past navy practices manages to save the ship and a number of civilians.  OK, now what I have given away the story on a napkin, you can skip reading the book if you are looking for anything more than a time filler.Ok first reality problem there was no discussion of relative rank, seniority, chain of command etc, when he took over the ship.  When he did get objections it was from a noncom who should have been sent to brig for insubordination, not placed as exec officer.  Marines who talk back to ensigns who give orders during a fighting situation don't seem believable.  Secondly I don't care how busy a navy is they would at least have sent dedicated a commercial ship with officers to take command, once they became aware of the situation.  Civilians just rescued from pirates haggling over the price to charge the supplies & military for repairs on their only chance to survive?So if you can suspend your disbelief long enough to just go along for the ride the battles are OK, the characters simplistic, and the whole premise outlandish.  I do not understand how so many people could give it a 5 rating.  Then again at least the proof reading was OK with few typing mistakes.