Review: Maturing Space Opera Spoof
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2012
My review of the first Spinward Sectors novel,Admiral Who, commented that it was an amusing off-the-wall space opera spoof but lacking in laugh-out-loud moments.  I think that summary works well for second novel as well although author appears to be moving more towards a classic space opera novel.  Those who liked the first novel should enjoy the second as well.  The main character, Admiral Montagne, is still a far cry from the stereotypical space opera figure of military poise and competence but he is showing significant character growth to minor military competence to supplement his political savvy.  The author continues to setup many amusing comic situations (spoofing traditional space opera) but there were few laugh-out-loud moments.  This book was an amusing light read.  I still would have liked more humor to go along with the comic situations which would have moved this to an outstanding read.  I am probably going to continue with this series due to its off-the-wall storyline - even though I was hoping that the author would play more to the humor side of the situations.Admiral's Gambit is the second Spineward Sectors novel.  Author's blog indicates that a third book is also planned.  There is no indication on intended length of series.  No significant editing issues were noted.  Admiral's Gambit is 11,477 Kindle locations long.  Standard length "paperback" novels seem to run in the 4,500 to 7,000 plus Kindle location range.  Long novels can range from 15,000 to 20,000 plus Kindle locations.