On Basilisk Station
Ratings99
Average rating3.9
This is the most sci-fi book I've ever picked up. The technobabble and politics are pretty dense and it was hard to keep straight which myth-named thing corresponded to what. Thankfully full understanding isn't really vital to follow the plot.
Goodness, these books have horrible covers. Honor Harrington (space-bound Horatio Hornblower with lady parts) has the makings of an interesting character but she's annoyingly perfect (I don't consider being bad at math when she thinks too hard to be an endearing character trait, but that's just me). Other characters either think Honor is amaze-balls (and are thus good guys) or hate her because she's too darn efficient (and are thus the bad guys), along with the occasional character who “while he wanted her dead he had to admire her dogged determination.” But, even though I really didn't care one way or another about the plot, I still did more or less enjoy the book
A fantastic start to a military science fiction epic series! I can see now why people are always recommending these books. Great writing, interesting characters.
Solid and well written military space opera - think Hornblower in space and Hornblower is a kick-ass woman. Struggled a little bit with audio book performer portraying Honor a touch bit too sweetly because Honor is bad ass but maybe I am nit picking. Enjoyable.
I got a special on the OBS audiobook and decided give it a re-read. Glad I did. It is still one of the best military SF novels out there.
I finally read a David Weber novel! I've had this on my reading list for a while ever since I read a short story of his in Legends. Great introduction to a new World and I love the lead character. I'm a sucker for strong female lead characters! Lots of action. I got bogged down a bit with all the technical jargon sometimes but overall great intro to this series!