Irene L H. (NonExistence) -
Helpful Score: 1
I really like David Weber's series and all the side books he puts out to expand the characters in the books of the story line and to move the story along from different perspectives.
It has been awhile since I have read most or all of the books in the series so it was a little slow going for me to think back and catch up where I was left off in the series. When everything clicked back into place the story took off for me.
If you are at all into the maturing of themes, plots and characters, this book really shows that off for Honor, Elizabeth, Michelle, Eloise and others, as well as for the many themes and sub-plots that have been going on.
I knew I was coming to the end of the book (could not put it down) and wondering how it would end...but never expected what I read on the last page. Don't get me wrong, the ending was GREAT. Weber does set the stage for a 90 degree turn. The next book will have new allies and new villains, but this has been coming for at least the past 2 novels.
This book and its ending left me wanting MORE, SOON. And, I know SOON isn't going to happen, sadly.
It has been awhile since I have read most or all of the books in the series so it was a little slow going for me to think back and catch up where I was left off in the series. When everything clicked back into place the story took off for me.
If you are at all into the maturing of themes, plots and characters, this book really shows that off for Honor, Elizabeth, Michelle, Eloise and others, as well as for the many themes and sub-plots that have been going on.
I knew I was coming to the end of the book (could not put it down) and wondering how it would end...but never expected what I read on the last page. Don't get me wrong, the ending was GREAT. Weber does set the stage for a 90 degree turn. The next book will have new allies and new villains, but this has been coming for at least the past 2 novels.
This book and its ending left me wanting MORE, SOON. And, I know SOON isn't going to happen, sadly.
Steven C. (SteveTheDM) -
Mission of Honor picks up where At All Costs left off, and is primarily a political space opera drama this time around, as the plucky Star Empire of Manticore deals with the Solarian League and their long time nemesis the Republic of Haven.
I've been a great fan of Weber's Honor Harrington universe for quite a while now, and this novel certainly didn't disappoint. Still, if you're here for space battles, this book probably isn't for you. Yes, there *are* battles, but each is relatively one-sided and they're handled rather tersely.
The political drama, however, was really quite good. And the twist at the end of the book was wonderful, and sets up a background that should probably power quite a few more novels in this universe.
For readers new to the Honorverse, however, don't start here. Start with On Basilisk Station and follow along from there.
Anyway: I really enjoyed it. 5 of 5 stars.
I've been a great fan of Weber's Honor Harrington universe for quite a while now, and this novel certainly didn't disappoint. Still, if you're here for space battles, this book probably isn't for you. Yes, there *are* battles, but each is relatively one-sided and they're handled rather tersely.
The political drama, however, was really quite good. And the twist at the end of the book was wonderful, and sets up a background that should probably power quite a few more novels in this universe.
For readers new to the Honorverse, however, don't start here. Start with On Basilisk Station and follow along from there.
Anyway: I really enjoyed it. 5 of 5 stars.
