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Good story well written but a lot of PC/woke stuff that gets in the way

Reviewed: 07-28-24

Entertaining story, interesting concept, kind of a little bit Star Wars, but all original concerning the plot. Of the book series so far, which I’ve enjoyed I think this one might be my least favorite simply because they’re amp up the woke PC stuff. 98% of commanders, military, and across all theoretic roles are female most are minorities which are described in great detail, and the few that are seemingly not are portrayed as small and weak. Some references to homosexual couples and other stuff that does not seem to really pertain to the story at all just kind of gets in the way of it. This is excluding the main character, however. So if you don’t mind having to roll your eyes a bit at these aspects it’s pretty entertaining. Definitely a pretty cool space epic fantasy novel series though.

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Excellent addition in the series

Reviewed: 11-01-23

This series from these authors is by far the best space novella I have found on audible. It’s very well thought out and keeps you engaged and wanting to get to the next book as soon as the the one you’re on ends. And a really cool question and answer session with the authors after the story ends on this particular book. They provide some insight into thinking behind the story lines. The authors seem down to earth and are quite engaging, which is really great and may confirm some theories you may have about concepts in the books.. And of course narration expertly done as always from RC

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Mostly entertaining with some PC

Reviewed: 08-04-23

Modern day, Geo, political dynamic between America and Iran inserted into this futuristic tail, which was a bit odd. American military portrayed, mostly as war. Criminals, Iranians portrayed, mostly as good. Author seems to have thoroughly researched Iranian culture for the story, which is good, but little over the top. Story is entertaining overall, if you don’t let that stuff bug, you too much performance is mostly good but a few character voices are a bit offputting. Interesting storyline, and fairly good action sequences.

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Woke ET adventure

Reviewed: 08-01-23

To say this is a PC book would be a bit of an understatement. So far five hours into it every character is a different type of minority, all of the managers or leaders types and competent ones are female. The two white guys are portrayed as a heartless, SS like a scientist and a jealous, immature, reckless guy resents, his female commander. Just got to the first straight married couple in the book. Of course they don’t get along and their relationship is dysfunctional. Will probably continue listening. Simply because the twist on the alien is kind of interesting, but going to be difficult to get through this one.

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Surprisingly good

Reviewed: 05-24-23

Good story and entertaining, one of the better short novels I’ve heard in a while

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Non stop action

Reviewed: 05-22-23

It’s kind like a mix of the thing vrs sec ops , very well done and great performance

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Hard to get through one hour of the story

Reviewed: 04-17-23

Entertaining book but for some reason about 6 1/2 hours into it, the main character turns into a blithering, dense idiot. Was very difficult not to delete the book to get through that portion not quite sure what the author was trying to do there, but it seem to be in contrast to the rest of the story and the characters personality up until that point, but if you stick through it, the rest is good

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Very good

Reviewed: 03-22-23

Best, Scify, Military novella I’ve come across in quite a while. Entertaining and throughout the story, no real boring parts you wish you would fast forward.

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Let down

Reviewed: 11-23-22

Definitely least favorite of the series, a lot of contradictory narratives, and it ruined one of the top characters in the storyline

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