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Redoubtable (Kris Longknife #8)
Lieutenant Commander Kris Longknife's latest battle mission puts her on a collision course with the Peterwalds, her family's powerful longtime rivals. Somehow she must vanquish predatory slavers and free a 12-year-old girl without unraveling a very tenuous peace. A mass market original series that will appeal to fans of Honor Harrington.
ebook, 336 pages
Published
October 26th 2010
by Penguin Group (USA)
(first published September 29th 2010)
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I hated having to rate this book. Hated it.
On one hand it was enjoyable, an easy three stars, but by the end I had a sinking feeling in my stomach and horrible taste in my mouth. This series is starting to head in a direction that I really don't like. And I hate it. I hate that a series that promised so much has in the space of a book nose-dived. Okay, so there were hints that it may go sour in the last two books, but really I thought it could be done well.
Not any more. (view spoiler)...more
On one hand it was enjoyable, an easy three stars, but by the end I had a sinking feeling in my stomach and horrible taste in my mouth. This series is starting to head in a direction that I really don't like. And I hate it. I hate that a series that promised so much has in the space of a book nose-dived. Okay, so there were hints that it may go sour in the last two books, but really I thought it could be done well.
Not any more. (view spoiler)...more
Another fine entry into the Kris Longknife series. This book sees Kris out in the rim of space, still recovering from landing on a mine (surprisingly not meant for her) and in much more fragile health than any other book. Denied the, reasonable she thought, request to go find out what lurks out beyond the rim of space with her new friend the Itchee Ron, she is instead tasked with something much more thankless - to head out to "Sooner" space and try to find out and stop the pirates that are preyi...more
I have enjoyed each of the Kris Longknife books. She is an intreging character faced with some tough moral an ethical societal issues. I like how she processes through them to try and find the right moral choice. As the series has grown the characters have grown as well which is pleasing.
I enjoy the contrasting worldviews between Peterwald and Longknife territories and the looks into socialism, totalitarianism and the contrast with a free market system. The pressing need for free market systems...more
I enjoy the contrasting worldviews between Peterwald and Longknife territories and the looks into socialism, totalitarianism and the contrast with a free market system. The pressing need for free market systems...more
Well, I swore after the last one that I was giving up on the series. But I do believe I am addicted. This one wasn't so much a DNF as a totally skimmed to catch the plot points and to see what's happening with the characters.
I did get frustrated though--and this is a problem with a long running series where you only get one episode a year--I have forgotten a lot of what happened in earlier books. For the most part that's okay, but I am fairly certain that Kris was more grown-up several books ago...more
I did get frustrated though--and this is a problem with a long running series where you only get one episode a year--I have forgotten a lot of what happened in earlier books. For the most part that's okay, but I am fairly certain that Kris was more grown-up several books ago...more
At first I didn't know what "Redoubtable" meant - so after looking it up in the dictionary I decided that the title was exactly right. It mean a formidable opponent. And Kris Longknife certainly lives up to that name. This book had tons of action, lots more than the last in the series. Some of it was a little gory though, but in worlds without laws and morals... you get the picture. This series is still going strong, but I can't help but be disappointed that there is absolutely NO romance involv...more
Filler. It doesn't advance the arc plot that the previous book set up, but it's an entertaining by-the-numbers entry in a fun series. Of all the gung-ho but humble female naval officers who populated 1990s pulp sci-fi, Kris is a survivor, due to a light tone and a fun supporting cast. The tone here is darker, as Kris goes up against slavers, but the cast shines.
Kris and Vicki really need to hook up: the UST is thick enough to cut with a knife, though I seriously doubt it's the author's intention...more
Kris and Vicki really need to hook up: the UST is thick enough to cut with a knife, though I seriously doubt it's the author's intention...more
May 07, 2011
Mieneke
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4 of 5 stars
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Mike Shepherd's Kris Longknife series was one of the first SF series I read and liked. I fell in love with the main character, unsurprisingly named Kris Longknife and her merry band of... what shall we call them, compatriots? Soldiers? Employees? Let's go with friends, because the main supporting cast are Kris' friends, sometimes despite their own best judgement. The books are filled with fun characters whose snark and humour tickle my funny bone and I really love the dialogues and interactions...more
Man, I keep reading these books, and being frustrated by the copy editing. (Just because the word is spelled correctly and has similar letters doesn't make it the right word, argh.) But I continue to buy these books - yes, I own the whole run - because there is a Pretty Good Book aching to get out of all of these books. (If only someone could put in *question marks*. Or to remind the author that Kris is still injured after the first 50 pages.)
The story arc with the teenager is not nearly as anno...more
The story arc with the teenager is not nearly as anno...more
In this, the 8th book of the series, Kris Longknife is still aboard the scoutship Wasp, now in command of a squadron of scoutships with a vague exploratory and anti-pirating mission "beyond the rim". They come across a planet taken over by thugs, then move on to more serious problems.
While it does move the macrostory of Kris, Vicky and the Iteechee connection forward ever so slightly, this book doesn't really have much more than some half-decent action stories. Still fun if, like me, you are by...more
While it does move the macrostory of Kris, Vicky and the Iteechee connection forward ever so slightly, this book doesn't really have much more than some half-decent action stories. Still fun if, like me, you are by...more
This enjoyable series maintains its pace with Lt. Commander Kris Longknife chasing space pirates. She doesn’t expect to ally with her longtime rival, the Peterwald family, but when her mission takes her into their territory, she has no choice. Terrorists, slave traders, and drug lords become her target in this latest fast-paced episode.
I looked the book but the ending was abrupt and felt unfinished. The laughs were good as was the action. I liked the growing friendship between Kris and Vicky. Anyways, it gets four because of the ending. The book could have gone another 100 pages and I'd have been happy.
Aug 28, 2011
Nathan
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4 of 5 stars
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reviewed-2011
Kris Longknife has a new promotion and new responsibilities - With those responsibilities come a less direct involvement in events and a greater involvement through proxies and in politics.
It's a good evolution and I look forward to what comes next for the heroine.
It's a good evolution and I look forward to what comes next for the heroine.
Just finished the latest in this series. Mike Shepherd always has enough military information and twists and turns to keep you turning the pages. I have liked all the books, eight now. It is a recommended read of the series if you like science fiction.
Popcorn!
Nutritionally worthless, mostly air, ... but irresistibly tasty!
Every time I finish a "Longknife", I swear I won't waste my time on another. I say the same thing after every bag of popcorn.
Nutritionally worthless, mostly air, ... but irresistibly tasty!
Every time I finish a "Longknife", I swear I won't waste my time on another. I say the same thing after every bag of popcorn.
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Feb 01, 2011
David Brawley
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4 of 5 stars
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2011
There are some books that when you get them, they may sit on the shelf for a little while. This series is not one of them, at least not for me.
This is just an awesome series!So much detail and imagery, fabulous characters and exciting events. Love, love, love them!
I like this series. Space opera. probably not really good if you don't already know and love the Princess.
Excelent sci-fi adventure
In a spirited and fun science fiction romp, Mike Shepherd takes us along with Princess Kris Longknife and her troop of marines in a hunt for space pirates. Don't worry - despite the noble title, Kris is no coddled damsel. Recently promoted to Lieutenant Commander, she is there to get a job done - one that usually involves explosives, bullets, subterfuge, and political wrangling.
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See the rest of my review at:
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These books are always fun
Joint ops... A new device for getting telemetry back through jump points... I can't help feeling something big is brewing in the next book or two!
An ok book of the series. nothing to exciting with this book. Second read though.
More of a 3.5 really, but not 4 stars for me. Enjoyable enough, but felt very much like a bridge to what will presumably be the big threat in the next book.
Kris didn't start a lot of wars in this one. Maybe the author was giving her a break!
Next book "Daring" due out in Nov 2011.
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This is a pseudonym for Mike Moscoe.
Mike was born in the Philadelphia Navy Yard Hospital -- and left that town at the age of three days for reasons he does not presently recall. But they had to draft him to get him back there. He missed very little of the rest of the country. Growing up Navy, he lived about everywhere you could park an aircraft carrier.
Mike was one of those college students who d...more
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Mike was born in the Philadelphia Navy Yard Hospital -- and left that town at the age of three days for reasons he does not presently recall. But they had to draft him to get him back there. He missed very little of the rest of the country. Growing up Navy, he lived about everywhere you could park an aircraft carrier.
Mike was one of those college students who d...more
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