James's review
Engaging the Enemy (Vatta's War, Book 3)
by Elizabeth Moon
James's review
Engaging the Enemy (Vatta's War, Book 3) by Elizabeth Moon
James's review
rating:
bookshelves:
action,
character-studies,
culture-and-politics,
military,
science-fiction,
suspense-and-mystery
recommended for: Fans of science fiction, especially military SF
Longer, more involved and more intricate than the two preceding volumes, Trading in Danger and Marque and Reprisal, in the story of Kylara Vatta and her supporting cast of comrades, villains, and bit players. The military aspects of the story ring more true than in a lot of fiction, no doubt because the author, Elizabeth Moon, served in the Marine Corps. Her academic background in history helps with the grand politics and strategy that form the background and drive the story, too.
Excellent characterization, good plotting and suspense, strong action scenes, and varied and colorful worlds and cultures. I really enjoyed these books, and am waiting eagerly for the next one, since the story is definitely not finished at the end of this book. This is well-done space opera, and that's a compliment.
Excellent characterization, good plotting and suspense, strong action scenes, and varied and colorful worlds and cultures. I really enjoyed these books, and am waiting eagerly for the next one, since the story is definitely not finished at the end of this book. This is well-done space opera, and that's a compliment.
