Reviews

Ensign Flandry by Poul Anderson

lucem's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

bookcrazylady45's review

3.0

Introduces Flandry and he is a wonderful character. Nineteen years old and getting a great start on his career.

charleshb's review

5.0

I loved The Saga of Dominic Flandry! I wish I still had these books. Perhaps I can find them and read them again.

traveller1's review

5.0

Flandry is a character I have enjoyed since I first read, way back in the 70s. The right mix of daring do and introspection, set against a backdrop of a 'Roman Empire' in space. Written with Anderson's gift.

I will add that this must rank as one of the worst covers ever produced. Totally ridiculous, totally irrelevant to the stories inside, and seemingly designed to repeal any reader of sense and taste.

rajathon's review

3.0

It was just ok

athenalindia's review

3.0

Ensign Flandry is classic science fiction, exploration of new worlds, clashes between galactic civilizations.

And it's pretty good. But not great. I just, quite frankly, kept catching myself tuning out every once in a while, then having to flip back and figure out what I missed. But while it isn't engrossing, it's solid early Poul Anderson, and Poul Anderson is almost always worth a read.

Note: The rest of this review has been withdrawn due to the changes in Goodreads policy and enforcement. You can read why I came to this decision here.

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