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edtkeith's review against another edition
5.0
A great ending to the Share series. It does not end on the happiest note, what with Article 37 and all, but that makes it all the more real to me. If you have not heard of or started the Share series by Nathan Lowell, run, do not walk, to 'Quarter Share' and get started. All the books are available now on podiobooks.com, Quarter and Half Share are available in Kindle and dead tree versions with the rest in the publishers pipeline.
mellhay's review against another edition
By George the attachment I've made to Ishmael and the other members here. Simply wow-ed by it. The heart twists for them. The trials we see in Ish's life, one amazing man created here. (I'm thrilled to know there are more 3 stories with Ish to come in 2014)
***FULL REVIEW***
Ish's payment is coming in soon, or at least they have an idea what the amount will be and with that a whole new life of troubles. DST fires Ishmael. Yet, a big company like that has reasons for everything. When the owner dies the company has to go through some transitions, and Ishmael is one of them. Ish decides what he wants to do, own his own ship. And on he goes with one he knows little of and turns to be a treasure in it's own. Life is different in the deep dark, hard and lonely, and sometimes the rules you keep so close to heart might have to be broken to make the deep dark a bit softer. The deep dark is dangerous and one should never feel 100% comfortable there. And with the transitions of DST, there are people out there who can find you anywhere, and Ishmael is thrown right into the center of it.
This book picks up where Captain's Share left off, and I'm thankful. There were some unresolved feelings for me there, not bad but I wanted to get through them. And I do here, and ooooh so much more. I resolved the feelings from Captain's Share and was rolled up in many new ones.
This book felt longer than the rest as I listened to it, but there is so much here! There is the story that evolves with DST and how it closely tangles with Ish and his life. Actually, uprooting his life in so many ways.
Ishmael is still amazing with others. He is great at taking care of a ship and his crew. Sometimes, however, he isn't sure how to take care of himself. Good thing he gains the trust and love of those around him as they help him through just about anything.
Man do I get attached to the people Ish has around him. It's ever so hard to say goodbye when Ish moves. Sad to see them go. Even though we've done this with Ish before, it still surprises me each time we do it, how hard it is to say goodbye. Even the dysfunctional crews, because Ish has made them so much more than a simple functioning crew, he's made them family and we feel it. Thankfully we do have one, or two, at times that follow with Ish and make the transition easier for us and him.
This story felt a bit different than the others in the plot. It's still Ish and his life, but there is a twist with another life that is involved and what comes of her life with the help of Ish. This becomes an intriguing story to see what happens to her and how Ish will help. Then a touch of suspect is added as well. This story was very catching for me. To see how Ish would survive and how this new character will make it through.
The ship Ish creates. It's interesting. I enjoy learning this ship with Ish and his crew. It's one that never became big, but Ish might put it's model back in the eyes of others. The catch Ish finds with this ship to attract others, oh he makes it work.
Even in this last installment, I find I want Ish to have it all - love, life, happiness, and the deep dark space. As he says early on, "To have his cake and eat it too." But, is life really like that? We have our good times, and things get hairy too. We feel the anxiety when things are hairy and we feel the joy when they are good. But Ish reminds us that we can't get to comfortable and laxed on things. We also cry.
Everything Ish has learned over the years will help him get through and carry on. Even a few rules might have to be broken too.
In the end I enjoyed it. A wonderful journey with Ishmael all these years, but I'm also hooked on him and this world. I want more! I miss some old characters and will miss Ish as I still want things for him. Well done, and had my heart twisting for Ish. Thankfully, there are other stories out in this world and more coming of Ish. I will get my fix in this world. :)
This is not a hard space read. This is a story of one man's life that happens to enjoy the deep dark space. Don't let the word "space" stop you from reading or listening to these stories. And I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
***FULL REVIEW***
Ish's payment is coming in soon, or at least they have an idea what the amount will be and with that a whole new life of troubles. DST fires Ishmael. Yet, a big company like that has reasons for everything. When the owner dies the company has to go through some transitions, and Ishmael is one of them. Ish decides what he wants to do, own his own ship. And on he goes with one he knows little of and turns to be a treasure in it's own. Life is different in the deep dark, hard and lonely, and sometimes the rules you keep so close to heart might have to be broken to make the deep dark a bit softer. The deep dark is dangerous and one should never feel 100% comfortable there. And with the transitions of DST, there are people out there who can find you anywhere, and Ishmael is thrown right into the center of it.
This book picks up where Captain's Share left off, and I'm thankful. There were some unresolved feelings for me there, not bad but I wanted to get through them. And I do here, and ooooh so much more. I resolved the feelings from Captain's Share and was rolled up in many new ones.
This book felt longer than the rest as I listened to it, but there is so much here! There is the story that evolves with DST and how it closely tangles with Ish and his life. Actually, uprooting his life in so many ways.
Ishmael is still amazing with others. He is great at taking care of a ship and his crew. Sometimes, however, he isn't sure how to take care of himself. Good thing he gains the trust and love of those around him as they help him through just about anything.
Man do I get attached to the people Ish has around him. It's ever so hard to say goodbye when Ish moves. Sad to see them go. Even though we've done this with Ish before, it still surprises me each time we do it, how hard it is to say goodbye. Even the dysfunctional crews, because Ish has made them so much more than a simple functioning crew, he's made them family and we feel it. Thankfully we do have one, or two, at times that follow with Ish and make the transition easier for us and him.
This story felt a bit different than the others in the plot. It's still Ish and his life, but there is a twist with another life that is involved and what comes of her life with the help of Ish. This becomes an intriguing story to see what happens to her and how Ish will help. Then a touch of suspect is added as well. This story was very catching for me. To see how Ish would survive and how this new character will make it through.
The ship Ish creates. It's interesting. I enjoy learning this ship with Ish and his crew. It's one that never became big, but Ish might put it's model back in the eyes of others. The catch Ish finds with this ship to attract others, oh he makes it work.
Even in this last installment, I find I want Ish to have it all - love, life, happiness, and the deep dark space. As he says early on, "To have his cake and eat it too." But, is life really like that? We have our good times, and things get hairy too. We feel the anxiety when things are hairy and we feel the joy when they are good. But Ish reminds us that we can't get to comfortable and laxed on things. We also cry.
Everything Ish has learned over the years will help him get through and carry on. Even a few rules might have to be broken too.
In the end I enjoyed it. A wonderful journey with Ishmael all these years, but I'm also hooked on him and this world. I want more! I miss some old characters and will miss Ish as I still want things for him. Well done, and had my heart twisting for Ish. Thankfully, there are other stories out in this world and more coming of Ish. I will get my fix in this world. :)
This is not a hard space read. This is a story of one man's life that happens to enjoy the deep dark space. Don't let the word "space" stop you from reading or listening to these stories. And I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
the_blackwell_ninja's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jmoses's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great read. I'm still working through if I'm ok with how it ended up though.
onehotllama's review against another edition
2.0
Of the six books in the series, this was the weakest both in terms of story and in terms of writing. I felt the editing was poor, especially around character dialogue.
maxed's review
4.0
After five books of no drama, this one suddenly drops some in reader's face. Compared to the rest of Solar Clipper series, "Owner's Share" is a much more ordinary novel, in that it has much more conflict, and slightly less Ishmael being way too good at everything. Drama is not why one reads this books, but I have to admit it still has enough of the spirit of the series to make me like it. Just... I won't spoil things for those who haven't read it yet, but the ending is... not sweet enough.
Having read all books in the series now, I still wonder how come the crew of Ishmael's first ship was abandoned so completely, and why we never heard about any of them after the 3rd book (and then only briefly).
Having read all books in the series now, I still wonder how come the crew of Ishmael's first ship was abandoned so completely, and why we never heard about any of them after the 3rd book (and then only briefly).
zav3nd's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Felt like Ishmael was getting into a likeable area, and then loses it. Big sad.
hteph's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
marriott's review against another edition
5.0
It's a shame that this series has ended. I would have liked to read more.
aliceallenaz's review against another edition
5.0
Hate to see this series end!
But looking forward to additional stories. Have already purchased the next group of The Deep Dark. Thanks for the great tales, Dr Lowell!
But looking forward to additional stories. Have already purchased the next group of The Deep Dark. Thanks for the great tales, Dr Lowell!