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faileskye's review against another edition
4.0
This series is really coming into its own. Much like the previous two books, I constantly found my self either with a goofy grin on my face or literally laughing out loud. I am sure I looked like a lunatic regardless.
There were a few changes in structure this time around as it had some perspective shifts to residents of Paradise. These aren't too bad or particularly long, so we still get to enjoy the presence of Joe and Skippy at length. Those two really are the best, kind of like buddy cops!
Long story short, the series is moving from mindless entertainment to something a bit more legitimate while maintaining its character and humor (basically less repetitive and formulaic). I definitely recommend this book to anyone who even mildly liked the previous two.
There were a few changes in structure this time around as it had some perspective shifts to residents of Paradise. These aren't too bad or particularly long, so we still get to enjoy the presence of Joe and Skippy at length. Those two really are the best, kind of like buddy cops!
Long story short, the series is moving from mindless entertainment to something a bit more legitimate while maintaining its character and humor (basically less repetitive and formulaic). I definitely recommend this book to anyone who even mildly liked the previous two.
johnbreeden's review
5.0
This was another good book to listen to from this series. I enjoyed the fact that more characters are being developed. The next in the series appears to be focused solely on these new characters. I'm not sure how I'll feel with no Skippy.
Speaking of Skippy, I've been reading the first two books and thinking of Skippy as a deus ex machina character that swoops in and saves the day. There still is so truth to this, but Skippy is mostly an omnipotent Swiss army knife. Although there is very little he cannot do, it is Joe that has the flashes of brilliance that save the day. With some of the side comments in the story, Skippy's story is getting murkier with each page. Perhaps the dynamic of Joe and Skippy is about to change?
Speaking of Skippy, I've been reading the first two books and thinking of Skippy as a deus ex machina character that swoops in and saves the day. There still is so truth to this, but Skippy is mostly an omnipotent Swiss army knife. Although there is very little he cannot do, it is Joe that has the flashes of brilliance that save the day. With some of the side comments in the story, Skippy's story is getting murkier with each page. Perhaps the dynamic of Joe and Skippy is about to change?
wannabekingpin's review
4.0
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Skippy the Magnificent, the glorious sassy ass of an artificial intelligence created by an ancient, now long gone alien race, and Joe Bishop, continue their questing among the stars in search for answers, and, really, anything that could help Skippy find his own folk, and maybe help protect Earth doing so. While they're at it, Joe, with Skippy's help, does his best to try and help humans left on an alien planned they dubbed Paradise, which is now more of a jail if not a death trap.
In the meantime, humans on the said Paradise are just trying to survive. They're planting the crops and raising animals, seed stock they were given back in the day, when things were still going pretty well, and no one suspected it's the first and last shipment. They're trying to avoid conflicts too, which is very difficult, since humans already split in two camps: those who still support the warring alien race that got them into this mess; and those who understand the truth. On top of it, not even the locals wish to help them, in fear it'll be taken as opposing the overlords. Peace is, after all, a very fragile thing.
The book is a little dragged, I admit, and the whole make-a-plan and break-a-plan got repetitive, since after a third such break you're already conditioned to expect it not go accordingly. But the banter, and even the making of those plans, were amusing to read and/or listen to. I can give it a solid 4 out of 5, and be sure, I'll grab the fourth one sometime soon.
Skippy the Magnificent, the glorious sassy ass of an artificial intelligence created by an ancient, now long gone alien race, and Joe Bishop, continue their questing among the stars in search for answers, and, really, anything that could help Skippy find his own folk, and maybe help protect Earth doing so. While they're at it, Joe, with Skippy's help, does his best to try and help humans left on an alien planned they dubbed Paradise, which is now more of a jail if not a death trap.
In the meantime, humans on the said Paradise are just trying to survive. They're planting the crops and raising animals, seed stock they were given back in the day, when things were still going pretty well, and no one suspected it's the first and last shipment. They're trying to avoid conflicts too, which is very difficult, since humans already split in two camps: those who still support the warring alien race that got them into this mess; and those who understand the truth. On top of it, not even the locals wish to help them, in fear it'll be taken as opposing the overlords. Peace is, after all, a very fragile thing.
The book is a little dragged, I admit, and the whole make-a-plan and break-a-plan got repetitive, since after a third such break you're already conditioned to expect it not go accordingly. But the banter, and even the making of those plans, were amusing to read and/or listen to. I can give it a solid 4 out of 5, and be sure, I'll grab the fourth one sometime soon.
kwerle's review
2.0
May not be worse than the first 2 (3 stars), but read it too soon. I can only handle so much deus ex machina, and these books are (by design) full of that.
May be a better audio book? Probably only read the series in small doses.
May be a better audio book? Probably only read the series in small doses.
misterjay's review
4.0
It took me close to six months to read this book. But, that has a lot to do with global events and much less to do with the quality of the book. To be clear, the book is good. February to September 2021, not so much. But I digress.
Book three sees our pals Joe and Skippy getting a little R'n'R and then hopping back in the saddle to check on the human population stranded on the alien planet of Paradise. The plot is fast-paced and funny and the interactions between Joe and Skippy are alternately emotional or combative and fun either way.
The one caveat to this book is that is really ought to be read in sequence. If you're looking at starting the Expeditionary Force series, go back and start with number one.
Book three sees our pals Joe and Skippy getting a little R'n'R and then hopping back in the saddle to check on the human population stranded on the alien planet of Paradise. The plot is fast-paced and funny and the interactions between Joe and Skippy are alternately emotional or combative and fun either way.
The one caveat to this book is that is really ought to be read in sequence. If you're looking at starting the Expeditionary Force series, go back and start with number one.
chel227's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theadorek9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0