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goman's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
size7needle's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Narrator does an amazing job. Humor is a little outdated and pace is almost too fast. Very dialogue heavy, with conversations that seem repetitive. That being said, I found it very entertaining and will read the next book in series.
emaynard97's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
iono's review against another edition
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Medical content, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
thatdruffguy's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
terminalfin's review
5.0
So, COL Joe is back with his merry band of pirates, ready to tackle the Ruhar, the Kristang, and the Thuranin. Having escaped Paradise and now traveling about the universe, the crew must figure out what happened to the other AIs and help save humanity while keeping a promise to Skippy to help him contact the collective. The wars and politics between the multitude of species continues to develop for this (planned) 12-book series. We still have yet to encounter the Wurgalan, Bosphuraq, Jeraptha, Lemoostra, Torgalau, Rindhalu, or the Maxolhx so the storyline clearly has plenty of time to develop and expand.
The survivors are still trapped on Paradise, the planet where humanity (EXFOR) was setup to help fight the Ruhar (and now Kristang). During their travels across space, the Dutchman encounters some badness and is required to setup on a moon just outside of a quasi-habitable planet, code-named Newark by the crew. Skippy the proceeds to perform extensive repairs on the ship while the crew examines their new home while attempting to avoid the lizards on the other side of the world.
If you enjoyed part 1 of this series, you will love part 2. Some questions remain such as what happened to the folks on Paradise, but those questions are going to be answered in the soon to be released audiobook (already released digital) for book 3 (Paradise). Skippy the AI is back in his magnificent glory, ready to poke fun at the monkeys, sabotage the other species, and harass Joe (COL Barney) to no end. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this book, thanks to RC Bray who advertised it on his page, as it has brought me hours of enjoyment. RC Bray really helps bring Craig’s work to life and is the perfect narrator to highlight the sarcastic nature of Skippy (A**hole first class – A1C).
Pick up the first book and this one if you haven’t already, it is worth every moment of reading (or in my case, listening).
The survivors are still trapped on Paradise, the planet where humanity (EXFOR) was setup to help fight the Ruhar (and now Kristang). During their travels across space, the Dutchman encounters some badness and is required to setup on a moon just outside of a quasi-habitable planet, code-named Newark by the crew. Skippy the proceeds to perform extensive repairs on the ship while the crew examines their new home while attempting to avoid the lizards on the other side of the world.
If you enjoyed part 1 of this series, you will love part 2. Some questions remain such as what happened to the folks on Paradise, but those questions are going to be answered in the soon to be released audiobook (already released digital) for book 3 (Paradise). Skippy the AI is back in his magnificent glory, ready to poke fun at the monkeys, sabotage the other species, and harass Joe (COL Barney) to no end. I am so glad that I stumbled upon this book, thanks to RC Bray who advertised it on his page, as it has brought me hours of enjoyment. RC Bray really helps bring Craig’s work to life and is the perfect narrator to highlight the sarcastic nature of Skippy (A**hole first class – A1C).
Pick up the first book and this one if you haven’t already, it is worth every moment of reading (or in my case, listening).
faileskye's review
4.0
No sophomore slump here. This book continues where the first left off with the Flying Dutchman and a new merry band of pirates off through the galaxy on a search for a space telephone for their resident jerk AI, Skippy.
If you are reading this review without having finished the first book, an explanation: This series follows a dumb lucky military grunt by the name of Joe Bishop as he ends up at the right place at the wrong time, ever time. He has to get himself out of major problems with his average joe sensibilities and the occasional help from a super intelligent AI Skippy who just so happens to be a jerk, and possibly insane.
Skippy and Joe get a bit of character development this time around, however it kind of gets repetitive and draggy at times. That said, overall, it was necessary and I'm fine with it. The humor from the first book remains, and that is all that matters.
This book is just like the first one, no change to the formula or anything else. It is what I wanted, because I like being entertained. So if you feel the same, I recommend this book to you.
If you are reading this review without having finished the first book, an explanation: This series follows a dumb lucky military grunt by the name of Joe Bishop as he ends up at the right place at the wrong time, ever time. He has to get himself out of major problems with his average joe sensibilities and the occasional help from a super intelligent AI Skippy who just so happens to be a jerk, and possibly insane.
Skippy and Joe get a bit of character development this time around, however it kind of gets repetitive and draggy at times. That said, overall, it was necessary and I'm fine with it. The humor from the first book remains, and that is all that matters.
This book is just like the first one, no change to the formula or anything else. It is what I wanted, because I like being entertained. So if you feel the same, I recommend this book to you.
johnbreeden's review
4.0
Oh, Skippy, Skippy, Skippy...
Don't get me wrong, this was a good book in the series as I see it. The only qualm I have about it is that everything was a boom of inspiration at the last minute. I love the dynamic between Bishop & Skippy, but it's time for other characters to come into the fray. I understand that the story is told from Joe's perspective, but others should be adding their two-cents in.
Don't get me wrong, this was a good book in the series as I see it. The only qualm I have about it is that everything was a boom of inspiration at the last minute. I love the dynamic between Bishop & Skippy, but it's time for other characters to come into the fray. I understand that the story is told from Joe's perspective, but others should be adding their two-cents in.
tirnel's review against another edition
3.0
The story was okay, a bit slow in parts. Still enjoyed it but don't think I'll read the other eight in the series.
wannabekingpin's review against another edition
5.0
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Joe Bishop is off on a voyage with the brilliant mastermind AI, created by an ancient civilization, to explore the space a little. Skippy, the AI, agreed to help humans after they were captured, recruited, enslaved, and hunted in exchange for a chance that they, Joe specifically, will help him find out what happened to those like him, his creators, and whatever artifacts they had left. So they saved the humans, saved the world, and... After humans had a little argument over who should get how much credit for what, to whom does the alien spaceship Joe returned in belong, and who should control Skippy, and what should Skippy, for that matter, do - they're out! Ah, space. So beautiful, and full of evil aliens who kinda want their ship back. Or whoever is in it.
It's a slow paced story, if as funny as the previous one. Joe is really growing on Skippy the Magnificent, and Joe is learning a lot on the way. For instance, this AI feels himself to be a person, and does not appreciate people not treating him like one. Also, when he calls himself the "magnificent", he might just not be exaggerating, for not many could rebuild a space ship out of stardust and hope.
I wish they would've explored the planet they visited - more. I also wish there was a little more action in this book, for I felt lacking. but other than that, it was just as great as the last one. Not to be an ass myself, I'll give it 5 out of 5.
Joe Bishop is off on a voyage with the brilliant mastermind AI, created by an ancient civilization, to explore the space a little. Skippy, the AI, agreed to help humans after they were captured, recruited, enslaved, and hunted in exchange for a chance that they, Joe specifically, will help him find out what happened to those like him, his creators, and whatever artifacts they had left. So they saved the humans, saved the world, and... After humans had a little argument over who should get how much credit for what, to whom does the alien spaceship Joe returned in belong, and who should control Skippy, and what should Skippy, for that matter, do - they're out! Ah, space. So beautiful, and full of evil aliens who kinda want their ship back. Or whoever is in it.
It's a slow paced story, if as funny as the previous one. Joe is really growing on Skippy the Magnificent, and Joe is learning a lot on the way. For instance, this AI feels himself to be a person, and does not appreciate people not treating him like one. Also, when he calls himself the "magnificent", he might just not be exaggerating, for not many could rebuild a space ship out of stardust and hope.
I wish they would've explored the planet they visited - more. I also wish there was a little more action in this book, for I felt lacking. but other than that, it was just as great as the last one. Not to be an ass myself, I'll give it 5 out of 5.