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liz_da_biz49's review
slow-paced
3.5
Ummmm......despite 26 hours of listening I can only list six definitive plot points. Dave needs to stop waxing on about rifle grooves and get to the plot. Still enjoyable! Our POVs are becoming more and more widespread and I like it! Realizing that I have to go back and listen to parts of the first book though 😾 lost so many details the first time around and maybe now that characters and places are firmer in my mind I won't lose and forget so many details
dkane600's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.0
apryde6226's review against another edition
5.0
With the release of Safehold 9 (At the sign of triumph) I decided to re-read the entire series. Like being with an old friend you've been separated from, it's truly been a pleasure to read this book again. I'm not going to summarize the story, since there are already a number of those, but the thing that seems important to call out is that the characters are believable. The seem like real people, which is a credit to Mr. Weber. Merlin's loneliness, Caleb's anger and Sherylyn's courage are all things that draw the reader into the story.
These are pretty long books but they fly by, because of the quality of the story.
These are pretty long books but they fly by, because of the quality of the story.
tstarnes's review
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
titusfortner's review against another edition
3.0
I'm still enjoying the story, but the pace is slowing some and these characters all love to talk way too much.
btemplet's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
epersonae's review against another edition
4.0
Big crazy scifi/fantasy/history crossover. I read the first book a while ago, and some of the particular relationships evaded my memory as I read this one, but mostly I picked it back up as I went along.
Expansive & adventurous, to be sure, and compelling enough that I spent a huge chunk of the last weekend reading it. And argh! I wish there were a sequel already, which was pretty much exactly what I said with the last one. The plot keeps rolling in fun weird directions.
I think it could have been just as good and about 20% shorter with judicious trimming of adverbs & adjectives, especially modifiers of "he said". Plus all of the characters are superlatively superlative, and my eyes glaze over on the naval battle/history of armament bits.
Still, way fun reading.
Expansive & adventurous, to be sure, and compelling enough that I spent a huge chunk of the last weekend reading it. And argh! I wish there were a sequel already, which was pretty much exactly what I said with the last one. The plot keeps rolling in fun weird directions.
I think it could have been just as good and about 20% shorter with judicious trimming of adverbs & adjectives, especially modifiers of "he said". Plus all of the characters are superlatively superlative, and my eyes glaze over on the naval battle/history of armament bits.
Still, way fun reading.
bookarian's review against another edition
5.0
Book 2 in a series, the story continues after major naval battle, and losses, of book 1. The point of view changes with every chapter, which is not unusual for Weber, but it happens a bit to frequently in this book, making it easier to put down because you're not as emotionally involved in the story. There is a very surprising plot twist involving who knows Merlin's true identity.
travelgirlut's review against another edition
3.0
This is my second time reading this, but there were a lot of things I totally don't remember, which makes me wonder if I ever even finished it. The spelling of the names still and forever will drive me crazy. All the inner monologue sometimes gets a bit old too. I want there to be more technology and innovation. Forget the proscriptions and get these guys some laser guns, Merlin! But I guess it'll have to wait until later. Let's see if I can make it through another book in the series without the names driving be bonkers.