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A review by hank_moody
BattleTech Legends: Wolves on the Border by Robert N. Charrette
3.0
As far as the books based on a board game goes, I think this one as good as it gets. Unlike the abysmal [b:Dragons of Autumn Twilight|259836|Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, #1)|Margaret Weis|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1390668127l/259836._SY75_.jpg|251833] which I wouldn't find entertaining even if I was 20 years younger when I read it, Wolves on the Border has its qualities. For one, Charrette is a better writer and he tries to carry the story as best he can. Main problem of this novel is time span which makes it hard for Charrette to assemble cohesive story, but he has to cut it into chapters which are months apart in a way that it reminds of cutscenes in a video game. Second problems which only enhances the first one is a large assembly of characters who have their POV.
Set those aside, story is good. Minobu Tetsuhara is a black samurai from 31. century who serves House Kurita and rides his 70 tons Mech. Dishonored, he has to be liaison to Wolfe's Dragoon, mercenary company who started working for House Kurita having been on the opposite side earlier. Soon, friendship between Minobu and Jaime Wolf, commander of Dragoons starts to flourish as Minobu discovers that Jaimes and his Dragoons are more honorable that previously thought.
But what will happen when duty and honor stand in the way of friendship? Will two friends go against each other?
Parts with Minobu are the one that are best written and his and Jaime's characters are most fleshed out. Others are just carboard cutouts used to fill the gaps. Last two chapters are great, especially the ending.
Set those aside, story is good. Minobu Tetsuhara is a black samurai from 31. century who serves House Kurita and rides his 70 tons Mech. Dishonored, he has to be liaison to Wolfe's Dragoon, mercenary company who started working for House Kurita having been on the opposite side earlier. Soon, friendship between Minobu and Jaime Wolf, commander of Dragoons starts to flourish as Minobu discovers that Jaimes and his Dragoons are more honorable that previously thought.
But what will happen when duty and honor stand in the way of friendship? Will two friends go against each other?
Parts with Minobu are the one that are best written and his and Jaime's characters are most fleshed out. Others are just carboard cutouts used to fill the gaps. Last two chapters are great, especially the ending.