Just finished the available 282 pages and enjoyed it so far. I guess you have to purchase the book to read the rest, fair enough. Out of curiosity, are you aware of how many pages the book actually is? I'm seeing vastly different numbers (Castalia House publisher, 473, Kindle and 592 paperback Amazon, same publisher), but perhaps the difference between Kindle and hardcopy?
Anyway, as I got into it more it became harder to put down. "Dry" to start in that it seemed a dispassionate recounting of "history" (from the protagonist's viewpoint), as expected in the prologue as he states he's recounting the period for historical educational purposes. Still, even in the start it's rich with history (which will give me plenty of research hours to delve into) and a glimpse into military strategy.
The speech by Kateesha Mowukuu (Ch 22) had me rolling in laughter. And the oration by Governor Kraft in Room 105 (Ch 31) was just so very good. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of it once I get a copy.
No need for apologies; I thank you for the link to the book - and it was actually easy reading online. Usually you get a couple paragraph summary of the plot and have to decide whether or not you want to make the effort to get it. This is a great way to get into the novel and see if you connect with it. I enjoyed reading the first half, gives me something to look forward to. When I do get a copy I'll read through the second half then probably read it through again from the start and take notes on the military history to research. All good, anon.
Just finished the available 282 pages and enjoyed it so far. I guess you have to purchase the book to read the rest, fair enough. Out of curiosity, are you aware of how many pages the book actually is? I'm seeing vastly different numbers (Castalia House publisher, 473, Kindle and 592 paperback Amazon, same publisher), but perhaps the difference between Kindle and hardcopy?
Anyway, as I got into it more it became harder to put down. "Dry" to start in that it seemed a dispassionate recounting of "history" (from the protagonist's viewpoint), as expected in the prologue as he states he's recounting the period for historical educational purposes. Still, even in the start it's rich with history (which will give me plenty of research hours to delve into) and a glimpse into military strategy.
The speech by Kateesha Mowukuu (Ch 22) had me rolling in laughter. And the oration by Governor Kraft in Room 105 (Ch 31) was just so very good. I'm looking forward to reading the rest of it once I get a copy.
Thank you so much for the recommendation.
I thought that was the entire book, but I see it is not. Sorry about that.
No need for apologies; I thank you for the link to the book - and it was actually easy reading online. Usually you get a couple paragraph summary of the plot and have to decide whether or not you want to make the effort to get it. This is a great way to get into the novel and see if you connect with it. I enjoyed reading the first half, gives me something to look forward to. When I do get a copy I'll read through the second half then probably read it through again from the start and take notes on the military history to research. All good, anon.