Cybertrader:
I've never been a big fan of sci-fi or anything of the sort. But this particular book simply blew me away. It is action-packed, full of suspense and very captivating! You don't have to be specifically interested in military conflicts and survival on other planets to like this book. If you are simply seeking a thrilling page-turner, then look no further and purchase this novel. KTF!
Germany on Aug 04, 2019
User:
When I read this book, I was not very impressed. By itself, I would give it 3 stars. However, I have given it 4 starts in context with the rest of the series, which I will explain later on in this review.
I've read a lot of Tom Clancy and a lot of Warhammer 40k. This book read like Tom Clancy wrote a Star Wars novel after binging on some early 2000's 40k novels. The novel, the story, and the characters seem like you're reading about a group of Marines on a "bad trip" in Afghanistan. Like other reviewers have said: you can replace the sci-fi words with normal words and have a normal military story. All of that being said, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. After all, Tom Clancy wrote some good books in my opinion. The authors of Legionnaire did succeed in writing a good military sci-fi story, which I am sure was their goal.
However, it was just that: good. I don't really know what else to say. The story was good. The good guys were likable. The villains were unlikable. This is why I said that, by itself, I would give this book 3 stars. It doesn't do anything bad, but it doesn't do anything particularly interesting either.
BUT, this is not a...
United States on Mar 11, 2019
Lindsay Lavallee:
Great read .. not unlike other Marines in Space type books but with enough twists and surprises to make it interesting and of course there is always the dark polecats like side that we all live to hate .. Give it a try, I'm glad I did ..
Canada on Dec 14, 2018
Jas P:
This is the first in an ongoing series that follows the Legionnaires, an elite fighting force that are used to support the Republic in their fight against a multitude of different enemies.
In this particular instance, a unit of Legionnaires is on the planet Kublar, escorting one faction to meet another so that they can discuss a peace treaty, hopefully allowing the Republic access to the planet in a fair and reasonable manner. The Natives of Kublar, colloquially known as ‘Koobs’, are seen as a frog like species, with a large diaphragm under their throats that they use to speak with and make other sounds. Although they have some level of technology, the planet is a mixed culture of partially rich and wealthy with the best of everything, down to the mostly poor and impoverished, living in shanti towns and having to scavenge for a living. Of course, they all have one thing in common, a dislike for humans.
The story is told from the point of view of Sergeant Cohen Chhun, a Sergeant in Victory Company.
The Legionnaires are given a specialised helmet, their armour apparently isn't that special, and apart from the sniper who can pick a tic off a flea buried...
United States on Apr 23, 2018
Glenn:
If you want an exhilarating, captivating story about believable characters in a combat situation, a story rich both in white-knuckle firefights and moments of deep poignancy, this is the book for you!
The Republic Legions are an elite fighting force, the well-equipped and seemingly invulnerable iron fist of a galaxy-spanning government. The book follows events from the perspective of one of their NCOs on a straightforward hearts-and-minds mission among supposed allies. But in war, nothing is ever straightforward, and the leejes soon find themselves desperately fighting for their lives against overwhelming odds …
Even if (like me) you've never been under fire or in military service, the book will draw you in and inspire you with an appreciation of what it means to be caught up in armed conflict. Forget for a moment that the legionnaires use blaster rifles and combat sleds; the dangers they face, the comradeship they depend upon, the self-discipline they need, the sacrifices they make—these all ring so true. The leejes themselves come across not as cardboard cutout action figures but as real people. But the sci-fi elements are also strong—the...
United Kingdom on Jun 27, 2017
Mathijs Kooij:
Ouderwets goed. Sleept je van begin tot einde mee. Characters zijn geloofwaardig en je hebt regelmatig het gevoel dat je tussen de actie zit. Zeer goede beschrijvingen van een veldslag die een extra dimensie krijgen door de Sci-Fi elementen. Ook als je niet van Sci-Fi houdt is het een aanrader door de actie. Enige kleine kritiek is dat er af en toe van mij iets meer beschrijving van de gebruikte tech in mag
Netherlands on Jun 23, 2017
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| Total Reviews | 154 reviews | 358 reviews | 140 reviews |
| Publisher | Galaxy's Edge Press | Acoustical Books LLC | Independently published |
| War & Military Action Fiction (Books) | War & Military Action Fiction | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-1949731057 | 978-1945223372 | 979-8769229268 |
| Paperback | 288 pages | 376 pages | 298 pages |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 0.65 x 8 inches | 5.25 x 0.95 x 8 inches | 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches |
| Space Marine Science Fiction | Space Marine Science Fiction | Space Marine Science Fiction | |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces | 15.2 ounces | 14.1 ounces |
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1949731057 | 1945223375 | |
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