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Mutineer's Moon (Dahak Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: David Weber
Publisher: Baen
Category: Book
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Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 47402
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0671720856
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780671720858
ASIN: 0671720856
Publication Date: March 1, 1992
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Prince Roger MacClintock was heading for a ceremonial appearance on a boring planet when his ship crashed, stranding him and his guardian Royal Marines on a jungle planet held by enemy forces. To survive, they must trek across most of the planet to the only spaceport; and a spoiled prince must learn to be a man. . . .
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 Weber Takes On New Ground May 18, 2008
Travis Starnes (Houston, Texas USA)
This book has many things to like about it. Weber definitely steps outside of his comfort zone for sections of this title, and while not all of it works, I was glad to see him stretch his limits a bit.
The first thing that catches my attention is the use of genetically altered humans fighting among normal people. In a way, it is incredibly reminiscent of Stirling's 'Draka' series, especially the final book in that series. Weber manages to write these characters in a way that they seem superhuman but not out of the bounds of reality.
The characters are all very well written. This is one of the few titles that Weber steps back form hims white hat / black hat problem and gives everyone, good guys and bad guys, shades of gray. There is some decent, if not ground breaking, character progression with most of the major characters, which is also nice to see. The only character that feel flat for me was Dahak. His transfer from machine to self-aware never really felt believable for me, as he was acting self-aware from the beginning. The only change was Weber telling us he became self aware.
The story is very interesting and well constructed. It is paced well with no overly-slow parts and the action not all shoved together. I like the high tech mixed with todays world concept, so most books of this ilk get a plus from me.
This is a quality sci-fi read, and one of Weber's better works.
Space Opera at its finest January 26, 2007
K. Sozaeva (Athens, GA USA)
David Weber is a shining star in the sci-fi heavens these days. I was never much a fan of the "military" sci fi before I started reading Weber and he turned me on to it.
Colin was an astronaut on 21st Century Earth. He was on a flight to the dark side of the moon - and out of contact with his superiors - when he was approached by a strange ship, which was unaffected by his weapons and which thereupon kidnapped him and drug him into the moon itself. To his surprise, he learns that the moon is actually a vast spaceship called Dahak, run by a central computer (Comp Cent) also calling itself Dahak and build by the Fourth Imperium, an ancient civilation and the basis for the human race. The Imperium came to Terra over 50,000 years ago on Dahak and were marooned there by a mutiny. Dahak has been waiting all this time for the right human to come along and become his new captain, for the ancient race of the Achuultani - which has almost competely destroyed the ancient Imperium, with its vastly higher technolocaical base, at least 3 times - is approaching earth and will arrive in the next 2 - 3 years. To make matters worse, the few remaining mutineers are divided into two factions: one which is still holding to its mutinous ways under the guidance of the unstable Anu, and another which regrets its involvement in the mutiny, led by Horus. Colin must first defeat the mutineers, who have hoarded all the weaponry and technology, as well as outnumbering the reformeds members of the crew by a large amount. Once that impossible task is done, then comes preparation to stop the Achuulanti . . .but that is the next book. . .
I'm reading this in the omnibus "Empire from the Ashes," so am able to read this story as a single tale rather than 3 individual books, but I feel it is easier to present reviews for each book individually. If yo are a fan of military sci fi, space opera, science fiction, or just a rousing adventure, this is the book for you!
perfect January 4, 2007
M. Jones (Barbados)
I couldn't ask for a better si-fi of this type. Make sure to read the 2nd and 3rd parts of this series.
Great reading and great stress relief. July 11, 2006
A. Mallory (western USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being involved in law enforcement and having been in the military it is a pleasure to be able to escape with someone who knows what they are writing about, humans performing at their best under stress. The ideas in this series are fun but the individual characters and their loyalties are even better. Thanks.
my favorite book February 12, 2006
Michael Lynn Mcguire (Sugar Land, TX United States)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I love this book. Of my 5,000+ SciFi books, it is my favorite. True, it is a little bit raw. But, it tells a SOLID story and leaves you wanting more more more at the end. That is the sign of a great book. A sentient ship the size of the moon and the unique story of the "space aliens" makes for a totally cool story. BTW, I am reading it for the 5th or 6th time (who keeps count ?). Weber owes a couple of authors for his story: Heinlein's The Moon is a Harsh Mistriss and the Perry Rhodan series. There are two sequels to this book, also 5 stars. I am valiantly waiting for the fourth ...
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