Opinions on John Ringo?

Alex Moon · Post by **Alex Moon** » 2002-08-03 03:39am

I read A Hymn Before Battle online, and wasn't too terribly impressed. Anywho, I was wondering what other people thought of his Posleen books. Does the series get any better?

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2002-08-03 07:49am

I only got a couple pages into the first book before bouncing.

consequences · Post by **consequences** » 2002-08-06 10:57am

are either of you normally fans of military sci-fi?

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2002-08-06 12:26pm

His books get better - AHBB was his first and it shows. Gust Front and Where the Devil Dances are better; his March to the ____ series is co-written with David Weber and that also benefits from his experience as a writer.

Raxmei · Post by **Raxmei** » 2002-08-06 08:59pm

consequences wrote:are either of you normally fans of military sci-fi?

I've read Stirling's Nantucket and Draka series and a couple books by Eric Flint. I enjoyed Stirling's books and Flint's collaboration with Dave Freer, Rats Bats and Vats. I was able to finish Mother of Demons but I wasn't impressed.
Given that background, do you think I would enjoy Ringo's books?

consequences · Post by **consequences** » 2002-08-07 09:32am

it depends, and you really can't judge an author by one of his books, especially if it is his first. I haven't read the Nantucket series, but I found the Draka to be more of a socio-political study after the first book than anything else. I know I liked his books, but I will cheerfully admit that I am biased to like any military sci-fi novel that is halfway decent. My personal recommendation is to take any book you are unsure of, sit down in one of those comfy chairs that Barnes and Noble have so thoughtfully provided, and read it for at least a half-hour before you come to a decision.