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The latest in the Honor Harrington series, War of Honor actually focuses more on the politics of several galactic "nations" than it does on actual naval (space) battles. This is a departure from the earlier books, but there is significant character development.
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The review of this Book prepared by Wes Monkey




This novel explores the political and military decisions made by four different mega star systems as they approach a war that did not have to happen. In so doing the characters associated with each system are revealed in all their strengths, flaws, failings and virtues. The outcome of the intersteller conflict ends without a clear winner, many losers and the resolution of a personal conflict for the primary character, Honor Herrington.
The review of this Book prepared by Lane Nichols



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Plot & Themes

Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence 10%planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives 50%Feelings, relationships, character bio/development 30%Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places 10% Tone of book    -   cynical or dry-wit FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?    -   science fiction story Political power play    -   Yes Political plotlets    -   preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character

Identity:    -   Female Profession/status:    -   politician/elected ruler    -   champion of justice Age:    -   20's-30's    -   long lived adults If magical mental powers:    -   can read emotions

Setting

Terrain    -   Space, need spacesuit    -   Domed/Underground City Spaceship setting:    -   futuristic human warship A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:    -   humans in a futuristic society    -   inhabited by friendly aliens Planet outside solar system?    -   Yes Takes place in spaceship?    -   Yes

Writing Style

Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment    -   explicit references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only)    -   a significant amount of technical jargon    -   quite a lot of techical jargon Sex in book?    -   Yes What kind of sex:    -   vague references only How much dialogue?    -   mostly dialog    -   significantly more descript than dialog

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