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Undying Mercenaries #6
Home World
The Galactics arrived with their Battle Fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spanned the Milky Way.
When the Earth is invaded by a rival empire, James McGill’s legion must defend the Home World. The top brass has complex plans, but none of that matters much to McGill, who chooses his own unique path. Traveling to star systems no human has ever visited, he searches for a technological edge to beat the enemy before it’s too late. Along the way he unleashes new terrors, triggering the biggest battles in human history.
HOME WORLD is the sixth book of Undying Mercenaries Series, a novel of military science fiction by bestselling author B. V. Larson.
The series starts with book #1, STEEL WORLD.
When the Earth is invaded by a rival empire, James McGill’s legion must defend the Home World. The top brass has complex plans, but none of that matters much to McGill, who chooses his own unique path. Traveling to star systems no human has ever visited, he searches for a technological edge to beat the enemy before it’s too late. Along the way he unleashes new terrors, triggering the biggest battles in human history.
HOME WORLD is the sixth book of Undying Mercenaries Series, a novel of military science fiction by bestselling author B. V. Larson.
The series starts with book #1, STEEL WORLD.
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February 22, 2018
Here we are again with our hero...or at least this version of our hero...doing impossible things and even after being incredibly gullible between his bouts of genius saving the day...
Maybe.
Things have gone from bad to worse, or possible from worse to worser....or maybe worserer, I'm not sure of the extent of worseness that may be appropriate here. With the fate of all humanity in the balance (again) and our said hero (James McGill) is taking a hand. Of course Earth is in even more danger than before this time, if that's possible. "Some" of that danger of course is coming from "some" of the people who are supposed to be protecting the world.
Really, there are some people here I'd have "permed" long ago (and I'm not referring to hair styling). You've heard of 2 faced people, well these people should just be called "multifaced" as you'd never be able to count.
Look this is a good book and a good series, I can and do recommend it. Enjoy.
Maybe.
Things have gone from bad to worse, or possible from worse to worser....or maybe worserer, I'm not sure of the extent of worseness that may be appropriate here. With the fate of all humanity in the balance (again) and our said hero (James McGill) is taking a hand. Of course Earth is in even more danger than before this time, if that's possible. "Some" of that danger of course is coming from "some" of the people who are supposed to be protecting the world.
Really, there are some people here I'd have "permed" long ago (and I'm not referring to hair styling). You've heard of 2 faced people, well these people should just be called "multifaced" as you'd never be able to count.
Look this is a good book and a good series, I can and do recommend it. Enjoy.
August 11, 2019
While it started off pretty great and seemed to be leading up to new and plot forward points it sadly just fell back on the same old thing of the last three books, it seems the author struck upon his main villains or at least roadblocks and refuses to think up new ones. Every time you think Galina Turov is gone and he'll finally come up with some new plot points or characters, he'll just bring her right back.
The main character is all over the place, one minute saying he's loyal to earth then the next minute following his sexual urges and allowing traitor actions to earth or even selling out earth for a chance with a woman. Even when that woman is sentencing male officers who stood up for the main character and defended him or promoted him, he'll still back the girl with the nice butt because ...sex. It gets far past the point of just being a womanizer or his misogynistic behavior where he oogles every woman he sees and calls them all 'girl' , it gets to the ridiculous where he'll let people die not to piss off a girl he wants even one who should be permed.
The ending doesn't even make sense it's like the main character is brilliant at times and completely stupid at others when he needs to be , unable to figure out plots that even a 10 year old should manage but at other times coming up with schemes only a author would think up with knowledge of what would happen and it all falls perfect for him.
As entertaining as it is , this book makes me want to stop reading the series if it keeps going like this. Which now a few books later I can guarantee it does, as long as there is a woman involved alien, his own recruits , the main character will throw everything out the window , morality included to get some tail. Honestly the fact the author keeps allowing it and doesn't have any superior crack down on the main character is becoming unrealistically ridiculous .
Also, why is it every time our character needs to do something there is always a hot woman? Can't he ever have a moral choice when a man is involved? Meet a alien race and find a man there and talk to him. Tech world, Squids, he let them get shot up because they weren't hot women, but a humanoid race with a hot girl, he'll throw a fit if they get hurt because he wants to bang a hot woman.
So thats my review, the character has become a bit flat, one sided in all actions related to his desire for sex. If the author would drop that crutch, retire the Galina villain to the point the main character finally stands up and gets her permed,the books could be great again but until that crutch is thrown away , it's just repetitive, you've read the first 3 books, you've read them all.
The main character is all over the place, one minute saying he's loyal to earth then the next minute following his sexual urges and allowing traitor actions to earth or even selling out earth for a chance with a woman. Even when that woman is sentencing male officers who stood up for the main character and defended him or promoted him, he'll still back the girl with the nice butt because ...sex. It gets far past the point of just being a womanizer or his misogynistic behavior where he oogles every woman he sees and calls them all 'girl' , it gets to the ridiculous where he'll let people die not to piss off a girl he wants even one who should be permed.
The ending doesn't even make sense it's like the main character is brilliant at times and completely stupid at others when he needs to be , unable to figure out plots that even a 10 year old should manage but at other times coming up with schemes only a author would think up with knowledge of what would happen and it all falls perfect for him.
As entertaining as it is , this book makes me want to stop reading the series if it keeps going like this. Which now a few books later I can guarantee it does, as long as there is a woman involved alien, his own recruits , the main character will throw everything out the window , morality included to get some tail. Honestly the fact the author keeps allowing it and doesn't have any superior crack down on the main character is becoming unrealistically ridiculous .
Also, why is it every time our character needs to do something there is always a hot woman? Can't he ever have a moral choice when a man is involved? Meet a alien race and find a man there and talk to him. Tech world, Squids, he let them get shot up because they weren't hot women, but a humanoid race with a hot girl, he'll throw a fit if they get hurt because he wants to bang a hot woman.
So thats my review, the character has become a bit flat, one sided in all actions related to his desire for sex. If the author would drop that crutch, retire the Galina villain to the point the main character finally stands up and gets her permed,the books could be great again but until that crutch is thrown away , it's just repetitive, you've read the first 3 books, you've read them all.
April 22, 2017
Why oh why isn't this series more popular!? I have had the greatest time going through this series and I need to give a shout out to my friend Robbie for hooking me up with this series. We did a series trade a while back and I gave him the Mistborn books and he gave me these books. It turned out to be a fantastic trade :)
I'm pleased to report that this particular book in the series is either my favorite or second favorite. Dust World still holds a special place in my heart. But this book seemed to get a lot bigger and a lot better. There was more scheming going on in, there were more surprise deaths, and even more surprise revives.
I said it in previous reviews and I am gonna say it again, I love the main character James McGill. Again, he is respectful and rebellious all in the same breath. He is quick witted and a master BS-er. And yes, he is a hit with the ladies. Even though I like him a lot, I can't quite believe all those girls want to be with him knowing his history haha. The one thing in this book that I found a tiny off-putting was his interactions with a couple of certain commanders. I like them as well, and wish he wouldn't BS his way out of every situation and in turn piss of people that could be his good friends.
I want to give a thumbs up to Amazon and there Omnivoracious blog where they did a short list of SF novels you need to read, and this series was on the list. I was so happy to see it there, and I hope it gets some extra exposure that way because B. V. Larson deserves it with this gem of a series.
I hope to see more people read this series in the future. It would put a smile on my Norwegian face. I can't wait to read the next book, and it sounds like Larson might be working on a book 8 right now. Keep them coming because I want more!
I'm pleased to report that this particular book in the series is either my favorite or second favorite. Dust World still holds a special place in my heart. But this book seemed to get a lot bigger and a lot better. There was more scheming going on in, there were more surprise deaths, and even more surprise revives.
I said it in previous reviews and I am gonna say it again, I love the main character James McGill. Again, he is respectful and rebellious all in the same breath. He is quick witted and a master BS-er. And yes, he is a hit with the ladies. Even though I like him a lot, I can't quite believe all those girls want to be with him knowing his history haha. The one thing in this book that I found a tiny off-putting was his interactions with a couple of certain commanders. I like them as well, and wish he wouldn't BS his way out of every situation and in turn piss of people that could be his good friends.
I want to give a thumbs up to Amazon and there Omnivoracious blog where they did a short list of SF novels you need to read, and this series was on the list. I was so happy to see it there, and I hope it gets some extra exposure that way because B. V. Larson deserves it with this gem of a series.
I hope to see more people read this series in the future. It would put a smile on my Norwegian face. I can't wait to read the next book, and it sounds like Larson might be working on a book 8 right now. Keep them coming because I want more!
May 3, 2016
The quality of this series has been dropping steadily and Home World, unfortunately, isn't the reversal I hoped it would be. The writing is solid and easy to get through as ever, but the plot took the final nosedive I was hoping to never see.
Mind you, I always considered this series as SF pulp, which is why I enjoyed the earlier books. However, Home World showed me that Larson is running on fumes with regards to the series. The way to resolve the situation with the squids is utterly uninspired and only acceptable with enormous amount of reader disbelief. Not that such a thing didn't regularly happen in the earlier books, but never this blatant. Worse, where the previous books still had some sort of say... swashbuckling by the protagonist even that has become a dull rehash. There is nothing in Home World that we didn't read in the earlier installments, which makes the book superfluous at best.
I suppose if you are looking for more of the same, then you cannot go wrong. Otherwise I'd recommend just reading the first three books and call it a day after that.
Mind you, I always considered this series as SF pulp, which is why I enjoyed the earlier books. However, Home World showed me that Larson is running on fumes with regards to the series. The way to resolve the situation with the squids is utterly uninspired and only acceptable with enormous amount of reader disbelief. Not that such a thing didn't regularly happen in the earlier books, but never this blatant. Worse, where the previous books still had some sort of say... swashbuckling by the protagonist even that has become a dull rehash. There is nothing in Home World that we didn't read in the earlier installments, which makes the book superfluous at best.
I suppose if you are looking for more of the same, then you cannot go wrong. Otherwise I'd recommend just reading the first three books and call it a day after that.
June 13, 2016
I was excited at the story line change, then the author brought the same tired characters back. I'm probably not going to continue this series.
April 5, 2018
James McGill is back in style blasting and womanising the hell out of the galaxy, this time on his home turf, Earth!!! The extra time Larson took to write the sequel to the somewhat languid and boring Machine World and Death World seems to have paid off. The plot is back on track, intriguing as hell, and McGill's escapades are as outrageously funny as ever. A lot of swagger, a lot of snarkiness and several hours of undiluted pleasure in a series that is yet again on the right path. I had pretty much given up on the series after the last two installments, but Home World has me hooked again. Can't wait to start on Rogue World!!!
And perhaps I am just out of practice with Undying Mercenaries, but McGill's incessant attempts to chase tail seem to have become brutally hilarious in the new novel. Whether he is facing certain death or is already missing certain vital organs, getting it in with the ladies is—invariably—the prime thing on his mind. There is nothing he wouldn't stoop to doing to get into a woman’s panties: lying, cajoling, concocting stories, grovelling, casually "resting" his hand on a knee—this is just a selection of his arsenal of ‘expert’ approaches. What makes things even more hilarious is the way the ‘ladies’ themselves roll their eyes at his advances and behave as if he is retarded. This is arguably one of the freshest, funniest and most accurate descriptions of a womaniser in literature ever!
And perhaps I am just out of practice with Undying Mercenaries, but McGill's incessant attempts to chase tail seem to have become brutally hilarious in the new novel. Whether he is facing certain death or is already missing certain vital organs, getting it in with the ladies is—invariably—the prime thing on his mind. There is nothing he wouldn't stoop to doing to get into a woman’s panties: lying, cajoling, concocting stories, grovelling, casually "resting" his hand on a knee—this is just a selection of his arsenal of ‘expert’ approaches. What makes things even more hilarious is the way the ‘ladies’ themselves roll their eyes at his advances and behave as if he is retarded. This is arguably one of the freshest, funniest and most accurate descriptions of a womaniser in literature ever!
May 5, 2016
After two tomes enjoyable to read but quite repetitive (Machine World and Death World), this sixth volume of the adventures of James Mc Guill is electrifying, very funny, perhaps the best one to this point.
The legion Varus and the hilarious Mc Guill, now elevated to the rank of Adjunct, face a terrible threat: Earth is under fire. Of course Galina Turov, the horrible villain Claver and all the other characters in the series are present, to the delight of the reader.
The characters are many, but all very well characterized, a highlight of this series, with his sarcastic tone in the first person. The main character, seductive, hot head, genius of improvisation, liar as a tooth puller, rebellious to authority, is absolutely priceless.
I liked the end of the book, it is beyond the scope of military space adventure to reach previously unexplored heights, and it sounds right.
It is this series you should read if you like fun SciFi, full of great ideas and totally devoid of other ambition than to entertain its readers.
If you were like me a little disappointed with the volumes 4 and 5, you will find in this one the strength and creativity of the first three rounds.
The legion Varus and the hilarious Mc Guill, now elevated to the rank of Adjunct, face a terrible threat: Earth is under fire. Of course Galina Turov, the horrible villain Claver and all the other characters in the series are present, to the delight of the reader.
The characters are many, but all very well characterized, a highlight of this series, with his sarcastic tone in the first person. The main character, seductive, hot head, genius of improvisation, liar as a tooth puller, rebellious to authority, is absolutely priceless.
I liked the end of the book, it is beyond the scope of military space adventure to reach previously unexplored heights, and it sounds right.
It is this series you should read if you like fun SciFi, full of great ideas and totally devoid of other ambition than to entertain its readers.
If you were like me a little disappointed with the volumes 4 and 5, you will find in this one the strength and creativity of the first three rounds.
October 24, 2016
I've enjoyed watching the main character mature over the course of this series, working on correcting his personal flaws gradually, as opposed to a sudden baptism. I think many who criticize the early books in this series have trouble relating to the lifestyle of an aimless early 20's male, but as the series progresses the consequences of his early attitudes builds up. The realistic nature of how the main character grows seems to frustrate most, but this book concludes with a highly satisfying character moment (after over a decade of story behind him).
December 2, 2023
“Home World” is the 6th book in the Undying Mercenaries series by B V Larson, a bestselling author of military science fiction. The series follows the adventures of James McGill, a soldier who works for a galactic empire that can revive its troops after death. In this book, McGill faces his toughest challenge yet: defending his home planet from a rival empire that has invaded Earth.
The book is a fast-paced and action-packed thriller that keeps the listener hooked from start to finish. The plot is full of twists and turns, as McGill travels to different star systems, encounters new enemies and allies, and unleashes new weapons and technologies. The book also explores the themes of loyalty, patriotism, and survival, as McGill struggles to balance his personal and professional interests, and to protect his family and friends from the horrors of war.
The narration by Mark Boyett is excellent and adds to the enjoyment of the book. Boyett has a clear and expressive voice that captures the emotions and personalities of the characters. He also does a great job of creating distinct voices and accents for the different alien races and human factions. He brings the book to life with his skill and enthusiasm.
“Home World” is a highly entertaining and satisfying book that will appeal to fans of military science fiction and space opera. It is a thrilling and immersive experience that will keep the listener on the edge of their seat. It is recommended to listen to the previous books in the series first, as they provide the necessary background and context for the story.
The book is a fast-paced and action-packed thriller that keeps the listener hooked from start to finish. The plot is full of twists and turns, as McGill travels to different star systems, encounters new enemies and allies, and unleashes new weapons and technologies. The book also explores the themes of loyalty, patriotism, and survival, as McGill struggles to balance his personal and professional interests, and to protect his family and friends from the horrors of war.
The narration by Mark Boyett is excellent and adds to the enjoyment of the book. Boyett has a clear and expressive voice that captures the emotions and personalities of the characters. He also does a great job of creating distinct voices and accents for the different alien races and human factions. He brings the book to life with his skill and enthusiasm.
“Home World” is a highly entertaining and satisfying book that will appeal to fans of military science fiction and space opera. It is a thrilling and immersive experience that will keep the listener on the edge of their seat. It is recommended to listen to the previous books in the series first, as they provide the necessary background and context for the story.
March 15, 2024
I really have a love/hate relationship with these books. I was very pleased to see this one cut a different path than the previous books, it feels like an exciting escelation compared to the previous books, however, as I have mentioned in all my reviews, HUGE PLOT HOLES. Also, every time Claver or Torov catch a revive after being "Permed" I just roll my eyes. Those characters are really starting wear me down, and are the fountain from which most of the plot holes spring. McGill also always manages to have the key, even after seemingly having it at time of death in a situation where he couldn't possibly have retrieved it. Kind of insane. Either way, I am going to finish at least the 10 I bought on sale.
January 20, 2018
One of the main things I look for in a book is, Is the story enjoyable? I read mostly fiction, and since I don’t watch hardly any TV, I read a lot, and I read for entertainment. So I want the stories to be entertaining/enjoyable. This series has been that in spades. The main character is snarky and irreverent. The storylines and “world building” is great.
There’s a theme that’s interesting to me in all these books: the main motivation of other worlds, and their wars with each other is subjugation. All these interstellar species, except humans, are trying to make slaves out of each other. I find that an intriguing theme. Not sure why. I just do.
On to book 7!!
There’s a theme that’s interesting to me in all these books: the main motivation of other worlds, and their wars with each other is subjugation. All these interstellar species, except humans, are trying to make slaves out of each other. I find that an intriguing theme. Not sure why. I just do.
On to book 7!!
October 28, 2016
The books in this series are all the same, absolutely perfectly written! I thoroughly enjoy this series and this book was just as enjoyable as all the rest. The only problem is that I don’t know how much longer the series will last and that’s a shame to see it end.
James McGill is a warrior with an attitude. If you have kept up with the series, you’d be surprised at what Jame has accomplished or that he’s even still alive! Pretty much everything he does is against some regulation or directly contrary to what his superior officers want him to do, but some how he always manages to come out to the good. He does whatever it takes to make his plans work out. And when he doesn’t have a plan, he fakes it until something happens. There is a lot of subtle humor in this and all the prior books that I find really enjoyable.
Adjunct McGill is being tested to make sure he has the mental and physiological to become an officer. He was awarded his Adjunct rank by a high ranking Hegemony officer. For it to stick he had to pass these test. Most were hoping he would fail, but that wasn’t about to happen. So, now he’s got some rank, but he’s still the same old James McGill who can’t seem to stay out of trouble.
This time trouble comes looking for him in the way of the Squids. They are now attempting to conquer Earth and make all humanity their slaves. To the Squids, you were either a slave or a Master. There wasn’t anything in between. Since the Squids considered them far superior to humans, they assumed they were the Master and the humans would willingly become their slaves. Didn’t happen that way and wasn’t going to happen. Except, the Squids have some very, very advanced Galactic technology that gives them a very, very distinct advantage over humans. Earth is about ready to be conquered. Then James McGill gets into the middle of everything. Now the fun really begins.
This is a pretty fast paced story. You get to know more about James McGill and the people around him. You also begin to understand something of the physiology behind getting killed and revived over and over. Oh, yeah, soldiers of Earth, especially the Legionnaires have a revival machine that can make you a new body once the old one has been killed. That is about the strange concept in any book I’ve read. It makes for some very interesting situations.
I do hope the author will continue this series. I want to see a book about humans going against the Galactics at some point. We are really slaves to them in that they withhold any technology they think we’re not capable of using correctly. That shouldn’t be their choice. If we can pay for it, the we should get it, right?
James McGill is a warrior with an attitude. If you have kept up with the series, you’d be surprised at what Jame has accomplished or that he’s even still alive! Pretty much everything he does is against some regulation or directly contrary to what his superior officers want him to do, but some how he always manages to come out to the good. He does whatever it takes to make his plans work out. And when he doesn’t have a plan, he fakes it until something happens. There is a lot of subtle humor in this and all the prior books that I find really enjoyable.
Adjunct McGill is being tested to make sure he has the mental and physiological to become an officer. He was awarded his Adjunct rank by a high ranking Hegemony officer. For it to stick he had to pass these test. Most were hoping he would fail, but that wasn’t about to happen. So, now he’s got some rank, but he’s still the same old James McGill who can’t seem to stay out of trouble.
This time trouble comes looking for him in the way of the Squids. They are now attempting to conquer Earth and make all humanity their slaves. To the Squids, you were either a slave or a Master. There wasn’t anything in between. Since the Squids considered them far superior to humans, they assumed they were the Master and the humans would willingly become their slaves. Didn’t happen that way and wasn’t going to happen. Except, the Squids have some very, very advanced Galactic technology that gives them a very, very distinct advantage over humans. Earth is about ready to be conquered. Then James McGill gets into the middle of everything. Now the fun really begins.
This is a pretty fast paced story. You get to know more about James McGill and the people around him. You also begin to understand something of the physiology behind getting killed and revived over and over. Oh, yeah, soldiers of Earth, especially the Legionnaires have a revival machine that can make you a new body once the old one has been killed. That is about the strange concept in any book I’ve read. It makes for some very interesting situations.
I do hope the author will continue this series. I want to see a book about humans going against the Galactics at some point. We are really slaves to them in that they withhold any technology they think we’re not capable of using correctly. That shouldn’t be their choice. If we can pay for it, the we should get it, right?
February 8, 2017
10 years and he hasn't grown a day
I've loved this series so far in terms of the universe, creatures, and the action in each book, but James McGill hasn't become the biggest let down of a long term Main Character I've read in awhile. It's obsurd that through all the event he's experienced he has literally not changed one bit, a truly self serving horn dog. His stupidity is only off set by the comic book like "everything works out anyways" conditions that are even less plausible. (much like the Who Would Win "super hero A" or "super hero B" argument, the answer is always whoever the writer wants to win regardless of sense) The fact that anyone still puts up with him actually frustrating to me. I would love to see him actually GROW UP for once in the next book, and I mean real growth, not just feeling bad or acknowledging his flaws as he continues to be an insufferable jerk. It's been six books of this now and a decade of time for him, I can't overlook this flaw of the series any longer.
I've loved this series so far in terms of the universe, creatures, and the action in each book, but James McGill hasn't become the biggest let down of a long term Main Character I've read in awhile. It's obsurd that through all the event he's experienced he has literally not changed one bit, a truly self serving horn dog. His stupidity is only off set by the comic book like "everything works out anyways" conditions that are even less plausible. (much like the Who Would Win "super hero A" or "super hero B" argument, the answer is always whoever the writer wants to win regardless of sense) The fact that anyone still puts up with him actually frustrating to me. I would love to see him actually GROW UP for once in the next book, and I mean real growth, not just feeling bad or acknowledging his flaws as he continues to be an insufferable jerk. It's been six books of this now and a decade of time for him, I can't overlook this flaw of the series any longer.
April 12, 2016
Definitely an improvement over the previous books in character development. The main character tends to have a little more rational for his decisions and less dumb luck to solve the problems. Also less focus on him and obsessive attention to having sex with the female characters (which really don't seem important in the plot line). I think the author is trying to outline how the character is "maturing" but I think it is just the author seems to be paying more attention to the series. I thought this book had a better mix of sci-fi, mystery and character motivation. I do wonder if the focus there has unfocused other aspects. I originally liked the series because it was humans being introduced to the world of sci-fi wonders. Now it seems like it is mostly the guy running around with better plot and subterfuge but maybe not enough new world of wonder. Still fun to read, just like new aliens and machines that poop out dead people back to life.
August 8, 2016
McGill's undying adventure continues, this time the battle reaches Earth but is no less exciting. Takes a bit more of a political approach then previous books but still retains the action and personality fans of this series love. The squids have come to our front door using a new technology to stage all out war. When James comes into possession of stolen and illegal tech he realizes it's up t0 him, and allies both new and old to save Earth from the squids and more. A great read. Full of action, revival, mystery, humor, and The McGill charm. Can't wait for the next entry in this fantastic series.
January 8, 2024
Re-read: Still a fun book. A bit all over the place at times, but it feels hectic and as if there is a lot at stake. Which is perfect for this type of novel, honestly.
This is my third read of this book. Honestly, I enjoyed it. Not as much as I remembered, but it is still fun. McGill as a leader really works, particularly as a leader of a small strike team. It changes the dynamic and really solidifies the strong parts of this book. The idiotic ideas of the brass still bother me in this re-read, how much people get away with. But overall, this was an enjoyable and fun read.
This is my third read of this book. Honestly, I enjoyed it. Not as much as I remembered, but it is still fun. McGill as a leader really works, particularly as a leader of a small strike team. It changes the dynamic and really solidifies the strong parts of this book. The idiotic ideas of the brass still bother me in this re-read, how much people get away with. But overall, this was an enjoyable and fun read.
May 19, 2017
Worst book in the series, I seriously don't get why people give it 4-5 stars...There were so many plot holes and stupidity that the only reason I kept listening is because of narrator.
The plot in first 5 books was interesting enough and not too jarring to get me out of it. Sadly listening to this books I just kept shaking my head way too many times. Too many unbelievable things happens and people get away with no consequences what so ever.
The plot in first 5 books was interesting enough and not too jarring to get me out of it. Sadly listening to this books I just kept shaking my head way too many times. Too many unbelievable things happens and people get away with no consequences what so ever.
May 20, 2017
Kept expecting something different but I don't know why. Not bad, but nothing new. Will be my last book Of Larsons I think. For all his brilliance and originality, a new plot or character development is still lacking. Plot holes and obvious plot devices abound.
A real shame for such a talented author.
A real shame for such a talented author.
February 28, 2023
Top 4 Legiony ❤️
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February 9, 2017
Would be nice if there was going to be a book 7. But he buttoned things up. Sad face
May 6, 2022
James MacGill przyzwyczaił fanów serii, że nieustannie wpakowuje się on w nowe kłopoty. Jego brawura i szalony sposób bycia kończyły się już dziesiątkami śmierci. Tym razem niefrasobliwy i zarazem charyzmatyczny bohater będzie miał jednak o wiele większy problem, którego nie będzie się dało łatwo rozwiązać. W Legion Nieśmiertelnych #6 na granicy zagłady znalazła się bowiem cała nasza planeta. Obce imperium rozpoczęło szeroko zakrojoną inwazję na Ziemię. Nie trzeba raczej dodawać, że przyczyniły się do tego pewne decyzje podjęte przez bohatera w poprzednich tomach. W takiej sytuacji nie pozostaje więc nic innego jak stanąć w obronie rodzimego świata. Tym razem jednak nie jako zwykły żołdak, a część korpusu oficerskiego. Wyższa ranga na pewno nie zmieni sposobu postępowania MacGilla, który jak zawsze podąża własnymi ścieżkami. Drogami, które prowadzą go w różne zakątki wszechświata i jeszcze bardziej komplikują sytuację Ziemi.
Pod względem struktury fabuły nie należy się tutaj spodziewać czegoś innowacyjnego czy mocno zaskakującego. B.V. Larson od samego początku serii wykorzystuje w niej te same schematy. W Legion Nieśmiertelnych #6 znajdziemy więc widowiskową akcję, spiski/zdrady, próby zdobycia władzy, ciekawie zarysowane postacie oraz szczyptę humoru. Nic, co mogłoby stać się podstawą jakiegoś nadmiernie ambitnego i złożonego cyklu. Jest prosto i mocno rozrywkowo i to właśnie jest największa siła serii, która przyciąga liczną rzeszę fanów.
Biorąc do ręki Świat Ludzi, można być wręcz pewnym, że spędzimy z tytułem kilka naprawdę przyjemnych chwil. Niejednokrotnie historia podniesie nam tętno, ukazując zachwycające starcia i dramatyczne momenty oraz w odpowiednich scenach nas rozbawi. Wszystko to oczywiście kręci się wokół MacGilla, który potrafi być momentami irytujący, ale naprawdę trudno jest go nie lubić.
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Pod względem struktury fabuły nie należy się tutaj spodziewać czegoś innowacyjnego czy mocno zaskakującego. B.V. Larson od samego początku serii wykorzystuje w niej te same schematy. W Legion Nieśmiertelnych #6 znajdziemy więc widowiskową akcję, spiski/zdrady, próby zdobycia władzy, ciekawie zarysowane postacie oraz szczyptę humoru. Nic, co mogłoby stać się podstawą jakiegoś nadmiernie ambitnego i złożonego cyklu. Jest prosto i mocno rozrywkowo i to właśnie jest największa siła serii, która przyciąga liczną rzeszę fanów.
Biorąc do ręki Świat Ludzi, można być wręcz pewnym, że spędzimy z tytułem kilka naprawdę przyjemnych chwil. Niejednokrotnie historia podniesie nam tętno, ukazując zachwycające starcia i dramatyczne momenty oraz w odpowiednich scenach nas rozbawi. Wszystko to oczywiście kręci się wokół MacGilla, który potrafi być momentami irytujący, ale naprawdę trudno jest go nie lubić.
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December 22, 2020
One, two, three,....
When I was younger, there was a song with lyrics that included: "One, two, three, what are we fighting for?" I could not help but think of these lyrics while reading, Home World. Was there not ONE honest politician? Was there not ONE person not motivated or consumed by greed and lust for power? Did anyone even know what TRUTH was any more? Honor? Nobody trusted or believed anyone else - on any planet! Perhaps it would be best if an alien civilization took us under control. That said, B. V. Larson is a masterful storyteller, even though his tales are beginning to sound more like nightmares than reality. There are no more spaceships. They have jumpsuits instead. There's an alien race with magical" artifacts. Magical "keys" that unlock any lock. Machines that bring you back to life over and over again. The abundance of alien tech does not overshadow the lack of moral integrity in my opinion. Is that where Larson is going? Perhaps. McGill does not accept the new assignment at the end of the book. Perhaps that is what TRUE leadership is all about.
When I was younger, there was a song with lyrics that included: "One, two, three, what are we fighting for?" I could not help but think of these lyrics while reading, Home World. Was there not ONE honest politician? Was there not ONE person not motivated or consumed by greed and lust for power? Did anyone even know what TRUTH was any more? Honor? Nobody trusted or believed anyone else - on any planet! Perhaps it would be best if an alien civilization took us under control. That said, B. V. Larson is a masterful storyteller, even though his tales are beginning to sound more like nightmares than reality. There are no more spaceships. They have jumpsuits instead. There's an alien race with magical" artifacts. Magical "keys" that unlock any lock. Machines that bring you back to life over and over again. The abundance of alien tech does not overshadow the lack of moral integrity in my opinion. Is that where Larson is going? Perhaps. McGill does not accept the new assignment at the end of the book. Perhaps that is what TRUE leadership is all about.
February 19, 2023
Getting tired of McGills antics. He graduated from being a sort of maverick to a complete jerkass. Claver and Turov have overstayed their welcome.
The resolution was very unsatisfying, and it ignores a basic premise of
It took me over a year and a lot of boredom to finish the last book, and it may require similar conditions for me to begin the next.
The resolution was very unsatisfying, and it ignores a basic premise of
It took me over a year and a lot of boredom to finish the last book, and it may require similar conditions for me to begin the next.
October 10, 2017
Like the last 5 books in the Undying Mercenaries series, James McGill is the guy you want to drink with, have your back in a fight, and keep away from your girl!
This book shows development in the character too. As James matures, his reputation becomes clearer and he doesn't seem to like it. Without spoiling anything, McGill make the choices any sane person would not and makes it work. Heck, that could be the synapses for any of the Undying Mercenaries books!
This book was a lot of fun and Larsen does a good job of bring in some new tech and raising the stakes in the game.
This book shows development in the character too. As James matures, his reputation becomes clearer and he doesn't seem to like it. Without spoiling anything, McGill make the choices any sane person would not and makes it work. Heck, that could be the synapses for any of the Undying Mercenaries books!
This book was a lot of fun and Larsen does a good job of bring in some new tech and raising the stakes in the game.
October 4, 2021
Reverse sexist, but typical eh
They're good books. But what's the deal with literally every smart person, tech, upper bio- being female only... Its kinda bugging me. Females are superior in every way in the books.. Men are only good for screwing up and being meat sacks and dying and killing... Oh wait females are better soldiers too. Typical crap in most books nowadays. It got old a while back.. Its stale now. Its not so bad I don't enjoy the books, just a bit annoying that every author is pressured to be feminist these days
They're good books. But what's the deal with literally every smart person, tech, upper bio- being female only... Its kinda bugging me. Females are superior in every way in the books.. Men are only good for screwing up and being meat sacks and dying and killing... Oh wait females are better soldiers too. Typical crap in most books nowadays. It got old a while back.. Its stale now. Its not so bad I don't enjoy the books, just a bit annoying that every author is pressured to be feminist these days
May 15, 2021
This is a great series to read between my other larger series. The character development and world-building are great. It's usually a quick easy read, or if you have audible a nice listen. Doesn't involve any thinking. I was drawn in since book 1 and binged the series.
Definitely recommend it if you are looking for some space combat, mixed with good character development and a decent storyline.
Definitely recommend it if you are looking for some space combat, mixed with good character development and a decent storyline.
December 1, 2022
Mark Boyett is the best.
I wish we were starting to hear more about the upper upper eschelons of the military at this point. Like, who's at the top of the top? We keep hearing about all the scheming from the middle level officers. Who's approving and denying/terminating all this nonsense?
I don't find that I want to always pick up these books, but I'm always entertained by McGill. What a charmer.
I wish we were starting to hear more about the upper upper eschelons of the military at this point. Like, who's at the top of the top? We keep hearing about all the scheming from the middle level officers. Who's approving and denying/terminating all this nonsense?
I don't find that I want to always pick up these books, but I'm always entertained by McGill. What a charmer.
June 10, 2023
Seriously?
Great story and all but, we don't need to be reminded how Kivi is an off/on relationship almost every time we read about her. Or what the armor does for each rank, or... there are a ton of repetitive descriptions in here that make it not only assumed that the reader hasn't read the other books, but also hasn't read the chapter before the page they're currently reading in this book.
Great story and all but, we don't need to be reminded how Kivi is an off/on relationship almost every time we read about her. Or what the armor does for each rank, or... there are a ton of repetitive descriptions in here that make it not only assumed that the reader hasn't read the other books, but also hasn't read the chapter before the page they're currently reading in this book.
August 8, 2019
As expected, Earth is attacked. As usual, James McGill sweet talks his way out of certain death, and saves the day. It is interesting to see how he wriggles out and I think that is the point of every book in this series. I find it amusing.
As with all books in this series, there is sex (not described in any detail) vulgar language, and violence.
I'd read this book again.
As with all books in this series, there is sex (not described in any detail) vulgar language, and violence.
I'd read this book again.
October 28, 2023
This appears to be a promising resource for those fascinated by the world's wonders. Its success likely hinges on the author's ability to present information in an engaging way and organize the vast array of facts cohesively. If the book achieves this, it has the potential to be an entertaining and educational read for a diverse audience.
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