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The System Apocalypse #7
Stars Awoken
New world, old assholes. One good ass-kicking
The Galactic capital of Irvina is a place of deep politics and old, entrenched power structures. If there’s one thing John doesn’t do, it’s injustice and bureaucracy.
Arriving in the capital, John finds a world just as unfair to its citizens as it was to humanity. Now, the retired Adventurer has to choose if he’ll return to battling for those who are unable to fight themselves or if he’ll pursue the System Quest quietly and peacefully.
Either way, people are going to get hurt.
Stars Awoken is the seventh book of the System Apocalypse and starts the galactic arc of the series. The System Apocalypse is a bestselling post-apocalyptic series that combines modern day life, aliens, science fiction and fantasy elements along with game mechanics.
The Galactic capital of Irvina is a place of deep politics and old, entrenched power structures. If there’s one thing John doesn’t do, it’s injustice and bureaucracy.
Arriving in the capital, John finds a world just as unfair to its citizens as it was to humanity. Now, the retired Adventurer has to choose if he’ll return to battling for those who are unable to fight themselves or if he’ll pursue the System Quest quietly and peacefully.
Either way, people are going to get hurt.
Stars Awoken is the seventh book of the System Apocalypse and starts the galactic arc of the series. The System Apocalypse is a bestselling post-apocalyptic series that combines modern day life, aliens, science fiction and fantasy elements along with game mechanics.
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Published June 1, 2019
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About the author
Tao Wong
137 books957 followersTao Wong is the author of the A Thousand Li progression fantasy series and the System Apocalypse LitRPG series, among others. His work has been released in audio, paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and translated into German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and several other languages. He was shortlisted for the UK Kindle Storyteller Award in 2021 for A Thousand Li: The Second Sect. In 2026, the first three books in the A Thousand Li series will be republished in hardcover by Ace Books.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
When he’s not writing or working, he enjoys practicing martial arts, reading, and dreaming up new worlds. He lives in Toronto, Canada.
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March 20, 2020
03/19/2020 Notes:
I definitely enjoyed listening to the story more than reading the ebook. Yay for Nick Podehl!
7/9/2019 Notes:
No audio. That took forever to read! This is what happens when you don't have reading print time. Kinda disappointed by this installment. A few cool things and necessary events but nothing that got me to be really excited.
I definitely enjoyed listening to the story more than reading the ebook. Yay for Nick Podehl!
7/9/2019 Notes:
No audio. That took forever to read! This is what happens when you don't have reading print time. Kinda disappointed by this installment. A few cool things and necessary events but nothing that got me to be really excited.
June 5, 2019
The delay will be the death of me
As I've mentioned before, Tao Wong has really written himself as one of the premier authors in the genre. I continue to be delighted and entertained by his words and this book exceeds any expectations I had about it.
John continues to grow and develop, especially in the last couple books, but the setup delivered in this beginning of a new story arc is exciting.
Pick. This. Up.
As I've mentioned before, Tao Wong has really written himself as one of the premier authors in the genre. I continue to be delighted and entertained by his words and this book exceeds any expectations I had about it.
John continues to grow and develop, especially in the last couple books, but the setup delivered in this beginning of a new story arc is exciting.
Pick. This. Up.
June 2, 2019
Book seven
Mistakes: I found only two
Plot: This book was kind of boring to me. Most of it dealt with research, some politics, and training noobs.
My attention just wasn't held by this book very well.
Characters: Still don't like that the MC has the hots for Roxely. This isn't about the relationship really, more that it always seems so shallow and not based off and kind of foundation. So even a mention of it makes me want to skip ahead.
The MC as a character is improving, but I still don't feel a real connection.
6/10
Mistakes: I found only two
Plot: This book was kind of boring to me. Most of it dealt with research, some politics, and training noobs.
My attention just wasn't held by this book very well.
Characters: Still don't like that the MC has the hots for Roxely. This isn't about the relationship really, more that it always seems so shallow and not based off and kind of foundation. So even a mention of it makes me want to skip ahead.
The MC as a character is improving, but I still don't feel a real connection.
6/10
September 23, 2020
This one felt like the weakest so far.
A lot of politics and a semi interesting plot that seems secondary to the main one, designed to get him out and doing something. The research is interesting in as we explore the greater system that has become John’s world.
I’m really glad he started using more of Elemental Affinity after who knows how long, the Subtlety perk was mentioned but still isn’t really being used at all.
This honestly felt like just a setup book for the next one and I’m excited to start that one next, hope it doesn’t feel the same.
A lot of politics and a semi interesting plot that seems secondary to the main one, designed to get him out and doing something. The research is interesting in as we explore the greater system that has become John’s world.
I’m really glad he started using more of Elemental Affinity after who knows how long, the Subtlety perk was mentioned but still isn’t really being used at all.
This honestly felt like just a setup book for the next one and I’m excited to start that one next, hope it doesn’t feel the same.
December 2, 2019
John is back, and exploring Galactic culture
A good fast paced read. A little more dungeon crawling, a little more setting reveal, and (unfortunately ) another chance reinforce his Redeemer title in a climactic fight at the end.
A bit of a set up book for the next story arc but enjoyable on it's own.
Can't wait for the next one!
A good fast paced read. A little more dungeon crawling, a little more setting reveal, and (unfortunately ) another chance reinforce his Redeemer title in a climactic fight at the end.
A bit of a set up book for the next story arc but enjoyable on it's own.
Can't wait for the next one!
April 14, 2020
One of my favorite things about this series is reading the reviews of, 'bro, no homo.' Oh, poor nerds who have to hear about a guy being attracted to another guy without any explicit sex in the whole series. I get you're not into 'da gay', but ffs, it's about as mild as you get. For every god damned book where a woman is treated like a trophy or the covers feature some of the most back-breaking boobs in the known universe, you can tolerate a, 'Roxley is quite handsome.' Not every author caters to you? Join the goddamned club.
As for the series so far, books 1-4 are the strongest for me. I've always liked that this doesn't feel like a power fantasy even though John is ridiculously powerful. It's because he constantly feels like he's holding on by his fingernails while trying not to lose his soul.
The story is evolving away from dungeon crawls, which it has to in order to keep from being too repetitive. That's a risk on the writer's part in two ways: stay with the tried and true, it will get dull. Try something new, you're audience may not follow you.
Here, despite John having a goal, the novels feel unmoored in some way. Before the challenges and consequences were fairly immediate. Kill the thing or die. Level up or become expendable and die. At this point in the story, John has a goal that's nothing really concrete, which is the point. He's floundering to figure things out, and while that's realistic enough in-universe, it leaves me as an audience member as directionless. It's like the last book of the Harry Potter series when titular character and friends are wondering about. There's not enough plot to anchor the scenes, and without that, I'm left wondering why I should care.
I'm still enjoying the series and will continue. I'm invested in John's journey; I just want to see some of the elements that drew me into the series to return.
Also, <3 Roxley. Can we have more of him, please?
As for the series so far, books 1-4 are the strongest for me. I've always liked that this doesn't feel like a power fantasy even though John is ridiculously powerful. It's because he constantly feels like he's holding on by his fingernails while trying not to lose his soul.
The story is evolving away from dungeon crawls, which it has to in order to keep from being too repetitive. That's a risk on the writer's part in two ways: stay with the tried and true, it will get dull. Try something new, you're audience may not follow you.
Here, despite John having a goal, the novels feel unmoored in some way. Before the challenges and consequences were fairly immediate. Kill the thing or die. Level up or become expendable and die. At this point in the story, John has a goal that's nothing really concrete, which is the point. He's floundering to figure things out, and while that's realistic enough in-universe, it leaves me as an audience member as directionless. It's like the last book of the Harry Potter series when titular character and friends are wondering about. There's not enough plot to anchor the scenes, and without that, I'm left wondering why I should care.
I'm still enjoying the series and will continue. I'm invested in John's journey; I just want to see some of the elements that drew me into the series to return.
Also, <3 Roxley. Can we have more of him, please?
June 3, 2019
A great return to form for one of the best series.
The start of a new chapter in Tao Wong’s System Apocalypse finds our hero and a small group of his friends and allies trying to establish roots in the galactic civilization. The challenges are almost overwhelming, even with things as simple as trying to find a place to live. Along the way, John incurs the wrath of corporations, Guilds and ultimately assassins.
This is an absolutely terrific read, and the new environment does a great job of creating new and relevant challenges for a character who at times seemed to be in the verge of being truly over powered. Suddenly he’s an environment where he is far from unique, and this leads to him acknowledging and being forced to acknowledge his own imperfections.
As always the action shines, And the dungeon crawling is first rate. The politics seems much more successfully integrated into the story than in the last chapter, which at times seemed to take away a lot of the joy in the book.
This is first-rate LITRPG goodness. Excellent writing, humor, and character development and growth in every sense of the word.
The start of a new chapter in Tao Wong’s System Apocalypse finds our hero and a small group of his friends and allies trying to establish roots in the galactic civilization. The challenges are almost overwhelming, even with things as simple as trying to find a place to live. Along the way, John incurs the wrath of corporations, Guilds and ultimately assassins.
This is an absolutely terrific read, and the new environment does a great job of creating new and relevant challenges for a character who at times seemed to be in the verge of being truly over powered. Suddenly he’s an environment where he is far from unique, and this leads to him acknowledging and being forced to acknowledge his own imperfections.
As always the action shines, And the dungeon crawling is first rate. The politics seems much more successfully integrated into the story than in the last chapter, which at times seemed to take away a lot of the joy in the book.
This is first-rate LITRPG goodness. Excellent writing, humor, and character development and growth in every sense of the word.
June 1, 2019
Great addition / universe expanding story!
I have to admit I’m a big System Apocalypse Fan, but even so this story really hit all the high points for me as a reader. It has in no particular order:
Great fights!
Fun / witty banter!
Guilds!
Space battles!
Intrigue!
Giant monsters!
It was a blast. It wonderfully expands on the universe to give a better context as to how the powerful players act in the universe... and it shows off the weaknesses that our main character has accrued by being a “cheat” as he has been referred to before. Additionally, it sets the tone / arc for the next few stories... and no spoilers... but they sound awesome.
Tao Wong has really done a great job at keeping the stakes high between stories. As the characters become more powerful, the stakes feel real and earned each book, and stars awoken is no exception.
I strongly recommend this entire series, this book especially.
I have to admit I’m a big System Apocalypse Fan, but even so this story really hit all the high points for me as a reader. It has in no particular order:
Great fights!
Fun / witty banter!
Guilds!
Space battles!
Intrigue!
Giant monsters!
It was a blast. It wonderfully expands on the universe to give a better context as to how the powerful players act in the universe... and it shows off the weaknesses that our main character has accrued by being a “cheat” as he has been referred to before. Additionally, it sets the tone / arc for the next few stories... and no spoilers... but they sound awesome.
Tao Wong has really done a great job at keeping the stakes high between stories. As the characters become more powerful, the stakes feel real and earned each book, and stars awoken is no exception.
I strongly recommend this entire series, this book especially.
June 16, 2023
Tao Wong is a bad person, google "Tao Wong Trademark" if curious.
Tao Wong is also a poor writer, as exemplified by this book! In the last book, a major timeskip supposedly happened where the MC spent 4 years in a much more exciting plotline than this book's. Now, naturally, this plotline is covered nowhere because Tao Wong is only capable of saying it exists rather than actually writing it out. We are told the MC is powerful and skilled in combat, trained by the last of a mighty order and hardened by challenges none have overcome before. Aaaaand in this book, homie gets his ass kicked in every fight from Andromeda to Kentucky by randos supposedly weaker than himself. Because, well, why write with logic when you can just let the keyboard go? I suspect Tao Wong just uses ChatGPT these days, honestly, too bad it wasn't around when he wrote this.
Also, Tao Wong doesn't know what penultimate means. He uses it when he means ultimate because he thinks it sounds cooler. lmao.
Tao Wong is also a poor writer, as exemplified by this book! In the last book, a major timeskip supposedly happened where the MC spent 4 years in a much more exciting plotline than this book's. Now, naturally, this plotline is covered nowhere because Tao Wong is only capable of saying it exists rather than actually writing it out. We are told the MC is powerful and skilled in combat, trained by the last of a mighty order and hardened by challenges none have overcome before. Aaaaand in this book, homie gets his ass kicked in every fight from Andromeda to Kentucky by randos supposedly weaker than himself. Because, well, why write with logic when you can just let the keyboard go? I suspect Tao Wong just uses ChatGPT these days, honestly, too bad it wasn't around when he wrote this.
Also, Tao Wong doesn't know what penultimate means. He uses it when he means ultimate because he thinks it sounds cooler. lmao.
April 28, 2024
I am a fan of Tao Wong's A THOUSAND LI series and so I thought I would try his earlier SYSTEM APOCALYPSE series. While not as gentle and wry as his cultivation novels, this LITRPG series has the same array of flawed but likeable main characters all wrestling with what is the right thing to do--which is not an easy task when the System has taken over the Earth and introduced an economy based on "leveling up" and killing monsters. While I would say this is better than most LITRPG series, it is still mostly descriptions of battles against either monsters, alien sentient people, or fellow humans along with some thoughtful reflections by the main character. And the further they go in leveling, the more bizarre and unusual their skills, spells, and abilities become, so much so that it is difficult to track the battles or remember what each can do. Still, it is mostly entertaining which keeps me going when I am in the mood for entertainment that does not tax my brain.
June 20, 2019
Felt a bit like filler
Not exactly my favorite book of the saga. You have John going to the capital of the galactic civ. It is filled with politics with breaks for adventuring, dungeon dives, and fights against sentients. You even get some more info on the system. However, it feels like a shallow dive into all of these.
The motivation for major actions feels weak, and the consequences a bit removed. At the end, you get some suggestions of important changes in major characters’ relationships, but it feels tacked on without really explaining how. You do get some discussion about character dev. Fight scenes also felt lacking.
Overall, the book feels like filler and probably a bit unnecessary. I can see why he struggled with it. Hoping the next one is better.
Not exactly my favorite book of the saga. You have John going to the capital of the galactic civ. It is filled with politics with breaks for adventuring, dungeon dives, and fights against sentients. You even get some more info on the system. However, it feels like a shallow dive into all of these.
The motivation for major actions feels weak, and the consequences a bit removed. At the end, you get some suggestions of important changes in major characters’ relationships, but it feels tacked on without really explaining how. You do get some discussion about character dev. Fight scenes also felt lacking.
Overall, the book feels like filler and probably a bit unnecessary. I can see why he struggled with it. Hoping the next one is better.
July 20, 2019
Another enjoyable entry as The Redeemer truly enters the galactic stage, as a minnow
I enjoy this series and the growth of John Lee, his circle as well as the new location. As the story arc leaves earth for the greater galactic stage; I am interested to see whether his research into the system will alter his character development. I would love to see other stories within the System and of it.
I’m already wondering if Saber will be replaced by a larger vehicle armor combo? Whether he will continue to spread his points around or finally focus and try for a Skill evolution? I am hoping those answers and more will be answered in book 9!
I have enjoyed this series so much that I am also listening through it on Audible.
I enjoy this series and the growth of John Lee, his circle as well as the new location. As the story arc leaves earth for the greater galactic stage; I am interested to see whether his research into the system will alter his character development. I would love to see other stories within the System and of it.
I’m already wondering if Saber will be replaced by a larger vehicle armor combo? Whether he will continue to spread his points around or finally focus and try for a Skill evolution? I am hoping those answers and more will be answered in book 9!
I have enjoyed this series so much that I am also listening through it on Audible.
September 12, 2020
A little more politics than I would have hoped, but I like how our MC gets taken down a peg or two, power-wise. Keeps him from feeling too OP.
Spoilers...
Glad that we picked up Harry as a new party/group member. I actually kinda hoped we’d get another combat/support party member to join (I thought we might even have Hondo join for a minute there), but we’ll see what happens in the next book!
More importantly, I am still shipping Roxley as the love interest, so am holding out hope that John will stop dragging his feet and figure out what this snazzy elf bond is that was hinted at in the last book and never explained. I keep getting frustrated that John keeps pulling back. I get that it’s just his personality, but sometimes I wanna reach into the book and shake him!
Spoilers...
Glad that we picked up Harry as a new party/group member. I actually kinda hoped we’d get another combat/support party member to join (I thought we might even have Hondo join for a minute there), but we’ll see what happens in the next book!
More importantly, I am still shipping Roxley as the love interest, so am holding out hope that John will stop dragging his feet and figure out what this snazzy elf bond is that was hinted at in the last book and never explained. I keep getting frustrated that John keeps pulling back. I get that it’s just his personality, but sometimes I wanna reach into the book and shake him!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 29, 2019
Frustrating series flailing really detracts from this book.
First of all, the book continues vacillating between John being "clever" and being an ineffective idiot. We get library and then it stops, we get a plan and then no plan, we sidetrack, don't train, don't listen, sit around when we should fight, fight when we should plan, etc.
Second, this is now 2-3 books in a row where John fails to use his penultimate defensive ability even if it makes sense. In the previous book he could have stopped his friends dying and failed. In this book he's just as stupid.
Blah blah blah blah blah. I still like the character and world building but I'm super pissed off.
First of all, the book continues vacillating between John being "clever" and being an ineffective idiot. We get library and then it stops, we get a plan and then no plan, we sidetrack, don't train, don't listen, sit around when we should fight, fight when we should plan, etc.
Second, this is now 2-3 books in a row where John fails to use his penultimate defensive ability even if it makes sense. In the previous book he could have stopped his friends dying and failed. In this book he's just as stupid.
Blah blah blah blah blah. I still like the character and world building but I'm super pissed off.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 12, 2021
Been a while since I'd read any system apocalypse, but thought it'd be okay (spoiler: it was). The last book had ended with a human delegation leaving Earth. This picked up right from there, with them on a spaceship traveling to the galactic capital, and realizing just how alien galactic society is. Hijinks ensue when humans do things the "right" way - e.g. no serfdom. Sounds like there will be another 2-3 books in this arc (I'm assuming this is the first book in the arc), and then one last arc to finish the series. Which... implies there's a plan. Plans are good! I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
June 2, 2019
A good read
A few typos but a very good read I'd give it 4.5 if I could. I enjoyed the country bumpkin aspect of the humans sight seeing and some good training sessions. The twist at the end was great just goes to remind people you dont piss off Lee. I hope we get some ship to ship combat next book especially given how they stated early on that the galactic's avoid damaging ships when they can. In the system it's more bout little hits and political games I think it will be awesome if John goes into a full total war mindset salt and burn his enemies.
A few typos but a very good read I'd give it 4.5 if I could. I enjoyed the country bumpkin aspect of the humans sight seeing and some good training sessions. The twist at the end was great just goes to remind people you dont piss off Lee. I hope we get some ship to ship combat next book especially given how they stated early on that the galactic's avoid damaging ships when they can. In the system it's more bout little hits and political games I think it will be awesome if John goes into a full total war mindset salt and burn his enemies.
June 13, 2019
Really not bad.
some aspects of the main character are irritating, in particular his inability to grow up (at least in the first half of the book, it gets better in the second half).
The presentation of the galactic society was interesting and - in some ways - a bit depressing.
Fights are fun to read, as usual, really liked the twist in the final fight.
Still angry at the Lana situation and I think I will be till the end of the series, unless a wild guess I have proves correct, but that, only time will tell!
Looking forward to book 8 anyway.
some aspects of the main character are irritating, in particular his inability to grow up (at least in the first half of the book, it gets better in the second half).
The presentation of the galactic society was interesting and - in some ways - a bit depressing.
Fights are fun to read, as usual, really liked the twist in the final fight.
Still angry at the Lana situation and I think I will be till the end of the series, unless a wild guess I have proves correct, but that, only time will tell!
Looking forward to book 8 anyway.
November 30, 2019
More system Apocalypse.
Although at this point, the apocalypse is basically over. In fact, the book is mostly set in the settled parts of the System, namely the capital itself, the council planet. There's lots of politics going on, as expected given the previous installment of the series, and as expected John makes a mess by not doing things As They Are Done Dammit.
I still miss not having the Forbidden Zone story. Having John explores the Quest is good, but you'd want more.
By the way, when's book 8? Having caught up... I'm waiting!
Although at this point, the apocalypse is basically over. In fact, the book is mostly set in the settled parts of the System, namely the capital itself, the council planet. There's lots of politics going on, as expected given the previous installment of the series, and as expected John makes a mess by not doing things As They Are Done Dammit.
I still miss not having the Forbidden Zone story. Having John explores the Quest is good, but you'd want more.
By the way, when's book 8? Having caught up... I'm waiting!
June 4, 2019
Enjoyable episode with some additional world building
Tao always writes some awesome action scenes, and he did not disappoint in this episode. The final fight scene also included a nice twist that fit in the style perfectly.
It was a fun afternoon romp, and I think it would get the 5th star with a little bit more progression plot wise.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series which he mentioned would have that progression.
Tao always writes some awesome action scenes, and he did not disappoint in this episode. The final fight scene also included a nice twist that fit in the style perfectly.
It was a fun afternoon romp, and I think it would get the 5th star with a little bit more progression plot wise.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series which he mentioned would have that progression.
June 8, 2019
Nice addition to the story. Answers some questions, but as always, raises more. If you've been following the story, you'll want to read this one for background information if nothing else. The series appears to be going in a directin I didn't exactly expect, but one that makes perfect sense from the story arc so far, so I for one am looking forward to more books, so we can see where it goes, and how things are handled. It certainly looks like there are interesting times ahead.
June 8, 2019
New life in to the series
This book really breathes new life into this series. While all the books have been good. This new arc the John is starting really seams to be offering an exciting read with lot of universe to explore.
This book was well writin, with good character development and we'll paced skipping fights that would just be repeats of the same routine while keeping the story flowing with well done scenes between charactes.
This book really breathes new life into this series. While all the books have been good. This new arc the John is starting really seams to be offering an exciting read with lot of universe to explore.
This book was well writin, with good character development and we'll paced skipping fights that would just be repeats of the same routine while keeping the story flowing with well done scenes between charactes.
August 22, 2019
Still awesome
This series is awesome. One of the top in the genre IMHO. So we transition off world in this book. Jon in space. Cool beans. Of course being who he, he stirs the galactic pot.. Frothy and bubbly. Lots of awesome grinding and hero work. Lots of senseless and cruel deaths in the great yonder and at home. They are in need of redemption. Redeemer of the dead will step up. Can't wait for more.
This series is awesome. One of the top in the genre IMHO. So we transition off world in this book. Jon in space. Cool beans. Of course being who he, he stirs the galactic pot.. Frothy and bubbly. Lots of awesome grinding and hero work. Lots of senseless and cruel deaths in the great yonder and at home. They are in need of redemption. Redeemer of the dead will step up. Can't wait for more.
August 31, 2019
Ok.
I got lost in the last novel with too much focus on politics. This book still includes politics but I felt it was more balanced with action. I really love the leveling up in RPGLIT but as these characters are so advanced the leveling up aspect is very slow, which leaves me a little less engaged with the slow burn in the story lines. Still a good read but the earlier books were better.
I got lost in the last novel with too much focus on politics. This book still includes politics but I felt it was more balanced with action. I really love the leveling up in RPGLIT but as these characters are so advanced the leveling up aspect is very slow, which leaves me a little less engaged with the slow burn in the story lines. Still a good read but the earlier books were better.
March 25, 2020
MUCH TOO SHORT
I don't know why this was so much shorter than the rest of the series unless I am remembering it wrong. I for one was looking forward to lots of discussion about the inner workings of the system but we got pretty much none of that which I felt was definitely a shame.
The story itself was fine though just not what I expected and I definitely was expecting more content as I thought the next instalment of the series would be its last.
I don't know why this was so much shorter than the rest of the series unless I am remembering it wrong. I for one was looking forward to lots of discussion about the inner workings of the system but we got pretty much none of that which I felt was definitely a shame.
The story itself was fine though just not what I expected and I definitely was expecting more content as I thought the next instalment of the series would be its last.
September 21, 2024
Turning point.
At last John accepts reality , he's been an arrogant jerk for most of seven books and his scrappy personality and inability to see the big picture have caused so much damage to his associates and weakened earths position badly , but it now appears that he realises that his "morals" and lack of vision are a problem , the galactic empire is a tough uncompromising place and he's a minnow taking on sharks.
At last John accepts reality , he's been an arrogant jerk for most of seven books and his scrappy personality and inability to see the big picture have caused so much damage to his associates and weakened earths position badly , but it now appears that he realises that his "morals" and lack of vision are a problem , the galactic empire is a tough uncompromising place and he's a minnow taking on sharks.
May 20, 2025
I guess I'm starting to get tired of the formula.
When this started with a bit of action but then seemed to switch to his research quest I was quite interested. There's a bit there each book but it seemed like maybe we'd get something different this book. More.
But we did not. Back to galactic politics and the macguffin quests.
Basically enjoyable but nothing special. I may be done here.
When this started with a bit of action but then seemed to switch to his research quest I was quite interested. There's a bit there each book but it seemed like maybe we'd get something different this book. More.
But we did not. Back to galactic politics and the macguffin quests.
Basically enjoyable but nothing special. I may be done here.
December 11, 2025
The series makes a massive change in this book. We go from tactical battles on earth (with primitive tech, very pioneer feeling) to political battles at the capital planet of a galactic empire. The main character also seems to change dramatically, becoming someone who loves research and thinks about class system injustice.
So, there was a bit of a dissonance at the beginning. But once I got past the changes, the story actually reads really well.
So, there was a bit of a dissonance at the beginning. But once I got past the changes, the story actually reads really well.
June 8, 2019
So fucking good
I can honestly say I was sp invested in this story I was surprised when it ended. This whole series is amazing and this latest installment did a lot for developing the MC and his thought process. Not every book needs top be action packed but the ones that aren't ate well written. Can't wait for the next one.
I can honestly say I was sp invested in this story I was surprised when it ended. This whole series is amazing and this latest installment did a lot for developing the MC and his thought process. Not every book needs top be action packed but the ones that aren't ate well written. Can't wait for the next one.
June 11, 2019
Love it
Oh my gosh, I love this journey so much! It just ends too soon. I mean, not really everything is concluded nicely, but I could read this series forever. The fact that the story ends, means it ends too soon for me.
Great writing, believable characters and just... just such an enjoyable read.
Oh my gosh, I love this journey so much! It just ends too soon. I mean, not really everything is concluded nicely, but I could read this series forever. The fact that the story ends, means it ends too soon for me.
Great writing, believable characters and just... just such an enjoyable read.
January 12, 2020
John tries to study about the System but politics get he and Mikito involved in the usual mayhem while messing with the usual system of immigration by going around corporations trying to get people signed on as serfs to move to Earth. The usual bad writing about personal relations but also the usual action scenes. Both are getting a bit dull but the new setting helps.
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