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The Helmsman #6
The Siege
Rear Admiral Wilf Brim and his old comrade General Ursis must rally Sodeskaya's archaic ships in order to repel Triannic's vast star fleet and overcome overwhelming odds. By the author of The Defenders. Original.
320 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 1994
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August 13, 2017
There are many things that have always bothered me about this book, especially this new expanded and revised one.
There are numerous errors, and even some of the author's notes to himself throughout the book. Obviously self published, this book did not get much if any editing before being sold.
I dislike how Claudia's culture changed. In The Trophy Claudia is married and when she meets Wilf again she tells him that they cannot sleep together anymore because of her marriage.
In this version of The Siege, Claudia's husband all but orders her to sleep with Wilf. In her culture husband's honor guests by giving them their wife for the night. In the morning the guest is supposed to rather graphically thank his host by describing the things they did. Sort of institutionalized wife swapping.
This ham fisted plot change prevents Wilf and Claudia from feeling guilty about their affair. At least in The Siege, Wilf admits that his failure to move on after losing Margot cost him a chance to marry Claudia. Wilf and Claudia admit their love for each other, despite the fact that Claudia will not leave her husband, they intend to see each other when they can.
Wilf's daughter Hope must be a prodigy of magnificent proportions to hold such complicated discussions at age 4.
There are numerous errors, and even some of the author's notes to himself throughout the book. Obviously self published, this book did not get much if any editing before being sold.
I dislike how Claudia's culture changed. In The Trophy Claudia is married and when she meets Wilf again she tells him that they cannot sleep together anymore because of her marriage.
In this version of The Siege, Claudia's husband all but orders her to sleep with Wilf. In her culture husband's honor guests by giving them their wife for the night. In the morning the guest is supposed to rather graphically thank his host by describing the things they did. Sort of institutionalized wife swapping.
This ham fisted plot change prevents Wilf and Claudia from feeling guilty about their affair. At least in The Siege, Wilf admits that his failure to move on after losing Margot cost him a chance to marry Claudia. Wilf and Claudia admit their love for each other, despite the fact that Claudia will not leave her husband, they intend to see each other when they can.
Wilf's daughter Hope must be a prodigy of magnificent proportions to hold such complicated discussions at age 4.
September 25, 2019
Proofreading needed
I would have rated it higher, except this book fairly cries out for a proofreader...spelling, punctuation, tenses, etc. Was this a first or second draft?
I would have rated it higher, except this book fairly cries out for a proofreader...spelling, punctuation, tenses, etc. Was this a first or second draft?
August 28, 2020
Another winner for mr Baldwin. The characters are excellent and I was there for every twist and turn. Completely enjoyable read. Recommend this book for anyone who enjoys reading.
October 30, 2011
When we last left The Helmsman in Book #5, he was very busy defending Avalon against the League, AKA the battle for Britain. Now in book #6, our hero is busy defending Sodeskaya (the Bears) against the League. Very much out of WWII and updated to a very classic space opera.
March 19, 2017
Somewhat slower paced book concerning the invasion of the Bear's Sodeskaya realm.
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