Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Rebel Fleet (Rebel Fleet Series Book 1)

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Fun and entertaining read that has an interesting premise

ByCatherine Mackayon December 11, 2016

Rebel Fleet was a good, solid sci-fi read that had plenty of action and an interesting plot-line that had some uniquely different ideas. The basic premise is: in the distant past the Imperial Kher seeded numerous worlds. Their off-spring are known by the term sub-Kher and have developed according to the environment on whatever particular planet they come from - some are repilian, others are ape-like or cat-like, etc. Now these sub-Kher are rebelling against the Empire and things are not going well. Many sub-Kher worlds are been destroyed by the Imperials and the Rebels themselves are not a truly united force. Earth, having been discovered by the Rebels, is now set to join the fight. Enter Leo Blake, former naval pilot and reservist. His curiousity about a strange object near a Hawaiian beach causes him to be infected by a symbiotic organism. The next thing he knows, he's on board a Rebel ship and from that point on, Blake and fellow humans find themselves on the latest frontline facing powerful Imperial warships.
What sets this book apart from others, is the fact that when you think of Rebels, you're likely to think of an united group bent on winning freedom from a stronger opponent. Not so, in Larson's Rebel Fleet. The rebels in Larson's universe are about as self-serving as you can get and they don't necessarily want to 'win' the war against the Imperials. Every species in the rebel fleet gets to higher positions based on points scored - these can be won by fighting other rebel species, in battle or in some other way. I like this concept because it feels 'alien' and Larson does a great job in describing Blakes bewilderment of such tactics. Blake represents Earth's military thinking: discipline, obedience to orders, unity and comradre between your men/women, etc. Naturally Blake is quick to take advantage and his wacky, sometimes dangerous ideas have even the Rebel officers trying to figure out whether to ice him or let him do his thing.
The only thing that was a little weird for me was the whole cat/human sex thing, ummmmm, that was well....just weird??? Other than that, it was pretty good. So if you want to read a book that is fun and entertaining, then this latest B.V. Larson book will is just the thing :)

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6 people found this helpful

Not good

ByRCGon October 27, 2016

I read B. V. Larson' books before and enjoyed them. Sorry, this one is not worth the time. Only read about half the book, couldn't finish.

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Great read

ByGLENN GRAHAMon November 13, 2016

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Real characters that you want to follow beyond this book. Battles, sex, intrigue what else is there? Love it.

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Unusual

ByKarl S Joneson January 26, 2017

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When I started this book it seemed to be going in one direction but ended up being a very pleasant surprise.I got the second one straight away

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Great book, I enjoyed it very much

BySpoke1999on September 13, 2016

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Great book, I enjoyed it very much. Fast paced, full of action. A bit of humor, even of sex!!! Definitely I am waiting for the next book of the series. Sorry for my little english, I am Spanish.

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Fun read steady pace.

ByKatsuyoshi uchimaon October 10, 2016

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It is a fun read, worth the time. The only real issue I have it the beginning of the story, it was a little drawn out for my taste, but again the concept of the story and the characters though predictable was made it a decent read. The good stuff was in the last fourth of the book when alien character entered the main line of the story.

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Good read if you aren't bothered by technical details

ByAmazon Customeron December 11, 2016

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I think the premise of the story is great, but the writer doesn't seem to have a grasp of some 19th century tech and very few details on the state of the art in the universe he created.

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Five Stars

ByKindle Customeron May 14, 2017

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great book, hope more are cioming

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A different approach and storyline but still a decent read

ByJeffrey L. Tuckeron December 11, 2016

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I am a fan of B.V. Larson's writing. I will say this book took a unique approach with some different ideas - I read it cover to cover. It's not my favorite book from his writings but I don't regret reading it either. I would add it to your reading list but he has so many other books I'd start there first I think.

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