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Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1)

Jack Campbell
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Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Jack Campbell

Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Dauntless by Jack Campbell follows Captain John "Black Jack" Geary who awakens from a century-long cryosleep to find himself in command of a fleet. He must navigate complex political dilemmas, rebuild trust, and lead his fleet to safety amid a protracted interstellar war against a relentless enemy.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

38,308 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dauntless by Jack Campbell has been praised for its gripping military strategy and strong character development, particularly of its protagonist. However, some reviewers felt the pacing was uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. Despite these flaws, it remains a compelling read for fans of space opera and military science fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dauntless (The Lost Fleet, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy Dauntless by Jack Campbell is likely a sci-fi enthusiast fascinated by military strategy and space opera. Fans of John Scalzi's Old Man's War or Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan Saga will appreciate the tactical battles and character-driven narrative in Campbell's work.

4.2

38,308 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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