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On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1)

David Weber
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On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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David Weber

On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Manticore System • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In On Basilisk Station by David Weber, Captain Honor Harrington and her crew are assigned to a distant outpost where they face political and military challenges. As they work to uphold their duties, they uncover a potential threat that could destabilize the region.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

58,524 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

David Weber's On Basilisk Station is hailed for its compelling world-building and strong protagonist, Honor Harrington. Reviewers appreciate its engaging military sci-fi elements, though some criticize its pacing and dense technical descriptions. Overall, the novel is praised for its action and intricate plot but may challenge readers with its detailed prose.

Who should read this

Who Should Read On Basilisk Station (Honor Harrington, #1)?

Readers who enjoy On Basilisk Station by David Weber typically appreciate military science fiction with strong, tactical space battles and detailed political intrigue. Fans of C.S. Forester’s Horatio Hornblower series or Patrick O'Brian’s Master and Commander might find Weber’s work equally captivating.

4.3

58,524 ratings

81%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

464

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Manticore System • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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