The Short Victorious War (Honor Harrington, #3)
The Short Victorious War (Honor Harrington, #3)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994384
Novel • Fiction
Outer Space • Distant Future
1994
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Short Victorious War by David Weber is the third book in the Honor Harrington series. It follows Captain Honor Harrington's exploits as tensions between the Star Kingdom of Manticore and the People's Republic of Haven escalate to war, highlighting her leadership and tactical skills in the unfolding conflict.
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Review Roundup
David Weber's The Short Victorious War delivers thrilling space combat and political intrigue that fans appreciate. The protagonist, Honor Harrington, shines in her leadership role, though some argue that character development beyond Harrington is lacking. Criticism includes a predictable plot, but the novel's action and strategic elements are compelling.
Who Should Read The Short Victorious War (Honor Harrington, #3)?
Fans of David Weber's The Short Victorious War are typically enthusiasts of military science fiction and space opera. Readers who enjoyed the strategic battles and political intrigue in Orson Scott Card's Ender's Game or the expansive universe and complex characters in Frank Herbert's Dune will find this book captivating.
27,762 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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384
Novel • Fiction
Outer Space • Distant Future
1994
Adult
16-18 years
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