Vandyke and Larson have given us a really good sci-fi work in "Starship Liberator". The technologically superior humans of the Hundred Worlds face off against the implacable, brutal and reptilian "Hok". Humanity must battle for survival against a savage foe, pitting their technologically invincible "mechsuiters" against the multitudes of cannon-fodder Hok.
But, is everything as it seems? Elite warrior Derek Straker, a genetically-enhanced pilot of an invincible mechanical suit never questions the war he's fighting...until he's captured by the Hok enemy. I was surprised by the twists and turns in the plot. I wasn't expecting it in a seemingly straight-forward sci-fi novel. I must admit I enjoyed it. The science in the sci-fi is very good as are the military tactics, weaponry and the course of battles. Things don't always go "as planned" just like in real life and people have to make new plans and change old ones on the fly. They sometimes get surprised as the enemy(s) is not portrayed as a passive force but rather one that thinks and acts with it's own genuine intelligence and cunning.
Now for the criticisms. The funny, wisecracking sidekick has been overused and I was tired of "Loco" Poloco as soon as the character was introduced. In my experience, the more elite the warriors, the more serious they are and the "loveable screwball" (who always acts like he's a sixteen year-old) as the sidekick was annoying. Although I enjoyed the political aspects of the book, it was a tad heavy-handed. If you're a snowflake, you won't like it.
Having said that, there's a lot of good here. I found the alien Ruxins interesting and their misinterpretations of human concepts and ways of speaking was often amusing, making up for the Loco character. I was never bored with the book and often found myself reading a few minutes longer than my break or lunch lasted at work! It's a good read and well worth the money I spent on the paperback.
A solid four star sci-fi and worth a read.
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