An Exciting Military Sci -fi Adventure

This is an imaginative and entertaining military space opera. The main character, Henry Gallant is well developed and multidimensional; among other qualities, he is creative, captivating, brave and honorable while facing discrimination, various trials and tribulations. The supporting characters are also well written. There are multiple engaging adventures with lots of action sequences, combat and space battles. The overarching story was well though out and composed. I thoroughly enjoyed this multiple book boxed set. I was provided a free review copy of the audio book and am voluntarily leaving this review.

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Decent, entertaining scifi

This was a multiple book set, in audio book form, so I will show each book separate with the rating:

Book 1: Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space: 3.0 Stars
Mildly entertaining. I found it to be too much on the mediocre side. Character's were not developed as well as they should have been, pacing was off, was not able to hold my attention.

Book 2: Lieutenant Henry Gallant: 3.5 Stars
Better than the first book, but still on the mediocre side. Still lacks depth and development.

Book 3: Henry Gallant and the Warrior: 4.0 Stars
Main protagonist finally starts to show some development. Book is more interesting than the previous two.

Book 4: Commander Henry Gallant: 3.75 Stars
Characters still fall a bit flat, but the premise still hold interest.

Overall, I would give the series a 3.5 rounded up to a 4.0. Enjoyable series, but I am not sure if I will continue the series. Some of the conflict between the characters is oversimplified, and some of the situations seem to be a little on the childish side. I may not be the target audience for this series.

Disclaimer: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

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Maybe 4 star children's book

Really tried to get through this book but the writing is kiddie level and the narrator's style made it more boring. Stuff was just wrong, characters weren't terribly likeable, and nobody in the book was terribly bright. Can't recommend..

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Story was a bit weird

Had to power through this one, some good parts, some bad. I dont really know, it was an ok listen.

OK Story

The storyline is pretty good, no profanity, which is a plus. It kept me interested enough to get the rest of the series. HOWEVER, the narrator of book 2 couldn't pronounce anything over 3 syllables correctly. The story is a little YA and doesn't really describe the horror of war; it just passes over the injuries and deaths.

Perfection

I received a free code for this book.
Greatly enjoyed the story so far in this boxset of 4 books. Good characters with some human frality, even when genetically perfect. Excellent narration.

Some Solid Military Science Fiction

Cons: Though a bit repetitious in phraseology "felt rather than heard" was way over used. Henry Gallant was sometimes predictable concerning interactions with the opposite sex.

Pros: This series explores the rise of an exceptional and brave young man who can be at times very naive.
No matter what branch of service you may ha served in H. Peter Alesso has captured military life and phraseology. Without getting in to to much detail he provides enough science to keep you anticipating the next new idea to be introduced. Solid narration provided by Theo Copeland and Rich Miller both with clear voices and steady cadences.

A lot of promise, but the protagonist dissapoints

Wimpy wimpy wimpy.
The hero is brave in combat but a complete wimp in personal and professional dealings. It's hard to support him as he repeatedly allows people to walk right over him yet he still tries to please them. I starting skipping annoying and predictable fails in book 4, and at this point I clearly see the next display of wimptitude being set up as once again someone else will get credit for his actions and once again I am sure he will take it laying down. Not a hero that I would want my son to emulate. I may not finish the set, it is so annoying waiting for him to grow some spine.

Very intriguing space odyssy

the characters really bring you in. the struggle against genetic prejudice is a great ongoing theme.
well narrated.
I'm looking forward to listening to other novels

I received a copy of this audiobook for free in exchange for an unbiased review

Henry's Adventures Are a Great Listen!

I previously reviewed Books 1 and 2, as I had received each of those separately. Then I was given the opportunity to be provided with this particular set, which includes Books 1 & 2, but has Books 3 & 4 together so I could listen to more of the series.

I relistened to books 1 & 2, and enjoyed those as much as the first time. Book 1, of course is the introduction to Henry as he joins the fleet as a Midshipman, and later works his way up to Commander. It is a time when genetic engineering is pretty much standard for Earthlings. But Henry was not genetically engineered when his mother was pregnant with him. Because of this, Henry must work harder to prove himself constantly and his main competition, Neumann. who has an attitude that genetically engineered humans are superior and that he is better than Gallant, but the first time he tries to prove it, he sabotages Henry, but Henry ends up getting one up on Neumann.

Earth and the fleet are at war with a race called The Titans. This war continues through all of the books. Henry has an exceptional mind and learns to understand the strange language of the Titans. This ability becomes extemely important to the fleet, and Neumann becomes extemely jealous of Henry because of it.

There are two narrators for these books. Oddly enough, Books 1 and 3 are read by Rich Miller, and Books 2 and 4 by Theo Copeland. Both are good narrators, but I have to admit that while Copeland was quite good, he chose an odd British accent for Neumann that makes him come off as kind of Snobby/Queeny. The voice was very different from Miller's straight forward American accent. Switching off between the two narrators was a little odd. I kind of though that since Copeland had done book 2, that he would continue on with the series, but then Miller shows up again for Book 3. I guess it was who was available when needed.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.