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Revolution for freedom on a frontier planet by author David Drake, a master of Military Science Fiction.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
David Drake has made the "smash them flat" style of futureistic military fiction his own. However, in his newest book, "Patriots", he has drawn the plot development and characters with a much finer pen. The closest, and in my mind, most complimentary comparison I can make is that this book reads like a Bob Heinlein book.
The book contains all of the successful elements of Heinlein's, a younger lead, an older mentor and a romantic interest. This mixture is lead into a revolution, almost a cliche, but well handled, in a humerous way.
The book is not the Great American Novel, but it is an entertaining way of spending an evening or two. Try it! You might like it and then you might want to go back and re-read some of the Alois Hammer books and see where David Drake has come from.
The book contains all of the successful elements of Heinlein's, a younger lead, an older mentor and a romantic interest. This mixture is lead into a revolution, almost a cliche, but well handled, in a humerous way.
The book is not the Great American Novel, but it is an entertaining way of spending an evening or two. Try it! You might like it and then you might want to go back and re-read some of the Alois Hammer books and see where David Drake has come from.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A good read, but Drake has done better. Some of the events and character decisions just didn't quite ring true. Enjoyable, and worth reading for those who like David Drake's work. If you don't know Drake's work yet, go find a copy of THE FORLORN HOPE or WITH THE LIGHTNINGS or perhaps KILLER.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
First Rate Retelling of Ethan Allen and Ticonderoga
9 Jun 2006
Format:Hardcover
My review title probably tells it all - but PATRIOTS is a very good book, probably better than many readers will realize. We see larger-than-life characters, intrigue, generational clashes, and a boy turning into a man. All based on one of the seminal events of the American Revolution retold. It has all of Dave Drake's uncompromising recognition of the fact that actions have consequences - and sometimes violence is going to happen. And is sometimes better than inaction. But still not without consequences.
In any case - a really good read that offers a look at the sort of people who settled North Amercia and revolted in 1775. And why some of them made the decsions they did. Not always why the average person thinks so, either. And a safe book for young readers without being written down. No killing (somewhat a surprise for one of Drake's books, but there wasn't any killing by the Green Mountain Boys in what became Vermont, so the book is true to history that way), no explicit sex, and no preaching. As I said - a good read. I wish the reviewer who predicted a series had been right, but that was never the plan.
In any case - a really good read that offers a look at the sort of people who settled North Amercia and revolted in 1775. And why some of them made the decsions they did. Not always why the average person thinks so, either. And a safe book for young readers without being written down. No killing (somewhat a surprise for one of Drake's books, but there wasn't any killing by the Green Mountain Boys in what became Vermont, so the book is true to history that way), no explicit sex, and no preaching. As I said - a good read. I wish the reviewer who predicted a series had been right, but that was never the plan.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
A better book from a fine writer.
15 Oct 1997
Format:Paperback
David Drake has made the "smash them flat" style of futureistic military fiction his own. However, in his newest book, "Patriots", he has drawn the plot development and characters with a much finer pen. The closest, and in my mind, most complimentary comparison I can make is that this book reads like a Bob Heinlein book.
The book contains all of the successful elements of Heinlein's, a younger lead, an older mentor and a romantic interest. This mixture is lead into a revolution, almost a cliche, but well handled, in a humerous way.
The book is not the Great American Novel, but it is an entertaining way of spending an evening or two. Try it! You might like it and then you might want to go back and re-read some of the Alois Hammer books and see where David Drake has come from.
The book contains all of the successful elements of Heinlein's, a younger lead, an older mentor and a romantic interest. This mixture is lead into a revolution, almost a cliche, but well handled, in a humerous way.
The book is not the Great American Novel, but it is an entertaining way of spending an evening or two. Try it! You might like it and then you might want to go back and re-read some of the Alois Hammer books and see where David Drake has come from.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Green Mountain Boys, indeed
11 Jan 2010
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This novel captures the flavor and spirit of the American Revolution.
The opening is humorous, with a giant of a man telling a little skinny fellow that he should now know better than to hit a man in the head with his fist.
In summary, there's a conflicting bureaucracy controlling various planets. One planet is settled with land grants from one bureaucrat in contradiction to grants given by another bureaucrat. Unfortunately, the first group has already settled their land.
Now, the second group, where the bureaucrat has more solid legal authority, is dividing up already settled land to flood the planet with their overflow population.
This sets the book up for the most unlikely rebellion in some time...
The opening is humorous, with a giant of a man telling a little skinny fellow that he should now know better than to hit a man in the head with his fist.
In summary, there's a conflicting bureaucracy controlling various planets. One planet is settled with land grants from one bureaucrat in contradiction to grants given by another bureaucrat. Unfortunately, the first group has already settled their land.
Now, the second group, where the bureaucrat has more solid legal authority, is dividing up already settled land to flood the planet with their overflow population.
This sets the book up for the most unlikely rebellion in some time...
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