Books : School of Fire (Starfist)

Rating: - if you speak German, don't read this...
Mmh. Everyone else rated this book high. I cannot do the same. The authors tried to integrate German language and culture into their story, but failed miserably. I was actually shocked when I had to read some of their "German" words and phrases. Some examples shall be given here: The county Arschland (If you know that "Arsch" actually is a strong insult in German, you find it hard to accept, that someone is actually called Arschmann, or calls his domain Arschland); Ambassador Misthaufen would be called heap of manure in English; Grafshaftsbezirk <> Grafschaftsbezirk; Wanderjahrer is never ever a German name, they invented it solely to call the planet Wanderjahr; many supposedly German words do not even exist or are totally false, like grospalms, hochbaums etc. If they wanted to use German language, they should have taken the time to use it correctly. Apart from that, the story glorifies the U.S. oops, the Confederate Marines (who get all the girls actually) and is just plain simple to the point of boredom. I cannot understand why someone would want to read this book more than once.

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Rating: - Wonderfuly written! How can I put this down?
I read this book in one night, and the only regret I have is that it is over. The authors paint a picture very vivid and real. One can imagine himself there with the characters. That is very hard to do with science fiction.

My compliments to Sherman and Cragg.

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Rating: - Great Book!
This book was awesome! I like how the authors carried the story over from the first book and continued developing the characters in the second book. I can't wait to read the third book!

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Rating: - Excellent book, good story line about ground troops.
The authors show that regardless of technological advances ground troops will still be needed to train and hold ground. The Marines have always been the first in troops. I liked the story line and the outcome despite the odds.

STS1/SS

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Rating: - WOW!!!
This book was better then the first one. When I find a good book, I might read it again. When I find a great book, I do read it again. I have read "First to Fight" four times, and "School of Fire" twice (only because I read the first one twice before the second came out, and you have to read them one after the other). They are both excellant books, the second one continues to develope the main characters in the series. I can hardly wait for the third one to come out. When is it do to be released (I know it mentions a realese date in the book, but things can change)?