Does War of Honor get better? - Page 3

Nyssa · 10-13-2012, 11:52 AM

I've read the Honor Harrington series twice now (the first time without the anthologies and the second time with) - both times I've stalled out after book 9. Hubby, who has read the entire series multiple times, says it is info/emotional overload. It is very easy to get burned out, especially after books 8 & 9.

I'm not sure when I'll try finishing the series again.

I do want to try Safehold, however.

rhadin · 10-14-2012, 06:35 AM

If the HH series information overload burned you out, then don't waste your money on the Safehold series. The information overload is much worse and begins in the first book. I've read the 6 books so far in the series (it's looking like it will be at least another 6 books before it is close to concluding), and each is overly long largely because of the excessive detail Weber provides. It's almost as if he has lost his way as regards what fiction writing is about.

Nyssa · 10-14-2012, 08:04 AM

Thank you for the warning! We already own 5 of the books, as hubby read that series as well. I'll have to ask if he plans to continue.

specsavage · 10-15-2012, 12:00 PM

I have a method to deal with the "infodumps"---just skim over them. For the most part, they aren't necessary to the story, rather like sex scenes in romantic suspense. Spice and filler, for the most part.

The Honor Harrington series is worth reading, but I've never been able to get into the Safehold series. Tried to read the first book four times, and gave up.

Apache · 10-15-2012, 06:42 PM

Safehold 1 starts slow but has lots of action if you can make it throught the slow parts.
Apache

10-13-2012, 11:52 AM	#31
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 5,029 Karma: 42208765 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle 3 (Wifi Only), Kindle Paperwhite	I've read the Honor Harrington series twice now (the first time without the anthologies and the second time with) - both times I've stalled out after book 9. Hubby, who has read the entire series multiple times, says it is info/emotional overload. It is very easy to get burned out, especially after books 8 & 9. I'm not sure when I'll try finishing the series again. I do want to try Safehold, however. __________________ 2013 Challenge Discussion Thread. 2013 Challenge List Thread.My Reading Challenge for 2013 My Reading Progress for 2013.My GoodReads Reviews for 2013.My GoodReads Thread for 2013

10-14-2012, 06:35 AM	#32
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10-14-2012, 08:04 AM	#33
Nyssa Series Addict Posts: 5,029 Karma: 42208765 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida, USA Device: Kindle 3 (Wifi Only), Kindle Paperwhite	Thank you for the warning! We already own 5 of the books, as hubby read that series as well. I'll have to ask if he plans to continue. __________________ 2013 Challenge Discussion Thread. 2013 Challenge List Thread.My Reading Challenge for 2013 My Reading Progress for 2013.My GoodReads Reviews for 2013.My GoodReads Thread for 2013

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10-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#34
specsavage Member Posts: 14 Karma: 473394 Join Date: Jul 2012 Device: Kindle	I have a method to deal with the "infodumps"---just skim over them. For the most part, they aren't necessary to the story, rather like sex scenes in romantic suspense. Spice and filler, for the most part. The Honor Harrington series is worth reading, but I've never been able to get into the Safehold series. Tried to read the first book four times, and gave up.

10-15-2012, 06:42 PM	#35
Apache Readaholic Posts: 1,592 Karma: 25782130 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Nook Color / Nook HD+	Safehold 1 starts slow but has lots of action if you can make it throught the slow parts. Apache


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