A Talent for War
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A Talent for War
by Authors:
Jack McDevitt
Released: 29 June, 2004
ISBN: 0441012175
Mass Market Paperback
Sales Rank: 120668
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Customer Review #1:
 Ive worn my copy out
Ive read alot of S.F. in my time from DUNE to THE GAP series, but A TALENT FOR WAR is my favourite. I picked my copy up in a nameless second hand bookstore in Sydney Australia before a long bus journey and read it twice before I arrived at my destination some 24 hours later. It is a human story, of heroism and sacrifice, set in the context of an historical detective story where the main character is thrust into a mystery that he must see through to its conclusion for his own peace of mind. The combination of fast packed action, mystery, romance and brilliant S.F. projections of where some of our latest technology could lead, has me going back again and again and again. The characters are human (for the most part)and admirable. Perhaps the feature that I admire most about this book and that keeps me coming back is that it keeps you thinking about the events that unfold within the pages well after the book is finished. You want to reread it to figure out another angle. This, coupled with terrific "Historical" battle descriptions and well written prose has me hooked. Ill leave this here....I must go and start it again....
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Customer Review #2:
Agreed; this is a great book!
I have to agree with the first review. This is a great book. Its definitely *not* military SF, but more along the lines of a great mystery. What would you do if you began to discover that your "history written in stone" was, in fact, completely wrong? If you can find this book, read it... you wont be disappointed.
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Customer Review #3:
 I am the dissenter in the group
I am a rabid fan of Jack McDevitt and have read his books in reverse order. I read all of this latest befor reading his first publications. Maybe this is why I found "Talent for War" less enjoyable reading than "Chindi" or his others. It is certainly good writing, yet I found myself bogged down and waiting for something to happen. It struck me more as a mystery novel in a science fiction setting. If you are looking for high tech and action-packed, this is not the story for you. But, if you want a well written story that has a mystery..then you will probably enjoy this. Either way, for me, his other novels are his best--IMHO. ;-)
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