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Title: March Upcountry
by David Weber
ISBN: 0-7434-3538-9
Publisher: Baen Books
Pub. Date: January, 2003
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $7.99
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Average Customer Rating: 4.08 (40 reviews)

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Rating: 4
Summary: A solid, unobjectionable story.
Comment: I don't know what it is about military SF that appeals to me so, but just give me a squad of marines, an alien jungle, and a plasma cannon, and I am a happy girl. This version of that basic recipe has all the common elements: the soldiers are shipwrecked on an unhospitable planet with unfriendly natives whom they must kill in job lots to win their way back home. This time around the green, untested lieutenant who gradually learns about life and war is actually a prince of the blood.

Granted, the character development does leave something to be desired, especially regarding the "alien" Cord. This sort of story, however, does not really require a lot of personal insight to be successful. Stock characters are sufficient to give an idea of motivation, and the battle scenes are excellent.

In all, this looks like a promising beginning to a series (a trilogy, or so I've heard). Possibly future installments will focus more on the characters and their personalities, but even if they don't this series should be good for a light, fast read. I recommend this book particularly for fans of Tanya Huff's VALOR'S CHOICE as they seem to have a lot in commmon.

Rating: 4
Summary: Fun Adventure Reading
Comment: This is the first book that I've read by either author. This is also my first book of the Military Sci-Fi genre. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was suprisingly pleased!

To quickly summarize the plot: Prince Roger is the spoiled brat son of the Empress of Man. He is third in line to the throne and is basically considered useless by everyone. An unfortunate event causes the Prince and his reluctant Marine bodyguards to be shipwrecked on a primitive and hostile planet Marduk. To return home, Roger and his Marines must battle their way across half the planet. Even though their technology is superior, it is still a struggle to make the trek.

I found the style of the book interesting. Sometimes, the descriptions of flintlocks and other weapon technologies ran a bit too long. However, the characters in the book are great - especially Prince Roger who really changes as a person throughout the course of the book. Some characters are funny, in a way that made me chuckle and look forward to scenes that included them.

The book isn't perfect. There are some things that I bothered me. Like the fact that some characters are introduced and virtually forgotten. Some scenes are too long. Some battles are too repetitive. But the authors put forth a commendable effort into making each fight unique and overall, I found it very enjoyable and fun adventure reading. The characters are funny and not implausible, and the journey the endure poses interesting challnges. I look forward to reading the sequel.

Rating: 5
Summary: Bring on the Marines!
Comment: His Royal Highness, Prince Roger Ramius Sergei Alexander Chiang MacClintock was a royal pain in the ... well, he was a pain. His older brother, Prince John, was Heir Apparent and already a galaxy renowned diplomat. His sister, Princess Alexandra, would be one of the best Fleet admirals even if she did not have her family connections. But Prince Roger showed no interest in anything except hunting big game and dressing well.

Alexandra VII, Empress of Man, was determined to keep her youngest son out of direct danger. Therefore, she sent Roger to a remote planet named Leviathan as a show of imperial support. The Bronze Battalion was to transport and guard the prince during it all.

While en route, the military ship was sabotaged and then was under enemy attack. Very few survived and were stranded on the planet Marduk. The Marines would have to trek half way around the globe in hope of commandeering an imperial ship for a return to Earth. However, the natives were NOT friendly! Even the local fauna would try to eat anything that moved! The heat and almost constant rain made things worse. Prince Roger would just have to get over himself and grow up FAST!

***** First off, ignore the awful cover art, I don't believe it is the fault of the authors. No, the female Marine is NOT ballet dancing. No, Prince Roger does NOT look that way. In fact, the prince has very long, blond hair that any woman would envy. One Marine referred to it as "the hair of Lady Godiva."

Other than the cover art, the book is beyond excellent! The story is VERY well written, realistic, has a touch of humor, and the Marines can really kick BUTT! The prince matures steadily and even becomes an asset to the team! He also has the most awesome assassin program in his "toot". All-in-all, this is highly recommended reading! *****

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