I could not find myself invested in any character, in any setting, or any of the “intellectual” dialogue. I wished I would have just stopped reading after Ender's Game, which is one of the best books ever.
3.5 stars. Maybe because I was expecting so much between 2 of the greatest ever characters, but the side story was a drag. It lacked any truly tense moments.
So much potential, with only a couple stories that really left a lasting impression. Reading about Tal Rasha and the Countess were definitely the highlights.
The whole time reading this just made me think about how awful the Navy Leadership must be. Captain Abrashoff was certainly a good leader, but it sounds like he didn't have much competition in that regard