Resistance
(Dave Hooper vs The Monsters #2)
by John Birmingham
fantasy, action
copyright 2015
read in April 2017
rated 7/10: well worth reading
Dave Hooper, a very likable anti-hero. Despite his faults -- and there are many -- he means well. Not in the sense of "means well but stuffs it up". Dave succeeds at his main task but fails at his interpersonal relationships... despite knowing that he is making mistakes.
Dave's first book was very much "versus the monsters". In this book there is a lot more preparation, planning -- and watching the forces of the good ol' US of A smashing the aliens. Interesting, I think. Dave is still the hero but no longer the one man army to save the world...
Then he makes yet another "bad" decision which really messes up his interpersonal relationships. Even more. And I think, Good decision! He does what he feels is right and I completely agree. More to like about Dave!
Then the plot makes a 180 turn. Dave completely changes his role. The Monsters change their tactics. And I think, So that is how the author will avoid the rut of the one-man army... Book three will have -- as I see it -- the same very likable anti-hero. With a new but equally enjoyable direction for the plot.
A quick check: Yes, there are more books in the series. I look forward to reading some more :-)
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
... Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved
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