- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Roc (MM); First THUS edition (July 10 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0451457943
- ISBN-13: 978-0451457943
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.8 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 100 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #721,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Robin Hood Revisited,
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This review is from: Battletech 48 Measure Of A Hero (Paperback)
Generally, I liked this novel and recommend it.As is often the case in BattleTech universe novels, the story involves poorly supplied underdogs who are forced into battling much stronger forces for a planet, federation, inner sphere, or what have you. In this case we have two decent men who are set against each other. Archer Christifori is a retired war hero, leading a quiet little military reserve unit. Because of increasing tensions, the empress Katherine Steiner sends a military force to Archer's planet under command of a Col. Felix Blucher. These two men are essentially honorable. They start out on good terms. However, the proverbial worm in the apple is a scheming and self-centered character named Leutenant Luther Fisk. Fisk is a subordinate officer under Blucher's command. Fisk's father is a real big-shot who is quick to run interference for his son. Col. Blucher soon finds himself unable to discipline Fisk. Fisk defies his commander, gets punished, and just calls his dad to get out of it. This happens several times. Blucher is helpless. As Fisk begins to realize he is beyond his commander's control, his behavior gets more and more reckless and violent. Soon civilians are being gunned down in the streets by Fisk's men. Fisk's wild-card antics soon set Archer at odds with Blucher. In particular, one rash action of Fisk's results in the death of Archer's only remaining relative, his sister. This cannot be forgiven. Before long the autocannons are chewing up armor, and lasers are blazing. You guessed it. David goes to war against Goliath. Archer with his little rag-tag military reserve unit goes up against as much larger force of regular troops. Archer's old, worn-out hand-me-down battlemechs take on the pride of the Lyran Alliance. Like a Robin Hood of the future, Archer manages through guile and craft to outsmart Col. Blucher, who comes to look like a "Sheriff of Nottingham" buffoon by the end of the book. The book is fun, and excellently written. It is well plotted, and Mr. Pardoe is an old hand who has turned several fine BattleTech novels in the past. The story has two sequels, also, for those who enjoy this book. Go on to read the next installment, entitled "Operation Audacity." Patrick J. Callahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hero's Come out on top,
By "bighazz" (Manchester, Missouri United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Battletech 48 Measure Of A Hero (Paperback)
With the introduction of Archer Christifori, hero created by the clan wars, the battletech universe is given one more character that rises to the top. This book gives great insight into Archer, his friends, and his enemies. The news clippings at the chapter breaks also gives us something to compare with and can see how what happens to Archer is related throughout the Federated Commonwealth. This book is action packed and the ending might not be completely unexpected, but it still had it's own surprises.
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT A BOOK!,
By "pc_tech_guy_2003" (Scott Depot, WV) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Battletech 48 Measure Of A Hero (Paperback)
This book was amazing!I made the mistake of reading "Call of Duty" first, so I was a little confused about Christifori (the main character). I was also suprised at the way Christifori treated Colonel Blucher, especialy in the end. And the ending... was AWESOME! What a move!! THIS IS A MUST READ!!!
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