This is the best science fiction novel I’ve read in years.
I had not read the original short story, so the plot was new to me. The novel tells the story of a 6-year old outcast who is selected and rigorously trained to lead Earth’s battle fleet in a war against an alien race. The boy is a genius, and at several points I wondered that the author may also be one, to construct such intelligent, glib dialog and fascinating situations.
The best thing I can say about this book is that I immediately purchased the sequel.
There are some wonderful reviews of the book at the Amazon links below.
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