Honor Harrington: On Basilisk Station (Series #1) (Paperback)

from Jean_Sexton

I read this when it first came out, but that was years ago. It was time to tackle the entire series and hope that my memories of it were accurate -- that it was great science fiction with a competent heroine. My memories were indeed accurate as I raced through the book. I've learned more about th...

from seekingflight

One of my old favourites - space opera, Dilbert style. Honor Harrington has finally achieved the Captain's beret she has long coveted. Her first command, Fearless, isn't quite what she was hoping for - she's used as a pawn in her superiors' jostling for position and power, and sent off to what se...

from SheilaDeeth

"Commander Honor Harrington has enemies and she's about to make more of them!" That's what it says on the cover of this very traditional looking science fiction paperback. The slightly stern face of a young, female, naval captain stares out, dressed in smart uniform, obviously in charge, with fie...

from 4fish

This book is a little slow to start. There's not a lot of action until about halfway through the book, but after that it's a roller-coaster ride to the end. Lots of fun to read.

from NancyChase

A Fantastic Military Sci-Fi story! From the beginning the plot and the pace of "On Basilisk Station" was set and the story picks up and never stopped holding my interest. Honor Harrington is assigned to a large space command. Basilisk Station is the end of the line in the Navy - only those that h...