Review of Operation November Blizzard

[Favour Amarachi Mgbeoji]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Operation November Blizzard" by Stephen Snow (penname).]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Operation November Blizzard by Stephen Snow is a captivating science-fiction novel spanning twenty-five chapters. The story follows Benjamin Sutter, a Delta Force operative turned astronaut, as he embarks on a groundbreaking space expedition.

The narrative begins with Benjamin Sutter successfully executing a mission in Iran, where he eliminates the target, Babak Aziz. The United States initiated a venture to extract rare earth elements from an asteroid, employing secretive and innovative space travel technology. Benjamin, having transitioned to the space force, is selected to join this significant mission. However, the journey is fraught with challenges, including relentless attacks and espionage attempts by the Chinese. As the story unfolds, readers delve into the potential global impact of this mission on humanity's future. But with great potential comes great risk. Will the mission succeed? Find out in this great book.

The book had aspects that I found appealing. The author skillfully intertwined a thought-provoking plot that, while fictional, felt grounded in reality. The depiction of global political shifts and acts of espionage captured my interest, and the scientific elements were well-rooted in actual science, leading to an informative experience. The writing style remained simple and easy to comprehend. I did not find any errors. The book was exceptionally well edited.

Nonetheless, there were a few drawbacks to the book. One noticeable area was the limited character interaction and dialogue. The story often reported character interactions rather than actively showing them unfold. For instance, in Chapter Five, Zaitsev's conversation with Thalmann about the ship's details was summarised rather than presented through direct dialogue, which could have added depth to the scene. Additionally, I felt that the book's brevity was disadvantageous. With only one hundred and twenty-seven pages, the plot felt constrained, considering its potential.

Considering the positive and negative aspects stated above, I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I removed a star because of the negatives. I recommend this book to lovers of science fiction and space exploration novels.

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[Jennifer Garcia 555]

Good explanation of your likes and dislikes of this book. The description of this book sounds interesting, but after reading this review, I will pass on this book.

[Jennifer Coxon]

The plot sounds right up my alley - geopolitics, action, and a sprinkling of sci-fi grounded in reality. However, thank you for flagging your concerns in the execution of the narrative. It sounds like the author rushed to get the book done rather than taking time to explore the narrative and depth of the characters and the story more thoroughly - something that may not have overly extended the book but would have improved it considerably.

[NetMassimo]

This novel has great potential in depicting a future that's not so far with the evolution of the new space race that started in recent years. However, it seems in need for more development. Thank you for your honest review!