The funny antics of Skippy and the developing friendship with his favorite monke- err, humans is the whole point of the series! It's the light on the gloomy destiny that awaits humanity and the predictable cycle of crisis - panic - crazy idea of Joe - trouble - success against all odds thanks to creative ideas in the last minute - hints at future trouble that the story is built around. I actually made an error and started reading with Book 15, but it has not spoiled at all the fun of reading the rest of the books. Anyways, a lot of things in Book 15 don't really made sense without reading the books in order, and by the time I'll get around to it again, it's gonna be time for a re-read :-)
@jckcoke8179
2 жыл бұрын
Well he he
@MoJosMojo
2 жыл бұрын
One consistent theme is that government leadership kinda sucks, too ridged too safe. And something about Joe in the shower.
@SkippyTheMagnificient
5 ай бұрын
That. Shower. Is. YUCK.
@WizardsBastard
2 жыл бұрын
I’m listening to the series for the fourth time. I not sure I would enjoy it quite as much if I were to read it. Should be able to finally listen to Book 13 within the week, and I can hardly wait!
@julianboggiano2892
2 жыл бұрын
When does the Audiobook come out? I started reading it, but I also love the audio books.
@WizardsBastard
2 жыл бұрын
@@julianboggiano2892 It came out in December on Audible.
@julianboggiano2892
2 жыл бұрын
@@WizardsBastard I might have to check it out, I just finished reading the book!
@WizardsBastard
2 жыл бұрын
@@julianboggiano2892 I had never heard of RC Bray, but he is the narrator and does a fantastic job.
@julianboggiano2892
2 жыл бұрын
@@WizardsBastard I have listened to most of the books, RC Bray does an amazing job.
@Delta9Church
2 жыл бұрын
I am on Fallout right now, planning to jump back to Columbus Day and start again. I did find it a little repetitive at times, like in repeating explanations for some of the science or the battle scenes, but it hardly detracted from the story in any meaningful way. All in all, this is a fun take on "humans join the intergalactic scene", right up there with " the three Body problem".
@davidgreene616
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, It's a lot of fun. Forgot a new one came out, I should probably read that.
@Delta9Church
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgreene616 it's really good so far!
@vryusvin3905
Жыл бұрын
I found that too! I am loving these novels, I'm on the 6tgh right now, but I did notice early on that the author tends to recap things waaayy too frequently. How many times did I have to read about what happened on Paradise, for example. I thought that might be because the author is taking time off between writing chapters or scenes. Doesn't matter, though :) My only other issue is that I'm just not getting the best descriptions of the aliens or the ships. The Ruhar have had the best descriptions so far in my reading, but everything else is just vague descriptions of smaller parts of things. (The Jeraptha have antennae, the Dutchman is spindly with landing platforms, etc). I wanted better images! I still love this series and will read it until the end. Because I love watching monkeys kick ass in space.
@darth_yoda
2 жыл бұрын
Filthy Monkeys! Yep! I do love this series. And if you listen on Audible it's even better since RC. Bray is a damn good to cary over the humor and seriousness.
@davidgreene616
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, RC Bray is pretty great.
@cooper9605
2 жыл бұрын
"Hold My Beer!"
@hobart0011
Жыл бұрын
I agree. Just finished book 2 and am obsessed.
@julianboggiano2892
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this series!
@Mountain_Man
2 жыл бұрын
EF has definitely been my favorite book series. I feel like at times the story was being grasped for but Fallout definitely got back on track and is my favorite book so far.
@davidgreene616
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I liked Fallout. Though that's the second time Joe has played that trick on the Dutchman in the end there. I should do a proper review of all the books at some point. It's a good series I want more people to read it.
@Mountain_Man
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgreene616 hey my friend I have almost made it through the Arisen series by Michael Stephen Fuchs (I’m going in chronological order) and it is in my opinion just as great as EF you should check it out!
@davidgreene616
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mountain_Man I'll write that down. Thanks.
@DanielLewisSEO
Жыл бұрын
@@Mountain_Man That is a strong endorsement. I will definitely give it a look.
@vololudo4671
9 ай бұрын
I am on book 7 right now. Yes it does get a bit dragged out and yes the author does seemingly recap a recap from time to time. But the relationship between Joe and Skippy is hilarious.
@AndyMillerPhotoUK
Жыл бұрын
I am on Book 15, having listened to all books in sequence, and this is without a doubt the best series I have listened to for decades. RC Bray does a great job on the audible/podium versions. Book 07.5 (home front) is a full audio drama and has a wonderful cast. I hope that more books are given a similar treatment.
@celiojedi
2 жыл бұрын
I'm from Brazil and i kove expedicionary force sooo damn much !!!
@DanielLewisSEO
Жыл бұрын
I am on match game, I have the 15th and from what I understand final book on pre-order. I do not know what I am going to read when its over. Everything will be depressingly not as good as this.
@vryusvin3905
Жыл бұрын
"Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" is the first in a series that is also funny and just fun.
@DanielLewisSEO
Жыл бұрын
@@vryusvin3905 Yeah I tried to listen to the audio book and the "sound effects" were just really distracting. I will try just reading it on my kindle and seeing if I can get into it. The story up to where I gave up had been pretty boring but the first half of Columbus Day is nothing compared to once they find skippy and the rest of the series.
@vryusvin3905
Жыл бұрын
@@DanielLewisSEO Yea, I understand. I asked my friend to read it and he said he couldn't keep up with all the characters introduced in the story. I'll have to go back and read it again but I really liked it the first time. It does have some pacing issues, no doubt. Keep on keeping on, my friend!
@jimmymifsud1
2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about Expeditionary Force, subjectively it’s a mess when you look at it from afar. But in the moment it’s great
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