The Human Division #5: Tales From The Clarke (2013) - Plot & Excerpts
Ooh, this one is a good installment, full of intrigue, danger, and double-crossing.Also some baseball.This little story is all the things you probably enjoyed about the Old Man's War books, in one teeny little package."“Right, but they’re not rated for this sort of power output,” Basquez said. “Trying to use the current standard conduit here would be like stuffing a Great Dane into a Chihuahua sweater.” Coloma had to stop for a moment to take in the visual Basquez just offered. Then she said, “Would these conduits last through our mission? We’re only skipping to the Rus system and back.”"and"“Is this another ‘I think we have a potential energy flow’ kind of problem?” Coloma asked. “No, this is a ‘Holy shit, we’re all definitely going to die a horrible death in the cold endless dark of space’ kind of problem,” Basquez said. “We’ll be right down,” Coloma said."Who doesn't love banter like that between the captain and the engineer? And the Harry Smith stuff is sneaky and awesome.Read if: You had been losing faith in this serial. You are willing to take an entry point that isn't the beginning.Skip if: You don't love doublecrossing and intrigue.Also read: Other parts of the serial. Poor Capt Coloma is having a trying time. Since her ship the Clarke was involved in averting a war & is sent to scrap, she's been through an inquiry & gets a new assignment in this installment. Of course, it's not what it appears to be in the beginning & what should be a simple enough opportunity to sell a ship to a contingent from Earth turns into another twist in the story skein. Of all the problems that unfold, the fact that the people from Earth are probably not who they say they are exactly is of great concern. And it's Wilson who uncovers this quizzical situation in an unintentional way via the Cubs. I really loved that. What follows in revelation made me as nonplussed with her commanding officers as Capt Coloma but she did get something she wanted (more or less) in the end. Can't wait for the next.
What do You think about The Human Division #5: Tales From The Clarke (2013)?
Another entertaining instalment of this story. Enjoying getting a new episode each week.
—Mcatbagan
