This was a bit of a surprise - there's a lot of graphic violence and I actually stopped the audio book at a couple points to take a break from it. No really novel tropes or concepts but certainly done really well. Our first person protagonist, Kirin, has signed up to fight in an endless war against non-human species and defend human colonies/settlements.
The "Livesuit" sounds like it's really a death sentence -- which makes me wonder why people would continue to sign up for a tour of duty if they never see anyone return from their tours. I also wonder about the micro drone technology and why such advanced technology as drones and live suits couldn't be remotely operated (like Enders Game).
Still - I liked the protagonist, appreciated his internal musings and conflicts and am left with a sense of sadness as he contemplates his fate. Excellent anti-war novella.
REVIEW: Livesuit (The Captive's War, #1.5) by James S.A. Corey
RATING: 4-stars
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