Conflict of Honors

Liaden Universe Agent of Change, Book 2

By: Sharon Lee, Steve Miller

Narrated by: Andy Caploe

In the third novel of the Liaden Universe, Priscilla Delacroix is betrayed and abandoned by her shipmates. But confronting the crew will be far easier - and safer - than confronting the demons of her past.

©1988 Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Beginning of an incredible series

The world building was thorough and the story engaging-so much so that I have purchased every novel in this series! The characters develop throughout the story and the following books. I’ve always been a fan of science fiction since the 1950’s and admire characters of strength and struggle. Plus the stories themselves make it hard to put the books down!

narrator's manner is quite irritating

What did you love best about Conflict of Honors?

Story. I am a huge Liaden series fan.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Shan. A great combination of strength, brain, wit and gentleness.

What aspect of Andy Caploe’s performance would you have changed?

Women sound (practically all of them) breathless, childish and simpering most of the time - which clashes with the characters as they are done in the books.Liadens (in the books) are famous for great manners and self control - but some male personages sound more like gangsters from an old noir B-movie (and not a very good one either - definitely not Bogart level). Good example - a distinguished Dea Gauss who sounds alternatively pompous, cheap and melodramatic.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but I know all the books of the series anyway.

Any additional comments?

Narration is adequate but often is overly melodramatic and lacks humor and quiet dignity (that are so obvious in the books).

the best

This is by far my favorite of the Liaden novels, and a good possible place to start if you are looking for an entry point into the universe.

It's got everything!

Space travel, energy weapons,, knife fighting, mental paranormal abilities, kids, handsome Captain, strong heroine, efficient men of business, and Romance! Who could ask for anything more? And written so long ago. How did I miss these prolific authors in all the years I have been reading science fiction. Love it. Andy Caploe does a good job with pacing, voices, and the like. Just not the very best I've heard.

Shan and Pricilla *sigh*

I loved Priscilla's story and how she grew and overcame. Norbears <3 <3 <3 I've always wanted one! For those that love books that embrace female power, here is your star ship ride! Tree and Dragon!! I did feel that the narrator missed the cadence of Shan's voice. Though thorough and precise in his enunciation, the sparkle and edge was missing in the deliverance, especially when there was dialogue between Shan and Priscilla. This was slight and really those of us that have loved these books for over several decades are going to be overly critical. I overall LOVED that I can have this story on my iPod and be able to listen to it over and over. Long live Korval!