A military Sci Fi novel with an interesting twist to the casus belli between two cultures. The integration of telepathy in the story is interesting, particularly in the idea of mechanical amplification and an “internet” that exists in the “space” which makes the FTL transit possible.

There’s interesting exploration on the emotional toll of war, on perspectives of anti-military citizens, and on the corrupting influence of power which exceeds the usual in the genera. I appreciated that touch.

The heroine of the story is slowly revealed in a way that allows a slow and gradual suspension of disbelief: thinking back on the story i find myself sputtering as i realize the character who was revealed. Masterfully done.

Yet another relief from the tedium of sardine travel.