March to the Sea had it's good points. I enjoy the characters. Having said that, I felt the first section of this book was merely good. I feared Prince Roger and Sgt. Despro (not sure of the spelling, sorry) would dominate too much of the story, but that proved a needless concern.
As in the first book, the Marines are required to advance local technology, this time adding riffles, artillery, and blue water ships to the mix.
The military and political intrigue was engaging. I am growing tired of the horrible slaughter of Mardukans, though there is a section that describes Captain Ponner's attempts to avoid it.
I enjoyed March to the Sea, though not as much as March Upcountry. On a positive note, I started listening to March to the Stars and it promises to be excellent.
