March Upcountry

Prince Roger Series, Book 1

By: David Weber, John Ringo

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 17 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Roger Ramius Sergei Chiang MacClintock was young, handsome, athletic, an excellent dresser, and third in line for the Throne of Man. So it wasn't surprising that he became spoiled, self-centered, and petulant. After all, what else did he have to do with his life?

But that was before his mother, the empress, packed him off to a backwater planet and he found himself shipwrecked on the planet Marduk, with jungles full of damnbeasts, killerpillars, carnivorous plants, and barbarian hordes of bad disposition. Fortunately, Roger had an ace in the hole: Bravo Company of Bronze Battalion of the Empress' Own Regiment. Now all Roger has to do is hike halfway around the planet, capture a spaceport from the Bad Guys, commandeer a starship, and go home.

Don't miss the rest of the action in the Prince Roger Series.

©2001 David Weber and John Ringo (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Sure to please....Superb storytelling." (Publishers Weekly)

Slow starter but improves as the story progresses

It is a good but not great story. A bit meandering at times, especially in the beginning. The secondary characters could use a bit of beef.

one of the best

the best written coming of age series I have ever encountered its with out equal in both understanding its audience and challenging them both morally and ethically

Lots of fun!

If you have ever read anything by David Weber then you already know the characters, plot and conclusion. I don't mean that as a criticism, because I loved these stories. But if you are looking for high literature, insightful social commentary or a 'visionary' new story... this is not what you're looking for. If you want adventure and escapism dressed in military sci-fi clothing, by all means buy the entire series- In fact, buy everything the man has ever written because that's exactly what he writes. It's brain candy, and there is nothing wrong in indulging in mindless fun now and again.

Great Series

I have just finished my third listening of this series. I love the characters and the plot. Certainly, there are weaknesses, but overall, this is my favorite Audible series. I am a discerning listener and avid reader and it takes a lot to bring me back time after time. I remember having the same feeling about Tolkien in high school in the 60s. Strongly recommended by a Dartmouth English Literature major, author, and lawyer.

fun and fast paced

It's fun an fast paced. A lot of work went into the development of the lead character, yet they blended it into the story line so it didn't get in the way or feel forced. Over all I enjoyed it and plan on getting the rest of the series, Recommended.

I've read it three times in nine months.

A company of embattled Marines have to shepherd a spoiled prince of the realm across an extremely hostile world after an assassination attempt has marooned them on the planet Marduke. Slaughter and humor alike swell this coming of age story as the prince slowly becomes a man, a soldier, and a leader. This is the first volume of a journey across a continent, a sea and finally the stars.

Full on 'canon' fun

Where does March Upcountry rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

If you're looking for a straightforward military SF read, check out this series. Straightforward heroic Marine heroes marooned on a world with four armed barbarian aliens, and all the battles you could ask for. Narration is strong, suitable for the core material.

Amazing

As always with Ringo and Weber it was amazing. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys military fiction.

great sci fi

excellent 1st book. You will want to read the rest of the books in the series

Much better than I thought

I put off reading the paperback and now I have time. The audiobook outstanding.