Just read the first book a few weeks ago. It's definitely based, but I would contend that it's not necessarily the best example of good prose. If you're looking for something more than brain candy, I would supplement MHI with some Tolkien or something like Clarke, Asimov, Heinlein or the like.
That said, it's a hell of a lot of fun and definitely gets firearms right in addition to wholeheartedly embracing their value and utility.
Just read the first book a few weeks ago. It's definitely based, but I would contend that it's not necessarily the best example of good prose. If you're looking for something more than brain candy, I would supplement MHI with some Tolkien or something like Clarke, Asimov, Heinlein or the like.
That said, it's a hell of a lot of fun and definitely gets firearms right in addition to wholeheartedly embracing their value and utility.