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jairey's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
mastersal's review against another edition
3.0
So the last time that I started the year with a Star War novel it was 2020 and we all know how that year went (see: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3110656168?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1). Therefore, I refuse to recognise the date change that GR noted. This was my last book of the year - period!!
(It did end up being better than Phantom Menace, so maybe that is a sign of better things to come).
This book, which sets up a new Rogue Squadron, is basically a mashup of Top Gun in space with some fairly tech heavy x-wing manuals. It was less fun than Top Gun as I still don't have a feel for the characters, except Corran Horn. And there was too much fake space talk and not enough character moments for this to blow me out of the water.
Still - I had fun with the book even if I am not sure I followed all the battles and still not sure what is happening with the villains. The series needs to set up its antagonists better otherwise there is not much tension in the book. I am hopeful about this given that this is a series which will likely have an arc. I’m probably not going to get a Thrawn but keeping my fingers crossed. I’ve never read this series so I am hoping to be surprised.
However, Mr. Stackpole needs to invest in a thesaurus. Every woman who appears on page is slender, or shapely or sometimes even both. Even the series’ main villain and power broker is described as “tall and slender”. It seems as if Mr. Stackpole's Word subscription conked out on him. I guess it’s better than the aliens who don't even rate a description, except for the twi'lek whose brain stems are always noted when he talks. Yes, we get it - he has two tails on his head
(It did end up being better than Phantom Menace, so maybe that is a sign of better things to come).
This book, which sets up a new Rogue Squadron, is basically a mashup of Top Gun in space with some fairly tech heavy x-wing manuals. It was less fun than Top Gun as I still don't have a feel for the characters, except Corran Horn. And there was too much fake space talk and not enough character moments for this to blow me out of the water.
Still - I had fun with the book even if I am not sure I followed all the battles and still not sure what is happening with the villains. The series needs to set up its antagonists better otherwise there is not much tension in the book. I am hopeful about this given that this is a series which will likely have an arc. I’m probably not going to get a Thrawn but keeping my fingers crossed. I’ve never read this series so I am hoping to be surprised.
However, Mr. Stackpole needs to invest in a thesaurus. Every woman who appears on page is slender, or shapely or sometimes even both. Even the series’ main villain and power broker is described as “tall and slender”. It seems as if Mr. Stackpole's Word subscription conked out on him. I guess it’s better than the aliens who don't even rate a description, except for the twi'lek whose brain stems are always noted when he talks. Yes, we get it - he has two tails on his head
brittneywelch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
dmcke013's review against another edition
3.0
When Disney took over the Star Wars franchise in circa 2015, they threw all the old Expanded Universe stuff out.
Which is understandable, from a certain point of view.
This, however, meant they threw the good out with the bad - for my money, this series was one of the major losses of that decision.
Essentially, these books - based on the old X-Wing/TIE fighter video games - are Top Gun in space, and - IMO - are far more interesting than just about anything Disney has done since (including the 'new' Alphabet Squadron series).
Corran Horn himself is a major loss in the 'new' Disney films.
Which is understandable, from a certain point of view.
This, however, meant they threw the good out with the bad - for my money, this series was one of the major losses of that decision.
Essentially, these books - based on the old X-Wing/TIE fighter video games - are Top Gun in space, and - IMO - are far more interesting than just about anything Disney has done since (including the 'new' Alphabet Squadron series).
Corran Horn himself is a major loss in the 'new' Disney films.
dirtyseagull's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
ubergusterfan's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
longqhong's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
stacieladams21's review against another edition
Excited to finally start this beloved Legends series. I listened on Audible and it was amazing. Love meeting new SW characters but also having some familiar friends- Wedge Antilles and General Akbar :) Highly recommend if you like the rebellion/post-rebellion era (6 ABY)
zaneattack's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A Great Star War Story! Probably the best in the Legends! And with being an avid Star Wars fan, love to see storylines depicting non-Jedi characters!