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Summary: Everything's coming together
Review: I have been pretty frustrated with the way the New Republic and even the Jedi have fumbled around and been stupid while the YZ take over the galaxy. Starting with Star by Star, the good guys start getting a clue. With this story, I finally have hope that eventually the good guys will deserve to win.I enjoyed Aaron Allston's X-Wing series stories, and this one certainly doesn't disappoint. Wedge is back and some of the Wraith squadron. With them comes a new level of intelligent battle plans, exciting action, and even humor. The bad guys from the New Republic are now fleeing for cover, and we have only the dedicated heroes planning for the eventual overthrow of the invaders. Lots of characters who went on the wrong track before are pulling it together again. Han and Leia, Jaina, and even rogue Jedi Kyp Duron are getting their priorities straight. However, it's the brilliant, fearless leadership of Wedge Antilles that brings it all together. Everyone is working together, sharing creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems, and exhibiting courage in the face of impossible odds. The bad guys are really bad. The good guys are really good. The good guys have to be smart and brave to succeed. Everyone has to work together, each doing what they do best. The action is great. There's humor, love, and soul searching. Star Wars at its best.
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Summary: Excellent Book! Allston Follows EL1 With A Smash Hit!
Review: Allston again writes an excellent addition to the NJO series. Rebel Stand is more concentrated then Rebel Dream, with the subplots focussing more clearly on the main characters. While he adds in a few returning faces (Wes Janson makes his NJO debut), Allston never loses focus of his story. Every NJO author writes a specific character better than others, Stackpole writes Corran Horn the best, Keyes wrote Anakin the best, etc, Allston wrote Han and Leia the best in this book. No other author in the NJO series so far has captured the essense of who Han and Leia are, not merely legend they represent. I am trying not to give any of the plot away, but the scene where Han and Leia escape from the Peace Brigade is pure Star Wars. Luke and Mara are not forgotten on Curuscant, and though again nothing is mentioned of the captured Jacen Solo, an old enemy is resurrected, and general chaos reigns. Its really great stuff. Allston also focuses on the tactical side of the war with the Vong, his depiction of Wedge Antilles is masterful, as is the battle plan presented. Jaina Solo comes into her own, no longer under the influence of the Dark Side, and healing from the losses of her brothers. Overall after the darkness of Star by Star and Dark Journey, Allston's two books have been a welcome change, and are simply excellent. Perhaps he will write again for the Star Wars universe, and if he does, I will be among the first to buy the book. Rebel Stand is highly recommend, not just as a great addition to the NJO series but as a Star Wars book in general.
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This duology was excellent. I thought that after Star by Star this series would get back on track. Then came Dark Journey, possibly the worst NJO book I've ever read. But this duology saved the series.
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Summary: At Long Last
Review: Being a die-hard Star Wars fan, especially that of any book written by Mr. Allston, you can imagine my impatience while awaiting the next installment of NJO... I can honestly swear, affirm, say... any words that can describe giving praise to his work in Rebel Dream... it was well worth the wait. From the Jedi mission on Coruscant, and Han and Leia's mission, I was hooked. Then throw in Wraith sqaudron and Wes Janson (Even though he could have had a more significant role other than comic relief... I don't know, maybe taken out some of the Vong with an Adumari Blastsword...Not that I mind, it just would have been nice to read)made it even sweeter. But to see the Vong get their rumps handed to them in the climatic battle was the best! Each page you laughed... each page you couldn't wait to turn the next page... and each page you were glad you did turn the page... If you ever decide to change the rating system to the same amount of stars in the Hapes Cluster... this book gets my vote. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
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Summary: A very pleasing stand
Review: I enjoyed Rebel Dream, and I was very impressed by this book. Not only did Allston confirm his standing as one of the greated Star Wars authors of all time, he continued the NJO story very precisely. He presents a new mencace, Lord Nyax. His power and strength seemed almost unstoppable. On Borleis, it was interesting to see a Yuuzhan Vong warrior go after Jaina Solo in an attempt to capture her. Allston acutally gives the warrior credit and character, and makes him almost admirable. Han and Leia of course, come back in full force. Their long-lost wit and battle ready attitudes bring memories of the original trilogy, of how they battled the Empire. And as for the book's romantic side? Like in the book before it, there was enough of it to bring a smile to your face but not get you annoyed with too much kissing up. The plot is excellent. A well-deserved five stars.
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Summary: star wars the new jedi order enemy lines two
Review: As I was reading the book, the story line was fantastic, it kept me on my toes. Luke, and his wife were great, Han and leia made the book funny and intersting and for the rest of the characters,they supported the main characters really well
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Summary: Funny and well-written again, but with a couple problems
Review: Like Rebel Dream, this book is well-written, fun, and full of humor. Allston brings back the excitment of the Rebellion Era, with Han and Leia, Luke and Mara, and a series of well-known pilots acting out clever and covert schemes once again. In that sense, the book is a breath of fresh air from the very different kind of plot and writing that typifies the NJO series. At the same time, Rebel Stand works well within NJO, taking us to Coruscant after its fall and bringing resolution to the arc involving Viqi Shesh.
While I enjoyed reading this book, there were two parts that bothered me. First, the "dark Jedi" aspect of the Coruscant plot is overwraught and probably out of place. It seemed very weird in the middle of an NJO book. Second, and more important, there is one really abhorrent chapter that deals with Jaina's relationships with Jag and Kyp. I thought Allston had left behind Jaina the self-absorbed twerp, Jag the empty tool, and Kyp the pathetic follower. Oh well. Despite these two issues, the book really was good, and I think the vast majority of Star Wars fans will be able to find something to their liking in its pages.
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Summary: Space Battles Galore
Review: This book is a definite must for the New Jedi Order. I found myself reading it twice even thrice it was so good. This novel continues the story of Wedge Antilles spearheading the fighting defence of Borleias against a very highly celegrated Commander. The Father of Warmaster Tsavong Lah! This book shows the tactical brilliance of General Antilles as he plan his final defense of Borleias, codenamed Emperors Spear. I will not give a lot away but one major New Reppublic Ship will be sacrificed for the Death of a Yuuzhan Vong Worldship. This is a great book and a great sequel to Enemy Lines: Rebel Dream which MUST be read before this one because otherwise you'll miss a vital part of the story and a great read. I loved this book, I recomend it to anyone.
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Summary: Great book
Review: This is another great story in the NJO series. It had my attention from the first page. However, there were some slow areas in the book, but they don't hinder the reader from really enjoying the story. This is a great addition to any collection.
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Summary: Allston does it again!
Review: What Aaron Allston did with Rebel Dream, he did a second time with Rebel Stand. His perfectly inserted humor at full effectiveness, I had to put down the book to laugh at least 5 times during a certain scene with Han and Leia, when they were taken captive and threw out puns and one-liners throughout the entire debriefing and escape. It definately has helped the series along to see the two of them reunited in a similar fast-paced, full-of-action environment to the one they started out in. Though an awkward and unwieldy topic, the part with the Coruscant team battling Lord Nyax was interesting and fit in without an exceedingly high amount of controversy. The parts with Viqi Shesh were very appropriate, and Wraith Squad was, as always, a great source of professionalism and comic relief. Back at the Borleias base, Allston goes all the way with a final bout of amazing strategy and insight that surpasses most anything I've seen from him before. Which is saying a LOT. All in all, Rebel Stand and its predecessor, Rebel Dream, are must-reads for everyone reading the NJO series.
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