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Summary: He does it again!
Review: Better even than the previous two X-wings, Solo Command is another masterpiece by Allston. The plot is good, and the characters are well written. I can't count the number of times that I almst died laughing (Like about Janson's Ewok 'swimsuit' and the whole mutiny sceme) You can't miss this one!
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Summary: The best yet!
Review: Just as Iron Fist focused on "Face" Loran, so does Solo Command focus on a character who's intrigued me from the beginning, Myn Donos. Also, finally we get right down to it with Zsinj, who is troublesome as ever. While the Courtship of Princess Leia portrayed Zsinj as an almost cartoonish villain, this author makes him seem much more threatening, and even interesting as a character in his own right. Each of the Wraith's continue to grow as characters and as a team in general, and we can easily see the contrast between these fighters and the overly "goody" rogues. This book is definitely the best one yet, as it wraps up this particular storyline and increases the tension a hundred fold. The down side? This is the last book about the Wraiths! I definitely think this author is one of the best we've heard from in the Star Wars universe, and I can't wait to see what he does in the New Jedi Order.
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Summary: An Excellent Read
Review: Aaron Allston successfully finished up the series with an excellent bang! This book is exciting and interesting, bringing back oldies like Han Solo, yet focusing on some very interesting characters such as Lara Nostil and Myn Donos. WARNING-SLIGHT SPOILER If you like your wraiths super crispy, you will especially enjoy one of the earliest scenes in this books. Very cute Wes Janson(hee, hee, hee!) END SPOILER This books is excellent and I highly recomend it!
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Summary: The stunning conclusion to the Wraith Series!
Review: In the last book of the X-Wing II series, the Wraiths face their biggest challenge yet. Their mission is to infiltrate Zinj held worlds and start to destroy the holdings that he has there. The Wraiths fly mission after mission, and soon are fronted with betrayal, insanity and death.
This book is written on a larger scale, with the wraiths operating with three other squadrons. In the center of it all, Han Solo leads the task force. With plenty of action scenes, and a startling conclusion, this book ties in nicly with the entire series, as well as the Courtship of Princess Leia, the next book in the series.
I like this book possibly more than the others, but not by much. I enjoyed seeing the wide scale view, and expecially Han Solo. Alliston did a great job with him. This book will keep you to the last page, and will make you sorry that the series is over.
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Summary: Excellent! A great addition to any fans collection!
Review: Aaron Allston has done a splendid job of continuing the great tradition of Star Wars in the continuation of the X-Wing series. Solo Command has the non-stop excitment you'd expect from a book about Fighter pilots mixed with deep personality and dark humor that only members of the Star Wars elite can produce. He does a terrific job of letting you get to know the pilots of Rouge and Wraith squadrons while at the same time reintroducing you to some of your old favorites. This book is HIGHLY reccomeneded, as is the entrie X-Wing series, straight through Pilots of Adumar.
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Summary: Not as good as WS or IF, but still excellant
Review: This book is also great it finishes the story of Wraith Squadron, sets up the story Courtship of Princess Leia and Isaard's Revenge, and still has a great story, action, humor, etc. And it still outclasses Stackpole by miles.
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Summary: A Lesson in Action and Comedy
Review: After spending the hours between 10:45 PM and 6:30 AM reading this book nonstop, I can honestly say that lack of sleep does not alter or remove the imaginative ideas this novel stirs in the mind of the reader. That said, this book continues the Wraith Squadron tradition of rich character development, pranks, laughs and the "sleek, swift, and deadly" action scenes that are common not just in Stackpole's tales of the X-Wing fighters, but in Allston's as well. Allston has developed a unique style of running jokes throughout his Wraith Squad Trilogy (X-Wing Books 5, 6 and 7 - Wraith Squadron, Iron Fist and Solo Command, respectively). "Yub Yub, Lieutenant" is used, then replaced with "Nice rear, Lieutenant." Keeping the custom of a break from routine (see Runt's formal dance in Iron Fist), Wedge Antilles and Han Solo stage a mutiny and distract officers on a Calamari Cruiser with a day of gambling and drinking. Lara Notsil continues her attempts to keep her true identity a secret, all the while wishing that Myn Donos, the man whose command she had destroyed while working for Apwar Trigit, would just leave her alone. With numerous action scenes and vicious battles, all the Rogues and Wraiths must reevaluate their feelings of duty and responsibility, long enough to try, one more time, to bring an end to Warlord Zsinj. By the way, don't try to read this book without reading Wraith Squadron and Iron Fist first. In fact, I'd recommend starting with X-Wing Book 1, Rogue Squadron. However, this isn't necessary. It helps, though. Bring on the squints and charge up the shields, because this book will keep you up all night. And I should know.
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Summary: PERFECT
Review: If you have already read the other Wraith books, you'll love this one also. Han takes charge of the Zsinj pursuit, hence the name SOLO COMMAND. Han is my favorite character and Allston got him perfect. The author uses humor throughout the books and it contributes greatly to the action and enjoyability of the books. After reading the first X-Wing book, I bought the next 7 books, and blew through them. Then I bought the books on tape and they were all great (I have a long commute to work every day). All these X-Wing books rank with the best of all the Star Wars books. I hope future authors find a way to work these characters into their books.
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Summary: Excellent! Suspensful, and satisfying!
Review: Excellent, probably the best of Allston's X-Wing books. This is high-action and drama filled! Lots of suspensful situations and interesting plot twists. I love the way Allston wirtes his characters. He does an incredible job of presenting life-like characters with great personalities. He did a great job with Han Solo. Some authors find it hard to write him, but Allston hit it right on the mark when doing Han. The members of Rogue Squadron are present, but the main focus is on the Wraiths. Lots of humor and a halarious chapter involving an Ewok puppett! Allston's pacing and writing style are right on! Fast, easy to get into, and easy to understand. Reccommended to any Star Wars fan, or one of a great action book.
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Summary: How do I love thee? Let me Count the ways
Review: 1. The Rogues are back with more to do. Corran Horn, Tal'Dira, and Iniryi Forge have quite a bit of stuff here. Forge's one chapter seems to give more dialogue than Stackpole ever gave her after WEdge's Gamble. (Man, this keyboard is messed up. Any mistakes are probably because of the keyboard. Keys are sticking all over the place.) 2. The humor is still great. Wedge' mutiny and his revenge on Jansen are terrific. Elassar Targon seems to fit in well withthe Wraiths, except for Runt of course. 3. Awww, Wedge is back with Iella, I guess. Sort of. She's mentioned in one scene. Anyway, they are back together. 4. Han Solo is dead on with character. Great job, Allston. 5. Great Drama marks this book. The scene where Face accidently makes a revalation over an open comm channel is great. Wraiths in the oven, also good. Wedge and Baron Fel played out great too. 6. Deaths. Allston has backed the body count down a notch or two but the deaths of characters are appreciated. Two relatively minor characters are dispatched in various battles but the way one of them dies is particularly chilling. 7. About time we had assasins in the SW universe. The attacks on the political and military officials were very nicely done. 8. Opening. Allston has the best opening paragraphs of any SW EU author IMHO. He started off Iron Fist with a bang and he matches it here. Twelve minutes to live. Wow!! One minor quibble: It got a little old having Solo jump in and pound at Zsinj and then having him jump out and Solo slumps his shoulders in despair. Redundancy and predictability are the name of the game in these slugging mathces. Gotta go. I'd stay longer but someone just came in to tell me that the Rancors are stealing my top hats. I've got to put a stop to that. See ya.
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