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Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 2)

Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 2)

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: exciting, but lacking of the first
Review: I found the book exiting in the way it continues the story from the first book, but it did lack the dogfights of the rouge squadron name. it was dull at times and draged on in the middle portion but over all a good continuation of the first. I feel it needed more in the explanation of how coruscant acualy was taken. really lacked in the explaination of it and coulda been like 6 or 7 chapters longer. well worth reading if ya like book 1.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: And so it heats up
Review: I have heard it said that you have to start something off with a bang, then you have to take it up a notch. This is also true if you are writting a book.

X-Wing #1 was fine although a bit slow it had to be to introduce us to characters we will get to know later.

X-Wing #2 is much more fast paced and will be that kind of book that you want read in one sitting.
I admit it does however geta little trying at times, Couresant is supposed to be the Empire's back yeard yet it seems at every turn we meet some new alien who is prepared to give aid to our Rouge Squadron friends.

Even if you hate this book its compleation is vital to understanding the rest of the serise so even if you hate this book and couldn't bring yourself to finish it get it at the library or something.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: And so it heats up
Review: I have heard it said that you have to start something off with a bang, then you have to take it up a notch. This is also true if you are writting a book.

X-Wing #1 was fine although a bit slow it had to be to introduce us to characters we will get to know later.

X-Wing #2 is much more fast paced and will be that kind of book that you want read in one sitting.
I admit it does however geta little trying at times, Couresant is supposed to be the Empire's back yeard yet it seems at every turn we meet some new alien who is prepared to give aid to our Rouge Squadron friends.

Even if you hate this book its compleation is vital to understanding the rest of the serise so even if you hate this book and couldn't bring yourself to finish it get it at the library or something.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: X-wing is a great series
Review: i have read all but perhaps 2-4 of the star wars novel and x-wing is a solid series which is definitely worth reading

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Accolades for Wedge and the Rogue Squadron!
Review: I must say, this was a wonderful addition to the x-wing novels. This adventure has combined drama, action, and suspense that kept me reading on. Mr. Stackpole does a wonderful job at developing the characters and making them seem less one-dimentional. I am an avid Wedge fan and this book seems to satisfy that. However, I still don't like Erisi, as she has a one-track-mind when it comes to Corran. The first novel was quite dull with action, but it was a good predicessor to this novel. A job excedingly well done!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: One of the Best Star Wars Books Around!
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I have read other books in the series, and when you start one book, you can't put it down and you have to read the other books. This book keeps with the Star Wars tradition of fighting, but also adds suspicion, hanging you on the edge of wanting to just jump into the book and fix the problems you know the answer to. There is a slight touch of mystery that engulfs you in the book. I can't wait to read more books in the series!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I LOVE WEDGE!
Review: I thought this book really kicked butt because the author made Wedge really cool. (actually Wedge would be cool no matter what [except if he shaved his head]) I loved all the different plots intertwined in the story, I don't recall ever disliking anypart at all! Corran Horn is a really cool character, he makes me laugh a lot If a book makes me laugh it's good. NO! Great!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: More Excitement, More Energy, OVerall just great!
Review: If the first book in the X-Wing series was great, then Wedge's Gamble, the second in the acclaimed X-Wing series was phenominal. It took everything great about the first book and turned up the heat. Wedge's Gamble, has WEdge Antilles and his Rogue Squadron on an impossible mission: disable the shields of Curuscant, the seat of Imperial Power. They have to deal with rogue agents, unpleasant surprises, deadly enemies and a traitor or two in their midst. Stackpole takes his characters and crafts a remarkable story. As a stand alone book its very good as part of the X-Wing series its awesome. Once again Stackpole focuses on Corran Horn a character who is not omnipotent, who does make mistakes, sometimes crucial ones. He is a very strict former cop who has the ego of an elite pilot just to make things interesting. It's not just Horn who is well drawn but the other characters as well. As the main villain Isard is chilling, but it's the hidden agenda of Fliry Vorru that hinges the story. Full of laserfights, space battles and one really big storm, Wedge's Gamble is a superb addition to the X-Wing series and the expanded universe.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: More Excitement, More Energy, OVerall just great!
Review: If the first book in the X-Wing series was great, then Wedge's Gamble, the second in the acclaimed X-Wing series was phenominal. It took everything great about the first book and turned up the heat. Wedge's Gamble, has WEdge Antilles and his Rogue Squadron on an impossible mission: disable the shields of Curuscant, the seat of Imperial Power. They have to deal with rogue agents, unpleasant surprises, deadly enemies and a traitor or two in their midst. Stackpole takes his characters and crafts a remarkable story. As a stand alone book its very good as part of the X-Wing series its awesome. Once again Stackpole focuses on Corran Horn a character who is not omnipotent, who does make mistakes, sometimes crucial ones. He is a very strict former cop who has the ego of an elite pilot just to make things interesting. It's not just Horn who is well drawn but the other characters as well. As the main villain Isard is chilling, but it's the hidden agenda of Fliry Vorru that hinges the story. Full of laserfights, space battles and one really big storm, Wedge's Gamble is a superb addition to the X-Wing series and the expanded universe.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A must read for all Wars Fans! The recapturing of Coruscant
Review: If you want to read any other Star Wars books, read this one first. Without it, you won't have any idea what is going -- how is the New Republic centered on Coruscant?


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