- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); paperback / softback edition (Mar 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553506056
- ISBN-13: 978-0553506051
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
-
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
36,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #66 in Books > Children's Books > Characters & Series > Star Wars
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
This is a fast-moving and exciting instalment in the X-wing series of novels, the third by Aaron Allston. Once again, Wedge Antilles, "Face" Loran and the other pilots of Rogue and Wraith squadrons are up against the Warlord Zsinj, who this time is trying to foment mistrust and fear between the human and non-human allies of the New Republic. A series of assassinations by Twi'leks and Gotals has led to the Provisional Council withdrawing all members of these races from active duty. Wedge suspects the aliens have been brainwashed, but it won't be easy to prove it.
To defeat Zsinj, the Rogues must destroy his flagship--the super star destroyer Iron Fist--but first they have to persuade Zsinj to risk it in battle. In an attempt to draw him into the open, they mock up a copy of the Millennium Falcon and use it to attack Zsinj's many business interests.
Featuring a guest appearance by General Han Solo, this is a well-written addition to the X-wing series. Allston develops excellent camaraderie between the pilots as they play elaborate practical jokes on one another between missions. And there are plenty of missions, with at least half a dozen set-piece engagements, some in space, some planetside, all described in loving and convincing detail. --Elizabeth Sourbut
Product Description
The seventh title in the "Star Wars: X-Wing" series.
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE STORY:
Wraith Squadron join Rogue Squadron and the fleet tasked with defeating Warlord Zsinj. Zsinj is canny and the New Republic forces are constantly one step behind, but they are led by a man known for his own cunning; General Han Solo.
Wraith Squadron join Rogue Squadron and the fleet tasked with defeating Warlord Zsinj. Zsinj is canny and the New Republic forces are constantly one step behind, but they are led by a man known for his own cunning; General Han Solo.
WHAT'S GOOD:
This book is an excellent read, introducing the Wraiths to the wider Star Wars galaxy whilst the battle against Zsinj really hots up (this one's chocca with battles). One of my favourite elements of this book is the way in which Allston begins to integrate his Wraiths with the familiar members of Michael Stackpole's Rogue Squadron, rounding out the X-Wing series nicely. As with the previous Wraith novels, Allston maintains a very high level of comedy whilst never detracting from the seriousness of the battles. All in all this book is an unmissable read (particularly if you want to know the background to 'The Courtship of Princess Leia') and you'll practically be salivating when Han's Mon Remonda and Zsinj's Iron Fist finally go toe to toe.
WHAT'S BAD:
Only the fact that the storyline in which the Wraiths covertly join Zsinj's forces is all but a carbon copy of some of the events in the previous book, 'Iron Fist'.
"Kiss my Wookiee!"
Format:Paperback
Solo command is probably one of my most favourite SW novels as it is incredibly witty! Wes Janson at his best and Aaron Allston does a good job of delivering action and good humour. The x-wing books should not be compared to the trilogy or other books as they don't centre on the trilogy's main characters but on pilots - which makes for a nice change. I was delighted to learn that at least somebody in the SW galaxy gets to have fun while battling warlords and fighting for the New Republic. Readers who were searching for deep emotional meanings should not read those books as Aaron Allston's novels are meant for us, who like to see our favourite characters have fun and who enjoy a witty SW novel - as there are ridiculously few. The movies are very witty and the humour doesn't get captured in many books. I personally can't say anything bad about Aaron Allston's books (expecially Solo command) as reading them resulted in me falling off my chair and laughing my head off as they were intented to!
Format:Paperback
This is a good book and we get to see a different side of Han Solo, the commander, his friendship with Wedge and his motives for fighting the empire. Allston deals with tragic love story and emotional breakdown, only in the new series has that looked at that. The end is my only problem, I'm still not sure what exactly happens, its all confusing. The x-wing novels make the galatic civil war in Star Wars seem more real, as there is less consentration with the force and apparently unbeatable foes. The characters are great and Wedge joke on Wes is great, so are Squecky's jaunts in the millenium falsehood, have to read just for them.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A fantastic read as always
I am a fan of the whole series and cannot wait for more. These books can be read as 'stand alones' but would be more enjoyable in order. Go have fun!
Published on 2 Jan 2000
Laughs a minute!
A great book if you like to laugh. Face and Jansons practical jokes on the rest of the squadron left me laughing insanely on the couch and I found my self hanging on every word... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 1999
A tiring literary saga is maintained- barely.
I am probably one of the younger readers of these novels- almost fifteen. I enjoy Star Wars as a fantasy, but I think the literary universe which has now engulfed the years... Read more
Published on 31 May 1999
A good carry on from Michael A. Stackpole
I have read volumes 1 to 4 of the X-wing saga and at first I was afraid that the continuations by Aaron Allston were not going to be as good. Read more
Published on 23 May 1999
Outstanding, detailed story
You hear more about Lara Notsil (alis Gara Petothrel), Han Solo and his Generalship, Wedge leading Wraith and Rouge Squadrons on more ariel and commando strikes, treturary in the... Read more
Published on 25 April 1999
A must for true Star Wars fans
An action packed book, which combines the forces of both Rogue and Wraith Squadrons against Warlord Zsinj. Read more
Published on 10 April 1999
Cashing in on earlier books
I have read all of the books in the Star Wars series to date and have found that this book in common with most of the later ones has fallen into the trap of being repetetive and... Read more
Published on 8 April 1999
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
