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Title: Iron Fist (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 6) by Aaron Allston ISBN: 0-553-57897-9 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 06 July, 1998 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.57 (74 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A more than worthy edition to the series
Comment: To be honest, space battles and action, action, action and nothing but action have never really been my thing. Oh, I like them, (otherwise why would I be a Star Wars fan) but I generally prefer intracite plots and character interactions. It sounds impossible, but trust me on this one; this book has it all! Everything; plot, battles, characters, you name it, was crafted together into one great story almost flawlessly. And as if that wasn't good enough, these books can also be hilarious! Anyway, the Wraiths have survived their first mission together, but the trials have not ended for them. Zinj (or however you spell his name) still lives and rumers are beginning to surface about the possiblity of Isard herself being still alive somewhere. In this book, the main focus shifts to a character I find most interesting, Garik "Face" Loran, a former child actor who made Imperial propaganda "holoflicks". Anyway, I won't spoil the plot, but really, this book and the rest of the series is definitely worthwhile. I was sitting on the edge of my seat during the battle scenes, rooting all the way for Face and Dia, and nearly in tears for Ton Phanan. :-( Speaking of Dia, I was very glad for her edition to the caste;... I recommend this series mostly to adults and teenagers.
Rating: 5
Summary: Great! A definate read for any Star Wars fan!
Comment: This is a wonderful book! It takes the characters from Wraith Squadron and sheds a whole new light on them.
The thing I appreciate about Allston's books is the presence of humor. By using this, he creates very lifelike people, and the storyline doesn't get quite as depressing as in some books. Characters have real problems and work together to get through them, vs. the shiny perfect pilots who can do no wrong of Rogue Squadron. His pacing is great; the story is easy to understand and get into, and it's almost impossible to put down. There's not as much space action going on, but that's fine since some of those dogfights are a little hard to follow. Allston includes lots of alien pilots, something I don't especially like, but it's not a big problem. Definately read Wraith Squadron first, it provides important information needed to grasp the story in Iron Fist.
Overall an incredible book! Very realistic and enjoyable.
Reccommended to any Star Wars fan or one of great action stories.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excelent continuation of the X-Wing series!
Comment: Iron Fist continues the adventures of the controversial X-Wing unity Wraith Squadron. After masquerading as Imperials in the last book, the squadron now is disguised as pirates in attempt to bring down Warlord Zinj. Allston is clearly more comfortable with his characters and they are indeed in rare form. Yet although these are clearly well-written characters, Allston does not hesitate to kill or injure them. He also includes a brand new person into the Wraith mix. Gara Petothal was an Imperial Intelligence officer in the previous X-Wing book. Now disguised as a victim of Imperial exploitation and under the identity of Lara Notsil, she has joined Wraith Squadron, confused as to where her loyalties lie: with her squad mates who trust her or with the Imperials who trained her. Wedge Antilles continues to develop into a stronger character, but what is most impressive is Allston's portrayal of Han Solo. Rather than Solo the rogue and smuggler or even family man from previous books, Allston presents General Solo. Here he is a soldier and tactician, a commander, not just a man with a blaster about to kill the enemies personally. Allston also does a great job with his villains. Both Zinj and Melvar come to life in an interesting way. Unlike other Imperial soldiers, Zinj is not a great tactician like Thrawn, nor is he a force-wielder like Vader and the Emperor, nor is he insane like Isard. Instead he is a soldier who understands the importance of manipulation and subterfuge as well as knowing when to fight and when to retreat. Overall, Iron Fist is an entertaining and well-written Star Wars book. It goes above and beyond the call of duty.
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Title: The Bacta War (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 4) by Michael A. Stackpole ISBN: 0553568043 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Starfighters of Adumar (Star Wars: X-Wing, Book 9) by Aaron Allston ISBN: 0553574183 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 03 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Krytos Trap (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 3) by Michael A. Stackpole ISBN: 0553568035 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 September, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Wedge's Gamble (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 2) by Michael A. Stackpole ISBN: 0553568027 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 02 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rogue Squadron (Star Wars: X-Wing Series, Book 1) by Michael A. Stackpole ISBN: 0553568019 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 January, 1996 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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