hstapp's review
3.0
A decent book, a lot of fleet level combat in this one. I really Like following Lara's story, though I'm not sure that I quite like how it turned out. A lot of interesting tactics and such which is kind of what the x-wing books are all about. hmmm I'll try to do better on the next review.
nachtfalke's review against another edition
5.0
The "real" conclusion to the X-Wing novel series, everything that comes later is just footnotes. Or, rather - what Star Wars lacked after the focus on the Skywalker-Jedi-plotline was a depiction of the war and the life outside of the progress of the core characters. The "X-Wing" series got that done for the galaxy far, far away, but once it had it accomplished, the series gradually lost its raison d'etre; a right conclusion at the right time.
mal8181's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
pointlessape's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annika2304's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
luckypluto's review against another edition
2.0
For the past few months, I have been reading all of the X-wing novels, plus I, Jedi since it’s spiritually in the same series. I recall enjoying Solo Command when I first read it many moons ago, but I must admit that it did not hold up to a re-reading that well. Most of my qualms with Solo Command are the same as with Aaron Allston's other X-wing novels: the characters and their situations are melodramatic to the point of farce, and I don’t really feel strongly about any of them. I also think that Allston couldn’t figure out from which character to tell the story; he starts off Wraith Squadron focusing on Kell Tainer, but progresses to using Wedge Antilles and Garik “Face” Loran as the primary narrators. Contrast this to Stackpole‘s novels, which are almost entirely told from the point of view of Corran Horn. As a result, I don‘t think any of Allston‘s characters became as likable as Stackpole‘s Horn. Moreover, he ramps up the melodrama of the character‘s personal lives almost as a substitute for any real drama or action in his main plot. The relationship between Myn Donos and Lara Nostil was just so completely over the top that I couldn‘t take it seriously in Iron Fist or in Solo Command. The whole book feels loosely thrown together; there are some good moments of humor in the novel (unlike most of Stackpole‘s work), but that's its only redeeming quality. Otherwise, I feel like Solo Commandwas barely worth my time. I‘ve moved on to the next book in the series, Isard’s Revenge, and it’s a breath of fresh air; Stackpole’s writing is so much more mature and cohesive.
yak_attak's review against another edition
2.0
This book feels oddly disjointed, and leaves behind so many of the things that make Allston's writing fun by the end. Plots appear and disappear, Less focus on the characters in the team, way more goofy humor and the compounding contrivances in the end... I mean it's still a fun little X-wing adventure, but certainly the least of Allston's run.
rhganci's review against another edition
3.0
It was the best of the seven X-Wing books I’ve read so far. Great story, even a stretch in the middle where I physically couldn’t stop reading. The plot was so well isulated in on itself that when Gara Petothel and Myn Donos had their showdown, it really was what it should have been. She had a chance to redeem herself (even though Zsinj got away), and that made me feel good. The anonymous time of irresponsibility was a nice touch, as was having Han Solo around for some of the action. It bleeds nicely into the beginning of Courtship, and hopefully the good story will continue.
sonofthunder's review against another edition
4.0
And the fun continues with Wraith Squadron. This book has some more "main" characters in it - like Han Solo! - but is still focused on the Wraiths for the most part. Lara and Myn get lots of screen-time in this one and I came to appreciate Wedge more as a leader than I ever have after a particular sequence with him dressing down one of his reports...but in a way that shows he genuinely cares for him as a person. I now remember why after reading these books the first time, I gained such a high appreciation for Wedge. Also - this book continues the Wraith tradition of pranks and moments of hilarity. Some classic ones here. Yub, yub, Commander. Only thing I'm annoyed about in this book is the fact that the Zsinj plotline of the past three books isn't wrapped up but...apparently is concluded in another Star Wars book ("Courtship of Princess Leia"), which isn't written by Allston and isn't a Wraith book so I don't really want to read it. I think I did read it way back in the day, but no interest in reading it again now. Just wish Allston had been able to wrap up Zsinj himself, as he does such a good job with these Wraith books. Ah well. Again, this book is fantastic and well worth the reread.
patkay85's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0