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501st: Star Wars Legends (Imperial Commando): An Imperial Commando Novel
Karen Traviss
3.88 AVERAGE
46 reviews for:
501st: Star Wars Legends (Imperial Commando): An Imperial Commando Novel
Karen Traviss
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
To mark the end of the “Republic Commando” series, I feel as if this volume is rather strange. I do not feel that, unlike the previous installments, that there were many substantial (if any) developments in terms of the overarching narrative. Ever since the events of Order 66, I feel as if there has not been enough movement in terms of narrative events, with the majority of the book following Skirata and his commune. I feel as if more attention could be given to characters outside of the safe haven of their community, such as with Darman and Niner, whose parts are the most compelling.
I just feel as if there was a lack of substantial development and instead, numerous events that felt like they never paid off. To my knowledge, this series was ended prematurely, and it certainly shows with this volume, as many branches of the story are left unfinished.
Decent read overall, but unsatisfying as a narrative end to the series.
I just feel as if there was a lack of substantial development and instead, numerous events that felt like they never paid off. To my knowledge, this series was ended prematurely, and it certainly shows with this volume, as many branches of the story are left unfinished.
Decent read overall, but unsatisfying as a narrative end to the series.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great Book Really gives some insight to what happened to a lot of the clones after order 66 and the implementation of Non-Clone Storm Troopers. Awesome Perspective.
So very annoying that the series ended prematurely with this book!
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Such a shame these books ended on a cliffhanger.
A lot of this book felt like buildup to a sequel we'll never see, which is a real shame. I love the characters and would have loved to see where Traviss was going with it but alas. I think the most were going to get is the tidbits in legacy of the force.
A lot of this book felt like buildup to a sequel we'll never see, which is a real shame. I love the characters and would have loved to see where Traviss was going with it but alas. I think the most were going to get is the tidbits in legacy of the force.
I took a while to read this, simply because I knew the series was incomplete and I fell so deeply in love with these characters and their story that I didn't want the journey to end. But I couldn't put it off any longer. I'm beyond grateful to the author for penning these characters and themes the way she did. Their story was one I'd never thought I'd read, and one that turned out to be deeply changing for me. I will forever be sad that circumstances did not allow for the series to continue beyond this final book, but I will also be forever grateful that it continued as long as it did. Aay'han, indeed.
medium-paced
This is the second disappointment of the series.
In Order 66 Etain died stupidly. After proving herself intelligent and noble, she practically commits suicide. I have no problem with a character dying if it is "in character", but it was not.
In this book the main problem is Darman. One must understand he has no basis for dealing with the loss of Etain, but even so he is extremely volatile and irrational, which is not at all like Darman. He decides not to desert because he thinks he can do more good in the Imperial Army then in the last segment, suddenly changes his mind.
Many of the plot scenarios are left unresolved. What happens with Uthan, Ny & Skirata, Scout, Altis, Darman, Niner? This felt very slapped together. I certainly hope there is another novel on the way to rectify the last two.
In Order 66 Etain died stupidly. After proving herself intelligent and noble, she practically commits suicide. I have no problem with a character dying if it is "in character", but it was not.
In this book the main problem is Darman. One must understand he has no basis for dealing with the loss of Etain, but even so he is extremely volatile and irrational, which is not at all like Darman. He decides not to desert because he thinks he can do more good in the Imperial Army then in the last segment, suddenly changes his mind.
Many of the plot scenarios are left unresolved. What happens with Uthan, Ny & Skirata, Scout, Altis, Darman, Niner? This felt very slapped together. I certainly hope there is another novel on the way to rectify the last two.
Title Star Wars: Republic Commando: 501st
Series Republic Commando
Order 5
Author/Editor Karen Traviss
Note (Accolades)
Genre/Subject Star Wars Legends
Pages 435
Owned? Platform? Kindle / Apple
Excitement (0-10) 7
Rating 6
How did I hear about it? Playing the game while growing up
Finished? Yes
Read over the course of? 1 months
Date Finished Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Reason Finished Finishing the series
Reason Dropped
Expectations Met
Pacing Feel Just Right
Style Both
Worth My Time? Yes
Anything else? Ended on a cliffhanger, setting up a sequel. The continuation of the book series was canceled due to the Clone Wars Animation series
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Series Republic Commando
Order 5
Author/Editor Karen Traviss
Note (Accolades)
Genre/Subject Star Wars Legends
Pages 435
Owned? Platform? Kindle / Apple
Excitement (0-10) 7
Rating 6
How did I hear about it? Playing the game while growing up
Finished? Yes
Read over the course of? 1 months
Date Finished Sun, Mar 31, 2024
Reason Finished Finishing the series
Reason Dropped
Expectations Met
Pacing Feel Just Right
Style Both
Worth My Time? Yes
Anything else? Ended on a cliffhanger, setting up a sequel. The continuation of the book series was canceled due to the Clone Wars Animation series
Review looks weird due to exporting format errors from a spreadsheet
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes