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A review by travistn
Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed
1.0
Flat characters, obvious start of a trilogy so never felt that any of the main characters were in real danger.
The gimmick of the "squadron" feels artificial and came from a marketing meeting rather than a genuine narrative need.
The premise of a "gritty" more real look at the Rebel/New Republic/Imperial starfighter corps is an intriguing idea exploration, but instead of something of quality like 12 O'Clock High or Flight of the Intruder, we get this mess.
The gimmick of the "squadron" feels artificial and came from a marketing meeting rather than a genuine narrative need.
The premise of a "gritty" more real look at the Rebel/New Republic/Imperial starfighter corps is an intriguing idea exploration, but instead of something of quality like 12 O'Clock High or Flight of the Intruder, we get this mess.