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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2009, 01:25:59 PM »
Shab!
So we've got to wait till October then.
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2009, 12:29:06 AM »
I can't wait for Imperial Commando myself. I really love the story of the Skirata clan. :)

By the way, Karen is very good at responding to her fans via email through www.karentraviss.com

I've had a number of interessting mini discussions with her about RC. :)
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2009, 10:25:01 AM »
I actually pre-ordered this last week from Amazon, I need to read this, It ranks right up there in my favorites, I loved the Zahn trilogy but this my push that out of my #1 spot.
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2009, 10:58:55 AM »
I think it will.  I've long held the Zahn books up as the "gold standard" of SW fiction.  Traviss easily (imo) nails the bar set so high by Mr. Zahn (whom I had the great pleasure to meet just as the third book was set to release).  I felt Stackpole and Allston (both of whom I also managed to meet) did quite well with the X-Wing series and "I, Jedi."  Ms. Traviss easily ranks with them and I think frequently surpasses them.

The "catch" - if there is one - is that Zahn handles the movie characters while Traviss handles "support" characters, and this allows an entirely different approach to story-telling.  As such, you might not care for her style.  However, if you like action/adventure writers, I can almost guarantee you that you will love the RC/IC books.
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2009, 03:00:57 PM »
I do like her writing style till the end of the book. Then, I feel there are too many things left haning. I can understand that being there are more books to read, but I am hoping for some type of resolution in this one.
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2009, 03:20:43 PM »
Ah, but the Universe is never a neatly-tied bundle to be easily digested, Padawan!  ;D  I know what ya mean and I figure she'll either be tying off loose ends in the next book or else leave it wide open for us "fanbois" to go off on our own tangents...
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #21 on: October 04, 2009, 04:22:04 PM »
Well I want a happy ending! At least some of it anyhow!
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2009, 04:28:27 PM »
i haven't read the R.C. series yet (still bogged down in the 40k horus heresy books) but they sound good  btw tamer love the new avatar!
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #23 on: October 04, 2009, 05:00:20 PM »
Quote from: wraithnine on October 04, 2009, 04:28:27 PM
i haven't read the R.C. series yet (still bogged down in the 40k horus heresy books) but they sound good  btw tamer love the new avatar!

I like the Warhammer novels too. Think that is what you are talking about. My avatar is courtesy of one Hangarbay94, good ole Jules.
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2009, 09:35:06 AM »
Quote from: Commander_Kurgan on July 05, 2009, 01:25:59 PM
Shab!
So we've got to wait till October then.

WHEN!!??!!??

Any reports?  Ideas?  Sightings???
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2009, 09:47:39 AM »
Release date is October 27th,  I pre-ordered mine from Amazon
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #26 on: October 22, 2009, 10:47:52 AM »
Imperial Commandos 501st almost here!  just 5 days away!  Next Tuesday!!!

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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #27 on: October 22, 2009, 11:52:07 AM »
I'm really looking forward to IC. I read all each of the RC novels in one breath. Fast paced action and storytelling. Only thing that bothered me towards the end was the HUGE family Kal brought together. Of course, in a galaxy, twenty or so people missing is hardly noticable.

I'm anxious to find out how the guys from Delta will fare. They're Imps now, while Omega and others have gone awol.

What are you guys' favourite parts from the novels? Mine would have to be Vau's nearly fatal treasure hunt, Mereel and Ordo joining in on the covert ops on Coruscant and the hunt, capture and finally demise of that aiwha-bait Kaminoan bitch  8)

Also, Fi's near fatal accident and his recovery were intriguin parts to read.

Here's to Karin! Oya!
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #28 on: October 22, 2009, 03:21:29 PM »
Yeah, only four more days.
I've pre-ordered the book through Amazon and can hardly wait for it to arrive.
Karen rules!

Oya Manda!
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Re: Karen Traviss' RC Series
« Reply #29 on: October 22, 2009, 07:08:54 PM »
*slowly grinds teeth into dust*

WalMart had O66 out on the paperback rack this week.  Wonder if that means they'll have the IC book, as well.  P'backs at a discount everyday and THEN an employee discount on top!
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