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Star Wars: The X-Wing Series, Volume 9: Starfighters of Adumar Audible Audiobook – Abridged

Aaron Allston (Author), Anthony Heald (Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
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The X-wing fighter pilots have earned their reputation as the Rebel Alliance's ultimate strike force by overwhelming enemies with their rapid-fire assaults. But now they are about to embark on a diplomatic mission that will prove to be even more hazardous than all-out combat.

The neutral world of Adumar has decided to pick a side in the war to control the galaxy. Delegates from both the New Republic and the Empire have been invited to Adumar, and each camp will be given a chance to plead its government's case. But there is one small catch: since the Adumari prize military skill above all else, they insist that both delegations be composed exclusively of fighter pilots.

For pilot Wedge Antilles and his company, it's an unfamiliar exercise in diplomacy and one that's filled with unexpected peril. For once they arrive, the X-wing pilots are challenged by Adumar's fierce warriors and attacked by Imperial assassins bent on eliminating all competition. But these challenges pale in comparison to the threat posed by a rogue Republic agent, one who is determined to win Adumar's allegiance once and for all - even if it costs the X-wing pilots their lives.

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  1. Listening Length
    3 hours and 4 minutes
  2. Author
    Aaron Allston
  3. Narrator
    Anthony Heald
  4. Audible release date
    February 9, 2007
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B000NJXFP0
  8. Version
    Abridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 3 hours and 4 minutes
Author Aaron Allston
Narrator Anthony Heald
Audible.com Release Date February 09, 2007
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Abridged
Language English
ASIN B000NJXFP0
Best Sellers Rank #114,826 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2,017 in Space Opera Science Fiction (Audible Books & Originals)
#2,641 in Adventure Science Fiction
#7,051 in Space Operas

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John Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Star Wars books
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2020
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This book is an excellent edition to Star Wars. If you are a fan of the X-wing series, then this is a must read. Starfighters of Adumar (SoA) is pretty much a self contained story and is one of my favorite books. The story is fantastic, comedy is on point, and is just a great adventure overall. The story of SoA follows the adventures of Wedge Antilles and his main Rogues (Tycho, Wes, and Hobbie) after the events of Grand Admiral Thrawn and Daala in the Expanded Universe. I have read SoA at least 4 times and bought it as a Christmas gift for my brother-in-law.
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2manymovies
5.0 out of 5 stars The one out of ten that I wanted to have on my own shelf
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2013
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This is one of my favorites. We've watched these main characters throughout the extended universe, but now we get to see things through their "glasses," so to speak. And besides the fascinating, colorful new world of Adumar, the author weaves some basic humanity into the story, things that catch my attention and get read over again.
Starfighters of Adumar is a masterpiece of microcosmic (Wedge) and macrocosmic (do the ends truly justify the means?) storytelling. A man is chosen to lead an unusual, diplomatic mission. In the course of that mission, he faces his own loneliness, takes a long step off a short personal cliff, and refuses to sink to the level of "whatever it takes."
Always wanted to ride along with an ace Rebel pilot? Ever wondered how to make a public speech? Need to brush up on your unorthodox military strategy? An avid Star Wars fan? Possessed of a dry sense of humor? You'll love this and other books of the X-Wing series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Allston's best X-Wing book
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2012
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Let the last of the X-Wing series go out with a bang! "Starfighters of Adumar" was truly an enjoyable read, the best of Aaron Allston's X-Wing books.

Wedge's love life becomes a bit of a soap opera -- with breakups, jealousy and emotional turmoil all the while mixed in with war and diplomacy. I was pleased to see Iella's return and the development of Wedge's relationship with her.

Wedge as a general and diplomat was believable. Allston did find a way to make that work. The turn of events on Adumar was paced very well, as I looked forward to every page. He and his foe face an ethical dilemma, forcing them to choose between orders and honor. It's interesting the path each chooses.

Battles were easy to visualize. That's really the most difficult part of reading Star Wars books for me. I sometimes find them hard to follow, but that was not the case here. The strategics were logical, the scenes were not painted with overwhelming detail. We see what Wedge sees, which is enough to keep me in the story.

Overall, it was a satisfying ending to the series. Allston did a wonderful job.
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David
5.0 out of 5 stars Allston's humor is always top notch
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2013
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While the XWing books were never my favorites in the Star Wars series, I have to give credit to them where due. These books always had the best humor in them, from one liners to elaborate pranks the pilots play on one another.

A couple of things kind of leave me cold though. One is the level of detail the author goes into when describing aerial maneuvers - I just cannot keep track and them and basically just end up glossing over them instead of trying to visualize what is going on as described. The other thing is that Wedge Antilles, as written in these books, has the tendency to turn into something of a bully when something isnt going his way, shouting people down and threatening them in various ways, even when the target of his rant is not under his command.
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Kayle Neeley
5.0 out of 5 stars X-wing series delivers again.
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2014
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Any fan of the expanded universe will tell you that the x-wing series are the cream of the crop. They have the greatest character development, the most action, the best writing, and the best humor of all the star wars books. This one does not disappoint and is on par with both the Rouge Squadron and Wraith Squadron X-wing series. I find myself caring WAY MORE about the characters developed in the x-wing books than in any of the other Star Wars novels. This one is great, but make sure you read the other X-wing books in order first.
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jacob
5.0 out of 5 stars Top 5 SW books
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2018
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Bought this as a present for a friend. Came in good condition and it's one of the best SW books ever written. RIP EU
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Rob
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the X-Wing Series
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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Wedge continues to be a character worth exploring. His back as forth banter with his crew is entertaining from start to finish. Throughout the x-wing series I have enjoyed the humor and wit, but I believe this book took it to a new level. Allston dives into Wedge's thoughts and emotions as he is a man on the brink of breakdown. Sick of fighting and in need of a vacation he is tossed into yet another mission. I really enjoyed the depth of his character. His connection to hobbie, janson, and tycho make this novel a complete experience.
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Jedet02
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Star Wars books
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018
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One of my favorite Star Wars books. proves that you dont need the big 4 or 6 (depending how you look at it) to make a great SW story. Gives me hope for spin off movies.
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McCool
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2014
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great item !!
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Cécile
5.0 out of 5 stars Super livre pour les fans de Star Wars
Reviewed in France on August 22, 2010
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Ce livre de la série "X-Wing" a une histoire indépendante des autres donc peut-être lu même si l'on n'a pas lu les huit premiers. On retrouve avec plaisir l'humour d'Allston, à mon avis l'un des meilleurs auteurs de romans Star Wars. Ce livre est très agréable à lire et se lit très vite.

L'histoire se centre sur Wedge, Tycho, Hobbie et Wes, envoyés en mission diplomatique où tout est beaucoup plus compliqué que prévu. C'est rafraichissant d'avoir une histoire sans Jedi, où les personnages n'ont que leur talent et leur intelligence pour se sortir de situations extrêmement difficiles.
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