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The JC Lit Reviews Special: REPUBLIC COMMANDO: TRUE COLORS (Spoilers)
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The third installment of the Republic Commando series by Karen Traviss, we see the clones of Omega Squad desperately attempting to keep their blacker blacks and whiter whites in a world of poor-quality laundry detergent . . . and just wait until Niner finds out Atin put a red shirt in with his whites! Or something like that.
Some rules: rate True Colors on a scale of 1 to 10, supplementing your rating with a review, if you want to (It's not necessary but is highly encouraged). However, please do not rate or review the book until after you've read the whole thing. Thanks. 
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Some previous review threads:
Republic Commando: Hard Contact, by Karen Traviss
Shatterpoint, by Matthew Stover
The Cestus Deception, by Steven Barnes
Medstar I: Battle Surgeons, by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry
Medstar II: Jedi Healer, by Michael Reaves and Steve Perry
Jedi Trial, by David Sherman and Dan Cragg
Yoda: Dark Rendezvous, by Sean Stewart
Labyrinth of Evil, by James Luceno
Revenge of the Sith, by Matthew Stover
Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader by James Luceno
Galaxies: The Ruins of Dantooine, by Veronica Whitney-Robinson
Tatooine Ghost, by Troy Denning
Survivor's Quest, by Timothy Zahn
Enemy Lines I: Rebel Dream, by Aaron Allston
Enemy Lines II: Rebel Stand, by Aaron Allston
Traitor, by Matthew Stover
Destiny's Way, by Walter Jon Williams
Force Heretic I: Remnant, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix
Force Heretic II: Refugee, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix
Force Heretic III: Reunion, by Sean Williams and Shane Dix
The Final Prophecy, by Greg Keyes
The Unifying Force, by James Luceno
Dark Nest I: The Joiner King, by Troy Denning
Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen, by Troy Denning
Dark Nest III: The Swarm War, by Troy Denning
Outbound Flight, by Timothy Zahn
Republic Commando: Triple Zero, by Karen Traviss
Legacy of the Force: Betrayal, by Aaron Allston
Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines, by Karen Traviss
Darth Bane: Path of Destruction, by Drew Karpyshyn
Legacy of the Force: Tempest, by Troy Denning
Allegiance, by Timothy Zahn
Legacy of the Force: Exile, by Aaron Allston
Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice, by Karen Traviss
Legacy of the Force: Inferno, by Troy Denning
Death Star, by Michael Reaves and Steven Perry
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9 out of 10.
The one thing that brought this book down for me was the scene in Chapter 11 regarding the size of the droid army. I'd rather not go into too much detail about what was said there other than ask "Why can't we all just get along?"
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It's good to be right. I think this book makes it clearer than any of Traviss's other work just how deceptive a thing tight third-person POV can be. Things like Vau's POVs, in which he relentlessly tells himself his, well, abuse of his "boys" is for their own good, and he doesn't have to tell them he's proud of them because they all know as he remembers his hatred of his abusive father . . . they show you that just because these people think it doesn't make it true. And Sev's POV is just . . . incredible. I love it. This has all the intellectual punch I expect from Traviss, though I think some things are accepted a bit more easily than they ought to be -- especially by Etain -- and the pace of action picks up nicely too, with major events happening right and left. We're also getting a far better feel for the larger cast of characters, and it's interesting to see just how openly everyone is acknowledging the formation of Kal's little clan, his private army fighting his private war. Things are clearly moving into place for the endgame.
9.5/10
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Average score: 18.5/2 = 9.25
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Not much feedback on this one, that's a shame. This was a solid book. I love how all of the clones have their own personalities, and i love seeing how they interact with the outside world. I also thrink traviss did a really good job weaving in the threads about science and ethics without being too heavy handed. I also like how the book looked at our humanity, the good side, and the bad side.
9.4, it looses points for being a bit slow and for etain saying reckon.
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Average score: 27.9/3 = 9.30
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Made of win and awesome. Like all the Republic Commando books.
Now maybe this isj ust because I love Mandalorians to death, but really, superb book. Sev and Walon Vau had to be my favorites. They are noble, Mando'ade warriors...but they are a bit rough, even for Mandos.
So yeah. 9.3. Loses points for being a bit slow at points, but still is awesome.
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Average score: 37.2/4 = 9.30
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11/12/07 6:34pm
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Once again Karen Traviss delivers another terrific novel featuring our favorite clones, who are quickly becoming more human than many of the other characters that we've encountered in SW lit over the years. I thought that the first quarter of the book was kind of all over the place but things really picked up once Omega got off of Gaftikar. Traviss' military knowledge is scary, too, and really sets this series apart from the rest of the pack. Im dying for Order 66, even though I know its going to end in tears...
9 / 10
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Average score: 46.2/5 = 9.24
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I loved this book. I found myself once again caring for these people far more than any SW book has made me care for any characters. The bonds between the characters makes for a powerful read and it makes me both anxious and afraid to get Order 66, because I know the relative happiness here cannot last. Karen Traviss has another smash hit on her hands here, and I'd encourage anyone who likes anything GOOD to read this. 9.5/10
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Average score: 55.7/6 = 9.28
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A great read. I think it is the best of the three RC novels so far. I think it was fast-paced and engaging. A couple of negatives are too many references that pull us out of the Star Wars Galaxy (like diapers, other clothes that sound modern) and of course her dislike of Jedi. I give it 8 out 10.
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Average score: 63.7/7 = 9.10
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9.5 / 10
So far I've loved every one of Karen Traviss' Star Wars novels. I think her LotF novels are so far the best of the three authors as well. I really enjoy the details she adds about the galaxy as a whole and she does such a great job sucking you in I usually end up devouring her books in one or two sittings. I always enjoy the pacing and characters. I really can't complain about any of her books this one included. The only complaint some people might have is that there wasn't a whole lot of action but it didn't bother me in the least.
This series is great and I can't wait for the last one.
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Average score: 73.2/8 = 9.15
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