

Traviss spells out what the reader should already have picked up, then she tells us what we're to think of each development, then-often-she repeats herself. Her weaknesses are "on the nose" writing and repetition. She took us into the minds of many characters: seeing themselves as outsiders and everyone else as "in", seeing their doubts, experiencing their angst. Not surprisingly, Traviss captured the women's point of view, but she also seemed to grasp battlefield bonding. Karen Traviss redeemed herself-and the Republic Commando series-with True Colors.Ĭharacterization and plot were realistic and engaging. Her weaknesses are "on the nose" writing and repetitio Much better. Characterization and plot were realistic and engaging. Karen Traviss redeemed herself-and the Republic Commando series-with True Colors. The truth is a fragile, shifting illusion–and only the approaching inferno will reveal both sides in their true colors.more A growing menace threatens Republic victory, and the members of Omega Squad make a shocking discovery that shakes their very loyalty.Īs the lines continue to blur between friend and enemy, citizens–from civilians and sergeants to Jedi and generals–find themselves up against a new foe: the doubt in their own hearts and minds.

In the Grand Army’s desperate fight to crush the Separatists, the secret special ops missions of its elite clone warriors have never been more critical. A growing menace threatens Republic vi As the savage Clone Wars rage unchecked, the Republic’s deadliest warriors face the grim truth that the Separatists aren’t their only enemy–or even their worst.

As the savage Clone Wars rage unchecked, the Republic’s deadliest warriors face the grim truth that the Separatists aren’t their only enemy–or even their worst.
