Star Wars: X-Wing: Starfighters of Adumar

By: Aaron Allston

Narrated by: Anthony Heald

The aces of Wraith Squadron return in another thrilling adventure!

The X-wing fighter pilots of Wraith Squadron 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 squad is 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.

Well...Yes and No

I love it because it's Star Wars, and you probably will too. However, this abridged version is so different from the original as to be almost a completely different story. All the humour that Aaron Allston included has been removed. The narration, though clear and having the correct pacing and tones, does not click with what one wold expect for the characters. Additionally, the sound effects are so repetitive that it gets tiring. If I had paid full-price for it, I don't think I would have been very happy.

If you're a fan of SoA, you'll be disappointed; waiting patiently for your favourite lines and scenes that never come. But you'll also keep listening because it's Wedge, Tych, Wes and Hobbie.

Good book meets heavy edits

Full scenes are cut from the recitation and many of the witty one liners are missing. Not really noticeable except for those who memorized the novel. This is my favorite book but a lot is lost with in the audio rendition. It’s a meh.

Abridged… Like half the book poof

To be honest it feels like two thirds😬 they omit. I want unabridged to be available. I felt lied to.

wow

loved this book SOOOOO MUCH, my fave in the x wing series so far.

Good book but abridged

Warning: this audio book is abridged just an fyi because I didn’t know when I bought it.