Been getting back into Science Fiction and my brother recommended me this book. I got it on Christmas Eve and am already halfway though it. I cannot put it down. Superbly written stuff on world building. I highly recommend.
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Well finished the first book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Did not expect the ending to go the way it did. Now it’s on to the sequel starting tonight.
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Just finished Raven One in preparation for flying through the DCS campaign. Utterly spectacular read. I cannot heap enough praise on it.
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100% agree! I’m not much on fiction but this one, yeah, good. One of the best since Red Storm Rising IMO.
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I didn’t think of that comparison. But you are totally correct. It was nail biting stuff. Loved it.
Are the next books sequels to this or standalone stories?
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Sequels, and for literary quality I’d actually rate them above Red Storm. As awesome as the Tu-22M and F-19 stuff was, the romance on Iceland was cringeworthy. Miller’s character work is quite a bit better imo.
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Absolutely. Worst part.
As for sequels I will be getting the next one as soon as my audible token refreshes.
If you enjoyed Red Storm Rising have you read
the sixth battle by barrett tillman
More aviation/Naval Aviation focus (Though I also enjoyed the parts with the SAA Mirage F1s) and no cringy romance!
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Definitely sequels. In my honest opinion the second one definitely suffered from a sophomore slump, and there was a lot of personal narrative that didn’t really add much to the story, or seem to go anywhere. The third book though, I thoroughly enjoyed- even though I wish we’d gotten a bit more of the non-aviation side of the house.
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I really like Tillamns works in general, I’ve worn out 2 copies of Warriors since I first read it as freshman in HS back in the 90’s. I probably should get the kindle version so I can keep an intact one on my shelf.
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Yes both my “Sixth Battle” and “Warriors” are looking a bit tattered after many re-reads
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I know that @wheelsup_cavu and others have mentioned this book. Found a nice reimagined library copy on Amazon for a reasonable price.
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My favorite WW2 aircraft - and IL2 has one !
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Yeah I know. It reportedly isn’t even bad but I don’t fly planes without clickable cockpits anymore.
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In the clickable cockpits defense, I’ve never met a real life one with a mousable cockpit for anything other than the FMS 
Just a little friendly ribbing, plenty of virtual sky for all types.
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Anyone here ever read any of Jack Carr’s stuff? The guy is sharp as a tack. Iconic SEAL.
Def want to get his books now.