Talk:A Talent for War
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This is the beginning of what I hope will be a comprehensive article on this novel, which will in turn be linked to the article on Jack McDevitt. I have most of the article written off-line and will add to it over the next week or two. My main challenge, not surprisingly, will be to keep the plot summary within proper bounds.
Simmaren 19:05, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
The character sketch of Christopher Sim is probably too long, but the length is justified given the importance of the character to both the back-story and the story. I may be able to shorten it, depending on what is in the plot summary. I will also rework some of this material to show a more neutral POV.
Simmaren 00:28, 19 February 2007 (UTC)
Query: is the 1989 G.P. Putnam listing shown under "Release Details" correct? I didn't add it and can't find it in the databases I've checked. The inconsistent 31 December 1998 publication date suggests error. Does anyone know? Simmaren 17:17, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
Re cover in infobox: I own the original 1989 paperback (somewhere) and will substitute a picture of the 1989 cover when I can find it. It appears to be identical to the 2004 paperback edition cover. Simmaren 17:19, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
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