Talk:A Talent for War

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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Thermopylae
Where does the over-emphasis on perceived parallels with Thermopylae come from? I see no references for this and did not find it apparent when reading the book. I don't find it an especially warranted or insightful parallel even when pointed out. I think it is something of a stretch -the closer parallel is to a general-case of small force fighting larger force over a protracted period and failing to gain assistance from its people. That accepted, it far more closely matches the campaigns of eg Hannibal barca. But either this parallel or yours seems barely noteworthy, and original research unless cite given. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.23.114.168 (talk) 18:18, 22 August 2013 (UTC)

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