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| These are a great series of books on how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan became master and apprentice. It's great for anyone who really wants insight on how the Jedi live. |
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| I've stumbled upon a great series of books called Jedi Apprentice. It's really cool how they tell about life in the Jedi Temple, and explain what it's like to live there. Although this particular series can only be found in the children's section, I recommend it to any Star Wars fan. It's not a series directed towards children only, because the plot of the story is usually pretty complicated. I will review these, because some I liked more than others, and giving you a summary might help you understand what they are about. The Rising Force By: Dave Woverton (yup, that's the same guy who wrote "The Courtship of Princess Leia") Obi-Wan is one of the oldest trainees in the Jedi Temple, and he must become a Padawan before his thirteenth birthday. To his surprise, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is paying the Jedi Temple a visit. However, he hasn't taken a Padawan since the loss of his last one, so Obi-Wan is doubtful he will be chosen. He isn't, and is shipped off to the planet of Bandomeer to become a farmer. On the way there, however, his path and Qui-Gon's cross, when Obi-Wan is recovering from being pounded by a Hutt. As it turns out, he has landed in the middle of an undeclared war between the Offworld Corporation controlled by the Hutts and the crew of the shipbeing piloted. He and Qui-Gon must try to keep peace, and manage to do so until the ship is attacked by Togorian pirates. They are forced to land on a planet completely unpopulated except for draigons. But what happens when everyone is put in danger, can they save themselves, the crew, and manage to get off the planet? Rating: Four out of four stars. The Dark Rival By: Jude Watson Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon have mase it to Bandomeer, and Obi-Wan is sent to the Agri-Corps. Upon arrival, however, Qui-Gon receives a short note from his last apprentice. Disturbed by this, he wonders where his former apprentice, Xanatos, is and what he wants. Qui-Gon's mission on Bandomeer is to keep peace between Offworld Corporation and the government. However, when Xanatos enters the scene, Qui-Gon is suspicious to what he wants. After an explosion in the Home Planet Mine, Qui-Gon suspects Xanatos is behind it. Obi-Wan, being investagative plans a stake-out one night when he finds Offworld explosives in a concealed room. He is kidnapped by Xanatos and is taken to the deepsea mines. The chances of survival are slim, and all hope is lost when Obi-Wan is caught snooping and is turned in by his "friend" Guerra, a Phindian. Being pushed into the sea, Qui-Gon knows Obi-Wan's chances of survival are slim, and rescuing him will be almost impossible. Can Qui-Gon save Obi-Wan and defeat Xanatos? Rating: Four out of four stars. The Hidden Past By: Jude Watson After becoming Qui-Gon's Padawan on the planet of Bandomeer, they are off on another adventure, this time to the planet of Gala. The day they make the journey is Obi-Wan's thirteenth birthday, a very important date for a Padawan. On this birthday, a Padawan receives a special present from their Jedi master. Obi-Wan recieves a rock from Qui-Gon that he found in a river. However, on the way to Gala, their ship is hijacked and lands on the planet of Phindar. There they meet Obi-Wan's friend Guerra from the deepsea mines and his brother Paxxi. As it turns out, the planet of Phindar is being controlled by the Syndicat. The Syndicat control the people by erasing their memories. Their only hope lies in Guerra and Paxxi, who must steal back the treasures of the people. In the process of this, however, Obi-Wan is captured and sent to have his memory erased. While the preparation for the memory wipe is taking place, Obi-Wan knows he must not let his memory be erased. He would lose all of his training and knowledge of how to use the Force, any friends he had he would never recognize, and all of his past would be wiped out. Can he survive the memeory wipe, and if he does, can he find his way back to Qui-Gon, Guerra, and Paxxi? Rating: Three out of four stars. Hey, I've come across other great books! Of course, I'm sure there are plenty more out there, but these are the ones I've read and have an opinion on! Tales of the Bounty Hunters -- edited by Kevin J. Anderson. I went back after researching Fett some more, and the more I think about it, it wasn't really that good. I mean do we really want to know about his medical problems with cancer and all that? (My reaction: "Our Fett? Medical problems? Nooooooo. He's the forever invincible bounty hunter we know and love (well, admire).") It did give insight to his (possibly false) past, and it did confirm that he was a Stormtrooper. But it didn't tell us why Fett and Han hate each other so much, and what happened on Jubilar! That's what really bugs me, and, although I know it was meant to end that way, it still bothers me that I'll never know what happened! The Bounty Hunter Wars (The Mandalorian Armor, Slave Ship, Hard Merchandise) -- by K.W(?) Jeter I hope you're all ready for more griping, but truthfully, how many of you actually enjoyed these books?! I read the Mandalorian Armor, hoping to learn more about Fett's past and how he got the armor, but instead it starts out with the whole Sarlacc incident. And I got really confused, so only after reading a chapter two or three times did I continue. What's with the spider guy and all that? I think that it's a bunch of -- ahem. Anyway, I managed to get through the MA. The only thing that actually kept me reading was the fact that Fett had a huge role in the book -- and he wasn't portrayed very well at that. Then, being the moron that I am, I went out and bought Slave Ship. Three chapters in, you get the idea that Neelah is ready to start hitting on Fett! Please! And Fett himself, he seems ready to kill both Dengar and Neelah if they even so much ask what he's going to do. I haven't had time to finish the book. I don't know if I want to spend time reading it. If you're still insistant on reading the books, go to the library instead of wasting your money. The Han Solo Trilogy (The Paradise Snare, The Hutt Gambit, Rebel Dawn) -- A.C. Crispen WHOOPEEE!!! These books are probably some of the best Star Wars fiction you'll find. I read them mainly because Fett had a small part in the second and third books, but found myself extremely interested in the actual story. It tells of Han's past and how he became a smuggler. It tells how he became involved with the Hutts and tells you that there was an important girl in his life before Leia. The story is well written and the characters stick to how they would act in the movies. And Fett is depicted as he would be in the movies -- cold, calculating, and to the point. But, if you want to compare his character in Rebel Dawn to his character in Slave Ship, he isn't ready to rip someone's head off for no reason. In fact, he acts somewhat like a gentleman to Bria (the bounty). She even says in the book he is somewhat of a "gentleman and a scholar." I loved these books, and I would even recommend them to someone who doesn't think Solo is anyone special. |
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