The Clone Wars have exploded across the galaxy as Republic forces and Separatists struggle to gain the upper hand. But while the Jedi generals work...
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Dec 09, 2010
Ron
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Not a four star in the real world, but so much better than most SW books that Miller desires the credit. A writer worth reading.
And the story is a genuinely enjoyable tail of two "regulars"--Obiwan Kenobi and Bail Organa--share and first dangerous mission which forces them to deal with each other as other than stereotypical Jedi and politician if they are to survive, let alone succeed.
The cover art has absolutely nothing to do with the story. Don't you hate that?
And the story is a genuinely enjoyable tail of two "regulars"--Obiwan Kenobi and Bail Organa--share and first dangerous mission which forces them to deal with each other as other than stereotypical Jedi and politician if they are to survive, let alone succeed.
The cover art has absolutely nothing to do with the story. Don't you hate that?
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Jun 09, 2011
Sharon
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I've read almost all of the Star Wars novels, and while the quality ranges from sheer brilliance to pointless pretension, I've never actually hated any of them.
Until now.
Since it is billed as a Clone Wars novel and even has clones on the cover, I assumed clones would feature prominently in the story. Instead, they are used more as set dressing—and rather sparingly at that.
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Since it is billed as a Clone Wars novel and even has clones on the cover, I assumed clones would feature prominently in the story. Instead, they are used more as set dressing—and rather sparingly at that.
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Nov 15, 2010
Trekscribbler
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Part of the problem with WILD SPACE is the simple fact that Miller spends the better part of 200 pages (half the novel) with ObiWan and Bail simply walking and talking on the surface of Zigoola, having the same argument in a dozen different variations. The intent would be to cement these two characters in their arguments: ObiWan is a faithful Jedi and remains faithful to his view of "defending" the Republic while Bail is a faithful servant/politician and remains faithful to his view of
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Jul 10, 2010
Crystal Starr Light
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“I wonder how many ill things are done by those who believe that what they're doing is right?”
The Clone Wars rages on. Anakin and Ahsoka are sent to defend the Bothawui system from General Grievous while Obi-Wan Kenobi must work with Bail Organa to retrieve information about the Sith.
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There is a lot to love about this book, but the first thing I will discuss is characters. Karen Miller, newcomer to Star Wars novels, has perfectly nailed each and every one that sh More...
The Clone Wars rages on. Anakin and Ahsoka are sent to defend the Bothawui system from General Grievous while Obi-Wan Kenobi must work with Bail Organa to retrieve information about the Sith.
I Liked:
There is a lot to love about this book, but the first thing I will discuss is characters. Karen Miller, newcomer to Star Wars novels, has perfectly nailed each and every one that sh More...
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Apr 12, 2009
Jacen
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First let me point out that there are no clones in the whole book so the cover is terribly misleading. For clones, look to any of Karen Traviss' Star Wars books.
I quite liked Wild Space 50 pages in. I really enjoyed the post Geonosis stuff, the minutiae of how and when Anakin was knighted, how Padme and Anakin hid their marriage from Obi-Wan and the Jedi Order. Wild Space was full of many little details that have been left out of the older prequel books and comics. It was only at the More...
I quite liked Wild Space 50 pages in. I really enjoyed the post Geonosis stuff, the minutiae of how and when Anakin was knighted, how Padme and Anakin hid their marriage from Obi-Wan and the Jedi Order. Wild Space was full of many little details that have been left out of the older prequel books and comics. It was only at the More...
Jan 09, 2009
Erika
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Wild Space is book two in the Clone Wars series, roughly following the events of the movie release. To avoid trodding the same territory as the weekly cartoon show, Karen Miller’s debut Star Wars novel abandons Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in favor of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The first few chapters confused me. Wild Space opens immediately after the events of AOTC--the Republic is cleaning up the mess, tending to the wounded, and sweeping away destroyed battle droids. Anakin’s just gotten his arm
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Dec 06, 2011
Christopher
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A solid SW novel. There are three things in particular I liked about this book: 1) It's one of the first in-depth looks at Bail Organa, a key figure that so very little is known about, 2) The beginning finally smoothed out some timeline conflicts I had been having with the Clone Wars ever since the T.V. show came out, and 3) it showed how weak, vulnerable, and pathetic a powerful Jedi like Obi-Wan could be in the face of concentrated Sith evil. Despite knowing better, I actually felt that Obi-W
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May 21, 2010
Michael
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A mixed bag of a book, with some pretty amazing pieces and some truly frustration moments.
- She inserts a good deal of Anakin angst, something that I've really enjoyed being absent from the Clone Wars TV series. Its presence (and the ridiculous relationship he has with Padme) is most unwelcome. That said, she does delve a bit into the secretive nature of their relationship. It's interesting to watch Padme' lie to Kenobi's face, and reflect on just how much the Dark Side (through Palp More...
- She inserts a good deal of Anakin angst, something that I've really enjoyed being absent from the Clone Wars TV series. Its presence (and the ridiculous relationship he has with Padme) is most unwelcome. That said, she does delve a bit into the secretive nature of their relationship. It's interesting to watch Padme' lie to Kenobi's face, and reflect on just how much the Dark Side (through Palp More...
Apr 08, 2009
Bradley
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Like so many Star Wars books this one is tight and interesting at the outset and devolves into sloppiness and pointlessness by the conclusion, but it is still enjoyable.
The book offers a window into the origins of a bond between Obi-wan Kenobi and Bail Organna. Karen Miller is a fun author but Obi-Wan never really feels quite like the Obi-Wan Kenobi I know. Because this book is sandwiched in between the movies and the franchise films it is classically stingy with the development of More...
The book offers a window into the origins of a bond between Obi-wan Kenobi and Bail Organna. Karen Miller is a fun author but Obi-Wan never really feels quite like the Obi-Wan Kenobi I know. Because this book is sandwiched in between the movies and the franchise films it is classically stingy with the development of More...
Aug 09, 2011
Mike
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This novel, which is based on the computer-animated TV show that was based on the computer-animated movie that was based on the Star Wars films, is actually much better than I expected. It starts unpromisingly, with a prologue that is bascially a Harlequin version of the romance between Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. This segment was overwrought and kind of embarassing.
But once that was out of the way, it became a well-written buddy adventure. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bail Organa, who don't pa More...
But once that was out of the way, it became a well-written buddy adventure. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bail Organa, who don't pa More...
Dec 18, 2010
Susan
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This is by far one of my favorite Star Wars books. But then I'm a huge Obiwan fan. The story itself is not so important to me than the character interaction, which is rare in a Star Wars novel. Here the story is basic, but the interesting aspect is the team up of Kenobi and Bail Organa to investigate a Sith planet out in uncharted Wild Space. From the get go Karen Miller makes them unlikely companions and then we watch them form a bond which explains some the missing pieces in the Star Wars film
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Dec 31, 2011
James
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My last book read for 2011. This was a pretty decent star wars book. It takes place a few months after Attack of the Clones/The Clone Wars movies and centers on Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bail Organa. Its an interesting read seeing the character development of Obi-Wan and especially Bail Organa as he is under used in the movies. Its nice seeing Bail get some "screen" time and you're able to gain a better understanding of his role in things and how he becomes more involved with the Jedi for
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Jan 21, 2009
Roberta
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A good solid entry in the Clone Wars era of the Star Wars universe. In this novel, we find out a bit more about why/how the secret marriage occurred between Anakin and Padme as well as why the Jedi Order trusts Bail Organa (specifically Yoda and Obi-Wan). A good solid story about the motivations of many of the key players during this time frame (Obi-Wan, Bail, Padme, Anakin, Palpatine, and Yoda).
This story is framed a bit by the Clone Wars story where Anakin and Ahsoka have to re More...
This story is framed a bit by the Clone Wars story where Anakin and Ahsoka have to re More...
Mar 28, 2009
Frank
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Started out good ... then faded and became too wordy. Sorta same old, same old. It seems the last 4 or 5 Star Wars/Clone Wars books go back the the Jedi "no attachment" theme (Karen Travis included). Sorry, author dudettes, we get it already. This is one dead and overly beaten horse. And how many times can one Jedi come close to death, still live and barely have a scar to show for it all? Yawn ...
Sep 23, 2011
Bobby
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About 1/3 through this book I called a friend of mine who is a SW fan and told him, "This is probably one of the better ones I've read in a long time." By the end of the book I called him back, "Yeah, scratch that. Total 180. The storyline that was interesting got abandoned and went into another that was just incredibly drawn out. Kinda disappointing.
Nov 30, 2011
Ryan
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After reading several Star Wars books before this one, I found it very poorly written. The entire book is basically centered around the bickering between Bail Organa and Obi-Wan Kenobi and when they finally reach the suspenseful planet of Zigoola, there is no action whatsoever. The two just continue to argue with each other until the very end.
Apr 08, 2009
Wendy
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I expected a quick, escapist read, which it was, but I was also surprisingly impressed with the quality of the writing. I've read several Star Wars novels, and this one definitely wins the prize for dialogue (in distinct contrast to the movies :) ) & characterization. Makes me want to check out Karen Miller's other books.
Jan 17, 2009
Phil
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This book deals with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Bail Organa locating a Sith planet after Bail is contacted by a mysterious group. It spends a lot of time on Obi-Wan trying to convince Bail that it's too dangerous for him and the two of them arguing in general. It seems to go over the same points ad nauseum. It just feels so inconsequential.
Jan 06, 2011
Kate
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I loved this book and the characterization of Obi-Wan and Bail Organa during their trip to Zigoola. The details were perfect -- not too many and not too sparse. I really enjoyed every second of this book, even the parts that didn't deal with my favorite characters, which is unusal for me.
Dec 14, 2009
Walt
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One of the better Star Wars books I have read in a long time. Considering her work with Bobba Fett in a nine-volume series I was worried this book might have too much emphasis on personality; but she balanced the character development with the action very well.
Sep 27, 2010
Dale
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It's a Star Wars novel based on the Clone Wars serial on Cartoon Network, what do you expect, Milton?
Still, very entertaining, and a glimpse into Obi Wan and Bail Organa. Since I am a total Jedi wonk, I enjoyed it greatly.
Still, very entertaining, and a glimpse into Obi Wan and Bail Organa. Since I am a total Jedi wonk, I enjoyed it greatly.
Jan 20, 2009
Chris
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Didn't like the beginning very much, but I didn't dislike it. Glad I stuck with it. The ending was pretty exciting.
Jan 29, 2012
Derrick
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a direct sequel to Traviss' Clone Wars. Really has nothing to do with the Clone troopers though. Basically Anakin whines about Padme and his new apprentice while Obi-Wan and Bail Organa go off on a goosechase to a Sith Planet. Which turns out to be an ambush. And Obi-wan and Bail bond while surviving.
Does do a good job of showing the desolate and empty condition of a sith world, and by extension, what a sith galaxy would be like. Nothing special overall though, certainly not worth b More...
Does do a good job of showing the desolate and empty condition of a sith world, and by extension, what a sith galaxy would be like. Nothing special overall though, certainly not worth b More...
Jan 21, 2010
Patrick
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Fun book. Bail Organa's character is great; the media manipulation strategy of Palpatine is outlined; good view of the workings of Anakin and Padme's secret relationship; and intro to Anakin's apprentice.
I liked the sections from Palpatine's point-of-view. They were closeish I think in terms of tone, but the actual wording of his comments was a little over-the-top and juvenile.
I liked the sections from Palpatine's point-of-view. They were closeish I think in terms of tone, but the actual wording of his comments was a little over-the-top and juvenile.
Aug 27, 2010
Jessie
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Not bad once it got going, but very repetitive. Good to know there's a back story as to why Obi-Wan trusts Bail, but I would actually term this a teen novel it was so obvious in plot, characterizations, etc. It was nice to be away from Anakin though.
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