As the war between the Republic and the scattered remnants of the Empire continues, two children--the Jedi twins--will come i...
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Jul 09, 2007
TheTick
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Painful, painful, painful. I was smack in the middle of a revival of my love of Star Wars thanks to Timothy Zahn's Thrawn Trilogy. I wanted more, had to have it, so I quickly snapped up these from my local bookseller. The smile on my face soon faded as I waded through the first book. None of the characters sounded like I imagined them...they said things they wouldn't say, did things that I KNEW they wouldn't do. The worst offenses were against characters that Zahn had created...KJA's interp
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Feb 05, 2012
Donovan
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The Jedi Academy trilogy occurs about 7 years after Return of the Jedi. It consists of:-
Jedi Search
Dark Apprentice
Champions of the Force
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Jedi Search
The story begins with Han Solo and Chewbacca on a diplomatic mission from the New Republic to the spice mines of Kessel.
Unbeknownst to them, Moruth Doole had taken over the space mines, and was convinced the Falcon with Solo and Chewbacca aboard was a spy ship, a prelude to invasion More...
Jedi Search
Dark Apprentice
Champions of the Force
Plot ***Spoilers***
Jedi Search
The story begins with Han Solo and Chewbacca on a diplomatic mission from the New Republic to the spice mines of Kessel.
Unbeknownst to them, Moruth Doole had taken over the space mines, and was convinced the Falcon with Solo and Chewbacca aboard was a spy ship, a prelude to invasion More...
Feb 12, 2011
Linda
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Jedi Search has been my first non-Timothy-Zahn Star Wars novel experience and I don't completely know what to make of it. Overall I think this book suffers from the same syndrome as the Prequel Trilogy - it's good, but not good enough to match some of its predecessors. I've certainly read worse books in the sci-fi scene, but regarding Star Wars, it does not live up to expectations set by Thrawn books, though it might just be my preference of one author's style over another's.
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Jul 15, 2010
Crystal Starr Light
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Han and Chewie are out to Kessell to win its support for the New Republic after the events of Dark Empire I (Star Wars) (I haven't actually read that comic, but I've heard a lot about it). Unfortunately, Moruth Doole has no intentions of joining and sends Han and Chewie into the spice mines, where they meet the Force sensitive, Kyp Durron. Meanwhile, Leia holds things together on Coruscant, worrying for her husband, and Luke begins his Jedi Search, finding two candidates, Gantoris and Streen.
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May 10, 2011
Jacob
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Wow, I was actually caught off guard when I cracked the cover of this book because I skipped ahead in the timeline long enough that somewhere along the way Emperor Palpatine was resurrected, Luke studied the dark side alongside him and then the old bastard died again. It turns out this happened in the Dark Empire comic, which I only have a vague recollection of. It doesn’t affect much as the streamlined summary I just gave sums up everything and it isn’t really mentioned much anyhow.
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Apr 16, 2009
Lori
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Jul 06, 2011
Mark
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As an adult, I know that the name Kevin J. Anderson is synonymous with pillaging the Dune universe and ruining the vision of its creator. When I read this book here, I was 12 years old and I didn't even know what Dune was.
I read this book over and over and now I couldn't even tell you why, but the binding of its cover is more worn than any book I own, with crease upon crease. Though it may have been in bad hands, Luke starting up the new Jedi Academy is a significant driving force fo More...
I read this book over and over and now I couldn't even tell you why, but the binding of its cover is more worn than any book I own, with crease upon crease. Though it may have been in bad hands, Luke starting up the new Jedi Academy is a significant driving force fo More...
Jan 05, 2012
Ricky
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This book was unbelievably easy to read – I read it in a single day, in just under 24 hours. It had good character-driven plots, enough face time to keep the pace up, and some good direction. The surprise entrance of the Imperial fleet was genuinely startling, and the way the story flowed together at the end was excellent. It was definitely expository when it came to setting up the new generation of Jedi, but the group that Luke has put together at this point isn’t bad at all. The first scen
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Oct 14, 2010
Matt
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It was on page 15 of this book that I realized that this simply would not be a book I enjoyed reading:
"During the previous year of violent strife, Luke had been whisked away to the resurrected Emperor's stronghold in the galactic core, and there he had allowed himself to learn the dark side. He had become the Emperor's chief lieutenant, just like his father, Darth Vader."
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"During the previous year of violent strife, Luke had been whisked away to the resurrected Emperor's stronghold in the galactic core, and there he had allowed himself to learn the dark side. He had become the Emperor's chief lieutenant, just like his father, Darth Vader."
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Sep 09, 2009
I read a lot of crap spin offs from Star Wars when I was in middle school. I barely remember this series, except that it tied in with the Tales of the Jedi comic series, and the Thrawn Trilogy.
I admired Kevin J. Anderson's commitment to consistency. Even though it is a losing battle against a swirling storm of crap ideas and subpar writing, fueled by the money of maladjusted tween boys.
Also, this trilogy contains a really lame way of "one upping the death star."
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I admired Kevin J. Anderson's commitment to consistency. Even though it is a losing battle against a swirling storm of crap ideas and subpar writing, fueled by the money of maladjusted tween boys.
Also, this trilogy contains a really lame way of "one upping the death star."
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Jul 27, 2011
part 1 of the jedi academy trilogy. one of the better trilogies in the expanded star wars universe. luke sets up a academy to train jedi on yavin. all goeswell until one recruit is led to the dark side by the spirit of an age old sith, exar kun. he makes major damage, kills billions, reders luke comatose and steals a super weapon. the story also involves the death star designers and there newest creation, the sun crusher and the introduction of a staple EU baddy Admiral Dalla. good readable seri
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Jan 06, 2010
Wealhtheow
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Luke wants to recreate the Jedi Knights, a mission he feels particularly committed to for his niece and nephew's sakes. After various false leads (and a whole lot of scoundrel-related trouble--oh Han and Lando!), he thinks he might finally be able to start another Jedi Academy.
(Although after seeing the prequel movies, Luke's dream seems completely disconnected from reality. Jedi need training, yes. But the ancient methods were clearly completely idiotic. Raising the Jedi to have More...
(Although after seeing the prequel movies, Luke's dream seems completely disconnected from reality. Jedi need training, yes. But the ancient methods were clearly completely idiotic. Raising the Jedi to have More...
Sep 17, 2010
Lisa
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The continuing story of Luke, Leia, and Han - in this book, Luke is attempting to establish a Jedi academy, like they had in the old republic. He searches the galaxy for those who are force sensitive that he will be able to teach. Meanwhile, Han and Chewy are captured and forced to work in the dangerous spice mines of Kestle, but they find more than they bargain for in the process of escaping.
I enjoyed the story, especially because I love anything to do with Han and Leia.
I enjoyed the story, especially because I love anything to do with Han and Leia.
Dec 04, 2011
Yves
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Le livre s'ouvre sur l'écrasement du Millenium Falcon. Han et Chewie sont capturés et fait esclaves dans les mines d'épices de Kessel. Il rencontrent Kyp Durron, un adolescent avec de grand pouvoir Jedi. Ils s'évaderont pour tomber sur aussi pire, l'Amiral Daala, une ancienne maitresse de Tarkin qui a un chantier secret ou elle a développé le broyeur d'étoile, une super-arme capable de détruire un soleil. De son côté, Luke part avec Lando à la recherche de futur apprentis pour son acadé
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Oct 03, 2009
Ron
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Better than what I've come expect from Anderson. oh, the usual cliques and short cuts are there, but there's also a real story.
Every reader understands the significance of the red in Kyp's aura. Why doesn't Luke? Trying to increase the drama, authors often dumb down their characters to the point of silliness.
Cover art sucks. Were these Star Wars book covers done by competing grade schoolers?
Every reader understands the significance of the red in Kyp's aura. Why doesn't Luke? Trying to increase the drama, authors often dumb down their characters to the point of silliness.
Cover art sucks. Were these Star Wars book covers done by competing grade schoolers?
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Jul 11, 2010
James
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This is an example of the excellent among the Star Wars series and is far better than the follow on to the trilogy - Darksaber. The story is fast flowing with multiple threads happening at the same time. This feels like the original movie trilogy which is the best that you can hope for.
The story introduces Admiral Daala and her small fleet and research facilities which has been cut off from the galaxy for the last ten years. This provides another major villian to threaten the New R More...
The story introduces Admiral Daala and her small fleet and research facilities which has been cut off from the galaxy for the last ten years. This provides another major villian to threaten the New R More...
Sep 24, 2011
Miss Banana
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It was good, and certainly gave me something to read idly at work or before going to bed, and it did fulfill the need I had to fill my life with something Star Wars. But it was a long book for feeling like not much happened. Maybe I'll read the other books in the trilogy, but they're certainly not on my priority list.
Jul 31, 2009
Jake
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After reading Timothy Zahn's initial trilogy that kicked off the age of Star Wars novels, I stayed clear. Zahn’s novels were fine, but lacked the magic I’d felt in the original three movies. I just doubt any of these books can recapture how those films made me feel as a kid in the early 80s. And I’d rather imagine for myself what the Star Wars universe was like pre- and post- movies than let other writers dictate it for me.
That being said, I did decide to try out this trilogy. And I More...
That being said, I did decide to try out this trilogy. And I More...
Sep 29, 2010
Eric
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Apr 02, 2009
Kim
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The story in this book is all well and good. I personally have a very hard time reading Kevin J. Anderson. I'm not sure what it is about him, but his writing style drives me crazy. Anyway, the trilogy is pretty well done and it sets up a lot of important characters for later on in the canon.
Jun 22, 2010
Wesley
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The second big trilogy to be written in the expanded universe. Not nearly as good as the Zahn series, but it an interesting read as it details the start of the new Jedi Order. A very important series for the foundation of the "expanded" universe.
Aug 01, 2011
This felt like a movie in that there is so much description that one experiences the action. Luke Skywalker has started to build the New Jedi Knights and is traveling to find talented candidates. Meanwhile. Chewie and Han are captured, enslaved and then escape in a new ship, the Sun Crusher.
Apr 09, 2010
Richard
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I read a lot of Star Wars novels in Jr. High. It took a few dozen books before I realized many of them just weren't all that stellar. Ah, well, I'll squirrel away the memories on the internet and free up a book shelf.
May 07, 2009
Kelly
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Is this a great book? No. Did I read it three times? Yes. But that's 'cause I loved me some Luke/Mara Jade. They're not bad- better than most of the SW fiction out there, but kind of average for the canon storyline.
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Aug 05, 2011
Ross
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It's pretty good purely because it's unpredictable. Takes a while to get going (in my opinion around page 250 is when it starts getting good) but it still delivers in the end by tying up the loose ends.
Feb 13, 2009
Noel
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Why, yes, when I was 12-16 I read Star Wars books. Avidly. And I got so much shit for being a girl who was really, really into Star Wars. So the 4 star rating I gave this when I was 12 stays, got it?
Sep 26, 2010
Sam
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i loved this book because when you see the movies end you are all like "aww i wish their was more" so when you read the books you are all like 'Yes!" plus they are grate novels even if you havent seen the movies
Oct 22, 2009
Travis
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Luke is trying to set up his school for Jedi, at the same time something funny is going on in an old empire run weapons factory.
Nice mix of characters in the first class of Jedi.
Nice mix of characters in the first class of Jedi.
Apr 25, 2009
Heidi
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I hate how dark Keven J. Anderson portrays Luke! Not my favorite Star Wars author...and not a very exciting star wars book. I can't feel the George Lucas Star Wars Universe in his books.
Jul 30, 2011
The beginning of a great trilogy in the Expanded Star Wars saga.
Luke Skywalker is out to start a Jedi Academy and he's on the search for students.
Great read!
Luke Skywalker is out to start a Jedi Academy and he's on the search for students.
Great read!
