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The Approaching Storm: Star Wars (Star Wars)
“ENTERTAINING AND INTELLIGENT . . . This book is pure class all the way. . . . The final page is a great climax.”
–Starburst
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of jo...more
–Starburst
The Republic is decaying, even under the leadership of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who was elected to save the galaxy from collapsing under the forces of discontent. On the tiny but strategic planet of Ansion, a powerful faction is on the verge of jo...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
January 1st 2003
by LucasBooks
(first published January 1st 2002)
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Appropriate that the book that 'sets up' the worst Star Wars movie of the 2 trilogies is the worst Star Wars book that I have read. It is not entirely fair to say this book is bad, as the author is clearly a good writer, (he uses words like 'festooned'), but this book falls down in many areas.
Namely, despite the claim of setting up Episode II, it doesn't. Unless of course you were wondering about the backstory to when Mace Windu says "Obi-Wan could do that, he just got back from a border dispu...more
Namely, despite the claim of setting up Episode II, it doesn't. Unless of course you were wondering about the backstory to when Mace Windu says "Obi-Wan could do that, he just got back from a border dispu...more
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Nine times out of ten, when a novel or video game possesses "Star Wars" in the title, there is already a leg-up in me liking it. But just like the prequel movies, "The Approaching Storm" reminds me that franchise does not automatically equal quality. The novel focuses on Anakin and his master, Obi-Wan, as they travel to the plant Ansion to keep the planet from separating from the Republic. The novel acts as a precursor to the second prequel "Attack of the Clones" and yet, despite be given two ic...more
For the campiness that usually is the Star Wars EU (especially in the prequel mode) and the ever-present whininess of Anakin, this was actually a delightful read. Focusing on the early murmurs of dissent within the Republic, Foster manages to tone down the larger Star Wars timeline and present a truly original story of what Jedi do for a living. I quite enjoyed the descriptions of the world Ansion and its various species as well as the intricate Republic politics that tend to get lost in the ove...more
Initially inoffensive while reading it, upon reflection, this book was frustrating in how thin the story was and how even some interesting ideas did not work in either the telling or the operation.
It must be difficult to write a story in a universe where much, if not all, of where the characters and larger narration comes from and is going to end up is set, but it is a telling point that had I not read this book, I would have not missed out on anything of substance from the Star Wars universe.
T...more
It must be difficult to write a story in a universe where much, if not all, of where the characters and larger narration comes from and is going to end up is set, but it is a telling point that had I not read this book, I would have not missed out on anything of substance from the Star Wars universe.
T...more
Jul 30, 2011
David Mcdowell
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Hehe, why do I read this crap. This is not the most inspiring Star Wars tale set as it is between Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. Too much galactic politics which, like A Skywalker, I find fairly tedious! Talking of whom, I can't read about Anakin without the mugging face of Hayden Christensen appearing. Very distracting.
Everything is just clunky and heavy-handed with Anakin making mistakes every 5 minutes, and getting a dirty look from Obi-Wan and ticked off by fellow Padawan Bariss. O...more
Everything is just clunky and heavy-handed with Anakin making mistakes every 5 minutes, and getting a dirty look from Obi-Wan and ticked off by fellow Padawan Bariss. O...more
I didn't think that this was that bad of a book. I have seen some negative reviews of it. It's better than Jedi Trial. The plot involves Obi-Wan, Anakin and the Jedi Luminara and her student going to Ansion to try and prevent them from seceding from the Republic. It's more political based as are a few books from that point in the timeline. I don't mind the politics; I think the overall scheme of the Sith is quite complicated and interesting. The book is interspersed with some action; usually inv...more
I didn't know until afterwards that this is the same guy who wrote Star Wars Splinter of the Mind's Eye. I bought the book used for $3.75 and I probably should have saved the money. From the book cover it looks like it is after the Clone Wars, but I don't believe it if it is. They make Anakin out to be a baby of sorts and one that really doesn't have the power of the force just yet. It seemed like he was really only 13, maybe 14 and not what he looks like on the cover. Of course he touches on th...more
May 14, 2013
Angela
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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Four jedi are sent to sort out a land dispute that has major repercussions on the Republic. This novel is set immediately before Episode 2. The interesting thing is that Obi Wan and Anakin are not the main characters. Luminara and her padawan Barris take centre stage, and it works. They have different styles to Obi wan and Anakin, and give some perspective to those characters. After reading this I really want to read more with this pairing.
The plot is about getting 2 sides to agree to some land...more
The plot is about getting 2 sides to agree to some land...more
Sadly to say, this book was a sad disappointment. Hardly ever do I read such a painful book to get through. Most of the characters were either poorly developed or entirely too drab. Obi-wan and Anakin shouldn't have been used on the cover as their roles are very, very minor. Maybe 30 pages from the end things picked up the pace, excitement, plot -but it was too little too late. Yes, the creatures and the world were described well but the rest was lacking. I would not recommend this, even to Star...more
I love any Star Wars book. I didn't love this one. There were some parts concerning the politics of the Old Republic that did intrigue me. I must say that I did enjoy that aspect of the prequel trilogy. Another problem is the limits put on this story since it was to take place before Attack of the clones. It kind of reminded me of the LOST episodes where it hadn't nothing to do with the overarching story and just wanted to fill space. I stand by my ratings and will stick to the expanded universe...more
Ansion is considering seceding from the Republic. Because of its many important alliances, the Republic fears a mass exodus. The Jedi react by sending Obi-Wan and Anakin to join Luminara Unduli and Barris Offee on the planet Ansion and negotiate with the Anwali.
NOTE: Based on audiobook and novel.
When I first read this book, eons ago now, I had a hard time getting into it. I was reading, wondering when the story "started". It took me a bit to realize that the journey to the Borokii, the travails...more
NOTE: Based on audiobook and novel.
When I first read this book, eons ago now, I had a hard time getting into it. I was reading, wondering when the story "started". It took me a bit to realize that the journey to the Borokii, the travails...more
Technically, it's pretty well done. He's not a bad writer. I was a bit put off by the author's seeming dislike for Obi-Wan, though. Reading it, I felt like he put Obi-Wan in just because he felt he had to and not because he had any personal interest in the character. Same with Anakin though he does seem to favor him to Obi-Wan. If you're looking for a decent read about Luminara and Barriss, however, this is your book. Or at least it's a book.
taking place before Attack of the Clones, it is the story of 2 Jedi and 2 Padawans forging an alliance on a world so that it doesn't secede from the Republic and draw many others with it. Obi-wan, Anakain, and Luminara Unduli and Barris Offee. This story was plodding, to put it nicely. It bordered on the "I'm not gonna finish this" line. Would never buy it, for sure.
Update: I did buy it, for continuity's sake, sigh.
Update: I did buy it, for continuity's sake, sigh.
Il fut une époque où Lucasbook ne faisait pas beaucoup de contrôle sur la qualité des produits qu'elle sortait. Malheureusement, des livres mauvais comme celui-ci se retrouvaient sur le marché. Dans le fonds, ce livre était là pour profiter de la vague de l'épisode 2 qui était sur le point de sortir.
Encore une fois, Obiwan et Anakin sont en mission diplomatique est comme par hasard (sarcasme), cette mission se passe mal.
La seule chose que j'ai appris dans ce livre c'est que Obi Wan est un person...more
Encore une fois, Obiwan et Anakin sont en mission diplomatique est comme par hasard (sarcasme), cette mission se passe mal.
La seule chose que j'ai appris dans ce livre c'est que Obi Wan est un person...more
Mar 28, 2013
Dark-Draco
rated it
5 of 5 stars
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I haven't read any Star Wars, except the novelizations of the films, but really, really enjoyed this. The writing was good and the story fast-pace, even though there were so many characters with strange names that I got a bit confused!! Easily done!! Anyway, I loved reading thsi author before and now will definitely be checking out the rest of his adaptations.
Truly a forgettable story with forgettable characters. At no point was I enthralled by the action and in the end, none of it really mattered. I'm not sure that it's 'Crystal Star' bad, but I just couldn't find anything to like about this book. I much prefer the Jude Watson young adult books that truly develop Anakin's character leading up to Attack of the Clones.
It was a interesting to find out about some of the stuff and had some scenes i enjoyed especially with anakin and obi wan that I like. but all in all wasn't very good... Quitte boring, I think it deserves more than a star but I couldn't give it *1/2
I quite enjoyed the blend of action and politics. There was never too much politics that I was bored by it, and the action was exciting and suspenseful enough to keep me reading.
Certainly this made me like Luminara a lot more than I did previously, she was very well characterized.
All in all, while not a perfect book, I liked reading it. Recommended to any Star Wars fans.
Certainly this made me like Luminara a lot more than I did previously, she was very well characterized.
All in all, while not a perfect book, I liked reading it. Recommended to any Star Wars fans.
There were many parts that repeated so much that it seriously annoyed me. Other parts were slow and could have been left out or drastically shortened. Other than that it was a good story.
I think the only redeeming facet of this book was the introduction of Luminara Unduli and, more importantly, Barriss Offee, who will soon play an important part in the Medstar series.
A little odd in that many of the challenges faced by the heroes were overcome by skills apart from "aggressive negotiating." It is a refreshing take on the genre.
It started out promising how it introduced Luminara and her padwan, the author was more humorous than most star wars authors, but you can solve your problems peaceably only so many times before it puts me to sleep. When the light sabers did come out the author didn't do a good job at writing the battle scenes. Too much politics, the writer did his best at making it interesting, too often I was speed reading those parts so I could get back to the jedi. Not the worst star wars book I ever read. 2...more
There is a throw-away line at the beginning of Episode II where Mace Windu mentions Obi-Wan returning from a border dispute on Ansion. Approaching Storm is about that event.
If you enjoy Jedi adventures, Force theolgy, and Trekkish-style planet exploration, then this book is for you; if you prefer planet-hopping, swashbuckling, and galactic (space) battles, then you may want to pass on this one.
The book is well-paced (if it wasn't I would have ditched it) and offers some thought-provoking persp...more
If you enjoy Jedi adventures, Force theolgy, and Trekkish-style planet exploration, then this book is for you; if you prefer planet-hopping, swashbuckling, and galactic (space) battles, then you may want to pass on this one.
The book is well-paced (if it wasn't I would have ditched it) and offers some thought-provoking persp...more
A GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT book,. About a lesser known character called Luminara Unduli. STAR WARS fans, I suggest you read it!
Crap. I didn't realize this was abridged. Why would anyone do that?
Other than that, it was ok - I always like back stories about the characters I know, and this is a prequel to the second movie in the new trilogy (Attack of the Clones).
But there wasn't a lot of action, there was a lot of politics, and...I don't know. It was just ok.
Other than that, it was ok - I always like back stories about the characters I know, and this is a prequel to the second movie in the new trilogy (Attack of the Clones).
But there wasn't a lot of action, there was a lot of politics, and...I don't know. It was just ok.
I like this book because of all the adventure. The best part was when Tooqui stole Bariss's food. I thought that was funny
Really good opening, really good close, but most of what was in-between the two was repetitive and dragged on.
The Approaching Storm is a nifty little prelude to Attack of the Clones. I would recommend this book to everyone I know, except they are all too insecure to read it.
A serious SW novel by a serious science fiction author – I loved seeing Anakin and Bariss interact.
Gutes Sci-Fi Abenteuer mit interessanten wesen auf dem Planeten Ansion [
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Bestselling science fiction writer Alan Dean Foster was born in New York City in 1946, but raised mainly in California. He received a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA in 1968, and a M.F.A. in 1969. Foster lives in Arizona with his wife, but he enjoys traveling because it gives him opportunities to meet new people and explore new places and cultures. This interest is carried over to his writing,...more
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