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Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #9
The Fight for Truth
Most people on the planet Kegan don't want to have anything to do with the rest of the galaxy. But when a young potential Jedi is discovered there, Qui-Gon Jinn, Adi Gallia, and their apprentices, Obi-Wan and Siri, are compelled to visit this strangely isolated world.
They are not welcomed with open arms. Instead, Qui-Gon and Adi find themselves caught in a web of deception while Obi-Wan and Siri are imprisoned in a school where thought is dictated, dissent is forbidden, and detention is permanent.
On this planet, the Jedi must fight for truth...even though nobody wants to face it.
They are not welcomed with open arms. Instead, Qui-Gon and Adi find themselves caught in a web of deception while Obi-Wan and Siri are imprisoned in a school where thought is dictated, dissent is forbidden, and detention is permanent.
On this planet, the Jedi must fight for truth...even though nobody wants to face it.
144 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2000
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November 29, 2018
Actual rating is 3.5 stars.
This is part of a series but this could be used as a starting point as this book can be read as a stand alone novel. In this one, we continue to explore the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. They team up with another jedi and padawan duo and the four of them travel to a planet to see about a potential infant with force abilities. This planet has totally cut themselves off from the rest of the galaxy.
This series is meant for the younger audience. That being said, I think every age can enjoy them as they are quick reads and have a positive message. The exploration of the relationship between jedi master and padawan is the strength of this series and that continues in this book. I am enjoying this aspect so much. I liked how this book touches upon propaganda and its negative effects. It wasn't overdone and it never got preachy. I also liked how it touched upon visions and how one interprets these visions and their subsequent actions. Do you totally ignore these visions and wait for it to happen or do you become totally paranoid and cut yourself off in trying to protect yourself? The author handled this question perfectly. I did have one minor problem with this book. The security personnel had to be the worst I have ever seen and it just did not make sense. That is the reason why I could not give this a four star rating.
This book and the books in this whole series are great books to share with your children or just to read alone. They all have a positive message while taking place in our favorite galaxy. They are not mind blowing reads but they are entertaining and I look forward to the next one.
This is part of a series but this could be used as a starting point as this book can be read as a stand alone novel. In this one, we continue to explore the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. They team up with another jedi and padawan duo and the four of them travel to a planet to see about a potential infant with force abilities. This planet has totally cut themselves off from the rest of the galaxy.
This series is meant for the younger audience. That being said, I think every age can enjoy them as they are quick reads and have a positive message. The exploration of the relationship between jedi master and padawan is the strength of this series and that continues in this book. I am enjoying this aspect so much. I liked how this book touches upon propaganda and its negative effects. It wasn't overdone and it never got preachy. I also liked how it touched upon visions and how one interprets these visions and their subsequent actions. Do you totally ignore these visions and wait for it to happen or do you become totally paranoid and cut yourself off in trying to protect yourself? The author handled this question perfectly. I did have one minor problem with this book. The security personnel had to be the worst I have ever seen and it just did not make sense. That is the reason why I could not give this a four star rating.
This book and the books in this whole series are great books to share with your children or just to read alone. They all have a positive message while taking place in our favorite galaxy. They are not mind blowing reads but they are entertaining and I look forward to the next one.
November 11, 2019
YES. Okay, this book did not include the meditation and training I was hoping for, but I am consoled by what it did include.
Honestly, the more brainwashing Obi-Wan can be subjected to, the better. It's such vital and valuable information for me. Priceless. Obi-Wan and Siri are a great, obnoxious team, and it's nice to see Obi-Wan being the cautious, logical one for once. And I'm always a fan of any time we get to hang out with Adi Gallia.
The best part, though, was how thick this was with prophetic irony. These strange sages created a horrible, Orwellian environment on their planet to protect it from the darkness they foresaw filling the galaxy. They described some Clone Wars stuff and the Death Star specifically.
Of course, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon bring about the destruction of the Big Brother regime, meaning the planet is now open to the rest of the galaxy. Meaning that it probably will be ravaged in the Clone Wars and crushed under the boot of the Empire. Love that. It's classic Star Wars -- no matter what you choose, there is no good outcome.
Also classic Star Wars: Obi-Wan's unflinching, stubborn hope in the face of certain doom.
Honestly, the more brainwashing Obi-Wan can be subjected to, the better. It's such vital and valuable information for me. Priceless. Obi-Wan and Siri are a great, obnoxious team, and it's nice to see Obi-Wan being the cautious, logical one for once. And I'm always a fan of any time we get to hang out with Adi Gallia.
The best part, though, was how thick this was with prophetic irony. These strange sages created a horrible, Orwellian environment on their planet to protect it from the darkness they foresaw filling the galaxy. They described some Clone Wars stuff and the Death Star specifically.
Of course, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon bring about the destruction of the Big Brother regime, meaning the planet is now open to the rest of the galaxy. Meaning that it probably will be ravaged in the Clone Wars and crushed under the boot of the Empire. Love that. It's classic Star Wars -- no matter what you choose, there is no good outcome.
Also classic Star Wars: Obi-Wan's unflinching, stubborn hope in the face of certain doom.
September 28, 2026
This book had some most excellent themes, and had some really standard storytelling tropes and characters.
This book has excellent themes about Utopian Socialism, Censorship, and Governmental Control of Education. These themes absolutely are what makes this story special and stand out.
However, the plot here is very standard. An extremely paint-by-numbers plot about the Jedi being sent to a planet to find a new force sensetive child, the child going missing, the planetary leadership being suspect, and Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon (and other characters) splitting up and Obi-Wan getting captured in some way. Very standard storytelling devices used.
And like most of the series, the denoumont happens way too quickly.
Siri was an interesting introduction of a character. However, I felt that she was too scattered. In one part of the book she was too rigidly close to the Jedi way, and in another part of the book she seemed too un-Jedi like.
Overall, most excellent themes and ideas explored, but the story and characters just weren't that special. But the themes alone carry it enough to make me really appreciate it. 8 out of 10.
This book has excellent themes about Utopian Socialism, Censorship, and Governmental Control of Education. These themes absolutely are what makes this story special and stand out.
However, the plot here is very standard. An extremely paint-by-numbers plot about the Jedi being sent to a planet to find a new force sensetive child, the child going missing, the planetary leadership being suspect, and Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon (and other characters) splitting up and Obi-Wan getting captured in some way. Very standard storytelling devices used.
And like most of the series, the denoumont happens way too quickly.
Siri was an interesting introduction of a character. However, I felt that she was too scattered. In one part of the book she was too rigidly close to the Jedi way, and in another part of the book she seemed too un-Jedi like.
Overall, most excellent themes and ideas explored, but the story and characters just weren't that special. But the themes alone carry it enough to make me really appreciate it. 8 out of 10.
September 13, 2016
Sun suddenly burst through the clouds overhead, dazzling Qui-Gon's sight. The glare caused Obi-Wan's features to blur and dissolve. For a moment, Qui-Gon didn't see the boy. He saw an elder man, alone, living on a desolate planet, his only companions his dark memories. Qui-Gon felt the same shiver he'd experienced in O-Vieve's presence. Did he just have a vision of himself as an elder? Was that the dark vision O-Vieve had seen for him? Then a sudden truth pierced him. That isn't me. It is Obi-Wan.
This moment literally murdered me, nice job.
This moment literally murdered me, nice job.
August 2, 2012
This entry in the Jedi Apprentice is a bit more adult than previous installments. I don't mean that it's morally offensive; instead, the themes (thought control, definition of truth, etc.) might be a bit much for youngsters. For older fans like me, though, this is another good volume.
December 11, 2022
I didn't really like this one, wanted it to end so bad and it dragged with yet another story about some planet with some characters fighting and some trying to find some others.
Things happen that are not fun, simply because you don't care about the secondary characters in it, which are those who have things happened tot hem.
Things happen that are not fun, simply because you don't care about the secondary characters in it, which are those who have things happened tot hem.
September 22, 2015
3.5
La cantidad de guiños a todo lo oscuro que va a suceder en el futuro (lo que serían las películas) que hubo en este volumen me emocionó bastante.
Hasta ahora, si no me equivoco, en ninguno de los libros anteriores había pasado algo así.
Triste pero emocionante.
La cantidad de guiños a todo lo oscuro que va a suceder en el futuro (lo que serían las películas) que hubo en este volumen me emocionó bastante.
Hasta ahora, si no me equivoco, en ninguno de los libros anteriores había pasado algo así.
Triste pero emocionante.
December 31, 2019
I love this book! Definitely one of my favorites in the series! I don't know why, but I think I just like this type of plot😂
March 18, 2014
"If darkness lies ahead of me, I will fight it," Obi-Wan resolved.
Qui-Gon put a hand on his shoulder. "We will fight it together, Padawan."
In this latest book in the Jedi Apprentice series, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan team up with Adi and Siri. another Jedi Padawan team to travel to the remote planet of Kegan, after hearing about a Force sensitive child that may be there. But Kegan is a strange planet, one that is not used to outsiders, especially Jedi from the Republic. And after questioning a few of the natives, it seems that everyone is being brainwashed into thinking that everyone and everything that is NOT from Kegan is dangerous. And they do not appreciate the influence of outsiders.
This was a great read! It was interesting to see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan teamed up with other Jedi, just to see how they all interact with each other and how they handle missions together. Every Jedi has his or her own methods of handling situations and it was very interesting to see how they clashed with each other and eventually all learned to work together to handle the situation on a hostile planet with which they were unfamiliar. Obi-Wan is growing more mature and handling volatile situations better than he had in previous books, which added to the enjoyment of this book.
Qui-Gon put a hand on his shoulder. "We will fight it together, Padawan."
In this latest book in the Jedi Apprentice series, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan team up with Adi and Siri. another Jedi Padawan team to travel to the remote planet of Kegan, after hearing about a Force sensitive child that may be there. But Kegan is a strange planet, one that is not used to outsiders, especially Jedi from the Republic. And after questioning a few of the natives, it seems that everyone is being brainwashed into thinking that everyone and everything that is NOT from Kegan is dangerous. And they do not appreciate the influence of outsiders.
This was a great read! It was interesting to see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan teamed up with other Jedi, just to see how they all interact with each other and how they handle missions together. Every Jedi has his or her own methods of handling situations and it was very interesting to see how they clashed with each other and eventually all learned to work together to handle the situation on a hostile planet with which they were unfamiliar. Obi-Wan is growing more mature and handling volatile situations better than he had in previous books, which added to the enjoyment of this book.
February 5, 2019
Jedi Apprentice was the first Star Wars EU series I read as a child, so it holds very special place for me. If you’re a parent looking to get your kid into not only reading, but the amazing world of the TRUE Star Wars canon, then I’d highly recommend the Jedi Apprentice. The Fight For Truth in particular would definitely rank as my favorite entry in the whole series. I don’t care what Disney says, in my mind these books, along with New Jedi Order, the Darth Bane trilogy, the Thrawn Trilogy, Legacy of the Force, and countless others, are and always will be canon.
June 13, 2024
The increasing foreshadowing is driving me insane. When Qui Gon looks at Obi Wan and sees his desolate future but is certain they will be able to change it together…. Jude Watson, why are you like this?
Also this line:
“He handed her to Qui-Gon. ‘I bet you've been searching for this,’ he said. Qui-Gon looked over O-Lana's head at him. ‘I have been searching for you, too, Padawan. I am glad to have found you.’”
Qui Gon, if you were like this all the time, I wouldn’t have such angry feelings towards you.
Also this line:
“He handed her to Qui-Gon. ‘I bet you've been searching for this,’ he said. Qui-Gon looked over O-Lana's head at him. ‘I have been searching for you, too, Padawan. I am glad to have found you.’”
Qui Gon, if you were like this all the time, I wouldn’t have such angry feelings towards you.
May 22, 2013
OMG. THAT LAST PARAGRAPH. Qui-Gon's vision of young Obi-Wan's fate post-Revenge of the Sith just broke my heart. He SAW. He saw Obi-Wan, a haunted man, on Tatooine. Gosh.
February 19, 2024
This book takes place, as far as I can tell, several months after the last one, so we can say it’s probably been at least seven months since the first book (maybe even longer) and after the few months where Obi-wan was off by himself getting traumatized by war, he and Qui-gon have made amends. They’ve apparently been doing so well together that Yoda sends another Master and Padawan on the safe “check if the baby is force-sensitive” mission with them so that they can observe what an effective team looks like.(and also learn about cooperation). Which sounds great, and I love to hear that Qui-gon and Obi-wan are doing so well offscreen. But it’s a bit ironic because, just like the previous missions in the series, a significant portion of this mission is spent with Qui-gon and Obi-wan off doing separate things and stumbling across conspiracies that had nothing to do with the original assignment. It’s just funny to me. I hope when Adi Gallia goes back and makes her report Yoda’s like “To observe the effectiveness of a Master and Padawan working together, you were meant.” And then sends them all off again while telling Qui-gon not to lose his Padawan this time. …but that’s just how they get stuff done!
Also feel bad for the people on the planet because yes the current problem gets solved, but the visions about the Empire and the stormtroopers and the darkness coming from within the Jedi are gonna be real in like 2 decades or so lol oops.
Anyway it was a fun book.
Also feel bad for the people on the planet because yes the current problem gets solved, but the visions about the Empire and the stormtroopers and the darkness coming from within the Jedi are gonna be real in like 2 decades or so lol oops.
Anyway it was a fun book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 3, 2020
Aventurilla en el planeta Kegan, donde a parte de su ilusoria forma de vida feliz y pacífica, lo más interesante ha sido que Qui-Gon y Obi-Wan han tenido a una maestra Jedi y una padawan de acompañantes y les ha ido muy bien para trabajar la confianza y cooperación con otro dúo de jedis.
Momentazo también en el que los dos dirigentes del planeta les cuentan que han tenido visiones de jedis oscuros, un orden maléfico totalitario en la galaxia y de la posibilidad que haya una arma que pueda destruir planetas. Obi-Wan, bendita sea su inocencia, dice "nah, eso es imposible" pero eso, queridos, son el Imperio y la Estrella de la Muerte.
Al final Qui-Gon tiene una mini visión al tocar a Obi-Wan y lo ve viejo, solo y atormentado por el pasado... Vamos, a Ben Kenobi en Tatooine y pobrecito, se ha quedado preocupado :(
Momentazo también en el que los dos dirigentes del planeta les cuentan que han tenido visiones de jedis oscuros, un orden maléfico totalitario en la galaxia y de la posibilidad que haya una arma que pueda destruir planetas. Obi-Wan, bendita sea su inocencia, dice "nah, eso es imposible" pero eso, queridos, son el Imperio y la Estrella de la Muerte.
Al final Qui-Gon tiene una mini visión al tocar a Obi-Wan y lo ve viejo, solo y atormentado por el pasado... Vamos, a Ben Kenobi en Tatooine y pobrecito, se ha quedado preocupado :(
March 29, 2025
Another surprisingly strong and compelling junior-level novel that might as well be without a label of any kind. This is well-written, fast paced, and tightly constructed. It doesn't waste a single word, and it doesn't have time for any tangents. If only everything was this efficient and enjoyable.
February 9, 2019
The hints of the future at the end made this such a great read. There were little references about visions throughout the book, but the last few pages really stamped a foreboding sense. That was one great part
September 18, 2022
⭐⭐, 5
Este libro esta bien. La evolución de la relación entre Obi Wan y Qui Gon es buena y no se siente forzada.
Este libro esta bien. La evolución de la relación entre Obi Wan y Qui Gon es buena y no se siente forzada.
February 5, 2024
«— Creo que estabas buscando esto — dijo Obi-Wan.
— También te buscaba a ti, padawan. Menos mal que te he encontrado»
— También te buscaba a ti, padawan. Menos mal que te he encontrado»
August 5, 2017
2021 Review and rating: 3.5 stars rounded up.
Davi is a sweetheart but has a bit to much knowledge. Siri can be irritating but is understandable. I also have little to no tolerance for lies and misinformation. This book covers several key topics. One is how education can be used to indoctrinate and brainwash children. This taught me to question every book I read and be a independent learner. The book also looks at how a dystopian government can arise from good intentions and how even good desires to protect citizens can lead to loss of freedom, choice, agency, quality of life, and advances that save lives. Children with ailments are locked away in facilities because it is to distressing to others to see sick children. Constant surveillance alongside the illusion of freedom makes this quite the creepy read. While the leaders' glimpses into the future concerning The Clone Wars, Order 66, the fall of the Republic and Jedi, and the rise of the Empire and the Death Star are real, it does not excuse them isolating their planet and using indoctrination and brainwashing to ensure compliance. Many die of an illness that was curable due to the isolation. Thankfully there is reform by the end of the book. Yet the Jedi still do not see the elements of truth in the visions. Qui-gon begins to see part of Obi-wan's fate. But the Jedi are to close to the Senate to head a valid warning. Siri and Obi-wan have yet to see their own blind spots concerning the Republic and the Jedi Order.
Original review and rating: 4 stars
I forgot how good this one is. While the wrap ups may be a bit simple, the politics and tactics taught and explored in this book have a certain nuance to them. If you enjoy dystopian lit, then you will like this one.
Davi is a sweetheart but has a bit to much knowledge. Siri can be irritating but is understandable. I also have little to no tolerance for lies and misinformation. This book covers several key topics. One is how education can be used to indoctrinate and brainwash children. This taught me to question every book I read and be a independent learner. The book also looks at how a dystopian government can arise from good intentions and how even good desires to protect citizens can lead to loss of freedom, choice, agency, quality of life, and advances that save lives. Children with ailments are locked away in facilities because it is to distressing to others to see sick children. Constant surveillance alongside the illusion of freedom makes this quite the creepy read. While the leaders' glimpses into the future concerning The Clone Wars, Order 66, the fall of the Republic and Jedi, and the rise of the Empire and the Death Star are real, it does not excuse them isolating their planet and using indoctrination and brainwashing to ensure compliance. Many die of an illness that was curable due to the isolation. Thankfully there is reform by the end of the book. Yet the Jedi still do not see the elements of truth in the visions. Qui-gon begins to see part of Obi-wan's fate. But the Jedi are to close to the Senate to head a valid warning. Siri and Obi-wan have yet to see their own blind spots concerning the Republic and the Jedi Order.
Original review and rating: 4 stars
I forgot how good this one is. While the wrap ups may be a bit simple, the politics and tactics taught and explored in this book have a certain nuance to them. If you enjoy dystopian lit, then you will like this one.
June 20, 2016
5 stars as a YA but the writing is rather heavy handed, a trend apparent in earlier YA pre-Twilight & The Hunger Game era, so 1 star is discounted. Very political, very thought provoking. I can relate to Siri and Obi-Wan in a classroom getting corrected like that. I mean I was accused of being a sexist and women hater by a sexist and women hater. Oh well, you can't argue with a person who keeps telling you 2+2 equals 0 or something insisting it's the truth. This is like a sanitised version or kid friendly version of 1984.
Speaking about how the story fits in Star Wars universe, apparently 2 native Force sensitives had a foggy vision of DS-1 and Stromtroopers (and plausibly Darth Vader, as a former Jedi) so they isolated the planet and made a soft version of a Brave New World. They aren't wrong, per say, just a rather extreme precaution. However the way of doing it is certainly wrong, as stated earlier, a soft core version of 1984. By that time I guess Anakin was just a toddler but Palpy was a little older than Qui-Gon. Before they left a planet after having completed the mission Qui-Gon had a prophetic vision of Obi-Wan as a hermit Old Ben on Tatooine (the vision is foggy and Qui-Gon wasn't sure about the planet, but obviously...), not knowing the omen whether it's good or bad or the deeper details about it & dismissing it to focus on the now/present as the future is always in motion they all headed back to Coruscant for the next mission.
Speaking about how the story fits in Star Wars universe, apparently 2 native Force sensitives had a foggy vision of DS-1 and Stromtroopers (and plausibly Darth Vader, as a former Jedi) so they isolated the planet and made a soft version of a Brave New World. They aren't wrong, per say, just a rather extreme precaution. However the way of doing it is certainly wrong, as stated earlier, a soft core version of 1984. By that time I guess Anakin was just a toddler but Palpy was a little older than Qui-Gon. Before they left a planet after having completed the mission Qui-Gon had a prophetic vision of Obi-Wan as a hermit Old Ben on Tatooine (the vision is foggy and Qui-Gon wasn't sure about the planet, but obviously...), not knowing the omen whether it's good or bad or the deeper details about it & dismissing it to focus on the now/present as the future is always in motion they all headed back to Coruscant for the next mission.
November 1, 2025
⭐⭐⭐ Jedi Apprentice #9: The Fight for Truth
I enjoyed this story because it brought together two Padawans and two Jedi, which added an interesting dynamic to the plot. While I did not care much for the Adi Gallia and Qui-Gon aspect of the story, the world of Kegan was fascinating. The way Jude Watson imagined this isolated society felt believable and detailed.
The kidnapping of the Padawans and how they worked together to overcome their situation was well written. I found myself wanting to keep reading because Kegan was such an intriguing place, especially with the visions of O-Vieve, the leader who foresaw events that tie into the later films. You can tell Watson already knew what was coming in Episodes IV, V, and VI.
I also thought the leaders O-Vieve and V-Tan were interesting characters. Their ability to control and brainwash their own people gave the story a darker and more complex layer. This book was an improvement on the last several in the series, with stronger ideas and a more engaging setting. It may not be one of the best, but it feels fresh and well thought out.
I enjoyed this story because it brought together two Padawans and two Jedi, which added an interesting dynamic to the plot. While I did not care much for the Adi Gallia and Qui-Gon aspect of the story, the world of Kegan was fascinating. The way Jude Watson imagined this isolated society felt believable and detailed.
The kidnapping of the Padawans and how they worked together to overcome their situation was well written. I found myself wanting to keep reading because Kegan was such an intriguing place, especially with the visions of O-Vieve, the leader who foresaw events that tie into the later films. You can tell Watson already knew what was coming in Episodes IV, V, and VI.
I also thought the leaders O-Vieve and V-Tan were interesting characters. Their ability to control and brainwash their own people gave the story a darker and more complex layer. This book was an improvement on the last several in the series, with stronger ideas and a more engaging setting. It may not be one of the best, but it feels fresh and well thought out.
June 3, 2015
Obi Wan and fellow Jedi Padawan Siri Tachi are being held in a school of Indoctrination on the planet Kegan. The people of Kegan are in a utopian society where no one questions the leaders and everyone works in the job they are given. The "Perfect Utopia" is forcing their people to be emotionless drones. The Indoctrination schools are the reason for this. Can Siri And Obi Wan escape and free the people from their oppressive Government?
September 23, 2011
The Fight for Truth reads more like a tv episode of a series. Take that for what you will, very little as far as over all SW storyline progression here, there is some mention of a certain prophecy/fear which does make the reader go "ahhh". Other than that, a simple stand alone story of Qui Gon and Obi Wan.
December 15, 2014
Jude Watson seems to have gotten as tired of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's fraught relationship as I have because they are suddenly bestest buds in this book. It's refreshing.
Also, would kill for some non-humanoid planets.
Also, would kill for some non-humanoid planets.
April 30, 2016
Amé la cantidad de guiños al oscuro futuro que les depara.
August 31, 2026
There are over a dozen “Jedi Apprentice” books, and I was trying to figure out what I was going to do to get a hold of the next one. Then I looked up which was next, and I remembered: I HAVE this book. The issue was getting it out of its hiding spot…
So, this one has Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan on a mission with another Jedi duo, Adi Gallia and her new padawan, Siri Tachi. They’re sent to a planet called Kegan (I think it’s named after a character Liam Neeson played in a movie?), a dystopian hellscape that poses as a democracy outside of the Republic. Two parents think their child is Force sensitive, so they sent a message, against the wishes of their government, to the Jedi Order to come investigate. Even though the Kegan government sends smiling guides to help the Jedi get acquainted, it’s quite obvious that they’re not wanted there.
Also, Obi-Wan and Siri get kidnapped and forced to go to a school, because they’re mistaken for locals, and have to deal with the BS education system of a planet run on propaganda.
But the bad guys don’t take away their lightsabers?? Apparently they don’t recognize what they are, okay, fine, but you’d think that kids dressed weird and carrying metal sticks would be outfitted with new clothes and have their possessions taken away on a dystopian planet, wouldn’t you?
Alright, so I was considering not reviewing any more of these books, but I always find something interesting in them. In this one, for instance, is that the leaders of Kegan apparently have visions, which is how they were able to take control of the planet. And they HATE the Republic, wanting to stay isolated, because of their visions. They say that some day, a great evil will come from the Republic, spawning from the Jedi–a darkness that will lead to their planet being invaded by masked soldiers, and perhaps even destroyed in a great explosion. Which, for the characters IN the story sounds crazy, but we, the reader (even if we read this when it came out, before the Prequel Trilogy was finished) know PRECISELY what this is all referring to–the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of the Empire.
Absolutely wild. The Jedi assure the people of Kegan that visions don’t necessarily come true, and they have no idea what this all means–Siri rejects it on principle. It makes delicious dramatic irony, though, if also very sad.
[In case you’re wondering–Kegan does NOT get destroyed by the Death Star in the Legends continuity, so no worries about that. It does get conquered by the Vong, though.]
At the very end, Qui-Gon also gets a vision of Obi-Wan as an old man in the Original Trilogy, though he doesn’t recognize where it is, and it takes him a minute, as he first assumes that it’s a vision of himself. Which is also kind of interesting.
This is also the first time we see Siri for an extended period of time. She’s appeared before, mostly as another student that doesn’t get along with Obi-Wan. She still doesn’t really get along with Obi-Wan. The opening scene is a training exercise about working together, which she pointedly refuses to do, leading Obi-Wan to not do a good job, either. Which is kind of funny, considering she ends up being one of his closest Jedi allies in later books.
Also, she had a purple lightsaber! That’s darn cool. [Before “Attack of the Clones” and especially before the Disney reboot, it was much more common to see lightsabers of a wider spectrum of colors.]
The main problem with the story is how quickly it resolves. After Obi-Wan and Siri are successfully rescued from the evil school, the book sort of resolves everything with a, “And then the people revolted and overthrew the bad government! Hooray!” That’s GREAT, but that’s a horribly rushed ending. I was confused because, having the next book, I knew this wasn’t a two-parter, except it needed to be one in order to have a satisfying ending. Show your work, Watson! It just feels like a cop-out, right when it was getting good!
I had mixed feelings, as you can tell. There are fascinating aspects of the character development and worldbuilding, it’s just that the Plot sort of putters out towards the end in a way that feels pretty darn inexcusable. It’s another sign of how these books are limited in trying to introduce so much while also keeping it short enough that it’s under 150 pages. I mean, I know it’s written for kids, but c’mon.
So, this one has Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan on a mission with another Jedi duo, Adi Gallia and her new padawan, Siri Tachi. They’re sent to a planet called Kegan (I think it’s named after a character Liam Neeson played in a movie?), a dystopian hellscape that poses as a democracy outside of the Republic. Two parents think their child is Force sensitive, so they sent a message, against the wishes of their government, to the Jedi Order to come investigate. Even though the Kegan government sends smiling guides to help the Jedi get acquainted, it’s quite obvious that they’re not wanted there.
Also, Obi-Wan and Siri get kidnapped and forced to go to a school, because they’re mistaken for locals, and have to deal with the BS education system of a planet run on propaganda.
But the bad guys don’t take away their lightsabers?? Apparently they don’t recognize what they are, okay, fine, but you’d think that kids dressed weird and carrying metal sticks would be outfitted with new clothes and have their possessions taken away on a dystopian planet, wouldn’t you?
Alright, so I was considering not reviewing any more of these books, but I always find something interesting in them. In this one, for instance, is that the leaders of Kegan apparently have visions, which is how they were able to take control of the planet. And they HATE the Republic, wanting to stay isolated, because of their visions. They say that some day, a great evil will come from the Republic, spawning from the Jedi–a darkness that will lead to their planet being invaded by masked soldiers, and perhaps even destroyed in a great explosion. Which, for the characters IN the story sounds crazy, but we, the reader (even if we read this when it came out, before the Prequel Trilogy was finished) know PRECISELY what this is all referring to–the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of the Empire.
Absolutely wild. The Jedi assure the people of Kegan that visions don’t necessarily come true, and they have no idea what this all means–Siri rejects it on principle. It makes delicious dramatic irony, though, if also very sad.
[In case you’re wondering–Kegan does NOT get destroyed by the Death Star in the Legends continuity, so no worries about that. It does get conquered by the Vong, though.]
At the very end, Qui-Gon also gets a vision of Obi-Wan as an old man in the Original Trilogy, though he doesn’t recognize where it is, and it takes him a minute, as he first assumes that it’s a vision of himself. Which is also kind of interesting.
This is also the first time we see Siri for an extended period of time. She’s appeared before, mostly as another student that doesn’t get along with Obi-Wan. She still doesn’t really get along with Obi-Wan. The opening scene is a training exercise about working together, which she pointedly refuses to do, leading Obi-Wan to not do a good job, either. Which is kind of funny, considering she ends up being one of his closest Jedi allies in later books.
Also, she had a purple lightsaber! That’s darn cool. [Before “Attack of the Clones” and especially before the Disney reboot, it was much more common to see lightsabers of a wider spectrum of colors.]
The main problem with the story is how quickly it resolves. After Obi-Wan and Siri are successfully rescued from the evil school, the book sort of resolves everything with a, “And then the people revolted and overthrew the bad government! Hooray!” That’s GREAT, but that’s a horribly rushed ending. I was confused because, having the next book, I knew this wasn’t a two-parter, except it needed to be one in order to have a satisfying ending. Show your work, Watson! It just feels like a cop-out, right when it was getting good!
I had mixed feelings, as you can tell. There are fascinating aspects of the character development and worldbuilding, it’s just that the Plot sort of putters out towards the end in a way that feels pretty darn inexcusable. It’s another sign of how these books are limited in trying to introduce so much while also keeping it short enough that it’s under 150 pages. I mean, I know it’s written for kids, but c’mon.
November 13, 2022
‘The Fight for Truth’ is the ninth book in the Jedi Apprentice series and takes place after Qui-Gon has accepted Obi-Wan back as his apprentice and the two have done much reflecting in the Jedi Temple. This book sees more of an investigative side from the Master-Padawan duo of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi. I think it’s a good move after all the civil wars and hunting and fighting of Xanatos the two have been up to. It’s always interesting to see how Jedi will act when unable to use their weapons.
Yoda calls upon Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan for a mission but this time it’s not just them, Yoda wants them to work with a brand new Master-Padawan duo of Adi Gallia and Siri. This is a really interesting move because we start the book with seeing Obi-Wan and Siri not getting along so well. She still blames him for casting a bad view on all Padawans thanks to his decisions with Melida/Daan, and Obi-Wan is working to fight the urge that the two of them are in a constant competition.
What should be a standard mission for the group, assess whether an infant is Force-sensitive to be brought to the Temple for training, naturally does not go at all to plan. Due to this, Obi-Wan and Siri have to learn how to get along and work as a team when they are separated from their Masters. It’s interesting to see how Siri’s impulsivity is paired with Obi-Wan’s learned from his mistakes new way of planning first before acting. It was also great to see Qui-Gon having to work with Adi and how the two of them clash in their techniques and having to figure out how best to work together to solve the problems happening on Kegan.
Throughout the book, there is also talk of visions of the future, which were amazing. It was a lot of fun deciphering them to the events that happen further down the timeline, while wishing the Jedi could see the truths in many of them! Another great book, it has left me eagerly awaiting to see how Obi-Wan and Siri interact further down the road.
Yoda calls upon Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan for a mission but this time it’s not just them, Yoda wants them to work with a brand new Master-Padawan duo of Adi Gallia and Siri. This is a really interesting move because we start the book with seeing Obi-Wan and Siri not getting along so well. She still blames him for casting a bad view on all Padawans thanks to his decisions with Melida/Daan, and Obi-Wan is working to fight the urge that the two of them are in a constant competition.
What should be a standard mission for the group, assess whether an infant is Force-sensitive to be brought to the Temple for training, naturally does not go at all to plan. Due to this, Obi-Wan and Siri have to learn how to get along and work as a team when they are separated from their Masters. It’s interesting to see how Siri’s impulsivity is paired with Obi-Wan’s learned from his mistakes new way of planning first before acting. It was also great to see Qui-Gon having to work with Adi and how the two of them clash in their techniques and having to figure out how best to work together to solve the problems happening on Kegan.
Throughout the book, there is also talk of visions of the future, which were amazing. It was a lot of fun deciphering them to the events that happen further down the timeline, while wishing the Jedi could see the truths in many of them! Another great book, it has left me eagerly awaiting to see how Obi-Wan and Siri interact further down the road.
November 12, 2024
Hot on the heels of the (seeming?) resolution of the Xanatos arc, the Fight for Truth has a lot to live up to, but boy does it deliver for this long-time Star Wars EU fan.
For such a short book, it presents a rather nuanced view of its setting on the dystopian planet Kegan, one whose leaders attempt an isolationist approach to avoid a dark future, which will ultimately, inevitably be realized in the Galactic Empire. Despite having its own twists, however, the plot feels rather similar to plots from previous books. If you're an adult reader, don't be expecting a mind-blowing narrative within this single book, but as part of the larger narrative of the Jedi Apprentice series as a whole, it fits well and serves to further develop the themes, the galaxy, and the main characters.
Speaking of, the very best part of this book is its furthering of Siri Tachi and Obi-Wan Kenobi's relationship. I knew from the Last of the Jedi series that Obi-Wan and Siri were friends, but seeing them here as kids, being perfect foils to each other throughout their adventure, is just so much fun. I honestly can't wait for next time these two young Padawans cross paths. I can't get enough. I appreciate Watson's effort to also allow Masters Qui-Gon Jinn and Adi Gallia to be dynamic characters with their own struggles and perspectives.
And finally, while I won't spoil the ending, I will say Watson concludes with a surprisingly emotional tie-in that Star Wars fans of all ages will appreciate.
For such a short book, it presents a rather nuanced view of its setting on the dystopian planet Kegan, one whose leaders attempt an isolationist approach to avoid a dark future, which will ultimately, inevitably be realized in the Galactic Empire. Despite having its own twists, however, the plot feels rather similar to plots from previous books. If you're an adult reader, don't be expecting a mind-blowing narrative within this single book, but as part of the larger narrative of the Jedi Apprentice series as a whole, it fits well and serves to further develop the themes, the galaxy, and the main characters.
Speaking of, the very best part of this book is its furthering of Siri Tachi and Obi-Wan Kenobi's relationship. I knew from the Last of the Jedi series that Obi-Wan and Siri were friends, but seeing them here as kids, being perfect foils to each other throughout their adventure, is just so much fun. I honestly can't wait for next time these two young Padawans cross paths. I can't get enough. I appreciate Watson's effort to also allow Masters Qui-Gon Jinn and Adi Gallia to be dynamic characters with their own struggles and perspectives.
And finally, while I won't spoil the ending, I will say Watson concludes with a surprisingly emotional tie-in that Star Wars fans of all ages will appreciate.
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July 29, 2026Obi-Wan and Qui-Gons probationary period is over and they are sent on a mission with Adi-Galia and her Padawan Siri Tachi to look into a force sensitive baby on an isolationist planet.
Decent story here. Obi-Wan and Siri have to learn to work together in an evil school. Meanwhile Adi and Qui-Gon spend the book confirming that this is indeed an authoritarian dystopia. There is the neat little twist that the isolationist leaders ruling the planet are seeing the visions of the Empire.
Adi and Qui-Gon have a bit of rule follower vs maverick thing but it's very much not in focus. Siri and Obi-Wan have to learn to work together despite Obi-Wan having begun adopting his calmer wait and see approach he has in the movies, and Siri being a bit of a hothead. By the end of it they do come together, the children are saved, and the isolationist government collapses in an afternoon. Roll credits after a nice little moment of Qui-Gon seeing a vision of Ob-Wan in exile on Tatooine, and promising to face the Darkness by Obi-Wans side, reminding us that Obi-Wan's life is a tragedy.
Lower B not quite messy enough to be a C really could have used a little more breathing time here, ending felt a bit rushed the master's plotline was a bit expository and wheel spiny. First completely one off book little set up prior and little set up for what comes next you could get away with skipping this one save for Siri becoming one of Jude Watson’s regular recurring characters.
Decent story here. Obi-Wan and Siri have to learn to work together in an evil school. Meanwhile Adi and Qui-Gon spend the book confirming that this is indeed an authoritarian dystopia. There is the neat little twist that the isolationist leaders ruling the planet are seeing the visions of the Empire.
Adi and Qui-Gon have a bit of rule follower vs maverick thing but it's very much not in focus. Siri and Obi-Wan have to learn to work together despite Obi-Wan having begun adopting his calmer wait and see approach he has in the movies, and Siri being a bit of a hothead. By the end of it they do come together, the children are saved, and the isolationist government collapses in an afternoon. Roll credits after a nice little moment of Qui-Gon seeing a vision of Ob-Wan in exile on Tatooine, and promising to face the Darkness by Obi-Wans side, reminding us that Obi-Wan's life is a tragedy.
Lower B not quite messy enough to be a C really could have used a little more breathing time here, ending felt a bit rushed the master's plotline was a bit expository and wheel spiny. First completely one off book little set up prior and little set up for what comes next you could get away with skipping this one save for Siri becoming one of Jude Watson’s regular recurring characters.
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June 13, 2019
How can young adults and teens learn how to stand up for their values and morals, how can they learn the difference between doing the right thing, and doing something for the “common good?” This excellent, simple, and well-done novel explores many early thoughts of teens, such as self-doubt, findings one’s place in society, making friends, and trying to avoid trouble.
It is explored as we follow young Obi-Wan Kenobi on an adventure where he learns many important truths about what is right, and what is expected of you to do, how to correctly choose, and how to stand up for those who are weaker/ younger than you, and for your beliefs. We see constantly throughout the book that the characters are relatable and struggle with similar concepts and themes as young adults and teens.
Jude Watson has done an excellent job explaining and exploring these themes with classic characters from Star Wars. It might be a galaxy far, far away but these are many lessons we can read from this novel. I highly recommend it to all young adults and teens, as it is easier to grasp, and illustrates these important and relatable themes. Providing thoughts and insights throughout.
Warnings:
Violence
It is explored as we follow young Obi-Wan Kenobi on an adventure where he learns many important truths about what is right, and what is expected of you to do, how to correctly choose, and how to stand up for those who are weaker/ younger than you, and for your beliefs. We see constantly throughout the book that the characters are relatable and struggle with similar concepts and themes as young adults and teens.
Jude Watson has done an excellent job explaining and exploring these themes with classic characters from Star Wars. It might be a galaxy far, far away but these are many lessons we can read from this novel. I highly recommend it to all young adults and teens, as it is easier to grasp, and illustrates these important and relatable themes. Providing thoughts and insights throughout.
Warnings:
Violence
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