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REVAN - February 2014 Holocronies Book Club
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STAR WARS EPISODE VII: THE FORCE AWAKENS
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This book is part of the Legends expanded universe. This tells the story of Obi-Wan as he makes Tatooine is home now after the events of Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan just wants to be left alone and watch over Luke as he grows up. Life is not that easy as Obi-Wan is thrust into a conflict between the moisture farmers and the Tusken Raiders.
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this novel. The author does a good job with the setting as the reader gets a good sense how desolate Tatooine is. I loved ...more
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this novel. The author does a good job with the setting as the reader gets a good sense how desolate Tatooine is. I loved ...more
This rating might be unfair because I listened to this book, mainly on my way to and from work, which means I was probably not giving it all the attention it deserved all the time. On the other hand, Star Wars audiobooks are awesome, including sounds from the films and close voice acting from all the characters I love.
I got the audiobook because I heard a sample read by the guy who plays kenobi in the clone wars animated series. Kenobi is my favourite character as well, so my expectations were ...more
I got the audiobook because I heard a sample read by the guy who plays kenobi in the clone wars animated series. Kenobi is my favourite character as well, so my expectations were ...more
Moments before I started to read this I worried that it could not possibly live up to my expectations. It was everything I wanted, and needed, it to be.
I really enjoyed this installment into the star wars world. I've never really read a western before, but this seems to capture that feel. It works quite well. It's a good story depicting Kenobi's adventures and adjustment to living on Tatooine, so that he may watch over Luke Skywalker. It also dives into the story of the tusken raiders and the farmers that live on the planet. It's a worthy read for sure. I am impressed with Miller's dive into a time period closer to the films. His others were mo
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Great exploration of the transition from Obi-Wan to Ben Kenobi. Draws on a lot of the traditions of Westerns to tell a unique story of life on the Star Wars frontier, where average, ordinary people oblivious to the "big picture" events in the Star Wars galaxy deal with their own problems. A very enjoyable read.
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