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Summary: I, Jedi
Review: I loved this book. When I first started reading it I was a little disappointed at the story being told from Corran Horn's point of view instead of a more familiar character, but as I got into the book I really started to enjoy this new character. Now I'm looking forward to more books being written about him. It's nice to see a more three dimensional character being presented, with the flaws and strengths we all have and to which we can relate. Plus, the sense of humor this character has is refreshing. Michael Stackpole and other authors that have written for the Star Wars series have always used familiar expressions and idioms from the English language with just a slightly different slant to give them an other-worldly feel. They choose to leave them mostly intact so that the common reader can understand. The term "kubaz xurkonia" ....is just another example of that technique. In this way, we understand what he means without wondering how, in a "galaxy far, far away," they came up with the same terminology for a synthetic diamond that we did.
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Summary: For fans of Jedi and pilots
Review: This easily ranks among my favorite of the Star Wars novels. I would highly recommend reading at least the first 4 X-Wing novels first in order to understand where Corran Horn is coming from. It's nice to see a newer character focused on and Corran has (through this and the X-Wing books) been one of the most intresting expanded universe characters. I also liked how Mara Jade (another great character) was depicted. I liked the concept in this book that different jedi have different strengths and weaknesses both in their use of the force and as people in general.
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Summary: A Very Interesting Book
Review: I unlike some others rather enjoyed this book. I thought that the first person perspective was handled very well. I also thought that it was a good idea to present the Jedi Academy series from a different point of view. The story itself is very good and Stackpole once again shows he is a master at conveying the feel of a fight through writing. This is one of his best novels and I was gripped the whole way through, so gripped I finished it in two days! If there is one thing I don't like about this book it is the fact it was released in hardcover a year before it was released in paperback. I know it isn't the first book to do this but it is kind of annoying seing it in a book store in hardcover and knowing you can't buy it because it costs too much. All in all this is a very good book and I would suggest it for fans of Star Wars and non-fans alike.
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Summary: Just a Question
Review: I have a question for Michael Stackpole: Why did you create Corran Horn? What possible reason did you have of creating him as a character? Whould it not have been easier to use Kyle Katarn? Kyle is a Jedi, like Corran, he has a cocky attitude (Though usually doesn't come across as being pompous). He is a much stronger jedi than Corran is (he can actually PICK SOMETHING UP using the force). He is also pretty easy to marry off to Jan Ors (Who, incidently, like Mirax, is a pilot). So, why not simply reuse Kyle, I find him much more easy to understand than Corran, plus he isn't so stupid as to put a Cubit Zarchonia in his lightsaber (YOU, incidently, are the one who can't spell, Mr. Stackpole).
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Summary: Awesome
Review: This is an incredible book. Because of the first-person perspective used in the story, you can really get into it. I enjoyed this book immensely, and had it read in a matter of days: I couldn't put it down!
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Summary: A true Jedi of a Book
Review: Despite some discouraging reviews on this book, it is my favorite Star Wars book to date. I believe Stackpole's use of first person throughout the book added a great deal insight and excitment. At times you felt as if you were Corran Horn. I also thought the character development was done quite well. Also, the different perspective given from the books that paralleled this one made this story all that much more enjoyable. However, if you have yet to read the original X-Wing series I would suggest that as a prerequisite to this title, and I would also suggest reading the Jedi Academy Trilogy beforehand as well.
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Summary: Not a Jedi
Review: This is a bad book. The first person perspective in Star Wars is truly awful because as an author you cannot expand to include several of the characters. Corran (The main character) is always absent in the critical moment, like when he was conveniently gone when the Jedi apprentices defeated the spirit of a fallen Dark Jedi. I understand that Stackpole was forced to dance around the plot of the Jedi Academy Trilogy, but he fell to his knees doing it. Also, Corran's enemies never make any sense, like when a group of all powerful dark Jedi decide to aid a rogue imperial admiral who has one Star Destroyer and a midget of an armada, rather than siezing galactic power by themselves. Finally, while the characters are often in danger, the New Republic is never in any trouble, which limits the scale of the book. Buy the Jedi Academy Trilogy, by Kevin Anderson instead.
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Summary: This Book S_ _ _ s ... You fill it in !
Review: I agree with the reviewer who's posted twice about his displeasure of this book. Who the heck is Corran Horn ? And how did he get to be such a powerful force in the Star Wars Universe ? I don't remember this character or the alias he (supposedly) went by in the Jedi Trilogy series ? From the way this book was written you'd think Horn should be running the Jedi Academy ! This character, Horn, is soooo into himself that he's a Living Legend, in HIS own mind. And what's up with making Luke seem such a weak Jedi ? After reading (practically) every Star Wars book, including the Dark Horse comic series ... with ALL that Luke has been through and that's from the Light-side to the Dark-side and BACK again, after defeating the clone of Emperor Palpatine and countless other events, you would figure that Luke would be much, MUCH more powerful than Stackpole made him to be. This author should refrain from writing within the Star Wars Universe.
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Summary: what a great book
Review: i thought this book was outstanding! Corran Horn and Mara Jade are my favorite characters and they were both in this book. this story cleary shows the devotion and romancism between Corran and Mirax, while still having all the action expected from a Star Wars novel.The lines in this book were humorous, that made this book even better. I loved how, going back to the Jedi Academy Trilogy books, that Corran is never mentioned but this story fits in perfect. I defiantly reccomend this book if you are a X-Wing series fan!
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Summary: Audacious, tenacious, retentive... and a darn good read.
Review: This is the first (and by no means last) time I read Stackpole's work. I was initially sceptical about reading a novel which is written in the form of a diary; that is, almost every paragraph in the 1st person. Having the central character appearing in every chapter from start to finish meant multiple plots could not be executed simultaneously. However it was a bold move by the author to base the novel around a single character (Corran Horn) who is not a product of the original SW trilogy, and it has paid off. The novel is not exactly a spin-off but is certainly heading in that direction. The overall plot (Corran's search for his wife) is divided into two main themes. In order to rescue his wife, Corran must first explore his Jedi potential. He must then utilise this with his detective skills to go undercover and infiltrate the enemy. The plot is cleverly developed by Stackpole with each consequence of that plot being clearly thought out. The pace and scheme of the novel remains consistent throughout. The best part of the novel for me however is the sharp dialogue. The comic relief is provided with an astute combination of subtle and dry witticism. Corran has an ego the size of mount Everest and charms more ladies than James Bond. In addition the novel provides new insights into the Mara Jade / Luke Skywalker relationship initiated by Tim Zahn in the Empire trilogy. And unlike some of the mindless drivel churned out by other authors on this subject, Zahn himself has approved Stackpole's work. If you are a new reader to the SW genre, then please ignore this last paragraph as it will not make any sense.
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