Rating: 
Summary: Not without faults, but nevertheless good
Review: Keyes' Conquest was a nearly perfect Star Wars novel. Focusing on one plot line, it drew us in and never let us go. Rebirth suffers from an attempt to do too much in too short a space, making it more difficult to become engrossed in any one plot. As several others have mentioned, each storyline is independent of the others, making one wonder why they are all included. A focus on only one of the stories - e.g., Anakin and Tahiri's recovery from Conquest - would have been better. And there are some details that are unconvincing or disturbint - Luke and Mara Force "revelation" at the end, and Kyp Durron's pedophiliac leers toward Jaina Solo (she's still only 17! Let's keep the PG rating here!)That being said, there is still much to be enjoyed. Keyes style is evocative of the original movies, keeping things fast-paced and interesting throughout. The action scenes, while sometimes too brief, are well-described, and the Anakin and Tahiri interaction is tastefully and touchingly explored. The viewpoint of the naysayers about the minimal role played by the older generation is certainly understandable; I particularly miss Lando. I do not believe, however, that the emphasis on the Solo children automatically turns the NJO series into another Young Jedi Knights. Jacen and Jaina aren't all that much younger than Luke and Leia were in Episode IV, or Anakin Skywalker in Episode II. Young characters do not mean a juvenile target audience. I have found nothing about the style, the plot, or the story to warrant the labeling of this or the other NJO books as "juvenile."
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Summary: It takes a strong stomach...
Review: I wish I could give this book a higher rating, because Keyes does well with what he's given. The problem is the overarching story: the New Jedi Order. So far, we've seen that those New Republic officials who aren't morons are spineless collaborators. The Jedi aren't much better: gone is the confident Luke from Episode VI, and in his place is an indecisive dillitante. Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin, the three Solo Jedi, aren't any better: they can't decide what action to take, whether they should use the Force or not, and their indifference leads to the deaths of millions. Towards the end of this book, I found myself thinking: I really don't care if these three live or die. And that's not the way I should feel about three important, central characters. I think Mr. Keyes does a good job with Han, Leia, and Lando, but their appearances are all too brief. I hope these books get better, but honestly, I doubt I'll be there to see it -- and that saddens me.
Rating: 
Summary: Last decent book in this series
Review: Stop reading this series after this book, the rest are horrendously bad.
Rating:
Summary: Best of the series
Review: After the series was just starting to elicit some yawns, Keyes had me back in the old Star Wars that I love. CLASSIC! I laughed out loud many times and there was true insight regarding the main character (A. Solo). I hate spoilers so I'm not going to go into the details. Unfortunately, I wish I could have personally directed the later novels. Star by Star killed it all! ! !
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Summary: Nothing Spectacular
Review: The New Jedi Order series turns to the aftermath of Anakin's escape from Yavin 4, and focuses on Jaina Solo's odd dilemma with Kyp Durron which leads to an unfortunate act on her behalf. The story of these two Jedi enters a new stage as Jaina blindly puts her trust in Kyp Durron. Anakin and Tahiri enter into a few escapades, but the real focal point of this book is the birth of Ben Skywalker, son of Luke and Mara. Not sure about the name (it's a little too...terrestrial), but it's an interesting development.
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Summary: Is there no hope?
Review: This is one of the better New Jedi Order books. I was so happy and content after reading Visions of the Future. I am sooo sorry that I started reading The New Jedi Order. Is there no hope?
If there are any Dark Jedi Knights out there strike all of us Star Wars fans down and put us out of our misery. Its time to move on. I'm not sure I even want to read #9 thru #13. Just too depressing. William Allen
Rating: 
Summary: Simply breathtaking
Review: When I finished reading Edge of Victory I: Conquest, I didn't think any New Jedi Order book I owned could surpass it. But I was wrong. Edge of Victory II: Rebirth is way better than Conquest. Still, without alienating them, we learn more about the Yuuzhan Vong on many levels. And now Mara Jade Skywalker is preparing to give birth to hers and Luke's child. Meanwhile Anakin, Tahiri, and Corran Horn set off on a journey to find ways to stop the Yuuzhan Vong's quest for control of the galaxy. Elsewhere Han, Leia, and a few others help to set up what Luke refers to as a "mainstream river", a route that Jedi everywhere can travel without fear of capture until a hospitable planet is found. As stated earlier, this is by far the best NJO book in the series, which has it all: action, adventure, and little romance.
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Summary: Quite good! Read it fast...
Review: It still kept me with the fascination of the Yuuzang Vong! We finally learn that they are also only - human... Some of our people finally make "friends" with them. The only advice I have: Read this book in intervals of more than 2 hours! There are always three or so storylines going on in parallel, if you don't read long enough you'll loose track.
Rating:
Summary: Buy this book
Review: I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to people AS LONG AS THEY"VE READ THE OTHERS. This book had many things going for it, in my opinion, including my favorite charactors Tahiri Veila and Mara Jade Skywalker. It also had the birth of Ben Skywalker, which was long awaited on my part. I recommend this book to Star Wars fans with background in the series. This book had many happy parts and a few sad ones, and is, in my opinion, a great book.
Rating:
Summary: Very good
Review: Exciting as are most of the Star Wars books I have read. I have read all of the Jedi Apprentice and New Jedi Order books. My favorite characters are Qui Gon, Han, and Anakin Solo, but Tahiri is next in line. Nom Anor is my Favorite one to hate. Anxiously looking forward to the next book.
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