Rating: 
Summary: Revealed At Last!
Review: I found this book to be among the best of the NJO series, if not THE best. Although I have always been a Jacen fan, I have been irritated with the writing of his character in previous NJO books. However, if you read between the lines in many of these books, you can see how they were leading up to Jacen's development. I've gone back to previous novels and read pieces of the books and found little snatches of information hinting at just how powerful a jedi Jacen really is. Previous novels have hinted to how Jacen was able to use the force in many different ways; i.e., healing, empathy, fighting, etc. And remember how surprised Jaina was at the end of Balance Point when she saw the power her brother exhibited while fighting to save their mother? Neither Jaina nor Anakin ever exhibited such a diversity in their abilities with the Force.With a couple minor exceptions, this writer did an excellent job with continuity. He tied the unanswered questions left from previous NJO novels into this one and provided believable answers. After reading this one you can think and say yeah, that makes sense now with what happened in .... NJO novel. I sincerely hope that Matthew Stover continues to write in the Star Wars Universe. As far as I'm concerned, he's right up there with Timothy Zahn (the Best!), Michael Stackpole, Troy Denning, and Kathy Tyers. I'm happy to see a Star Wars novel get back to what makes Star Wars Star Wars. The Force. This was a wonderful read and I believe has been a critical change for the Star Wars Universe as it relates to the Force. I can't wait for the next novel to see how others, particularly Jacen's family and friends, react to his change.
Rating:
Summary: a great story; surprisingly suspenseful.
Review: The New Jedi Order has highs and lows but Traitor is a zenith - with suspenseful plots and subplots and the cleverly ambiguous title; there are many twists and turns all the while enhance Jacen, Nom Anor and Vergere's characters consistently and deliciously. If you enjoyed the beginning of the series but got lost somewhere in the middle this will refresh and reinvigorate your interest. If you'd enjoyed them all then you'll be especially well rewarded with this story. Its hard to praise it more without giving away more of the story but with Jacen in question the drama is intense and
the final scene very satisfying.
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Summary: Would you people stop whining!
Review: You know, I've read countless reviews for the other NJO books and a lot of people are constantly complaining about how Jacen is too whiny and they're sick of him and his wishy-washy views. Here we have a book that gives us an awesome glimpse at Jacen's development, but also puts him in a place where he is no longer wishy-washy, and a lot of you still complain. I guess there is no pleasing some of you. I thought this was an awesome book. It gives a wonderful glimpse into the mind of Jacen and allows him to develop in a very different and dramatic way than other characters. If you are looking for space battles and stuff like that, this is not the book for you. This story is a character drama. It is designed to demonstrate and develop a character. I admit, I was disappointed about the death of a character in this book but war has casualties. Something that I see many readers of the NJO have a hard time accepting. This book is well-written, intriguing and a worthy member of an excellent series.
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Summary: Traitor is awesome
Review: Traitor is the most complex book in the series but the best one so far. Ganner and Jacen make an awesome team. It's impossible that they can make so good. Matthew Stover has understood what Jacen has been going through and wrote this book like no other.
Rating: 
Summary: TRAITOR
Review: I have never before read a novel by MR. Stover,so as you can understand I was curius as to whether it would be worthy of the name STAR WARS. I should have known that george would not have let someone who was a second rate author take part in the continuation of the galaxy he created. While I do not believe this to be the best of the NJO series i think it is up there with the top ones. I believe it has several good points in it. One of which is about pain, for pain can cripple you in many ways if you let it, or it can be a very good teacher. For everyone learns something from it even animals, what is allowed to be done, what is not, where one can go and where one cannot. Think about it. I am also glad it was in a way a happier book for it was time for one in the series. First Chewbacca was killed, and I will admit I came close to cryng over that. Then Anakin was lost but I kind of have theory as to why, but I would like to find out if it is correct first. But i think that in order to be able to understand the next one you will probably have to read this one. So even if you don't think you will like it, I recomend it in order to keep the continuity going. ENJOY.
Rating: 
Summary: dull
Review: While I personally like the author's other works I cannot say that I enjoyed his addition to the NJO. It was dull. The endless philosophical journey of Jacen in this book came about in a painfully slow story arc. His breakthroughs were just not interesting by the time he made them. I also found this sacrifice of a fellow Jedi to be not only inconsistent with his previous persona but implausible to say the least.
You can probably take a pass on this book and not miss a thing.
Rating:
Summary: Well developed, well rounded
Review: I really enjoyed this book for many reasons.
1. The book has a great metaphysical aspect and follows through on the promises made by other NJO books (I won't say how so as not to spoil it).
2. It developed the Vong ecosystem and explained many of their bio-creations.
3. Because it focuses on only a few characters it's easier to follow and allows you to quickly see how all the pieces fit together. The plot keeps unfolding quickly, but at the same time leading you to want more.
4. There is one really funny irony toward the end.
5. The fights are fewer but unique and compelling. I could not put the book down and finished it in about two days. My only regret is that I finished it. I hope that Stover is able to write another of the NJO books and I hope that the next book is able to maintain the Vergere's wit and the overall intellegence found in Traitor.
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Summary: this book is diffrent from other star wars books
Review: corsuscant has fallen to the enemy. anakin is dead. but what
actually happened to jacen solo? the last we saw he was captured and betrayed by vergere. she has him prisoner and is subjecting him to some of the most interesting tests i have ever seen. the
writer is clever not to let any one test last too long, but makes it interesting enough that you are clamoring for more. these tests will give him some answers that he did not even know
he was seeking and make him a stronger and better person. if you
are looking for fights, family interaction, this is not the book
for you. it is well written and i cannot wait until destiny's way
comes out.
Rating:
Summary: Too short!
Review: Awesome book! Once you read the first chapter, you cannot put it down! I enjoyed seeing Jacen develop into his new self.
Rating:
Summary: excellent
Review: This book was, in my opinion, the best NJO book so far. For the non-StarWars fan, that's the New Jedi Order series, the latest in the Star Wars Universe.
Jacen Solo is the main character in the book, and Veregre playes probably her biggest role yet, but aside from that there are very few characters represented in the book. Those in the book are portrayed excellently though.
For the readers that like action, this book is only for the patient reader. You will not find giant battles either in space or with Jedi flashing lightsabers. The action is there, but what action there is focuses on the philosophy of it. That brings me to the main point of the book. Jedi philosophy takes a hit, and Jacen re-invents himself.
The book focuses on the training of Jacen by Veregre and Jacen's growth from a child into a man. The book is written with a purpose and is one of the few Star Wars books I could call literature. It was truely written with the flow and form that rivals some of the best novels I've ever read. When I read the book i was reminded when I was taught exactly how to write in my English classes. Through all this though, I believe the book is written in such a way that less advanced readers would enjoy it too. It is not like "Animal Farm" for instance, as Animal Farm's true point is difficult for the young reader to grasp. The plot of the book is easy to grasp, but the way it was written was what made it rise above many other books I've read.
I recommend this book to everyone that has an interest in fiction, young or old.
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