The Mandalorian Armor : Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Wars, Book I

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Summary: Good Idea, bad follow-through
Review: K.W. Jeters did have a good idea when he thought of making a story in which Boba Fett was the main character. That being said, may I say that that was all that was good about it. First of all, it is inconsistant with the Star Wars Universe, most prominently Tales of the Bounty Hunters and Tales of Jabba's Palace. Zuckuss is not a sniveling wimp, but a cool and composed bounty hunter, and NOT a member of the guild. His partner, 4-LOM, is nowhere to be found either. Bossk, also is NOT a member of the guild, mush less the son of its leader. He is not a spoiled brat, but also a cool, composed bounty hunter with all the moves. IG-88 did not even exist during that period, so I won't go there. The Dengar plot had no point that I could determine, and was not a large part of the book. Lastly, this was a pointless book with a few badly-executed ideas.

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Summary: Welcoming myself Back to the SW Universe
Review: Its been about 5 years since I have read any of the novels in the star wars universe, I happened to come across this book while at the local book store. I am very glad I bought it and will buy the next two in this series.

For anyone that has an intrigue in Boba Fett this book will give you an interesting look into the series of events surrounding the Bounty Hunters Guild's break, and Boba Fetts almost death in the Sarlacc monster on Tattooine.

While it did get long winded, and at times hard to follow, this book for the most part is well written and intriguing. By the end you are almost dying to find out about Neela, and what exactly happens to Boba Fett and Dengar, and why exactly KDY has such an intense interest in the infamous bounty hunter.

For the Bounty Hunter fans this book is sure to please.

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Summary: A Very Good StarWars Book
Review: The book starts out with Dengar exploring the ruins of Jaba's sail barge on Tatooine. Then the story goes back and forth between Dengar and just after The New Hope about Boba Fett and some trap that Prince Xizor (his ship the Virgo is really cool [still not as good as Slave 1]) has set to destroy the Bounty Hunters Guild (its really confusing until you read all three books) until they meet up at the very end of the book.

This is a very good book because it tells more about Boba Fett's story and about Prince Xizor. I think Fett talked a little too much at the end but otherwise he was as cold and, as non-talkative as ever. The store line is exiting, it can get confusing at times but that just makes for a better surprise. As in another review I think Zuckuss was out off character from Tales of the Bounty Hunters, acting more like a child rather than a bounty hunter. This book is also very good because it changes plots so it doesn't get boring, it can get confusing though. The book does not involve Han, Luke and Leia but after finishing the book its good any way.

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Summary: What about the Mandalorian Armor
Review: The title to this 1st book (I believe in a series of 3) lends nothing to the story itself. One would think by the title alone, we may delve back into the origin of Boba Fett. But that's not the case here.

The story seems intriguing, and has a fresh concept for the Star Wars universe: basically a story NOT revolving around Luke, Leia, Han and Vader.

To me the story was a bit long winded at times. Certain events just seemed to drag on with no clear ending in sight. I thought a few of the stars were out of character as well, including Fett. Fett has always been a man a few words, but there are a few times he seems just as verbose as C-3PO would be. Zuckess seemed out of character from the one portrayed in 'Tales of the Bounty Hunters'.

There was also a lot of scheming. Though plausible knowing these characters, for the new reader one can get lost in all the double, and triple crossing. Keeping note of whose loyalty belonged to whom became difficult at times.

The last thing I had a problem with was the time frame constantly shifted from chapter headers "NOW" and "THEN". Very tiresome too switch your mindset between events that happened years ago to the present then back again.

I do plan on reading the next two installments, because the story did hook me, but I believe the same 387 page story could have been told well in under 300.

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Summary: It is the BEST Star Wars Book I have ever read
Review: If you are a fan of any of the the Star Wars unvirse bounty hunters you must read this book. Of course anyone who cliams to like Star Wars also likes Boba Fett, therefore you MUST read this book, it gives alot of detail about the events after he was saved from near death by fellow bounty hunter Dengar. The book also sheds light upon the galaxy's most infamous bounty hunters past. Another big draw would be that a few dead characters make apperances in the book, i.e. Darth Vader, Prince Xizor, and Emporer Palapatine. The new characters that are introduced are as vivid and alive as any character the Star Wars movies. Although it is the first book of K.W. Jeter I have ever read I can already tell that great things await Star Wars fans from this vert talanted writer and I eagerly await his next book.

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Summary: Enjoyable if slightly redictable Star Wars book
Review: The Mandalorian Armor : Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Wars, Book I
by K.W. Jeter is the first in the Bounty Hunter Wars trilogy. It is a well-written look at the Star Wars universe through the eyes of characters who are pivotal to the series yet usually ignored (with the exception of someone named Fett) At the heart of this story, which takes place directly after the Sail Barge battle in Return of the Jedi and flashes back several years during the course of the story, is the contact between bounty hunters Dengar, Boba Fett and a dancer names Neela. The flashback sequences are fascinating and bring back Prince Xizor, a top notch character. Overall this book is well-written and interesting if almost totally prediactable. I figured out what would happen in the first 20 pages. Yet, the book manages to keep the readers interest and has fun doing it. Along the way familiar and new Star Wars characters pop up, creating a feeling of comfortable newness. Anyway while certainly not a top-notch Star Wars book, The Mandalorian Armor is an above average book. I wish amazon had 3 and a half star ratings because that is what I would have given this book, because is doesn't deserve a four but a three is really marking it as average.

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Summary: How to give a Sarlac indigestion/breakin the cycle of guild
Review: Taking place during and slightly before Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian Armor tells the story of the demise of the Bounty Hunter's Guild, and a Sarlac Creature; each having crossed paths with the one we call Fett.

Much to the surprise of everyone, Fett survived his brush with death. Thanks to one of Jabba's slave girls, and a lesser bounty hunter named Dengar, Fett slowly regains his strength, and is ready to take back his seat at the throne above all others in his trade.

Using the typical novel technique of flashbacks, the author takes readers on a ride that is oftentimes exciting; yet sometimes slow moving in the process. The highlight of these lull periods has to be Jeter's (the author) attempt to expand upon the character we hardly had a chance to know. Though a man of few words in the movies, Fett is very much a man of thought. I am amazed at how much this man resembles the one we call Han Solo.

Weaving a tale of deceit and corruption, Jeter leaves no doubt as to how this iconic figure could overcome unbelievable odds, and come out on top time and time again. With a cast of familiar characters (including IG-88, and Bosk) from the depths of the underworld, the Mandalorian Armor lays the groundwork for the next two books to build upon, and polish to a lustrous shine.

"alankelly"

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Summary: The dark side of the epic science-fantasy series.
Review: This alternate Star Wars back story gives us a look at just what an ice blooded baddie Boba Fett really is. Those expecting the noble heroics of the usual SW stories had better look elsewhere, this noir stuff of the blackest hearted kind. Chock full of back stabbing and double dealing (and the resulting bloodletting), The Mandalorian Armor satisfies, but you might find yourself wanting a breath of fresh air afterwards. Recommended.

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Summary: Digestion and the Art of Denying Sarlaccs
Review: Dancing one's way into a Sarlacc can invoke some bodily problems in anyone, including the most dangerous bounty hunter to grace the universe's ballrooms, and can leave them reliant on the aid of another in these times of trouble. Such is the case for Boba Fett, stricken by the misfortune of working for a Hutt and sticking around a desert planet a little too long, as well as the Dengar that finds him after he's blasted his way out of that eating machine. So, what does one do with a bounty hunter that would be worth a fortune dead and more if he were allowed to live and keep his promise to make you a partner? This is a tough question considering he knows some of the past that has led to the mystique of the universe's most loved bounty hunter and that many a person would try to [destroy] him if they knew that he was in a weakened condition and you, too, if you were to allow yourself to get in the way of their whims.

In this installation, I personally found myself liking the story as it wandered through the Bounty Hunter's Guild and the fall of such an esteemed organization, enjoying the scheme that Kud'ar Mub'at and his arachnid-like portions has birthed into being - not to mention the character itself and the oddities invoked within, like the fact that a piece of himself would one day arise and consume him and take his place. I also liked looking into the mindset of Bossk and his partner-in-crime, Zuckuss, as they bumbled about and ended up picking up Boba's scraps. The series also builds on other things that I liked as well, including some rather odd Hutts that are always enjoyable (bigger is better, especially when you have suits that can defy gravity) and are always trying to stay one step ahead of the game, plus the fact that Boba throws some plans into action that are actually high caliber assaults upon the playing field. Unfortunately, I've read the entire series and can say that this book was good but that the second installation was a painful trek into the mindset of redundancy and hurts the groundwork laid herein, making it hard to continue onward. There are times when the repetition of ideas is ground into the reader's mind over and over again as the works progress, making it an annoyance as you are given a person's mindset three times too many or when there is an event that has been [repeated over and over] and is still being dredged up.

If you can stand the fact that the book isn't exactly iron-on idealism to the Lucas empire and that Boba gets to crawl his way out of the Sarlacc ... then the first book herein is a pretty interesting read. It does like to play a bit and the series continuation hurts me as I recall reading onward, but this installation - graded by itself - births an interesting array of characters and ideas as it moves toward galactic [plan]. You simply have to bear in mind that one portion of the story might be the only piece you ever really want to read from cover to cover.

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Summary: Boba Fett
Review: While this is not one of my favorite Star Wars books it is interesting. It fills in some of story of Boba Fett, bounty hunter. However, the main characters from the movies (Luke, Leia, Han, etc) are not a big part of these books.