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Summary: Good, but not Tim Zahn or Mike Stackpole
Review: Unlike many people who have reviewed this book, I thouroughly enjoyed Vector Prime.I agree with others that Chewie shouldn't have been bumped off, but it did serve a purpose, and it wasn't even Salvatore's choice. Yes, his book is darker than earlier EU books. You have to remember, this is the first book in a five-year, 25 book story arc. If it ended all bright and happy, with the invaders smushed, what would be the purpose of the other 24 books? As it is, this leaves lots of room for retreats, offensives, and even attacking the Yuzhann Vong on thier own turf. If that doesn't breathe new life into an aging story line, nothing does.As for the book itself, I thought it was very well written. The characters were believable, not the omniscient demigods they have been in ages past. the lack of a Froce presene made them enmies even the Jedi cannot casually take out with the flick of a wrist. The conflict over and within the Jedi also makes for new material. It is interesting how many people assume the Jedi will be welcomed back, but a police force with those powers would be frightening, esp. after the string of Darths that destroyed the Old republic. All in all, a very well done book. However, it was not up to the level of Zahn of Stackpole, or Allston, but it beats all of the others. I hope Salvatore returns for more.
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Summary: OH MY GOD! THEY KILLED CHEWIE! YOU [BLEEP]S!
Review: To make a long story short, neither R. A. Salvatore or Vector Prime will be remembered for its written and narrative brilliance or that the book is the first installment of Star Wars' New Jedi Order series. No, the author will be forever remembered as the man who killed Chewbacca. And it's a shame. It should be remembered instead as an excellent read-- one of Salvatore's finest, and an epic truly worthy of the name Star Wars. As for the death of one of Star Wars' most beloved characters, remember that LucasFilm gave the publishers the green light. So while you blame Lucas, praise him instead. Like the Star wars magazine said, Luke and the gang were kidnapped too many times. It would be predictable to bring the gang back alive. Instead, LucasFilm and Salvatore decided to break that "safety bubble" and turn a seemingly predictable galaxy into one that Han Solo calls at the end of the book "a dangerous place to live". Now, a lot of Star Wars fans might throw rocks at me for saying this, but I hope Chewbacca-- and I like the character-- stays dead. Because, in the words of Dennis O'Neill (Batman writer and involved in the death of Robin), "it would be a sleazy stunt to bring him back [after killing him off]."
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Summary: I just couldn't stop reading it
Review: When I started reading this book I just couldn't stop reading, this book was just to exiting for me to stop, i have read alot of book's...especially StarWars but i must say that This book is my favorite book of all and i just had to say that to you so you maybe would get a little hint how extrodinary this book is, i wont tell you what it's about but just that it is the best StarWars book though it's sad it's great.
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Summary: New enemies - new suspense!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. I agree with those reviewers who state that it's time to look beyond the Empire. After all, it's called STAR WARS, not EMPIRE WARS. Why should the Empire be the only enemy our heroes ever encounter? We already have the encounter with the Ssri-Rukk - why shouldn't it expand even further? As for killing off main characters, yes it was very sad to read about Chewie's death, but as another reviewer has already stated, other main characters have been killed off in other story lines. After all, these characters are warriors, and warriors (even the best ones) sometimes die in battle. I'm looking forward to the rest of the New Jedi Order series.
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Summary: No, Chewie, NOOOOOOOOOO
Review: R. A. Salvator... You ought be ashamed of youself, killing Chewie like that. You should have at least let Chewie get in a few words (or howls, grunts, growls or whatever) so that Han wouldn't get drunk or anything. Yeesh. Other than the exeptionaly SAD part, this book was very good. If you love Chewie and can't imagine a world without him... read none of the New Jedi Order books, you will find them tear drippers I'm sure. From Obi-Wan Kenobi's greiving wife, Aur Revoir
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Summary: shut him up or shut him down
Review: first off you used the wrong phrase, shut him up or toss him out it is shut him up or shut him down. if you screw that up alone you should not write star wars. and allston and stockpole may have done fantasy but at least they do a nice job at star wars unlike you salvatore who writes close to horror novels. yes its nice to have a new enemy besides the empire it about time. their like the hun or the turks not indians and romans. as for the death of chewbacca thats why you create other main characters yo kill off you always need a core of people. but yes th young jedi knights are for but the old crew still has alot of time in this universe.
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Summary: A good effort
Review: Having now re-read the book so as to read Onslaught, I still found this to be an enjoyable read. I did have a few problems with the writing but nothing that warrants a "horrible writing style." I found the lack of descriptions of the main characters a little annoying but, you can't please everybody. The plot was dark and resolved what was possible as a starter to a 25 book cycle. Maybe other characters will die, maybe they won't but if it furthers the storyline, so be it. I would like to say, I hope this is it for th EU. After this storyline, how much more can be done, other than seeing what is in the unknown regions where Thrawn apparently came from. But that has to do with Imperials and no one wants to go down that road again. Like I said, the story was dark and it seems the Solo kids are being set up to take the place of the movie characters in the future. The enemy is well written. Almost like a combination of the ancient Roman empire and Native American culture. Should be interesting to see how it all comes to pass. I do think Mara could've been developed better but within the confines of one book, I can see where that would be difficult. One last note. I agree with people that the writers should have some awareness of the EU or even a sci-fi background instead of giving these asignments to the best author. It just doesn't always work. You can easily see the difference in the style between Salvatore and Stackpole and I'm not sure if it's a total plus or minus. All in all, it was a good story. And it is just that...a story. So enjoy it but don't be overly cynical and take it to heart thinking this is all there will ever be.
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Summary: The ONE and ONLY Star Wars novel
Review: "The force is strong in me, but not that strong" Master Yoda said when Luke said he can't die. In each movie a major good character died (QuiGon, ObiWan, Yoda, Vader). In this book our old furball buddy died. I was getting bored of all these bunch of bantam writers (except Timothy Zahn, of course). It was just about to get to the point where Luke and Han would say to Leia "Empire found a new superweapon, honey. We'll destroy it and come back for dinner". I could enjoy if in the next novel Luke dies, if well written. And this novel is well written guys, with the sheer amount of skill Salvatore has.
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Summary: In response to my previous review...
Review: I would like to say that I have now read the book. Yes, it is sad that someone dies, but star wars was overdue. You can't expect everyone to survive every battle they ever face. It kinda angers me that people arn't more realistic. Sure, it's fiction, but there needs to be some sense of realism. Even disney movies have main characters die some times. That is sad when a childrens company has death more then something for older people. As for the content of the book, I say bout time the empire isn't involved. When you are reading these reviews, don't listen to them about it being a bad book. Read it for yourself. Most of the fools are just mad because someone got the axe, or the planet as the case may be.
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Summary: good story-bad characterization
Review: If you want a great SW novel with fresh new villains and tense action, than this book is for you. If however, you are into great stories that develop and extend the range of a character then don't waste your time with this novel, especially if you are a fan of the Young Jedi Knight series. Stackpole has totally rewritten the characters of the Solo children and frankly, the Anderson's created much more beliveable and likable kids than Stackpole has.
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