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Summary: Absolutely the BEST stand-alone book to date...
Review: I don't think that I have words to describe this wonderfly articulate, amazingly exiting book. Michael Stackpole pulls out his Star Wars implant, combined with his superb story telling, and the result: In my opinion, one of the best books of all time. Whether you like Star Wars or not, and especially if you do, this is a must read. I would not dare to give the plot away, as to spoil this masterpeice. It was only to bad that I couldn't choose 6 stars out of five...
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Summary: Incredibly Well Written
Review: I HIGHLY recommend this novel. I've read many of the SW novels and this is by far my favorite and the best yet. It's an incredible storyline with wonderful characters that are well expressed through Stackpole's ingenius writing. If you liked the X-Wing novels with Corran Horn, then this is one heck of a story with him in it.
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Summary: Two for one
Review: Stackpole, is in my opinion, one of the best Star Wars authors out there, and it's a shame that Dark Tide: Ruin was his last SW novel for a long time. But back to the topic at hand, I Jedi. This book follows Corran Horn, of Rogue Squadron, on a series of adventures after his wife Mirax is kidnapped, during the events of the Jedi Academy Trilogy. It's told from a first-person perspective (hence the title I Jedi), which threw me off a bit, but this is a good solid read. What I mean by my review title is that it's like getting two novels in one: Corran's fight against a rouge quasi-Imperial faction and his Jedi training. And it certainly is no short novel, at 579 pages. I think that Corran is one of the better characters in the Expanded Universe (but I probably wouldn't have cried if he really had died in Wedge's Gamble.) This shows a side of him that never emerged during the X-Wing series, showing a man who cares for his wife and his heritage. All in all, this is a really good one for die-hards and big fans, and a nice stand alone for those of you who want to get into Star Wars novels. Pick this one up; you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: This is a VERY good book
Review: Trust me, this is a great book. This recaps the Jedi Academy trilogy from Corran Horn's point of view. Plus this is a suspenseful book full of excellent writing. The first person-point-of-view really works for this book, so take it upon yourself to read this. The end is kind of short though, and will leave you wishing for more. Too bad there's no sequel...
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I have read all of Micheal Stackpoles Star Wars books and this is undoubtably the best. It is well written and the story just keeps moving from one place to another. I also like how he blended his new character into a story that was already written. I also liked how he had the main characters from the movie show up in this story.
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Summary: Stackpole's StarWars Greatest
Review: Michael Stackpole's best StarWars work! Stackpole writes with wonderful detail, allowing you to escape to a place far far away in your mind's eye, picturing lightsaber duels and starfighter dog fights. The novel looks further into the life of a new Jedi hero, Corran Horn. Corran realizes that he must tap into his Jedi roots in order to seek out his missing love, and in finding her, finds himself. A gripping book that you'll never want to put down. A must for all Star Wars and X-Wing series fans.
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Summary: The Best Book I Ever Read!
Review: This book was great. Corran Horn, obviously one of the greatest star wars characters, is thrown into the first person perspective. Very unusual for a Star Wars book. Trust me, it's worth it. Through this special glimpse, you learn the answers to most of the questions you could ever ask about how a jedi really feels. The story itself couldn't be better. Corran Horn is returning home from a mission, only to find that his wife has gone missing while on a secret mission of her own. The person who she was working for, refuses to tell him where or what she was doing. Without any real leads he goes to Luke Skywalkers Jedi Acadamy, hoping to find the answers he was looking for through the force. During his time there he ends up fighting with 4000 year old sith lord. Following this he leaves in frustration at Skywalker's methods. He then joins a pirate group trying to use his background as a undercover investigator to help. In the end he must make the great decision, which life to lead? The ending to this story is very good and leaves very little unsaid. This book may be long, but many different climaxes will keep you engrossed for the entire book. You won't be able to put it down.
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Summary: An excellent addition to the Star Wars mythos
Review: I have been a Star Wars nut for as long as I can remember, and I've read tons of Star Wars novels (I actually haven't been able to read all of them, most notably the Thrawn trilogy). I've enjoyed every one of them, with my mind placing me squarely in the center of the galaxy I was reading about. By far my favorite series up until now has been the Rogue Squadron series (although the darker, more mature approach of The New Jedi Order series [Vector Prime, anyway] has me considering a reevaluation). I enjoyed the development of all the characters, and I enjoyed the bonding of the pilots. It seems like a lot of Star Wars novels lack that sense of comradery that made the Star Wars trilogy so endearing. After the utterly disappointing Episode I (well, it wasn't a TOTAL waste. That final lightsaber battle was worth the price of admission), I wanted a book that could prove to me that George Lucas's magical galaxy far away still existed. I, Jedi was definitely that book. I spotted this book hidden on the book rack at Wal-Mart, and decided to glance at the description because I was intruiged by the title. When I discovered that it was a story about Corran Horn, I had to have it. That evening I started reading it. By the next afternoon I was finished (if I'm REALLY into a book, I read it at a faster pace than normal). This is, by far, one of the greatest pieces of Star Wars fiction available. If you are even a casual fan of Star Wars, you MUST have this book. The descriptions of Corran Horn's jedi displays leave images that are just as vivid, if not ten times moreso, as seeing the force manifestations in the Star Wars movies. When you read about Corran's space fights, you will be left in absolute awe at the sheer power he has available to him. This is a must-have for any self-respecting Star Wars fan (like I already said), so go click on the "Add to my shopping cart" button and get this book!
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Summary: One of the Best Star Wars Novels
Review: This is a great book! I couldnt put it down. Even if you dont like star wars you will like this book. It is written as him talking, like "I" did this. If you have no idea what this book is about then I'll tell you. It is about a member of rogue squadron (who has the ability to use the force) and he finds out his wife is missing, so he goes to Lukes jedi academy to learn how to use the force but gets frustrated with Luke, so he leaves to go find his wife using what he has learned about the force and his detective skills. This book will keep you on the edge. You won't be dissapointed with this book.
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Summary: Journey of discovery and adventure!
Review: In this portion of Michael A. Stackpole's supreme talent, readers are taken on a wild ride of adventure, discovery and enchantment in one of the best and most emotionally thrilling pieces of Star Wars storytelling. We travel with Corran Horn on a trip of amazing revelations in his experience with the Force.First he must join Luke Skywalker's new stablished Jedi Academy, under a false identity, in hopes of using his Force skills to track down his missing wife, Mirax, daughter of his father's one time CorSec days enemy, Booster Terrik. Everything goes on quite smoothly until a young apprentice is killed by a close encounter with the Dark Side, in the evil spirit of a fallen Dark Lord of the Sith, Exar Kun, who remains alive in the walls of a temple built in his honor by the slave Massasi people millenia earlier. Kyp Durron enters the scene and Corran instantly knows something is wrong with the young man, even though Luke Skywalker denies such evil intent. So Corran finally gives up on Luke and the academy and goes on his own to search and rescue his loved one from the clutches of an evil woman called Leonia Tavira and her Dark aide, leaders of an infamous pirate gang called the "Invids" because of their flagship's name, the Invidious, that Corran has been following with Rogue Squadron for quite a while. Then, after discovering a missing part in his identity with the help of his grandfather and information hidden on the genetic structure of his grandfather's flowers, he secretly joins the evil pirate gang he is most desperatly searching for in hopes of finding his wife. He also has to come to terms with his Jedi skills, and the Dark Side becons in the shadows as he plays both sides at the same time: as new squadron leader in the Invids, as Jedi Knight, and as Republic Rogue Squadron pilot. The part I know readers will find most interesting is his own personal battle against Exar Kun in the turmoil that follows Luke Skywalker's fall in the hands of a Dark Side influenced Kyp Durron, really breath taking and full of electrifying intensity. The action is just remarkable and will get you on the edge of your seat, couch, sofa, chair, bed or anywhere you find yourself reading it. A certain must have and a proven hit in all aspects.
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