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Summary: Very interesting...
Review: Many have complained of this books faults, and while I'll admit it certainly has it's share in them, I found it to be one of the most well balanced Star Wars books I'd read in a long while. Yes, the characters are hard to get into at first, but they're also developed well enough over the course of the book that any half intelligent reader would come to like them anyway. Yes, the plot is clichey, and the suspense of the Trade Federation part of the book ruined by the Phantom Menace, and yet along with the cliches are unexpected twists and turns, characters you come to care about, and an extremely unpredictable ending. However, if you're looking for a deep and intracite story focusing on Darth Maul himself and the Sith way of life, this is not your book. Only a few chapters are even from his point of view, and there is almost nothing about his early life and training. Anyway, in this book, one of Nemoidians has escaped with key information, and Darth Sidious orders Maul to find and kill him. An easy enough seeming task, but by the time Maul reaches the traitor, he's already let another in on his secret, Lorn Paven, information broker... Meanwhile, Darsha Assant, a young Padawan, is finally ready to face the "trials" to ascend to knighthood at last. The assignment she's given is particularely difficult, and in the course of it she encounters Lorn, and through a chain of hearstopping events, they are forced to work together. I won't spoil the rest of the plot, but take my word for it, if you like Star Wars, and have at least a bit of an open mind, you will like this book.
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Summary: Interesting story
Review: I liked this book but thought of it as somewhat of a side story. My problem was with the events in the book. First of all the author manages to make Darth Maul look like a complete moron who is only successful because of luck, or because big bad Palpatine has to bail him out!This is an interesting book!
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Summary: Darth Maul Rules
Review: For The Book Star Wars: Darth Maul Shadow Hunter I Would Recomend The Book Only To People Who Like The Star Wars Trilogy. The Book In My Opinion Was Pretty Good Because Of The Plot That Kept Me Guessing On What Was Going To Happen Next In The Book.
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Summary: If you ain't a Dark Lord, you ain't Sith
Review: Some people would praise this book highly simply because it's about a cool character, namely Darth Maul. But that would be doing this novel a disservice. It deserves praise for far more reasons than just that. Now, I'm a really, really nit-picky stickler for Star Wars trivia. So when I read anything Star Wars-related, and can find nothing important to complain about, that should tell you two things: that the book in question meets or exceeds very high standards of quality, and that I really, really, really need to get a life. "Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter" succeeds on many levels, and here are just a few: Firstly, and most importantly, the author is familiar with the Star Wars universe. Wonderfully and comprehensively so. Mr. Reaves has included rare and little-known trivia in his narrative, showing that he is either a fellow obsessive fan boy at heart, or that he has the best Star Wars research materials at his disposal. Or even both, perhaps. His attention to detail is admirable and a rare gift to be treasured in the Star Wars universe, where a number of authors (and I am not naming names) ignore previously-written continuity for the sake of convenience or their story. An example of the attention to detail in this volume: Mr. Reaves describes Maul as belonging to the Iridonian species, a conclusion which has not been stated specifically elsewhere to my knowledge. But it IS a conclusion to which many fans have come after learning about Jedi Master Eeth Koth, who IS officially listed as an Iridonian, and has similar stunted horns. Excellent work, Mr. Reaves. Another praiseworthy aspect of this book is the vocabulary. It makes the reader not only sit up and take notice, it doesn't talk down to the reader. The word choice invites active participation in the reading of this novel, and not once did I find my eyes unfocusing and requiring me to go back and reread the same section over six times, as is the case with some other books I've read. This story keeps the reader riveted throughout. And not only that, it will help build an impressive and sesquipedalian vocabulary. Example: I can think of only one other book I have ever read that contains the word "poltroon," a word which Mr. Reaves uses to great effect. Again, excellent work. And speaking of keeping the reader riveted throughout, the thrust of the plot is fairly straightforward, but it has enough twists, branches, and action to keep the momentum of the narrative strong. What's more, the characters are well-fleshed out, and if you don't like them from the start, they'll grow on you. You LIKE the characters. Even the despicable Sith Lords are given unexpected depth. Even the near-hopeless Jedi padawan, Darsha Assant, who I desperately would have liked to smack senseless at the beginning of the story, even she grew on me. Well, this can't be a proper critique without some criticism. And there isn't much of it to come. Apart from a very few spelling mistakes (such as "ommni box" with only one "m"), the only complaint I have is the over-use of the word "photonic". Photonic sconces I could understand and accept, but photonic LAMP? Show me a lamp that DOESN'T give off photons, I dare you. And that's practically all I have to say that's bad about the work. So, in all, this is an excellent paperback novel (and the bonus "Darth Maul: Saboteur" story is just that: a nice bonus). This is a definite must-have for your library. Do not hesitate to acquire it. And if the folks at Lucas Licensing are reading this review, I have been unemployed since early January 2001, and would like a job as an editor. Thank you.
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Summary: Darth Maul Shadow Hunter
Review: I have found the book to be enjoyable and easy to read. The book makes you think that you are there fighting Darth Maul and on the speeder chasing him through the streets of that planet. I would say to young children to get this book because once you have started you will want to get to the next chapter and the chapter after that. I would not read this book at night because you will have dreams about being there inside the book. I think for Star Wars fans that they should start off with Star Wars New Hope and then move on to this book.
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Summary: Darth Maul Shadow Hunter
Review: I have only just started to read Darth Maul and I am finding it very intresting andf good to read. But there is a bit I don't like in the book and that bit is when Darth maul is order to kill someone for giving out information on about his master.
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Summary: Slow moving with a Killer Ending
Review: Star Wars: Darth Maul Shadow Hunter never failed to let me down. Included in the story is impressive depictions of the Jedi ethic, Jedi fighting skills, and interesting characters.
Not overshadowed by famous Star Wars characters like Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Mace Windu (among others), this story alows lesser or completely unknown characters to fill a simple story.
Tough Pavan an his droid I-5 can represent a duality of Han Solo and Chewbacca, they carry their own uniqueness and offers his story an interesting hook to the Jedi based stories of Star Wars.
Also, Darth Maul seems to make somewhat of a cameo in this book...but every scene he is in provides action and gives a little info into the little seen character (in Episode I) but doesn't reveal too much.
Also the ending and turn of events makes the most-likely ending (Maul wins) a surprise and brought goose-bumps to my skin.
Finally, I found this book to go beyond other Star Wars books. I read this at night and had chills running down my spine especiually in the last 15 pages.
I heavily recommend this book. It will please Maul fans, Star Wars fas, and maybe even casual sci-fi readers not deep into the Star Wars saga.
There is not death...but the Force!
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Summary: Don't judge a book by it's cover...
Review: Don't let the fancy cover art bedazzle you on this one. It was not enjoyable and really went nowhere from start to finish. It doesn't go into any real detail about the history of Darth Maul other than a few short flashbacks (and I do mean short) of events prior to the storyline or even to the movie. Definitely would not recommend to anyone.
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Summary: Maul at his best!
Review: I have read almost all of the Star Wars books out there, and Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter is at the top of the heap. Any Maul fan should love this book dearly as it lets you see him do what he was meant to do. Micheal Reeves did an excellent job expanding on this outstanding villian while adhering to the guidelines put forth by Mr Lucas. Even though i knew who would be the victor in this book, I couldn't put it down as the pacing and supporting cast kept my attention. Also, Mr Reeves still managed to slip a little spunk in the ending to make the whole read worth while. I would advise both new and old readers alike to pick up this gem.
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Summary: Couldn't put it down!
Review: The book was awesome!it led right up to episode 1 and went really deep into the life of Darth Maul pre-phantom menace.I fully recommed it.
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