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Dark Apprentice (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 2)

Dark Apprentice (Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Trilogy, Vol. 2)

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Blah.
Review: Does it get any more boring than this? I hope not. I've read a multitude of the Star Wars novels, and along with Courtship of Princess Leia, I was totally disinterested in this whole trilogy. I have issues with Lucas creating a second Death Star in Return of the Jedi, but I got over that. When Anderson created a third Death Star Prototype, I got annoyed. I know the Empire is cruel and all, but I seriously think there's only so far an evil empire can go.

This trilogy was hard to fathom, even for a science fiction book. It was hard to buy some of the situations that came about. I should have read I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole after this, just so I had the satifaction of reading something spectacular, instead of something I forced myself to finish.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Blah.
Review: Does it get any more boring than this? I hope not. I've read a multitude of the Star Wars novels, and along with Courtship of Princess Leia, I was totally disinterested in this whole trilogy. I have issues with Lucas creating a second Death Star in Return of the Jedi, but I got over that. When Anderson created a third Death Star Prototype, I got annoyed. I know the Empire is cruel and all, but I seriously think there's only so far an evil empire can go.

This trilogy was hard to fathom, even for a science fiction book. It was hard to buy some of the situations that came about. I should have read I, Jedi by Michael Stackpole after this, just so I had the satifaction of reading something spectacular, instead of something I forced myself to finish.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Filled with non-stop action!
Review: Hey I didn't just read this book, I experienced it. Well that'show I felt anyway. This trilogy just never gave you a rest! Yeah Iliked it and all but( (T. Zahn's trilogy was a bit better.).

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: 2+2=fun!
Review: I am not one. Usually buy tapes(or CD as in this case) but I have wanted to obtain the Rings so as to hear incredible stories over. After having "it" several times, my book is in tatters and so I searched for an audio recording. Many of those I have seen claim to be. But the fact is they are not! They give parts!!! The books in full leave out many sections or chapters. This set by Rob Inglis is!!! It is read with no characters. Characters are easily and thoroughly. This set is full of sound effects and music, so if you are looking, this is not. However, personally prefer the fact "not a production" and is. Rather quite what I wanted in the place, the characters and the story. Inglis does a job and I am. Again. Not to harp on, this is a "PACKAGE" well the money!!!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: This didn't help my opinion of Kevin J. Anderson
Review: I can't say that I was particularly pleased with the first book in this trilogy, Jedi Search. However, this fact did not stop me frombeing even less pleased with the second entry into the series. Once again, we are treated to a lengthy series of escapades involving incompetant Imperials, grandoise superweapons and, of course, the omnipotent Jedi. Why did I read this series?

I'll start with the Imperials, more specifically Daala. Somehow, despite all the build up Anderson gave her, she manages to come off as little more than a cartoon villian, who dreams up wild plots, pats herself of the back for her supposed cleverness, and then fails miserably. If I wanted to see this type of character, I would turn on a children's cartoon! On a side note, the original idea behind Daala seems a little derivitive of Thrawn (character whose brilliance allows him/her to overcome a prejudiced environment). Sadly, unlike Thrawn, Daala is never able to live up to her reputation.

What the heck is up with the suncrusher? I could live with the Death Star (it was a very original idea the first time). Heck, I can tollerate a second Death Star. However, taking basically the same concept and going one better with it (we destroy stars now, instead of planets) pushes my limit. Especially when said weapon is invencible (it survives supernovas) and has the manueverability of a TIE fighter. Death Star? Who needs it? We can wipe out entire star systems with this little number. And, for good measure, its utterly indestructable. (Of course, we can't have such a weapon in Imperial hands. So, naturally, the rebels somehow get a hold of it. Go figure.)

Kyp. I rarely hate characters in Star Wars (why waste hatred on people who don't exist?), but Kyp annoyed me terribly. A brazen young hotshot whose limitless power in the force (conviently overlooked by the Empire) seems to me to be little more than a testiment to Anderson's ego, demonstarting that he can create a seemingly allmighty character.

Oh well. I shouldn't complain TOO much, since I honestly enjoy writing rants more than pleasent reviews (where's the fun in just saying nice things about a book?). Still, I can think of better ways to spend one's time, such as reading The Thrawn Trillogy, or The Hand of Thrawn. It is a free country, so I therefore conclude by saying that you are, as always, entitled to form your own opinions.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Nice book in trilogy
Review: I have just finished reading this book and can not wait to read the last one in the trilogy, Champions of the Force. In fact, I have it right here beside me. This book fills you with suspense, excitement and awe at what the characters go through. (Han doesnt get in as much trouble as in the first book though=) All in All, if you read this book, I would advise you to have the other book ready to read, or else you might die of suspense of what happens..... P.S. it covers the history of the jedi knights and the Sith Lords, also, it covers alot with Kyp, Luke, Han, The twins, Mon Mothma, definetly Leia, Lando, Mara Jade and is one of the finest books i have come to read!!! Good Job Kevin J. Anderson this should be a good series! *)

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Jedi Fanatics this is a must read !!!
Review: I just finished reading Dark Apprentice By K.J. That book is just great it tells all about the war of the Dark Lords of the Sith and the Jedi Knights. It also explains some information on Exar Kun A very powerful Dark Lord of the Sith.The ending is kind of weird since it has a "DejaVu" kind of feeling with the book " Courtship of Princess Leia" after Luke Had fought the great battle aginst Dathomir's evil Force weilding witches.

On other events Admiral Daala is preety unsuccessful in her attempts to Strike damage especially when Kyp Durron had something to do with it....Grand Admiral Thrawn Is A muchg better tactician and also smater in the case of knowing your enemies better than they know you.

Overall the book is graet especiall with sudden illness of MonMothma And the departure of Admiral Ackbar. This also adds depth to the book.However Anderson's following the twins childish games with 3-PO can be very annoying especially after an eventful part with Luke's Jedi Accademy or "PRAXEUM".

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Still reading it...
Review: I just started it, but I love it. I read the first one and when I finished that, I knew I had to read this one and I was right. I don't really like Daala that much, "Let's kill everyone!!!!!!". At least Gantoris can't complain. (People who read this will know what I'm talking about.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: I thought this was a good book.
Review: I like the way Kevin J. Anderson depicts Han as a strong man but a good husband to the beautiful Leia.
Luke on his search for potential Jedi and the interesting ones he came across. Kyp rocks!
Kevin J. Anderson has been accepted in my SW favorite authors.
2nd to Timothy Zahn of course!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: I thought this was a good book.
Review: I like the way Kevin J. Anderson depicts Han as a strong man but a good husband to the beautiful Leia.
Luke on his search for potential Jedi and the interesting ones he came across. Kyp rocks!
Kevin J. Anderson has been accepted in my SW favorite authors.
2nd to Timothy Zahn of course!


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