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Summary: Great book for STAR WARS fans!!
Review: I loved both books in the Jedi Apprentice series. I thought that this one was better, though. The battle with Xanatos was awesome. A must read for any STAR WARS fan (any age). I am outside the reccomended age group, and i still loved it. Don't be fooled just because Scholastic published it.
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Summary: Terriffic Read for people of all ages
Review: At first like many of you readers, I was horrified to find a book that explained the past history of Qui-Gon and Obi Wan located in the children's section. I want to say now, DON'T BE AFRAID! The stories are some of the best writing (besides George Lucas' of couse) that have been graced with the label of Star Wars! Read with pride and share it with a kid you know.
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Summary: Great book not just for children
Review: When I saw this book in the store, I was immediately interesed because it would explain some of Qui-Gon Jinn's past. I hesitated to even open it because I saw the Scholastic label, and I thought it was just for little kids. But I read a few paragraphs and got hooked. It isn't just for children! The book is well written, mature and enjoyable. I searched several other bookstores before I found the first volume, The Rising Force, which, by the way, is excellent too.
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Summary: An Excellent Book
Review: This book is fantastic! It is written very well, and is extremely fun to read. Once you begin reading this book, you won't be able to stop. I highly recommend Jedi Apprentice #2: The Dark Rival to anyone. Trust me, you'll love it!
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Summary: Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan fans must read this book!
Review: This is the second of the Jedi Apprentice series & you have to read it so you can finish "Rising Force" properly. Even though these two books were written by different authors, "Dark Rival" connected very smoothly with Book 1, both in plot & writing style. In general, the first book focused on Obi-Wan & this one on Qui-Gon, so you get a great feel for both of the characters. If you liked them in "The Phantom Menace", you'll enjoy reading about their interesting background. I only wish "Dark Rival" was as long as "Rising"; it ended too quickly for me. And even though it took a while, it was wonderful when Qui-Gon finally, finally said those words to Obi-Wan (you'll know which ones!) at the end of the book! I am eagerly looking to the next in the series! Unfortunately, it'll be a couple of months for the next books -- August & October, I believe.
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Summary: Excellent for both young adults and adults
Review: As an adult, I was a bit embarrassed to read this book, but it had been recommended to me and I couldn't resist, having found both Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon interesting in the movie. I like having back stories for the characters and hope that adults are not scared off by the reading level. It is, surprisingly, better written than many adult Star Wars novels.
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Summary: It's on my top-ten list!!!!!
Review: This was one of the best books I've ever read. It gave a good insiders look on who realy started the trolegy(sorry I didn't spell it right). I can't wait for the next battel with Xanatos.
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Summary: Not Just For Children!
Review: Don't be fooled by the fact that these novels are published by Scholastic and marketed as children's books. The first two Jedi Apprentice novels are well written and are entertaining and informative for adult readers as well. If you were curious about Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's past, and about life as a Jedi, you'll love this book! This book is essentially Part Two of a cohesive story formed by the Jedi Apprentice novel #1 'The Rising Force' and #2 'The Dark Rival'. It doesn't matter that these are published as two separate books with two different authors, they function as one coherent novel. Book #1 ends suddenly, and #2 takes off right where the first one ends. I suspect they broke them up so they wouldn't be too large or intimidating for young readers, but essentially they form one long novel, dealing with one week in time when Obi-Wan Kenobi is 12 years old and is nearing his 13th birthday. If a student at the Jedi academy is not picked as an apprentice by their 13th birthday (presumably this refers only to human life spans) they are sent away from the academy, destined not to become Jedi but to either become healers or join the Agricultural Corps and use their Force talents to grow crops. Obi-Wan is sent by Yoda to help the Agri-Corps on a world called Bandomeer. This is a disappointment for Obi-Wan, since he thinks it means the instructors at the academy have already decided he will not be trained as a Jedi. The Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is also travelling to Bandomeer in a diplomatic capacity, and Obi-Wan desperately tries to impress the famous Jedi, hoping that he can convince him to take him on as his Padawan. Qui-Gon is determined to never take another Padawan, since his last apprentice turned to the Dark Side and betrayed him. However, it seems Yoda, who foresaw their future together, is right, for Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, though having only just met and not Master and Padawan, have an immediate bond form between them. These novels should be REQUIRED READING for all Qui-Gon or Obi-Wan fans. It really sets up their relationship and history in an interesting way. It adds interesting backstory to the characters in the movie. Also, this history is referred to in the Patricia C. Wrede novelization of 'The Phantom Menace'. Another thing that really impressed me about these books was the insight into the Jedi Temple, the Jedi Academy, and the way Jedi are trained. We get many wonderful Jedi sayings ("We are not saints, but seekers") and a detailed look at life in the Jedi Temple and the training of a Jedi. Yoda gets some great lines. I only hope the next books in this series are this good! I'd give this book SIX STARS if I could!
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Summary: Obi Wan's beginning
Review: It took awhile for me to get acquainted with the star wars universe. The people and places in the book have wierd names but once you get used to it you can't stop reading the book. My only problem with this book is that there was no pictures. I think they should have had pictures of events, people, and places because this book is for 9-12 years old.
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Summary: Get this book right now!
Review: After I finished reading The Rising Force, the first book of this series, my brother handed this book to me. I started reading it with a friend of mine, who hadn't read the Rising Force. We read the book from front to back, only putting it down when we absolutely had to. The book took us about 4 hours to read. It is great book for all Star Wars fans. The book is pretty much about Obi-Wan and exactly how he gets apprenticed to his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn. They battle side bey side, and go through many exciting adventures together. Not to menchion Obi-Wan's many close calls. You meet many new characters and find out about Qui-Gon's past. This is definentaly a great book!!
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