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Summary: Never underestimate a Corellian
Review: Crispin does an excellent job with Han Solo's younger days, growing up in a rough lifestyle. We find Han aboard the Trader's Luck captained by Shrike who uses young orphans to do his bidding as thieves on various worlds. Han is a teenager, 19, during this time. He is tired of this life, and wants to become an Imperial pilot one day, so he plots an escape. A special friend of his is killed during his exit, and he vows to never forget what she has done for him. Han takes a robot ship to Ylesia, and manages to get a job with the cousins of the Hutts, by piloting spice to other planets. He falls in love with a Corellian girl on this planet who is one of many pilgrims serving the One, which turns out to be a false religion doctored by the masters on this world. Han works his charm to get her out of this drug induced religion and eventually off the planet and back to Corellia with the help of a new friend.
Han finally gets to Coruscant near the end of the book, but is almost killed by Shrike and another Bounty Hunter, not to mention some Stormtroopers. The book has lots of action, and is fast paced. You meet a few species not around in the Star Wars movies, and you get to know young Han, with a few surprises along the way.
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Summary: Great
Review: This book tells the story of Han Solo before he hooked up with Luke, Leia, or even Chewbacca. It is an interesting read, and, while it contradicts the portrait of Solo's youth painted by Timothy Zahn in the "Thrawn Trilogy", it is basically loyal to Solo's character.
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Summary: the best so far
Review: Don't get me wrong - I am just as much as a Star Wars fanatic as the next guy, but when I started out on my epic reading adventure of trying to read all of the Star Wars books out there in chronological order I thought the first book would be okay and the following ones would get better and better. Well, I am on book #36 in my list (Children of the Jedi - by Hambly) and it has and it hasn't. There are hits and misses out there, and I am getting used to the styles of the authors: Stackpole, Zahn, Anderson etc., but my favorite author so far is Crispin for some reason. She was just the easiest to read for me. Her story just flowed and kept getting better. I hope that she writes more in the Star Wars universe in the future.
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Summary: If you love Han Solo, this is THE book for you. Trust me.
Review: Actually, all three of these Han Solo books by A.C. Crispin are awesome! Personally I think they are some of the best Star Wars books. You are sure to enjoy them. I mean, how could you not want to learn about Han Solo's history? It's VERY intriguing. So give this book a try. It is definitely worth it :)
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Summary: Han's a rover
Review: What a trilogy! Great stuff, this. I can't believe no one's reviewed these books lately. There must be something wrong with Amazon.com.Don't take my word for it. Go buy and read TPS forthwith!
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Summary: Pretty good
Review: I've always been a Han Solo fan so imagine my excitement whenI saw this book. I was somewhat dubious about the whole thing since I didn't want anyone to ruin Solo's past. The Jenos Idanian and F8-GN i let pass, although Idanian was pretty tricky and I didn't notice the inside joke right away. Explains why Han is distrustful of religion and doesn't haul slaves. I really think that Bria should have just stayed here and not shown up in the other books. I will comment on the fight between Han and Garris Shrike. This has got to be on of the most graphic violent encounters in the Star Wars universe. (Excepting Dark Tide I and II.) I thought it played off pretty well. Also, Hal Horn is mentioned. Corran would have been about ten when this happened. Just thought I'd mention it.
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Summary: A Promising Start
Review: A good start to a trilogy about Han Solo. The character is defined in a wonderful new way. Better than most Star Wars books. Great for any Star Wars or adventure fan.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I could hardly put it down! The story is absolutly captivating. I couldn't wait until the next opportunity to read it. I loved all the references to what we already know from the star wars movies. I never really wanted to read the star wars books before (figured I'd stick to the movies), but after this one I can't wait to get the second volume. I'll probably have to read this one again!
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Summary: Excellent! Very exciting!
Review: This book offers insight to Han's young life, answers questions we've all had about Han for years, and delivers a fast-paced, interesting story at the same time. The new characters we meet along the way are believable, intersting, and add much more variety to the Star Wars Universe. Han is the only character featured we've seen before, but he's true blue, and completely accurate. Definately a must-read for any Star Wars fan.
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Summary: A great START TO THE LIFE OF HAN!
Review: This was a great book to read! I loved the romance between Bria and Han. It was sad though when she left him. I t was great when he finally got into the imperial academy.
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