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Summary: Change Of Pace
Review: Lightsabers are arguably one of the finest inventions/adaptations that science fiction has created. It is also true that they can be used as weapons, but that is as a last resort. Physical confrontation, combat, is never preferable, defense is first, offensive use the last and most regrettable of options.This 10th episode will not please action fans. In truth there is more of that brand of event in the preview that is included for episode 11 "The Deadly Hunter". The character that is introduced but not named is interesting, is this her first appearance, or not? Unfortunately again, a wait is required. The irony of this series is that the premises by which the Jedi conduct themselves are often more consistent than other books, or even the films. In this book Jude Watson stays very close to the concepts of peace, restraint, patience, and control of anger. I enjoy a good saber fight as much as the next fan. Obi-Wan VS. Maul was a classic that will be hard to match, but the necessity of the fight was plain, there was no other opportunity, no alternative. I did think the book was a bit slow, but put it in the perspective of THE JEDI Master Yoda the book is perfect. When has he used violence, when has he ever drawn a saber, does he even have one? These books are for all fans even though directed at younger readers. The messages they teach are positive, and as always it is Yoda who sets the mission, and whose "voice" guides the actions of his Knights. There is more to these books than some give credit for, and there are those that will think I take them too seriously. However when reviewing what is published for the consumption of Children, these books surpass much of their competition. It is this age group that begins reading on their own. As always, due to the fact that Star Wars has transcended one generation to the next, the book also leaves common ground between those of us who were there when Episode IV opened, as well as those for whom Episode I was their start. Not action packed, but fairly well done, and the teaser for the next looks very promising.
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Summary: expecting more
Review: My son and I finished this book last night and we both agreed that it wasn't quite as good as the others. It wasn't terrible and the writing was as proficient as ever, but the story just wasn't as compelling as some of the previous JA books that we have enjoyed. After book #8, when Xanatos was finally finished off, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon just don't seem to have much to talk about anymore. They've resolved a lot of their differences and there doesn't seem to be much conflict to get emotional over. The preview of the next book looks exciting though -- sort of a "film noir" version of the Jedi story -- so maybe this is just a temporary lull in the action.
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Summary: Beginning to repeat itself...
Review: Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon go to a planet where war is about to break out. There, they meet a pigheaded monarch and a troubled adolescent. Which Jedi Apprentice book have I just described? If you said #10, you're right. If you said #4, you're also right. I can think of at least two others that *almost* meet that profile. Don'ta getta me wrongo, Jude Watson's a good author, but imho, she's starting to burn out from writing one of these every two months; this would be a good story if it hadn't already been used. Also, the "Star Wars feel" of this one is lacking; it seens that the author visualized the alien characters as human, and with 10 books it's starting to be noticeable that the only planet and species seen in this series that are found anywhere else in SW are Coruscant and humans.
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Summary: Book 10 of the Jedi Apprentice Series!
Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi and his master Qui-Gon Jinn are sent to keep the peace between the planets Rutan and Senali. But they have more than enough on their hands when conflict arises between the two rulers. For many years, the firstborn children of the rulers of the planets are exchanged at a certain age. Instead of promoting peace this time, the planets are on the brink of war. Leed, the firstborn heir to the throne of Rutan, does not want to go back to his home planet and his father will stop at nothing to get him back. Will Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan be able to bring peace and keep the situation from turning to war and bloodshed? For a children's series, each and every Jedi Apprentice book is jam-packed with excitement and suspense, at the same time giving you time to think. I love how the author makes it so even older people can read the books! "The Shattered Peace" has a flowing plot, not giving in to meaningless subplots or too much action. The ending is quite unexpected and more satisfying that I had at first thought it would be. This series explains a lot about how Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan first meet. Their beginning is far from simple and all smooth-sailings, which would be pretty monotonous if it was. Though the books are said for ages 9-12, like many other reviewers I agree that the Jedi Apprentice Series are for anybody. Extremely well-written, the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of the main characters are very well put down into words. I also like the different array of humans and aliens which are portrayed, both good and bad. Plust check out the new Jedi Quest series, dealing with the master and apprentice duo of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Another Star Wars Series I recommend and like a lot are the Young Jedi Knights series. The stories are about Jacen and Jaina Solo (twins of Han and Leia Solo), and their friends as they journey on the road to becoming Jedi Knights. More on the teenager level of reading. For adult readings, a few selections I enjoy reading are "The Thrawn Trilogy", "Rogue Planet", "The Jedi Academy Trilogy", "The Corellian Trilogy", and "The Truce at Bakura".
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Summary: Another great addition to the series.
Review: The planet of Senali started out as a colony to the planet of Rutan, but after a long and bloody war, Senali managed to break free. To prevent further hostilities, the ruler of each planet agreed to send his or her oldest child to be raised on the other planet from ages seven to sixteen. It is now time for Leed, heir to the Rutan throne, to leave Senali and return to his home planet. However, Leed has come to prefer the way of life on Senali to that of his native planet, and does not wish to take his place as the king of Rutan. Leed's father threatens to declare war on Senali if his son does not return home. But Qui-Gon Ginn and Obi-Wan Kenobi, who have been sent to find a peaceful way to end the dispute, doubt that the king will actually declare war - until Leed is kidnapped. Now they are given an ultimatum - find Leed within twelve hours, or the king will order his troops to attack Senali. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan is torn between remaining neutral and helping Leed, whose dilemma reminds him of his own that took place on Melidda/Daan. This was an excellant addition to the series that I highly reccomend to all Star Wars fans, regardless of their ages. I am fifteen and was immensely entertainted by this book.
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Summary: Shattered Expectations
Review: The Shattered Peace is a dip in the road that is the Jedi Apprentice series. It is hardly as good as most of its predecessors, suffering from a mostly predictable story, and, in fact, a story that feels like one we've read a dozen (or at least nine) times before. And what there is of a plot is seriously flawed. Rutan and Senali have been exchanging crown princes for generations, we're told, yet the reigning rulers behave as if each has never left his planet! Perhaps a ten year old will not be troubled by this giant oversight, but this thirty three year old couldn't get past it. It would be impossible to reach a constant level of excellence over ten books, so the relative mediocrity of The Shattered Peace should not dissuade one from continuing on with the series.
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Summary: Shattered Expectations
Review: The Shattered Peace is a dip in the road that is the Jedi Apprentice series. It is hardly as good as most of its predecessors, suffering from a mostly predictable story, and, in fact, a story that feels like one we've read a dozen (or at least nine) times before. And what there is of a plot is seriously flawed. Rutan and Senali have been exchanging crown princes for generations, we're told, yet the reigning rulers behave as if each has never left his planet! Perhaps a ten year old will not be troubled by this giant oversight, but this thirty three year old couldn't get past it. It would be impossible to reach a constant level of excellence over ten books, so the relative mediocrity of The Shattered Peace should not dissuade one from continuing on with the series.
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Summary: Jude Watson Gives it to Us Again.
Review: The Shattered Temple is a beautiful display of Jude Watson's many talents. Her description of the ocean world Senali is brilliant; you can almost feel the spray in your face and see the sun glinting of the waves. As always Watson gives us wonderful views into the characters' thoughts, and emotions. It is very satisfying to know that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are building their Master/Padawan relation stronger and stronger with each mission; The Shattered Temple really displays this. I recommend this book for anyone who loves vivid description, heart-wrenching decisions, happy endings, and, of coarse, Star Wars.
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Summary: i love jedi apprentice books
Review: THIS BOOK LIKE ALL THE OTHER'S WAS AWESOME JUDE WATSON IS AWESOME AND SO ARE THE BOOKS. JENNY M.
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Summary: Probably deserves 4 1/2 stars
Review: This book was less exiting than the others, and somewhat stereotypical as to what usually happens in these books. Even so, I liked it. In it, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are assigned to go to a planet and stop an impending civil war between two closely related planets. One irritating thing in this book is that while the story is told as usual by Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, practically the intire focus is on the secondary characters they meet. Luckily though, those characters were interesting so it wasn't too bad. Also, there wasn't much action, but constant battles have never been as compelling as characters anyway, so I could put up with it for this one book. In short, a good book, but not the best in the series. It will probably make more sense if you had read the other books in the series first.
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