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Summary: Another great book in this series!
Review: After reading the first book in this series, i was hooked! i have read the mark of the crown more than 5 times, and can't wait for the next one to come out! everyone who loves star wars, and want to find out how obi-wan and Qui-gon came to be a master and apprentice should read this amazing book!
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Summary: review for mark of the crown
Review: After reading the first three of the new Jedi Apprentice series, I was more than anxious to read the books following it. Though the previouse books were exelent, this one had that interesting twist. Judging from the success of these four books, I can tell that the fifth will be equal or better than these, and most likely the following books will gradually get better and better every time. Personally, I can't wait!
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Summary: Peace over anger... Honor over hate... Strength over fear...
Review: After their adventures on the planet of Phindar, Master Qui-Gon Jinn and Apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi again make their way to Gala. For many years the planet has been ruled by the Beju-Tallah dynasty but now the queen has decided to give an election for the new ruler. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn's mission is to observe to make sure the elections go smoothly. But everything does not seem to be all that simple. The Queen Veda is dying, her angry son is conspiring to win over the elections to maintain his rule as the throne's heir. And then of course the Queen shocks them with this news; Prince Beju is not the true heir, Elan of the hill people is! Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan must find a way to conserve peace on the planet and to find the true heir bearing the Mark of the Crown.One of my favorites books in the entire Jedi Apprentice series! There's plenty of action and adventure, suspense and excitement. Jude Watson has certainly done an astounding job, the plot and story of the book is so unique and interesting and I couldn't put it down! I still enjoy reading the books as much as I did when they first started coming out in the summer of 1999. 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; the dying Queen Veda who still has the strengths and capabilities of a noble ruler, Elan the headstrong woman who wants nothing to do with Gala's government, Jono the palace servant who becomes friends with Obi-Wan, and many more characters. The first Jedi Apprentice book is written by Dave Wolverton while all the rest (19 more books) are written by Jude Watson and are all very highly recommended from me. The books don't really 'end' at all, the books ends in either a cliffhanger or with a little glimpse into the future. Believe me, once you start reading them, you'll want to read the next one... then the next one... I can't wait for Jude Watson's next Star Wars series, The Jedi Quest Series with Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Jedi Master and Anakin Skywalker as the Padawan Apprentice. 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: THE BOOK IS GREAT
Review: ALL THESE BOOKS ARE GREAT. I READ THEM ALL TWICE! I DID THAT BECAUSE I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL DECEMBER FOR THE FIFTH ONE TO COME OUT. THE JEDI APPRENTICE BOOKS ARE INTERESTING BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALOT OF ACTION IN THEM, AND OBI-WAN ISN'T SO INVINCIBLE, YOU KNOW. IT IS FUN TO READ ABOUT HIM GETTING INTO SITUATIONS AND FIGURING HIS WAY OUT. THAT IS MY KIND OF BOOK. THEY MAY BE FOR KIDS, BUT WELL, I GUESS I AM A KID AT HEART THEN. I AM 27 AND I LOVE THESE BOOKS.
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Summary: I am SO glad that I don't heed "age-ratings"! WONDERFUL!
Review: At 53 (almost) years old, I far exceed the recommended age group for this story. Thank heavens I do NOT listen to ratings: if I had, I would have missed a superbly structered, intelligent, imaginative series of books. After a slight case of "rush through" in the third book, the author resumes excellent pacing and extremely well done plot development. I just wish the next book was coming out sooner!!!!! EVERYONE who loves Star Wars books should be more than happy with these stories!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I am a die hard fan of Star Wars and have to wait for a couple months for the books to get to me.( I live in the middle east) The suspense and fight scenes keep me hooked long enough to wait out the next book. I am highly awaiting number 5 and 6.
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Summary: Jedi Apprentice 4 The Mark of the Crown
Review: I am a huuuuuge fan of Star Wars so when I saw these books I went mad and bought them all! I just love them. The adventures Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon is amazing and keeps you reading on. I'ts very tense and I have read each book twice. This is a definate for all you fans out their! Use the Force!
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Summary: Be Patient with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan
Review: I cannot express just how much I love this series. I go nuts waiting two months between each new title! "The Mark of the Crown" is no different and adds a great chapter to this wonderful series. As has been well stated, this series is not just for the 8-12 year-olds it was written for. I am 20 and find these to be the best Star Wars books on the market (sans the novelizations of the movies). I actually found the strength of "The Mark of the Crown" to be the continuing development of the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. As can be seen in this text, the two really want to be close; they each hold parallel thoughts but do not share these thoughts believing the other would not understand. This is a realistic hurdle that they will have to jump in order to even get close to the father/son relationship seen in Episode I. If Jude Watson (a supurb author) were to just jump stright to this father/son relationship a lot of the magic this series holds would be used up very quickly. Give Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon time, the relationship is destined to mature. Right now they are just being typical stuborn guys ;) Finally, the Jedi Apprentice books are the only Star Wars books I've read (aside from the movie novelizations) that portray the Force as I feel George Lucas meant it to be. This alone gives me great respect for this series. All of the Extended Universe books I've read that occur beyond Return of the Jedi are very shameful in this aspect. I am very much looking forward to all of the upcoming titles in this series.
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Summary: Be Patient with Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan
Review: I cannot express just how much I love this series. I go nuts waiting two months between each new title! "The Mark of the Crown" is no different and adds a great chapter to this wonderful series. As has been well stated, this series is not just for the 8-12 year-olds it was written for. I am 20 and find these to be the best Star Wars books on the market (sans the novelizations of the movies). I actually found the strength of "The Mark of the Crown" to be the continuing development of the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. As can be seen in this text, the two really want to be close; they each hold parallel thoughts but do not share these thoughts believing the other would not understand. This is a realistic hurdle that they will have to jump in order to even get close to the father/son relationship seen in Episode I. If Jude Watson (a supurb author) were to just jump stright to this father/son relationship a lot of the magic this series holds would be used up very quickly. Give Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon time, the relationship is destined to mature. Right now they are just being typical stuborn guys ;) Finally, the Jedi Apprentice books are the only Star Wars books I've read (aside from the movie novelizations) that portray the Force as I feel George Lucas meant it to be. This alone gives me great respect for this series. All of the Extended Universe books I've read that occur beyond Return of the Jedi are very shameful in this aspect. I am very much looking forward to all of the upcoming titles in this series.
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Summary: Another great addition to this series
Review: I fall far beyond the 9-12 year age range set for the Jedi Apprentice series, but being a avowed Obi-Wan & Qui-Gon fan I decided to give them a read. Much to my delight, all the books have proven well structured and enjoyable, even for this "adult" Star Wars fan. I have been eagerly awaiting this latest installment for the past month. Once again, the story is engaging and well written. We watch as the interplay between master and apprentice continues to evolve, and sigh when miscommunication and misunderstanding shake the foundation of their fledgling realtionship. We empathize with Obi-Wan's frustration in dealing with a master whose motivations are often obscure and who has a tendency to skirt the rules. As for Qui-Gon, we keep wishing he would just sit down and TALK to the boy. The two of them are very human, and very endearing. As for the cover... another interesting and colorful work of art. I can appreciate these books for the covers alone! Can't wait till the next in the series comes out. The blurb makes it sound perhaps the most exciting so far! If you are a Star Wars fan, and especially a fan of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon, this series is a must read, no matter your age.
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