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Summary: The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn in this Great Novel!
Review: "The Day of Reckoning", written by Jude Watson, brings back Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn's first apprentice, Xanatos. Xanatos is now the major influence of his home planet of Telos with a very popular new game he invented, Katharis. After barely setting foot on the planet, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan have made new friends, attended a game of Katharis, and have a reward and warrant out for their arrest! Xanatos has convinced the people of Telos that Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are not to be trusted. Now they are fugitives on a planet where the most deadly ex-Jedi alive is the judge of their impossible-to-win trial and the sentence is death. Will Xanatos succeed in killing his ex-Master and his new apprentice or will Qui-Gon bring Xanatos to his destiny? You will have to read the best page-turner of the series: "The Day of Reckoning".
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Summary: The stunning sequel to "Dark Rival"
Review: "Rival" may be second in the series, but this book's emotions are what connects it to the amazing "Day of Reckoning." After the pivotal events in "Captive Temple," Qui-Gon and the disgraced Obi-Wan journey to Telos to find Xanatos--only to find a society that he controls. Only a few people resist his lottery-style techniques. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon must join with them to battle Xanatos, and free Telos from his influence.Yes, Den has noticeable similarities to Guerra, but hey, nothing's perfect. Andra is an excellent character, and the climax is simply stunning. And one enjoyable entry is the fact that Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's bond rapidly regenerates itself, after the events of the past few books. It's a subtle step, but quite noticeable--Qui-Gon had two apprentices leave him, but only one came back, contrite. If anything, this makes it more believable that Qui-Gon could believe and trust Obi-Wan in the future. My only quibble is that the cover artwork has nothing to do with the contents. But hey, that's life.
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Summary: Wow, I say.
Review: 'The Day of Reckoning' is a wonderfully entertaining and well-written book. Take it from me, an 18 year-old, who BELIEVED that if it says 'for ages 7 to 9' then it usually means for ages 7 to 9. >>>I don't think that way anymore! Author Jude Watson showed me that a good read is as close as you want it. I appulaude her amazing writing and deem her worthy of Star Wars fandom! In this book, Master Qui-Gon Jinn and young Obi-Wan Kenobi find themselves in amazing trouble, and out-numbered 100 swoops to 2. If you like action, this book is full of it, really! I advise getting this book, reading it, and, if you don't like, passing it on to someone in the 'suggested' reading age. I really doubt you will. I didn't.
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Summary: I know, why do I read much less review a book like this.....
Review: Actually there are many reasons and they all, I would suggest, can be found by answering the question, "why do I read?' My involvement with Star Wars began with a 4-hour wait on a brutally hot afternoon to see the original movie. Even though decades have passed my Father still holds that day against me. Star Wars in all of its written forms are great fun. Mr. Lucas with the help of talented Authors/Authoress' has kept the Galaxy he created interesting and fresh into it's third decade. There are many things that continue from generation to generation, not all are positive, some are harmful, others destructive. This science fiction epic has now become an event for the original kids to now bring their kids to enjoy a common interest. Jude Watson is responsible for continuing the adventures of Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan during a time period prior to Episode I, as well as providing insight that is valuable in the future for fans. And for those who follow this series of which this is installment #8, Qui-Gon is off to confront a fallen former apprentice of his, Xanatos, for the final time? Will Qui-Gon take Obi-Wan back as his apprentice? And how will this latest installment leave you hanging? I do sit with kids in the local store, sometimes I listen, and sometimes I am questioned. The questions are usually confined to do I really read these kids books, and amazement that I saw the original film and have yet to die of old age. There is a tremendous amount of garbage that is all too accessible to children. Just turning on the television can expose them to R-rated violence, and there are dozens of channels of programming that do not even rise to the level of trash. That's why I read these books. I love seeing young kids with books, the same kids that will write reviews very soon here on Amazon. And the message these books send is a positive one; Peace Over Anger, Honor Over Hate, Strength Over Fear, violence is always a last and unwanted result; any death is to be mourned. I thank Mr. Lucas and Jude Watson for this series. The books are fun, they are written well, you cannot fool a child as they sense nonsense well before adults. And while there is some violence in these books it is comparatively mild, and always discussed in an intelligent context. So I am thrilled a new generation has embraced this saga, and better yet, it gives this "old" Star Wars fan more to read about that time so long ago.......the 1970's!
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Summary: Wow, what more can I say?
Review: After I had waited so long, I was overjoyed to know that the book was out. I ran and grabbed a copy of it and started to read it at once. I loved every page of this book. You are now on Telos, and the Jedi reach a stand-off with Xanatos. There are a few surprises n store, none that are disappointing. I recommend this book for everyone, I loved it so I think that you will too.
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Summary: An excellent addition to the series
Review: All I can say is, "Wow!" Jude Watson does not disappoint with the newest installment in the Jedi Apprentice series. Unlike the last few books in the series, this one ends with a sense of closure without wrapping things up too neatly. The action is ever present, but it does not dominate the book. Two new characters, Den and Andra, appear in this book, and Watson presents them in a believable manner. Den, especially, is reminiscent of Guerra in some of the earlier books in the series, though certainly not a carbon copy. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are presented true to form. Obviously, I would suggest that one start with the first book in the series, but failing at that, The Day of Reckoning would be an excellent starting point. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: An excellent addition to the series
Review: All I can say is, "Wow!" Jude Watson does not disappoint with the newest installment in the Jedi Apprentice series. Unlike the last few books in the series, this one ends with a sense of closure without wrapping things up too neatly. The action is ever present, but it does not dominate the book. Two new characters, Den and Andra, appear in this book, and Watson presents them in a believable manner. Den, especially, is reminiscent of Guerra in some of the earlier books in the series, though certainly not a carbon copy. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are presented true to form. Obviously, I would suggest that one start with the first book in the series, but failing at that, The Day of Reckoning would be an excellent starting point. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Why does it seem that the books are getting shorter?
Review: Book #8, as far as plot, structure and suspense, has got to be the best yet. Additionally, I enjoyed the small moments of character development and the growing bond between Qui-gon and Obi-wan. My only disappointment is how short these books seem to be :)
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Summary: Another fine edition to the Jedi Apprentice series
Review: Dispite the fact that this was the climax of the whole Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan/Xanotos storyline that has basically been going on since the beginning of the series, this adventure, while as well written as the others, seemed pretty routine to me. They go to a planet, discover some kind of a disturbance, meet some new friends, end the disturbance, and then leave. Been there, done that. The only truly climactic thing that happened was the awesome final showdown with Xanatos. Those aside though, this was a fast paced and highly exciting book that I greatly enjoyed. The basic storyline was, against the wishes of the Jedi Council, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan,(who is now officially on probation, but who has not yet been fully reaccepted as Qui-Gon's Padawan) head to Telos, the home planet of Xanatos where they hope to find him and bring him to justice. They find him sooner than expected and meet some new interesting friends along the way. I won't go into any more detail for the benefit of those of you who haven't read it yet, but I will say this; the ending is climactic and not at all what you'd expect! Anyway, the series itself is on a low reading level, so young kids could understand easily understand them, but they are not written with a condescending tone, so that even at fifteen I love this series, and plan to lend them to my brother as soon as possible.
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Summary: Star Wars 8 review
Review: I have been a star wars fan since I was 8 and this is one of the best star wars books i ever read. I gets to the story of Qui-Gon and obi wan vs. Xanatos. Books 7 and 2 of this seires will help you understand this one better. Qui-Gon and Obi Wan go to Xanato's home planet of Telos to find him and bring him to justice. There they will try to become master and apprintice once again if Xanatos dosen't [destroy] them first. This is a page turner I read it in one day it was so good. The ending is suprising and makes you wonder for a second. Reading all the series leading up to this book will make this a must have for star wars fans. To me there are two parts two this series books 1-8 which is the begining of the master apprintice relationship part two books 9-18 watches the relationship grow overtime and introduce new allies and enemys. out of part one this is the best book. To me it is the 3rd best book in the series the only books that top it are books 15,and 16. The only flaw with this book is that it was predictable except in chapter 2 and the second to last chapter. The cover of the book front and back give away some of the best parts. Still Jude Watson managed to make a great star wars book.
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