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Summary: So bad I read it again to make sure a year later.
Review: This book and Planet of Twilight are boring. I hate it when our heros wander aimlessly, a problem in a few SW books. At least I didn't buy the book on tape before reading it, like I did with planet of twilight. Anyone want to buy the tape, cheap? JEDIMACK.
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Summary: This book's only redeeming function is as a paperweight
Review: This book was awful. A-W-F-U-L! I am a huge Star Wars fan, and I have enjoyed many of the recent novels that continue the storyline, but this book is completely wretched. The "plot" is misguided and uninteresting, the characters are made into bland, emotionless automatons...I cannot stress enough how boring this book was. I still cannot believe I had the strength to finish it. Finishing this book might be the bravest thing I've ever done...
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Summary: The Best Star Wars Book I Have Ever Read!
Review: This is the best book I have read. I have read alot of Star Wars books, and this one is the best by far. This is one of the best love stories between Luke and Callista. Better than Han and Leia during their wedding. You could imagine being there in the middle of the action where Luke and the "stormtroopers." Brabara Hambly's book is my book of choice for any BIG fan of Star Wars.
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Summary: Boring!
Review: All you hardcore SW fans will probably read this book anyway ( I did), but I want you to know, that this book, and Hambly's other, are so boring that you will regret ever reading any star wars books at all. Although the book between them by Kevin J. Anderson is a fun one, the whole three book story is one that is long, stretched out, boring, and has absolutely no effect in any following novels. I'm not saying you shouldn't read these 3 books (because Darksaber is great and needs this book to be understood), but I'm just saying that this one will be horrible, and Planet of Twilight will ( ) even more.
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Summary: I didn't give away any of the plot
Review: Certainly a unique book in the Star Wars saga, Children of the Jedi is a book that focuses on the development of the characters. In doing so, Hambly spent most of her time on Luke. However, instead of trying to dig deeper into the persona of Luke, it seemed that Hambly tried to develop new characteristics in him that simply were not present before this novel. I really did not enjoy this book. Most Star Wars novels are fast paced and action packed, but Hambly makes a deviation from this style. Hambly's writes at a frustrating pace compared to the Zahn's, Stackpole's and Anderson's. On a positive note, Children of the Jedi does seem to introduce some major characters that seem important to the Star Wars storyline. And for that, one should read this book. Most of the action takes place in the last 50 to 100 pages; and to me that seemed very anti-climatic. So if you are frustrated at lack of action, stick with it until the end, but even so, you might be disappointed. Also, Hambly writes in excruciating detail. Her work seemed so detailed that often the events themselves were muddled. Along with that, the greater part of the novel seems to be the same events replayed over and over with minor deviations. Many such events seem to simply take up space in the novel. Many times, I found myself confused, but in the end that did not seem to matter for many of the events were unimportant to the overall plot. And as for the action, it often does not make sense. For example, in one scene, Leia is being chased by madmen. (Don't worry, I won't give away any plot.) Leia succeeds in killing them and stumbles upon a mysterious room. She is fully aware that the danger has not passed, or at least should be aware. Yet instead of being on the defensive, Leia is fascinated by the artifacts in the room and so goes on to "play" with the artifacts. This course of events makes little sense to me. In the past, Leia's character has never dismissed danger for curiosity's sake. Nor has she seemed immature enough to do so. Again, Hambly makes major character deviations in this novel. This is not a story that stylistically fits into the storyline that has been dubbed the "greatest action adventure saga ever." Yet it is an anomoly who's focus was not action and adventure, but thought and emotion. While I did not enjoy this novel at all, I would think that this novel would be much more enjoyable if the reader had a better understanding of the style in which the book was written, hence my review. I hope to have been some help to someone.
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Summary: Very Good!
Review: I thought the book was very good (the parts on the Eye of Palpatine, that is). It brings in a new character that I love and I hope you will too!
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Summary: Writing Style Confounds Some, Elates Others
Review: Make no mistake about it, this is one of those Star Wars novels that polarize people. Most either hate it or love it. Obviously, by my review, I picked the latter. :) Barbara Hambly's treatment of the Star Wars world skews toward a more adult audience. Instead of dumbing down the story (like certain SW authors seem to have done), Hambly raises the difficulty level of her prose and encourages the reader to match her. The result is a refreshingly strong tale that crackles off the page -- but only if you can figure out her style. Those who don't "get it" find this book nauseatingly hard to read. The story itself is vintage Star Wars. Under Hambly's touch, the main characters (Luke, Han, Leia) exhibit feelings and emotion that are hard to find in other Star Wars books. Hambly also introduces us to Callista, a character both praised and maligned in the Star Wars universe. In essence, it is the desires of the customer that will decide whether or not you will like this book. If you're interested in a simple, less cerebral read (or if you're 10 years old), you're probably not going to enjoy "Children of the Jedi." But if you're ready to delve into a more challenging depiction of the Star Wars Universe, this is your book. This is Star Wars for the thinking man.
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Summary: Don't bother!
Review: I am a huge Star Wars fan, and love all the stories, but this book is the worst ever written. The author goes on and on and on about how bad Luke's leg hurts... Big Deal! He's a jedi! Use some force! I don't even remember how he hurts it, because I am too bored reading the thing. Even though most of the story is bad, it is spiced up a bit by the love story near the end. If you are a Star Wars fan like me, go ahead and give it a try, but if you are looking for a good book, run away from this book as fast as you can!
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Summary: Not Worthy of 'Star Wars'
Review: How the publishers let this lemon slip by their quality control process I don't know, but this book is not worth the cost of the paper it was printed on. The plot is twisted, the characters out of character, and the book is ultimately boring.
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Summary: Star Wars fans beware!
Review: If you like Star Wars in any way do not read this book. It will suck all of the fun, laughter and joy out of the Star Wars universe. I never thought it would be possible for me to not like Luke - but could not help but be annoyed by him. The story is dull and fails to create suspense in any way, shape or form. To be honest I didn't even finish it - which astounds me because I make sure to finish every book I start no matter how bad. I put it down a few chapters from the end and have no regrets. Avoid this book like the plague.
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