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Summary: Nothing we haven't seen before (3.5 stars)
Review: Dangerous Rescue concludes the story begun in The Deadly Hunter and The Evil Experiment. It starts with Qui-Gon being held captive by mad scientist character Jenna Zan Arbor, and Obi-Wan teaming up again with Jedi Adi Gallia and her apprentice Siri. This book, like all the others in the series, is well written and a fast read. The prose is fluid and nice. But sadly, the story is lacking. There's nothing here that hasn't been done already, and better, in the previous Jedi Apprentice novels. The themes dealing with Master/Padawan loyalty, as well as with honesty and devotion, were all dealt with early on in the series. The lightsaber fights in this book lack the intensity of those in the previous couple, and the "problem solving" and detective skills also seem basic compared to previous books by Watson. And of course there are the bumbling idiot allies as well. The reason I even gave this book three stars is that withing the context of its trilogy, this book is very good -- it's only when compared to the ten earlier books that it doesn't. Overall this is an adequate but not great edition to the Jedi Apprentice series. Hopefully the author will break some new ground in the next volume, the "Special Edition."
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Summary: Gibbertz and ham, this book is terrible!
Review: How to begin? As readers of the Jedi Apprentice series, we expect a certain level of...well, let's just say, we read the books because Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon are in them, and we have no other alternative. However, book 13 pushed us into a new level of despair. Woosh, it was awful. Not only did Watson waste perfectly good opportunities for plot, dialogue, and real interaction between her characters, but she successfully managed to avoid having any of the above in the story at all. This was supposed to be "part 3," where Obi-Wan must rescue his injured master. Unfortunately, said rescue took all of about ten pages, and then it was onto the parade of unimaginative, irritating original characters for the duration of the book. We know if you're reading this review, you're probably going to buy the book anyway; after all, we did too. But, in the interest of public consumption, we offer this warning: Welcome, stranger. The paths are treacherous today. (in a word, go read Tad Williams.)
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Summary: Best Of The Three
Review: I did not feel this most recent trilogy from Ms. Jude Watson had been her strongest, she does however end the three book cycle with a story that will have the fans of this series looking forward to more. She has written thirteen of these books, and they are to be more published for readers.The title, "The Dangerous Rescue", pretty well tells the tale for installment thirteen. With intent or by chance the ladies of all ages take over this story illustrating one of the stronger premises of the Universe that George Lucas has created and continues to expand. From the very beginnings with, "A New Hope", Mr. Lucas has placed females in prominent roles and often they are the final authority, Mon Motha and then Princess Leia were the leaders of the original rebellion. There was a shortage of Jedi in the original trilogy but that has now changed and women and younger girls play a prominent role in every facet of these tales. In this particular book the entire range from villain to Jedi Council Member, Bounty Hunter and Jedi in training, the females largely play the lead. Star Wars has been the target of some groups that feel that George Lucas has created some characters that were unflattering portrayals of stereotypes. The argument that this is fiction or even science fiction does not make the charge invalid. The charge is invalid because it is just wrong. The world of Star Wars has not been an exclusive place rather an inclusive one. And while perhaps not perfect, generally sets a positive tone. Jude Watson has carried on this theme and should be acknowledged for it.
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Summary: GREAT GOOD SUPER WOW type of book
Review: I like this book bu the starting was sorta hard to get it into. Its not a waste though...so buy it if you like star wars.
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Summary: The Dangerous Rescue
Review: I liked this book because I really wanted to know the sequel to #12. I also liked it because unlike some of the other Jedi Apprentice books, it started exactly where book #12 left off. Of all the Jedi Apprentice books, it is one of my top five favorites.
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Summary: The Dangerous Rescue
Review: I thought this was the worst book in the Jedi Apprentice series, and didn't quite measure up to the thrilling action I was expecting. The climax was terribly underdeveloped and boring, reflecting much of the boredom the book had in its entirety. The Dangerous rescue concludes the three part story arc of the series that began with The Deadly Hunter, continued onto The Evil Experiment, and concludes with The Dangerous Rescue. Jenna Zan Arbor will stop at nothing to learn all the secrets and power of the Force, so that she can become more powerful with its secrets. When Qui-Gon Jinn is finally rescued from the dangerous grasp of Jenna Zan Arbor, Jedi Master Adi Galliah, and her Padawan Siri, whom Obi-Wan had sided with previously, have returned to help Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon in the dangerous mission. But in order to win over Jenna Zan Arbor, the Jedi Team -- just after freeing another Jedi from the scientist's lab, Noor R'Aya -- must take down the fiercely dangerous Ona Nobis, the deadly opponent they had just barely escaped before. It will take this skillful team of Jedi to face everything -- and everything depends on them. Unfortunately, the book was very lacking in suspense or action, and the beginning was extremely thrilling and then the book's downfall began. The Dangerous Rescue should still be read, for it plays a pivotal role in the series. I felt the three part story arc was not so exciting, so it is not entirely the book's fault, just the main idea of binding three books with the same continuous story. It was good, but I am starting to get bored with the Jedi Apprentice series, and am disappointed at Jude Watson. There have been better books in the series.
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Summary: A Really Great Book
Review: If you read books number 11(The Deadly Hunter) and 12(The Evil Experiment), and they left you hanging, I can asure you that number 13(The Dangerous Rescue) raps everything up for that mission. I personally enjoyed this book because it was packed with action and they brought Siri back. I love this book and I think that anyone else reading this series will, too. If you are not reading this series I stongly sugest doing so. It is a great series. The first book(The Rising Force) is somewhat boring, but don't let that discourage you from reading the rest.
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Summary: A Touching Novel and a Page-Turner in One!
Review: In "The Dangerous Rescue", written by Jude Watson, Obi-Wan Kenobi is devastated when his Master, Qui-Gon Jinn, orders him and his friend Astri to leave Qui-Gon behind as a prisoner in Jenna Zan Arbor's lab. Jenna Zan Arbor is an evil scientist who will stop at nothing, including death, to learn how to harness the Force. Qui-Gon and another Jedi Knight are her prisoners and they are having blood drawn regularly. The story reunites the reader with familiar Jedi faces: Siri, Adi Galia, and Tahl; but also with the deadly bounty hunter: Ona Nobis, who seeks death-like revenge on Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan, Astri, Siri, Adi Galia, and Tahl must combine their talents and skill to rescue Qui-Gon and the other Jedi prisoner, accumalate the medicine that Astri's ailing father -- Didi -- needs for recovery, save Obi-Wan from Ona Nobis, and bring Jenna Zan Arbor to justice. Are these too many tasks for four Jedi and a friend to handle at once? Will Qui-Gon and the other Jedi ever set foot outside Zan Arbor's lab? Will Ona Nobis succeed in killing Obi-Wan? Will Didi survive? Only time, and reading "The Dangerous Rescue", will tell.
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Summary: A nice addition to the series
Review: My son recently wrote the following mini-review: The Dangerous Rescue continues the story left off by The Evil Experiment (Jedi Apprentice #12). Qui-Gon Jinn waits a little longer for the Jedi team to arrive to save him and the other prisoner of Jenna Zan Arbor, a mad scientist who is trying to learn how to use the Force for her own will. Arbor flees the planet her lab is on to protect herself from the Jedi, so she can keep conducting experiments. Saved and on the job, Qui-Gon and his apprentice, Obi-Won Kenobi, join Adi and her apprentice, Siri, to search for Noor, Arbor's other prisoner (whom she took with her when she left her lab). Along the way, the Jedi will encounter Ona Nobis, Arbor's bravo (hired killer), who will threaten their lives.
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Summary: Old friends return to stop an evil scientist for good.
Review: Obi-Wan Kenobi is once again teamed up with Siri and her master, Adi Gallia, in order to rescue his master, Qui-Gon Jinn, from Jenna Zan Arbor, an evil mastermind. But even after they rescue him they still have to find an elderly Jedi who was captured months before Qui-Gon, and they want to get Zan Arbor before she does any more harm. But they are too late because Jenna Zan Arbor has already managed to contaminate the water supply of a planet, causing many children and elders to get sick. Zan Arbor is the only one with the cure and she demands a high price. Also, the bounty hunter from The Deadly Hunter has returned once again and has it in for Obi-Wan. But even though Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon have Siri and Adi's help it might not be enough. This book brought a thrilling conclusion to this story arc and I can't wait for the next one, if Jude keeps writing like this I know they'll be great.
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