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Summary: Is this Star Wars? Or is it a big soap opera?
Review: As far as the Jedi apprentice series go, I have to say that this one took the cake. And not in a good way. Since the beginning of the series, I was amazed to see at how one series can go so far as to distort and destroy the vision and\or interpretation that so many people developed after seeing "Star Wars" for the first time. I was amazed that one book could actually imply that children are orphaned until the age of 12, when and where they are chosen like animals to be trained and the dumped for the better of another Padawan. Never the less, when this was implied to the Jedi, which are supposed to be the "Heroes" of the story, it absolutely astounded me! This is the kind of morals being taught through Star Wars? Then, in this book, the little "discovery" we make on Qui-gon's behalf made me actually cry "WHAT!?" out loud...and NOT because I do not agree that such a thing could happen, but at the thought that this is where the series is heading... and I will not be hypocrite to say that it wasn't also influenced by the summery released for the 15th book.For the most point, it seems that almost every lucky author who gets to write a EU story has the need to overdo it, and write something so extravagant as they might "go down in history" for being the author that wrote it -"Leaving their mark"- as they say' but again, it is not "the end of the world" if one author wishes to "go there" (even though I personally think that this time it was really uncalled for)' the problem is: When. It might be easy for the little children of ages 4-10 to accept that Qui-gon loves Obi-wan like a son because "Mommy\Daddy said so", but as an adult and a child over those years of age (in our house, all the family reads this series' age ranging from 4-40) it was never established as cannon that he does. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but for me (and my children) sure sign of affection are clearly stated with acts and words, and not "interpreted" because several of us want it so' all these implications don't cut it. So to us, it was kind of ludicrous that such a thing would happen' we would have hoped that a good, solid bond (an OBVIOUS one) would be established with Obi-wan before such an occurrence would happen'and it didn't. Second, the entire idea is somewhat out of place. In one hand, we have never seen if truly such a thing is "forbidden" in the Jedi code (something we will only discover in the upcoming movie), and taking a guess that it is or isn't, is what makes EU stories so unreliable. Most of them refuse to work WITH the movies, and prefer to "create" new alternatives (not even on the offical CD release, did Qui-gon's profile include the mention of such an occurance). On the other hand, if it were true and it is forbidden, I would hope to god that the main theme\morals being taught is NOT "love is forbidden and shouldn't be pursued"' it would be odd to me that anyone, especially George himself, would imply such a thing' after all, these Jedi characters are the beings most children (and I dare say- also adults) follow as role models, and it would be quite curious as to why someone would suggest or preach such a notion. All in all, instead of having a series that supports foster parental love, and love between two mature adults, we are given a series that takes us the other way' sending a message that the "rule of life" is to be absorbed with your own personal satisfaction, and it's "everyone for himself"' the Jedi are portrayed as oddly cruel, leaving babies and children to grow up parentless, and the masters are to be void of all emotional bonds to anyone' including their Padawans which, until now, we were to assume that they were their "children". I suppose that all this frustrates me because this series (excluding the mentioned above) is well written with a variety of characters and situations, both fast and slow, and that gives us a more "realistic" feel to different kinds of adventures (the only series the fans have with Qui-gon and Obi-wan)' the morals are well placed (except for the mentioned above), it is a pleasure to read, and it had the potential to go places that no other series had... and it is turning into a soap opera, and something not Star Wars related.
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Summary: Interesting change
Review: As if to signify a new set of adventures, the letters on the spine appear blue, instead of the yellow ones used for the previous 13. I won't go into the specifics of the story, since others have done so, better than I could. I'm a fan of this series from the very first, and I have come to respect Jude Watson greatly for her tales. The last two books I rated somewhat lower than the first set, but that doesn't stop me from eagerly awaiting the next installment. With this book the dynamics between Obi Wan and Qui Gon have changed slightly. Obi Wan is more mature, their partnership is more solid and equal. Now Qui Gon is the one with the doubts and the apprehension, though it isn't for his Padawan, and Bant is now experiencing the anxieties that Obi Wan had three years before, while in this book Obi Wan is the one picking up the clues that Qui Gon misses. It was good to see Tahl, though Tahl changed quite a bit from the way she started out, but then again, she's lived with her blindness for three years now. The book builds well, there are some scattered clues about who are behind all the unrest and the killing of Roan, and I think there may be a surprise or two in the next book, apart from the glimpses they've already given us. I truly hope the arc will build better than the last trilogy. Watson has proven her worth, we know she can do it. If time is what is needed, I'm well prepared to wait a little longer for the next book. Just as an aside. Reading the book, considering that Obi Wan is now 16 and has been with Qui-Gon for 3 years now, I was wondering when he is going to start calling Qui-Gon "Master" on a regular basis. In Episode I, he never calls him Qui-Gon unless he's talking about him, but so far, in the books he only occasionally calls him Master, and not once in this book. Normally, I'd say, a young, over-awed apprentice would address his master not by his first name, not until he's known him for a while, and feels familiar enough to switch to first-name basis. Probably an oversight, but interesting to think about.
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Summary: The Ties that Bind
Review: Exelent book! It may have been the weirdest of all the Jedi Apprentice books, but exelent. I didn't follow throguh, they get a little vague(if it's a typo, please excuse me)in some parts, and Oui-Gon sortta doesn't show his Paddawan that he cares about the mission that much. Still, I think it is one of the best. Well, I think they are all good exept for the first, which was by a different author(Dave Wolverton). I think that was good too, but not as good as the others.
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Summary: Not up to Watson's usual standards
Review: I am nearly 40, so I can't speak for the supposed readership of this series (although I bet there are a LOT of you out there like me), but I found this one disappointing. I'd love to hear what the 9-12 year olds say. Go to http://www.echostation.com/books/jediapp.htm for a good, comprehensive review of the Jedi Apprentice books.
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Summary: Um, where'd Obi-Wan go?
Review: I dunno, I suppose that there just wasn't enough of Obi-Wan in this book to please me. Jedi Apprentice books are about the apprentice, not the affairs of a master. Obi-Wan just sort of sat back and let Qui-Gon control over the whole situation when he was completely out of his mind in love with Tahl. Anyway, I personally think that Obi-Wan is the neatest character I've read about in a book (or seen in a movie). And there just wasn't enough of him. It's more fun when he is doing it all! I'd love to see this awsome padawan take complete control, help everyone, and sort out all of the problems... Just let Qui-Gon see to his honey. Or something not so predictable. Maybe Obi-Wan gets captured but the captors get more than they bargined for! And then Qui-Gon feels bad for ignoring him and doting on Tahl. possibley. Jus' gotta say - bring Obi-Wan back into the picture soon! PLEASE!!!
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Summary: Well Written
Review: I have had the privaliage of reading this book already. I thought that it was one of the best in the series. Jude watson is a great writer and always manages to write wonderful (yet sort) stories. I have to say that this one of favorite boooks in the series. In this book obi-wan is now 16. And still under the training of Qui-gon Jinn. The thing that I really appreciated in this book is how jude watson shows how the relationship between them has grown since the last book "The dangerous rescue" The plot of this book begins with Qui-gon having a very powerful vision of his long time friend tahl in some sort of great danger. So he races back to the temple only to find that she is just fine and on her way to a mission to a planet that the two of them had visited 6 years ago. The planet's leader had been mudered and the temple had received a message from his twin daughters requesting help to get off the planet. Qui-gon does not want tahl to go by herself, still she does anyway. After a while Qui-gon gets anxious and decides to go after her even though it forbidden by the jedi council. He goes to the planet only to discover that things are not what they seem and that danger for the jedi is everywhere. This book is filled with suspense and some really great plot twists and I recommand it to anyone that is a fan of te jedi apprentice series. This book IS another really exciting cliffhanger, you have been warned.
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Summary: I can't wait to get mine! Jude Watson is a great author!
Review: I have read so many books from the Star Wars universe that I have lost count. I can say without a doubt that Jude Watson is the best author within this universe to date. In my mind that is saying a lot. Even though the Jedi Apprentice series is targeted for readers much younger than I am (I will turn 25 this month), I find that these books are full of detail and enjoyable plots. They never leave you with a bad taste, just a desire to get the next book as soon as possible I still rate this book a 5, a must read, in advance! Don't start with this book though. While you will still enjoy the book, I am sure, you will not miss a beat if you read the series in order. When my children are old enough I will read these books to them. They are feel good books that are filled with imagination, action and good life lessons (obviously if my children are anything like I was, it will be difficult for me to interest them in anything I tell them to at first, but after they get into it they won't be able to get unhooked).
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Summary: Emotions Never Seen
Review: I read the Ties That Bind and enjoyed it thoroughly.I have the entire aprrentice series and have enjoyed all of them! This one I found different from all the rest of the books in the series.Qui-Gon's struggle and actual show off his emotions took me a little off guard because in all the other books he kept them within himself.I was glad to see Obi-Wan more mature and taking charge when Qui-Gon was distracted.I never did like hanging endings like this ending, but it always gives me something to look forward to. This book adds a twist and is different from the rest of the series.I strongly recommend this entire series and add this book to your bookshelf.
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Summary: A really great book!!!!
Review: I thought this book was one of the best of the series. 6 years ago, Qui-Gon and Tahl helped a planet choose a ruler. Now the ruler has been killed, and his daughters are in trouble. Tahl goes to the planet to help them. Qui-Gon gets a vision and follows her with Obi-Wan. When he gets there he finds that the daughters have been kidnapped, and Tahl's in trouble. The plot's complicated.
*HINT* something happens between Qui-Gon and Tahl...
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Summary: Yes, Jedi really can marry!!!!
Review: In spite of what you'll think after seeing Ep. II, Attack of the Clones, Jedi really can (and do!) marry. Read this book if you want to know the real story about Jedi relationships.
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