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Summary: A Call to a Great Book
Review: A Call to Vengence is a really great book. It is one of my favorites out of the series. It is great because it gets you hooked onto it from the first word to the last, as with all of Jude Watsons books. Thsi one is especially good because it shows all the emotions Qui-Gon had for Tahl. It shows the deep feeling they had for each other. It shows why Qui-Gon is the way he is. Why he doesn't tell everyone the way he feels. If you need a good book this is one I recommend.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: First of all, this was a good book. Perhaps not as heartstoppingly nerve-bending as the previous one, but that being beside the point, the author has only gotten better with these books. This one in particuler was not only deeply emotional, but also exciting enough so that I, (a very seasoned reader, I might add) would set aside everything else in my life no matter how important the moment it came into my hands, to the moment, an hour and a half later, that I finished it, to the point where half-way through I was finally grounded for reading instead of doing my chores and didn't even care! This book begins only hours after the trying events of The Death of Hope, with a grief stricken Qui-Gon still unwilling to move from the side of his dead love, his childhood friend and fellow Jedi Knight, Tahl. Since the Council is supposed to know immediately when a Knight is killed, Obi-Wan has to face them alone, and they are almost immediately joined by Mace Windu himself, and Bant, Obi-Wan's close childhood friend and Tahl's estranged Padawan, and together they immediately begin a search for Balog, Tahl's killer. However, this is even more difficult, on account of the complicated turmoil this planet is undergoing, as well as an uncharacteristicaly emotional Qui-Gon, who, unwilling to wait for any justice the council might decide on, and unwilling to put up with Mace reprimanding him for the way his feelings for Tahl had deepened, (which, while not outright forbidden, is highly frowned upon in the Jedi order) goes off alone without even Obi-Wan to do something he's rather his sixteen year old padawan didn't see; Balog's murder. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan, having figured out on his own that Qui-Gon and Tahl had become "more" than friends is deeply confused as well as hurt by his master's dissapearance, and over the also deeply distraught Bant's apparent rejection not only of his sympathies, but even the support of his friendship. Anyway, all I can say is that this book is great, focusing mainly on the characters, (which I always love!) but not lacking a deep and complicated plot as well. Qui-Gon's predicament was nothing short of heartbreaking, and while I was well prepared for Tahl's death, (since she appeared nowhere in Episode 1 I knew she'd have to be dead by then) this knowledge made it no less painful, since she's been one of my favorite characters in this series ever since she was first introduced in book five. Also interesting was Bant's cryptic comment to Obi-Wan as he struggled to console her, 'If your master was killed because you couldn't save him, than you'd know how I feel.' Hmmm, hints hints. Speaking of Bant, I'm immensely curious as to what's going to happen to her now. We all know that the way the old order of Jedi worked, all force sensitive children were trained together at the temple until as early adolescents they could hopefully be chosen by a master for more personal one-on-one training, the only way a child could reach the full rank of Jedi Knight. Those who weren't chosen by age thirteen or so were sent back home to parents they most likely hadn't seen since babyhood. But what if you were chosen, but then suddenly half way through your training your master is killed? You're too young and inexperienced to be declared a Jedi already, as Obi-Wan was at the end of the Phantom Menece, and yet possess to many developed talents to safely be sent home and have the secrets of the Jedi safe from the wrong hands. What happens to you? Can another master take you on out of pity? I hope that this is something that's explored before the close of the series in two books time, because I really want to know! Anyway, this is a great book that I recommend to Star Wars fans in general as well as long-time fans of the series.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: First of all, this was a good book. Perhaps not as heartstoppingly nerve-bending as the previous one, but that being beside the point, the author has only gotten better with these books. This one in particuler was not only deeply emotional, but also exciting enough so that I, (a very seasoned reader, I might add) would set aside everything else in my life no matter how important the moment it came into my hands, to the moment, an hour and a half later, that I finished it, to the point where half-way through I was finally grounded for reading instead of doing my chores and didn't even care! This book begins only hours after the trying events of The Death of Hope, with a grief stricken Qui-Gon still unwilling to move from the side of his dead love, his childhood friend and fellow Jedi Knight, Tahl. Since the Council is supposed to know immediately when a Knight is killed, Obi-Wan has to face them alone, and they are almost immediately joined by Mace Windu himself, and Bant, Obi-Wan's close childhood friend and Tahl's estranged Padawan, and together they immediately begin a search for Balog, Tahl's killer. However, this is even more difficult, on account of the complicated turmoil this planet is undergoing, as well as an uncharacteristicaly emotional Qui-Gon, who, unwilling to wait for any justice the council might decide on, and unwilling to put up with Mace reprimanding him for the way his feelings for Tahl had deepened, (which, while not outright forbidden, is highly frowned upon in the Jedi order) goes off alone without even Obi-Wan to do something he's rather his sixteen year old padawan didn't see; Balog's murder. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan, having figured out on his own that Qui-Gon and Tahl had become "more" than friends is deeply confused as well as hurt by his master's dissapearance, and over the also deeply distraught Bant's apparent rejection not only of his sympathies, but even the support of his friendship. Anyway, all I can say is that this book is great, focusing mainly on the characters, (which I always love!) but not lacking a deep and complicated plot as well. Qui-Gon's predicament was nothing short of heartbreaking, and while I was well prepared for Tahl's death, (since she appeared nowhere in Episode 1 I knew she'd have to be dead by then) this knowledge made it no less painful, since she's been one of my favorite characters in this series ever since she was first introduced in book five. Also interesting was Bant's cryptic comment to Obi-Wan as he struggled to console her, 'If your master was killed because you couldn't save him, than you'd know how I feel.' Hmmm, hints hints. Speaking of Bant, I'm immensely curious as to what's going to happen to her now. We all know that the way the old order of Jedi worked, all force sensitive children were trained together at the temple until as early adolescents they could hopefully be chosen by a master for more personal one-on-one training, the only way a child could reach the full rank of Jedi Knight. Those who weren't chosen by age thirteen or so were sent back home to parents they most likely hadn't seen since babyhood. But what if you were chosen, but then suddenly half way through your training your master is killed? You're too young and inexperienced to be declared a Jedi already, as Obi-Wan was at the end of the Phantom Menece, and yet possess to many developed talents to safely be sent home and have the secrets of the Jedi safe from the wrong hands. What happens to you? Can another master take you on out of pity? I hope that this is something that's explored before the close of the series in two books time, because I really want to know! Anyway, this is a great book that I recommend to Star Wars fans in general as well as long-time fans of the series.
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Summary: This book will keep you on the edge all night!!!
Review: I bought this book on Thursday, November 15, and finished it two days later because of how good it was!!! Jude Watson has outdone herself again!
Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, are still on New Apsolon and are mourning the death of fellow Jedi Knight, Tahl, whom Qui-Gon had pleged his life and his heart to. Manex, the brother of Roan -- the late ruler of New Apsolon -- has been very generous to the Jedi in their time of need. While Obi-Wan is trying to accept Tahl's death as a Jedi would, Qui-Gon is bent on revenge in the memory of his deceased beloved and has already sent two probe droids after Balog, Tahl's murderer. The Jedi contact the Temple and Tahl's Padawan, Bant, and Jedi Master, Mace Windu, come to New Apsolon to help Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. Bant is angry at Obi-Wan for not contacting the Temple sooner, and since Qui-Gon is not himself, Obi-Wan feels deserted. Meanwhile, the list of Absolute informers is still in the hands of Oleg. When Qui-Gon leaves Manex's home without telling anyone to find Oleg, so he can bring Balog to justice, Qui-Gon is attacked by probe droids and finds Oleg dead, without the list. Eritha, one of the late ruler's twin daughters, is now following her sister, Alani -- who is believed to be helping Balog -- so she can acquire information for Qui-Gon. Yanci, Irini, and Lenz are also trying to help Qui-Gon is his difficult task. Now a female Legislator, who is certain to have the list, is running for Supreme Governor, but she is killed too, also by probe droids. This is another dead end for Qui-Gon, but things are getting worse for Obi-Wan, especially when he, Mace, Bant discover that the probe droid that killed the Legislator was owned by Qui-Gon Jinn. Qui-Gon is now a wanted man, and Obi-Wan is worried for his safety. He is also beginning to question whom he should trust and is hoping that Qui-Gon does not surrender to the Dark Side of the Force. Did Qui-Gon really program the droid to kill the Legislator? Should Obi-Wan be trusting Manex, Eritha, Yanci, Lenz, and Irini? Will Qui-Gon be able to bring Balog to justice? Will Qui-Gon be ALIVE to bring Balog to justice? You will have to read "The Call to Vengeance" and see for yourself.
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Summary: Great...
Review: I liked this book a lot. It had enough action to keep me going, unlike book 10 and book 14!The only problem I had was with Qui-Gon. Personally, I don't believe that Qui-Gon would want vengeance for Tahl. It's bad characterization, and it makes the story less believable. Another thing... Where is Obi-Wan in the Jedi APPRENTICE series? If they wanted it to be all about Qui-Gon, they should have named it The Jedi MASTER series!
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Summary: Great...
Review: I liked this book a lot. It had enough action to keep me going, unlike book 10 and book 14! The only problem I had was with Qui-Gon. Personally, I don't believe that Qui-Gon would want vengeance for Tahl. It's bad characterization, and it makes the story less believable. Another thing... Where is Obi-Wan in the Jedi APPRENTICE series? If they wanted it to be all about Qui-Gon, they should have named it The Jedi MASTER series!
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Summary: depressing...
Review: It gets two because it's Jude Watson, that's all. This is probably my least favorite of all the Jedi Apprentice, and in it, Qui-Gon behaves in a way that is not only unJedi-like, but unlike Qui-Gon as well. I could write him better than that, and I'm no professional writer.
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Summary: Two More
Review: Jude Watson has contributed 16 books to The Star Wars Saga via the, "Jedi Apprentice Series". There are 2 more books to follow, and when issued they will bring to a close the eighteen book cycle. When taken as a body of work the series has maintained a fairly high level of quality, has contributed a great deal of material to the background of featured characters, and while interesting to fans well beyond the targeted age bracket, always remained appropriate for their intended audience. "The Call To Vengeance", is not one of the strongest stories she has offered. This in part is due to knowledge readers already possess, that make any surprises or fundamentally new material unlikely. These most recent two books have had merit as they explored a part of the Jedi code that will be violated by Anakin in, "Attack Of The Clones". Anakin's master Obi Wan experiences the risks involved with violating the code, which should reasonably be expected to influence his training of Anakin. "A Jedi shall not know anger, nor hatred, nor love", states the code of the Jedi, and the last of the hat trick of rules, is the first that Qui Gon violated on his way to violating all three. Jedi Master and Council Member Mace Windu also makes an extended appearance in this tale. His mastery of his emotions is so complete as to make him appear cold and distant. While very aware of Qui Gon's dilemma, he allows his presence to effect events, his passive manner is more effective in helping Qui Gon than active intervention. It will be interesting to see how this story arc will be finished, and then to decide how much of Qui Gon's behavior as a mentor to Obi Wan affects the fall to the dark side that Anakin will chose while he is apprenticed to Obi Wan. How much will Anakin's decision to marry contribute to the rage that, as Vader Anakin will strike down his old teacher without a moment's hesitation? A great deal of foreshadowing is on offer, and the flaws we see in Qui Gon ripple all the way to when another Skywalker begins to train, falters, and then is tasked with rebuilding The Jedi alone.
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Summary: Qui-Gon's rection.
Review: My room mate and I were going nuts waiting for this book and we weren't let down. When Tahl died we both wanted to take the book and burn it and write our story but we knew better. Qui-Gon reacted the same way I would have in this situation, training or no training. Of coarse I'm still upset how it ended but then again Qui-Gon never could say no to Tahl. This series has presented a whole new side to star wars and I can really get into the characters. I hope they come out with more series like this in the future.
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Summary: Qui-Gon's rection.
Review: My room mate and I were going nuts waiting for this book and we weren't let down. When Tahl died we both wanted to take the book and burn it and write our story but we knew better. Qui-Gon reacted the same way I would have in this situation, training or no training. Of coarse I'm still upset how it ended but then again Qui-Gon never could say no to Tahl. This series has presented a whole new side to star wars and I can really get into the characters. I hope they come out with more series like this in the future.
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