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seareader's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, not the best SW novel by far. Anderson does the most annoying thing by taking quotes from the movies and plugging them in as actual dialogue. You know those old quotes "never tell me the odds", "do or do not", "force is all around us", etc.
It was just super annoying because he would use the quote as it was originally stated and then repeat it like 100 times in throughout the novel. It's like he had no idea what to write so he stole one-liners from the films.
An interesting book, I would have preferred Exar Kun be successful and have more books about him later. Oh well. It was a decent book, but not nearly as good as anything Timothy Zahn ever did.
It was just super annoying because he would use the quote as it was originally stated and then repeat it like 100 times in throughout the novel. It's like he had no idea what to write so he stole one-liners from the films.
An interesting book, I would have preferred Exar Kun be successful and have more books about him later. Oh well. It was a decent book, but not nearly as good as anything Timothy Zahn ever did.
wealhtheow's review against another edition
3.0
After Kyp turns evil, the Republic is pretty displeased with the Jedi. Eventually the Jedi apprentices rise up, Luke gets his body back, and Kyp turns back to the Light Side. But what I really remember about this book is the relationship between Wedge and the tormented scientist Qwi Xux. The smartest children of her planet were stolen and forced to create terrible weapons for the Empire; those who failed had to watch their homelands bombed into oblivion. After surviving this, Qwi is highly-strung and racked with guilt. But she still has a brilliant mind, and with Wedge's tender help she begins to become a person instead of just a problem-solving machine. The duo did not stay together, but I really liked the evolution of their romance.
frostbitsky's review against another edition
3.0
This was the book with the most action, especially the end when everyone shows up to where the trouble all began, the Maw Installation.
Good riddance to the Sun Crusher and Death Star prototype in the black hole. No more superweaopns! Although I admit I liked the team of Maw scientist on board the Death Star prototype. Good comic relief with their silly meetings and following the guide book on what to do, even during a battle. *headslap* *lol*
Why did he make Daala live? I just know she'll show up again in another book now, especially when she downloaded info and plans from the Maw's computers.
Kyp, glad he made it back from the dark side after Exar Kun's defeat. I've been rooting for Kyp all along. Liked his test in the temple, a reminder of Luke's test in the cave, only with better results.
Cilghal, I always like healers. Glad Mon Mothma was curred after Ambassador Furgan's poisoning. (Glad he got what he deserved on Anoth!)
Leia is crazy to become Chief of State at Mon's request after getting all her children back in her care. I think she'd be a great leader but she's taking on a lot. Good luck to her.
I liked Leia's pep talk to Luke's students about not to give up b/c Luke was in a suspended stare and it being their first challenge in their life as Jedi. After all the devastating things happening on Yavin IV it was good to see the students unite to defeat Exar's spirit.
Mara had more of a role which was a plus :D I wanted to tell Lando to back off with the flirting. She's likes Luke! At least Lando's subplot came full circle. I like the idea of the Smuggler's Alliance talking over Kessel with Lando's money. :D
The end scene was nice with everyone gathered at the Vortex Cathedral of Winds. It was reminiscent of the end of A New Hope.
Lots of subplots and character's but not overcrowded and not a dull read at all.
Having read the books that precede this set and getting to know some EU characters and story lines I came out liking The Jedi Academy Trilogy more now than when I was 13.
Good riddance to the Sun Crusher and Death Star prototype in the black hole. No more superweaopns! Although I admit I liked the team of Maw scientist on board the Death Star prototype. Good comic relief with their silly meetings and following the guide book on what to do, even during a battle. *headslap* *lol*
Why did he make Daala live? I just know she'll show up again in another book now, especially when she downloaded info and plans from the Maw's computers.
Kyp, glad he made it back from the dark side after Exar Kun's defeat. I've been rooting for Kyp all along. Liked his test in the temple, a reminder of Luke's test in the cave, only with better results.
Cilghal, I always like healers. Glad Mon Mothma was curred after Ambassador Furgan's poisoning. (Glad he got what he deserved on Anoth!)
Leia is crazy to become Chief of State at Mon's request after getting all her children back in her care. I think she'd be a great leader but she's taking on a lot. Good luck to her.
I liked Leia's pep talk to Luke's students about not to give up b/c Luke was in a suspended stare and it being their first challenge in their life as Jedi. After all the devastating things happening on Yavin IV it was good to see the students unite to defeat Exar's spirit.
Mara had more of a role which was a plus :D I wanted to tell Lando to back off with the flirting. She's likes Luke! At least Lando's subplot came full circle. I like the idea of the Smuggler's Alliance talking over Kessel with Lando's money. :D
The end scene was nice with everyone gathered at the Vortex Cathedral of Winds. It was reminiscent of the end of A New Hope.
Lots of subplots and character's but not overcrowded and not a dull read at all.
Having read the books that precede this set and getting to know some EU characters and story lines I came out liking The Jedi Academy Trilogy more now than when I was 13.
alexalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
FIRST THOUGHTS: Who would have thought a Star Wars book would make me tear up? Not me! But that's exactly what happened with this one. All in all, a fitting conclusion, with a steady pace and intricately woven multiple plots!
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