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3.4 AVERAGE
3.4 AVERAGE
A great beginning to another trilogy, I really enjoyed this one. Every little running story was great. I'll admit that I wasn't interested in Han and Chewie's story this time around at first, but it really picks up as it goes on and makes up for it in the end. I particularly enjoyed Luke's story in this. The feeling that he has massively matured is apparent throughout every page he is in, and it is great to see him become the Jedi he was supposed to.
adventurous
informative
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Soooo.... this was an interesting experience. Obviously I'm coming into this many years after it was written, and certain things hadn't even been nailed down even in the legends universe. I don't think they knew what Coruscant looked like, or that Jedi weren't supposed to form attachments for the past couple thousand years (and therefore shouldn't have descendants), and all of these things make for plot points and settings that don't even agree with the prequels, let alone the current canon stuff.
In general, I enjoyed it. I liked the character of Qwi Xux (who reminded me of Entrapta from the new She-ra) but I think the canon story of how the Death Star got built (and flawed) is much more compelling. Ten points to canon, there.
On to book 2!
In general, I enjoyed it. I liked the character of Qwi Xux (who reminded me of Entrapta from the new She-ra) but I think the canon story of how the Death Star got built (and flawed) is much more compelling. Ten points to canon, there.
On to book 2!
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Jedi Search is a great way to begin the Jedi Academy trilogy. Anderson does a fabulous job of building on what came before, not only in the movies but the books as well, citing moments from the Thrawn trilogy, Dark Empire, The Truce at Bakura, and The Courtship of Princess Leia.
In this book, we get our first look at Kessel and its dreaded spice mines, along with the Maw and its black holes that lurk just nearby. There is more information about Han’s record-setting Kessel time and how he had to drop his spice shipment that set the bounty on his head by Jabba. The book also contains the beginnings of Luke’s search for other Jedi to begin his own academy and start bringing back the Order from extinction. He worries how well he can possibly do when he knows only the things that Ben and Yoda taught him. Eventually we also get to see some things from the Imperial side including backstory as to how their super weapons were designed and created.
The new characters are interesting and make you want to read more about them and the characters we already know feel exactly in character. The book was an action-packed ride that didn’t let up for a second. I loved every minute of this book; it does exactly what an opener book in a trilogy should do. It hooks you right in!
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Poorly written book and there's 2 more in this trilogy. Everyone was out of character and whiny. Just disappointed. Gave it the benefit of the doubt, but more like a 2.5 star book. I round up.