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3.35 AVERAGE
3.35 AVERAGE
I just want to know what these people think a spice runner is? There is no honorable way to be a drug dealer, there is no good reason to be one but money. I just can't get past that Poe has an issue with the crime boss killing other criminals but not you know the fact that they're spreading super damaging drugs through the galaxy. The romance was painful, the grand plan to off the other criminals was so dumb. It just. Was not for me.
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This had a great start. I loved getting to see an angsty teen Poe. There was also an excellent commentary on the changes and formation of the New Republic. It was fascinating to visit this site of the Galaxy's underworld, especially while watching Book of Boba Fett.
I really related to Zorii. She had so much pressure to become something her mother wanted her to be. It was also lovely to see such a loving, forgiving father in Kes Dameron.
Overall, the narrative was great. There were stakes, twists and turns throughout the book and spired my further interest in Poe. I found the story to be also a prodigal son type story which was fantastic to see set in the Star Wars universe.
I really related to Zorii. She had so much pressure to become something her mother wanted her to be. It was also lovely to see such a loving, forgiving father in Kes Dameron.
Overall, the narrative was great. There were stakes, twists and turns throughout the book and spired my further interest in Poe. I found the story to be also a prodigal son type story which was fantastic to see set in the Star Wars universe.
the best sequel trilogy character finally got his own book and all is right with the world
NOT. MY. POE. DAMERON.
This book was obviously written to justify the flaming hot garbage that was the rise of skywalker, there's no love at all for these characters and there's no impact on the universe and it destroyed Poe's character. I hate this.
This book was obviously written to justify the flaming hot garbage that was the rise of skywalker, there's no love at all for these characters and there's no impact on the universe and it destroyed Poe's character. I hate this.
Lots of thoughts about this book, mostly as I feel that making Poe have a spice runner background was a random thing that JJ Abrams just pulled out of his back pocket because reasons.
However, if you read this book as a What If/AU situation, it's a bit more palatable. Segura does a good job giving Poe doubts about the entire situation (duh) and really shows how Poe cares about others and his loyalty to the people he trusts.
The Spice Runners of Kijimi is an interesting organization (though hilariously, they NEVER RUN SPICE in this book), as are the origins of Zorii Bliss, but it would've been better as a book about Zorii.
Not my favorite of the new Star Wars books, but I'd recommend it if you loved Babu Frick and want every last drop of his charm and whimsy.
However, if you read this book as a What If/AU situation, it's a bit more palatable. Segura does a good job giving Poe doubts about the entire situation (duh) and really shows how Poe cares about others and his loyalty to the people he trusts.
The Spice Runners of Kijimi is an interesting organization (though hilariously, they NEVER RUN SPICE in this book), as are the origins of Zorii Bliss, but it would've been better as a book about Zorii.
Not my favorite of the new Star Wars books, but I'd recommend it if you loved Babu Frick and want every last drop of his charm and whimsy.
Poe Dameron: Free Fall by Alex Segura gives the hero a clear arc — something significantly deeper than in the films. His parents, established in the comics and other tie-in works, get more establishment as well. Young Poe is struggling with his father’s expectations and mother’s legacy, as well as his determination to get offworld. As such, it follows many traditional hero’s journey steps. In this lively children’s novel, Poe teams up with Zorri Bliss and willingly joins the notorious spicerunners. Together the pair have youthful adventures, telling a fast-paced story while setting up events in Rise of Skywalker. As it introduces planets already seen in the larger universe, there are few surprises, but the book entertains well.
This straightforward story still offers some nuance. Poe has his first time comparing being a good guy and a bad guy as he finds the universe offers shades of grey. The book also establishes how one can switch from a law-abiding child to a Han-Solo-type criminal. It’s an interesting topic, approached with authenticity and soul-searching. It’s also a practical, realistic story instead of one of the mystical Force. Adding nuance to the larger universe, Poe’s desperation to escape his parents’ legacy as squeaky-clean war heroes mirrors Ben Solo’s — especially when his father poignantly pleads with him to come home. It’s a good establishing story for Poe, like several adventures in the comics. Though it does feel as if, since the theme park opened, too many books have the characters ordering off Disney’s food and drinks menu.
This straightforward story still offers some nuance. Poe has his first time comparing being a good guy and a bad guy as he finds the universe offers shades of grey. The book also establishes how one can switch from a law-abiding child to a Han-Solo-type criminal. It’s an interesting topic, approached with authenticity and soul-searching. It’s also a practical, realistic story instead of one of the mystical Force. Adding nuance to the larger universe, Poe’s desperation to escape his parents’ legacy as squeaky-clean war heroes mirrors Ben Solo’s — especially when his father poignantly pleads with him to come home. It’s a good establishing story for Poe, like several adventures in the comics. Though it does feel as if, since the theme park opened, too many books have the characters ordering off Disney’s food and drinks menu.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
Actual rating: 3.75/5 stars. I liked this one but I did find some issues with the pacing and the freakishly abrupt ending. We also never did see what happened to Kes which really annoyed me. I also can't remember if the comics say. I found Zorii very much underutilized and I don't know. It's Poe so I liked it but it was a little dry.
If you were curious about Poe's spice running days, this is the book for you. Segura did an amazing job giving us a backstory that aligned with Poe's personality and history while undoing some of the wtf you may have experienced learning that fact on Kijimi.