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sboard's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.0
pushingdessy's review against another edition
4.0
Second read comments: This book still f*cking slaps.
(Yes, the plot is complicated, and you have to suspend your sense of disbelief many times and forget specialized bits of lore in order to buy it, and Scarlet is a perfect male fantasy, *and still* I loved it.)
***
This was a gripping, entertaining Han and Chewie adventure, and one that provided excellent insight into our favourite smuggler's mind. I loved getting to see the narrative peeling off his self-admitted layers, contemplating his involvement with the rebellion, his new relationships, and the man he could have been had circumstances not put him on the path of an old Jedi and an idealistic farmboy. I liked Scarlet Hark - intelligent, badass, take-no-shit female character? Yes please! It was hilarious to see Han kidding himself about Scarlet and Leia falling head over heels for him while at the same time not trying to initiate something himself with either of them. It was also great that Scarlet and Leia at no point fought over this or showed jealousy, and instead genuinely liked and appreciated each other and made an excellent team. Thank goodness for that! As a Han/Leia shipper, the UST and the moments of a deeper understanding between them made me squeal.
(Yes, the plot is complicated, and you have to suspend your sense of disbelief many times and forget specialized bits of lore in order to buy it, and Scarlet is a perfect male fantasy, *and still* I loved it.)
***
This was a gripping, entertaining Han and Chewie adventure, and one that provided excellent insight into our favourite smuggler's mind. I loved getting to see the narrative peeling off his self-admitted layers, contemplating his involvement with the rebellion, his new relationships, and the man he could have been had circumstances not put him on the path of an old Jedi and an idealistic farmboy. I liked Scarlet Hark - intelligent, badass, take-no-shit female character? Yes please! It was hilarious to see Han kidding himself about Scarlet and Leia falling head over heels for him while at the same time not trying to initiate something himself with either of them. It was also great that Scarlet and Leia at no point fought over this or showed jealousy, and instead genuinely liked and appreciated each other and made an excellent team. Thank goodness for that! As a Han/Leia shipper, the UST and the moments of a deeper understanding between them made me squeal.
cdipierro's review against another edition
Authors did not seem like a good fit for the subject material
impreader's review against another edition
2.0
Writing and characterization slipshod enough to set even, er, a wookiee's finer artistic sensibility on edge. (Or more apt: Read it aloud, and set his teeth on edge.)
Impishness aside, I love Star Wars, and re-writing it as I went along was as much fun as revisiting the characters and places of Episodes IV, V, VI.
Impishness aside, I love Star Wars, and re-writing it as I went along was as much fun as revisiting the characters and places of Episodes IV, V, VI.
csdaley's review against another edition
5.0
Originally posted at www.csdaley.com
Every year I try to read something set in the Star Wars Universe around May 4th. The last few years have been exclusively comics. This year I decided to give a book a chance. I was a little nervous about this because the Star Wars books have been very hit and miss for me. Mostly miss over the last 5 years. I had all but given up on them. This always made me a little sad because the early books were so fantastic, especially the Timothy Zahn books. I was also hesitant to read any books once I heard that they were essentially relaunching the novel line and saying the old books would no longer be part of the Star Wars Universe.
Luckily, there were a couple of books I really have been itching to read because they were authors I respect and love so much. Since I had just read and reviewed a Tim Lebbon book I decided to go with Honor Among Thieves by James S.A. Corey (Corey is the pen name for writing partners Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck). Anyone who has been reading my reviews for any length of time knows that Corey's Expanse series is my absolute favorite science fiction being written right now.
The book is essentially a Han and Chewbacca adventure. When the Empire sets out to control an ancient technology that could change the whole outcome of the war with the rebellion Princess Leia decides that there is only one man to send in to rescue the spy who may be able to thwart the Empire's plan. Unfortunately, that man is not around so she sends Han.
What follows is a fast paced ride through one close call after another. Han Solo's best plan is always the one he makes up at the last minute (much to the annoyance of Chewbacca). Han finds the spy Scarlet Hark and together they go planet hopping in a dangerous game of who can find the weapon first. I loved the character of Scarlet Hark. She was more than a match for Han Solo's ego and the book left me wanting to see her again.
Han Solo is not an easy character to write. He is a sarcastic, self aware ego maniac and yet we need to love him. Corey pulls it off magnificently. I loved this book. It was my favorite Star Wars book in years and years. It was laugh out loud funny and an incredible story. It gave me everything I love about the Star Wars Universe and more. I hope somewhere down the line Corey gets another shot at a Star Wars book because I would be all in.
Every year I try to read something set in the Star Wars Universe around May 4th. The last few years have been exclusively comics. This year I decided to give a book a chance. I was a little nervous about this because the Star Wars books have been very hit and miss for me. Mostly miss over the last 5 years. I had all but given up on them. This always made me a little sad because the early books were so fantastic, especially the Timothy Zahn books. I was also hesitant to read any books once I heard that they were essentially relaunching the novel line and saying the old books would no longer be part of the Star Wars Universe.
Luckily, there were a couple of books I really have been itching to read because they were authors I respect and love so much. Since I had just read and reviewed a Tim Lebbon book I decided to go with Honor Among Thieves by James S.A. Corey (Corey is the pen name for writing partners Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck). Anyone who has been reading my reviews for any length of time knows that Corey's Expanse series is my absolute favorite science fiction being written right now.
The book is essentially a Han and Chewbacca adventure. When the Empire sets out to control an ancient technology that could change the whole outcome of the war with the rebellion Princess Leia decides that there is only one man to send in to rescue the spy who may be able to thwart the Empire's plan. Unfortunately, that man is not around so she sends Han.
What follows is a fast paced ride through one close call after another. Han Solo's best plan is always the one he makes up at the last minute (much to the annoyance of Chewbacca). Han finds the spy Scarlet Hark and together they go planet hopping in a dangerous game of who can find the weapon first. I loved the character of Scarlet Hark. She was more than a match for Han Solo's ego and the book left me wanting to see her again.
Han Solo is not an easy character to write. He is a sarcastic, self aware ego maniac and yet we need to love him. Corey pulls it off magnificently. I loved this book. It was my favorite Star Wars book in years and years. It was laugh out loud funny and an incredible story. It gave me everything I love about the Star Wars Universe and more. I hope somewhere down the line Corey gets another shot at a Star Wars book because I would be all in.
sunflowerscottie's review against another edition
5.0
A fun and wild ride through a story that takes place between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back. This one is Han-centric.
saracinesca's review against another edition
3.0
a lot of pew pew! and bang bang! a lack of emotions.
classic star wars book
classic star wars book
jolteon0's review against another edition
3.0
A decent star wars book, but I felt like it didn't really do anything for any of the characters.
rjgillmor's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I feel like it really captured how I imagine Han Solo. The way he banters with everyone and his political outlooks felt spot on.