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A review by nachtfalke
Star Wars: The Courtship of Princess Leia by Dave Wolverton, Dave Wolverton
4.0
Star Wars goes all Shakesapearean comedy of love in this one- which can be genuinely entertaining, if you don't mind the all-encompassing silliness. A classic Star Wars "Zahnverse" novel, this is not, though, and Wolverton's ("Runelord" Farland's!) take on the characters is different - and more one-dimensional - than that of Zahn, or Stackpole/Aalston. Overall, though, still a rewarding read, because the novel brings more to the table than simple fan service.
EXTRA ROUND: I write "Shakespearean", others write "creepy". Han's stalker-ish behavior in the novel, and the general depiction of women as drooling idiots, can be attributed to Wolverton having fun with the characters - or to simple sexist and chauvinist tropes. I read it as an attempt at comedy, because, taken at face value, this novel would feature some grossly inappropriate scenes.
EXTRA ROUND: I write "Shakespearean", others write "creepy". Han's stalker-ish behavior in the novel, and the general depiction of women as drooling idiots, can be attributed to Wolverton having fun with the characters - or to simple sexist and chauvinist tropes. I read it as an attempt at comedy, because, taken at face value, this novel would feature some grossly inappropriate scenes.