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Star Wars: Han Solo by Marjorie Liu

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thebeardedpoet's review against another edition

5.0

First a warning to fellow fans: FYI This volume includes a reprint of the material from Star Wars: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon (Star Wars, #2).

However, everything in this collection is fun, fun, fun. If you love the good 'ol days of Star Wars when it was Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the droids, you'll love this. I was able to relive the days when my favorite pastime was curling up with the latest Marvel Comics installment of Star Wars.

angstyp's review against another edition

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4.0

I'll always have a soft spot for Han

chappellmw90's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

pushingdessy's review against another edition

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4.0

Apart from the really unfortunate choice of making Leia hit Han (a new trend, or has this always been there?) like it's funny when women hit men for nothing (yeah, even if he's a scoundrel, he didn't do anything deserving of a punch), I liked the plot and loved how it ties with Han's future as a racer. The artwork is also pretty great, and the ending is awesome.

auronsolo's review against another edition

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4.0

This was an enjoyable read and very quick. If you are a fan of Han Solo and Star Wars you should pick this up. If you are looking for something to advance the story between Episodes IV and V this isn't going to do that for you. This is more side mission its not essential reading but its like icing on the cake. I have been a fan of Marjorie Liu's since I read her X-23 run awhile back. This book is supposed to serve more as a character study in what motivates Han Solo to act that way he does. I liked this book for what it adds to greater lore of the universe not really for the story. I always like seeing new creatures added to the universe U'il Dorae, and Loo Re Anno are great additions. I like U'il because when I first saw her in panel I thought the book was bringing Black Sun which I am still wanting if you know, you know. Dorae might look out of place to some as a creature in the Star Wars Universe but with her standing next to Chewy it just works and remember Jaxxon is an old established character. Loo Re Anno is probably my favorite character of the book I really enjoyed Han Solo's chats with her while they are racing. There are some nice character moments between Leia and Han which might hint at things to come in Episode V in retrospect. The other racers participating the Dragon Void are kind of generic I can't say they're anything special but hey you can't have a Star Wars story without some Twi'leks. Overall if you just want to see more additions to the ever expanding universe this is for you.

glkrose's review

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I love these little looks in between the original trilogy. Especially following Han who once again is a GOOBER. Seriously, he is just SO GOOD all the time even when he wants to be bad. Perfect characterization and it also was nice to see him racing as that comes back in one of the post-RotJ books. Really enjoyed this one.