alexdpar's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I really want to give this a 5, but the build up to the very rapid and short ending threw me off. Everything else is a 10/10. The background into two beloved Jedi of the universe, the galactic politics, and lore into Dooku and Averros, and so much more. Heck, I even enjoyed the rock-smuggling side characters. And the before and after chapters??? Wow. I cannot wait to read/listen to the Dooku script now.
As an avid Star Wars fan, this is a must read. You’ll happily find that so much of what was missing in the prequels is filled gradually in this book. I just wish that the ending was more climatic and adventurous.
As an avid Star Wars fan, this is a must read. You’ll happily find that so much of what was missing in the prequels is filled gradually in this book. I just wish that the ending was more climatic and adventurous.
erioo's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
very nice !!! this was my first foray into the star wars novels and i have been pleasantly surprised! i feel like grat captured the relationship of obi-wan and qui-gon very nicely and i also loved the side characters and glimpses into plotlines that tie the book to the movie canon. definitely recommend reading!
saguaros's review against another edition
5.0
Okay okay. I admit this should probably be four stars. Under normal circumstances, it probably would be. It has some awkward scenes and is perhaps a bit too long, and slow in places. But. These are not normal circumstances. They are indeed strange times, and I don't know about you guys, but books are just hitting differently right now than they normally would (positively or negatively).
But like I said, even if this wasn't a 2020 Quarantine Book, I would still have loved it.
Obi-Wan is my favourite Jedi (and second fave character) and I'd been dying to read more about him since starting reading SW books earlier this year. To read him as a 17yo and to read about the bond with his Master was just... so much fun. And gave me so many feels. I love that it was portrayed as a struggle at first, that they've spent years not meshing as Master and Apprentice and that this is the story where it all comes to a head. The longing and desire and shame and guilt at not being a better student/teacher between them, and the clash between their philosophies and inability to find ways to understand each other fully, while also just having deep respect and love for the other, had me screaming. It was just great. It was all I wanted.
And I really liked the political intrigue in this. In the movies, it's perhaps what I like less because I'm there for the space adventures, but I do really liked reading about it and sort of really digging into the work Jedi might have to do. It also exposes some facets of the Jedi Council that really come relevant later in the universe. The side characters were fun and I was rooting for them and they didn't feel like clichés or archetypes.
I just really enjoyed this.
But like I said, even if this wasn't a 2020 Quarantine Book, I would still have loved it.
Obi-Wan is my favourite Jedi (and second fave character) and I'd been dying to read more about him since starting reading SW books earlier this year. To read him as a 17yo and to read about the bond with his Master was just... so much fun. And gave me so many feels. I love that it was portrayed as a struggle at first, that they've spent years not meshing as Master and Apprentice and that this is the story where it all comes to a head. The longing and desire and shame and guilt at not being a better student/teacher between them, and the clash between their philosophies and inability to find ways to understand each other fully, while also just having deep respect and love for the other, had me screaming. It was just great. It was all I wanted.
And I really liked the political intrigue in this. In the movies, it's perhaps what I like less because I'm there for the space adventures, but I do really liked reading about it and sort of really digging into the work Jedi might have to do. It also exposes some facets of the Jedi Council that really come relevant later in the universe. The side characters were fun and I was rooting for them and they didn't feel like clichés or archetypes.
I just really enjoyed this.
dan_quags's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.25
tjrevon's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
emmamemmo's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
bailsofhey5's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sfyates's review against another edition
5.0
I have figured out that I really enjoy Star Wars stories that are about characters that I am already familiar with. Obi wan Kenobi is favorite Jedi so naturally I loved a story focusing on him and Qui gon Jin. I really loved seeing a younger version of Obi wan and seeing more of his relationship with Qui gon. This story was all about the characters for me even though the plot was well paced and interesting.
grogancp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
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? Yes
4.0