awishman's review against another edition
2.0
My main issue with this book is that it is too long. There are two complete story arcs in this novel, each independent of the other and this leads to a book that was a bit tedious to get through. By the time I realized that the first arc had really no impact story-wise I had invested enough time into reading that I decided to finish this book, but it was laborious. I'd like to think that there could have been an opportunity to link the first arc to the second in a way that would pay off, but no such pay off came.
willowchloe's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best of all Star Wars fiction. A truely original story told in the familiar universe which will be a book that no fan will be able to put down.
the_ton_ca'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? It's complicated
5.0
gingerreader99's review against another edition
4.0
Its a hard review, because while the story is good. It is mostly because its ripped from the Jedi academy trilogy in parts. but Corran is still a badass character and it is still a fun story. so 4 stars?
niallharrison's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
nikshelby's review against another edition
5.0
Corran Horn is an excellent character. Mirax is awesome (but, too little seen). Love Mara Jade snippets. Gotta love a reread of a classic EU novel.
>>> "Mirax noted, that carrying a child for a full nine months meant she would already have 3.11 years of fourth-hour weeks of child care logged and that I would owe her. "
>>> "That is the purpose of life, is it not? To create life is the greatest act a loving creature can commit." the solemnity and truth in his words hit me hard.
>>> "Corran: "It all comes down to the nature of evil doesn't it? Evil is selfishness, while good is selfless. If intake an action that benefits me, only me, and hurts others, I am evil. If I do what must be done to prevent harm to others, if I become a buffer between them and evil, then My actions will be good."
Elegos: "Your intentions will be good. Without consideration and forethought, however, your actions could still be evil. That is the problem of course, evil is always easy and resisting it is never so. Evil is relentless; and anyone, if they tire, if they are not vigilant, can fall prey to it. "
Corran: "and there are situations where opposing evil may result in harm coming to the innocent."
Elegos: "it does happen, yes. Life is not without pain, but life concerns itself with how we handle that pain, or joy, or confusion, or triumph. Life is more than time passing before death, it is the sum and total of all we make of it. Decisions may not be easy, but many is the time when not making a decision, not taking an action is worse than a poor decision. Evil flourishes when it is not opposed, and those who are able to oppose it must to protect those who cannot protect themselves."
>>> "Mirax noted, that carrying a child for a full nine months meant she would already have 3.11 years of fourth-hour weeks of child care logged and that I would owe her. "
>>> "That is the purpose of life, is it not? To create life is the greatest act a loving creature can commit." the solemnity and truth in his words hit me hard.
>>> "Corran: "It all comes down to the nature of evil doesn't it? Evil is selfishness, while good is selfless. If intake an action that benefits me, only me, and hurts others, I am evil. If I do what must be done to prevent harm to others, if I become a buffer between them and evil, then My actions will be good."
Elegos: "Your intentions will be good. Without consideration and forethought, however, your actions could still be evil. That is the problem of course, evil is always easy and resisting it is never so. Evil is relentless; and anyone, if they tire, if they are not vigilant, can fall prey to it. "
Corran: "and there are situations where opposing evil may result in harm coming to the innocent."
Elegos: "it does happen, yes. Life is not without pain, but life concerns itself with how we handle that pain, or joy, or confusion, or triumph. Life is more than time passing before death, it is the sum and total of all we make of it. Decisions may not be easy, but many is the time when not making a decision, not taking an action is worse than a poor decision. Evil flourishes when it is not opposed, and those who are able to oppose it must to protect those who cannot protect themselves."
radioisasoundsalvation's review against another edition
2.0
I don't know why I keep doing this to myself, these are throw aways. The first two hundred pages was so much rehash... just... ugh. Also: the female characters in this are TERRIBLE. Ugh. So disgustingly male-gaze, like, please, try harder! Ugh.
I think it's a sign of where I am mentally and emotionally. Please send me quality fantasy/sci-fi recs; I can't keep putting myself through this horribly written stuff, even for the sake of the familiarity of these characters.
I think it's a sign of where I am mentally and emotionally. Please send me quality fantasy/sci-fi recs; I can't keep putting myself through this horribly written stuff, even for the sake of the familiarity of these characters.
kellylynnthomas's review against another edition
5.0
Corran Horn is one of the best Expanded Universe characters, and this book is a great further exploration of his character. I think this is one of the first instances of a Jedi with different/awkward powers, too, so it's also a nice expansion of the Jedi lore. And it fits in nicely with the Jedi Academy Trilogy.