hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like this story when I started, but it really starts to wind up toward the end. It's the best ending of all the books so far. It's also the first cliff-hanger.
s0litarytea's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
fandom4ever's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
‘The Defenders of the Dead’ is the fifth book in the Jedi Apprentice series. This time we see Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan arriving on Melida/Daan, a planet that has been in civil war for centuries over something that no one remembers. Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are here to retrieve a fellow Jedi who was to oversee possible peace talks between the Melida and the Daan. But naturally, the two immediately find themselves in the thick of things when they meet the Young, the children who wish to see an end to the fighting.
Qui-Gon believes that they can’t interfere in the planet’s affairs as they haven’t requested aid and are hurting no one but themselves. But Obi-Wan gets caught up in the fervor and passion of the Young and wants to help them out. I really liked the idea that Qui-Gon is having to say no to a situation because of the fact that they’re Jedi, but realizing why the plight affects Obi-Wan so much. And from the other side, it was great having Obi-Wan call out that Qui-Gon often breaks the rules or goes against what the Jedi Council says if he believes they’re in the wrong.
The Master and Padawan clearly struggle to communicate and trust between the two is stretched to the limit. I could just feel the tension and uncertainty and I was constantly wondering how things were going to end up. The ending was unbelievable with what happened between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. With a huge cliffhanger, I’m so ready to read the next book and see how this conflict plays out!!
Qui-Gon believes that they can’t interfere in the planet’s affairs as they haven’t requested aid and are hurting no one but themselves. But Obi-Wan gets caught up in the fervor and passion of the Young and wants to help them out. I really liked the idea that Qui-Gon is having to say no to a situation because of the fact that they’re Jedi, but realizing why the plight affects Obi-Wan so much. And from the other side, it was great having Obi-Wan call out that Qui-Gon often breaks the rules or goes against what the Jedi Council says if he believes they’re in the wrong.
The Master and Padawan clearly struggle to communicate and trust between the two is stretched to the limit. I could just feel the tension and uncertainty and I was constantly wondering how things were going to end up. The ending was unbelievable with what happened between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. With a huge cliffhanger, I’m so ready to read the next book and see how this conflict plays out!!
janebby's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
wickedweave's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
jennykeery's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book over and over when I was younger, although it's the only Jedi Apprentice book I have read so far.
quigonchuy's review against another edition
4.0
I wish there were more Star Wars books like these that weren't so obviously for YA/middle grade readers. This is my favorite kind of Star Wars. Qui-Gon + Obi-Wan in Jedi missions, and I enjoy reading them quite a bit. I wish they weren't so short or so...simple? But I love the settings, the stories, the jedi, so I will keep on reading these.