bashsbooks's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
As a big Star Wars fan, and specifically a big fan of the dynamic between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, Master & Apprentice was a mixed bag. I really enjoyed the exploration of Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon's personal & ideological differences and their struggle to find their stride in their partnership. I also enjoyed the exploration of Qui-Gon's relationship with Dooku and Rael Aveross. And, as ever, I love listening to Qui-Gon take the Jedi Council to task for their complacency. However, parts of this book were lacking - the plot on Pijal wasn't the most interesting thing ever, and I don't think it had anything revolutionary to say about slavery or corporate capitalism, which is a shame given how big of a part they both played in the plot. And in that vein, it didn't have a particularly deep take on revolutions, radicalism, or monarchies. Lots of huge conceptual plays thrown onto the table without much follow-through. Additionally, the ending was INCREDIBLY rushed; it needed at least another chapter or two .
Spoiler
after Cady betrayed Fanry to really give me a sense of closure - like don't just say she talked to Deren; I wanna see that!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Slavery, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Classism, Trafficking, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: War
-Acts of terrorismteachingwithmagic's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder, Trafficking, Death, Slavery, and Colonisation
cheshiredownunder's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Violence
abigail_reads06's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.5
Pros and Cons of a Claudia Gray book
Pros: Claudia Gray
Cons: Claudia Gray
Pros: Claudia Gray
Cons: Claudia Gray
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Trafficking, War, and Violence
Moderate: Police brutality, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
ewmod's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Delicious finally some good fucking Star War. Some of the characterizations were...less than comprehensible, but I think the book made its point in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
jenny_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
This is everything I could’ve hoped for in a Qui-Gon/Obi-Wan book, and more. It gives great insight on both characters, and shapes them for what will become The Phantom Menace.
Ironically, Qui-Gon is a lot like Anakin. I can’t help but think it would have been an absolute disaster if he had been the one to train him instead of Obi-Wan.
I was not a fan of Gray’s other Star Wars books, but this was definitely worth it.
Ironically, Qui-Gon is a lot like Anakin. I can’t help but think it would have been an absolute disaster if he had been the one to train him instead of Obi-Wan.
I was not a fan of Gray’s other Star Wars books, but this was definitely worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Slavery
Minor: War
universeofdust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Gun violence, Slavery, and Violence
ijustreallyliketrees's review
adventurous
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Death and Trafficking
frankieclc's review against another edition
2.0
this isn't tagged as a young adult but it definitely reads like one, very basic, would maybe be good for someone Just getting into reading/star wars books?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Gun violence
kcook7's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery