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sfox_the_reader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ashbatcher's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
jasonpwrites's review against another edition
3.0
A slog to get through. Characters had multiple amea depending on whose POV you were in, and that changed a lot so it was hard to follow. Some poor grammar was kept in, surprising for a professionally-edited book. The ending was a surprise I didn't see coming. That got this to three stars for me.
kecampbell17's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
theroguerebels's review against another edition
5.0
Star Wars: Visions brought us nine beautiful reimaginings of what Star Wars could be. Kamikaze Douga’s short The Duel introduced us to the Ronin in a powerhouse anime episode that felt like a love letter to classic samurai films. Ronin: A Visions Novel picks up the story and builds an entire galaxy from it!
Ronin is deeply imaginative. Bold on every level. It takes a really rad anime short and builds a deep intricate galaxy full of complicated characters with dimension and depth. The book walks the line of being “Star Wars” even though it is definitely a re-imagining of what we know “Star Wars” to be! In all the best ways Ronin defies expectations and breaks the mold while still retaining the feel, tone, and core themes of what “Star Wars” truly is. The Japanese cultural influence is strong. It’s so strong in fact, that many of the settings were something that set my imagination alight. places, items, actions, and people all felt familiar and right in this galaxy that overflowed with a sense of history and culture.
This is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into complicated characters or looking to explore a Star Wars galaxy unlike any other. If you enjoyed The Duel, you will LOVE this book.
Sal P.
Ronin is deeply imaginative. Bold on every level. It takes a really rad anime short and builds a deep intricate galaxy full of complicated characters with dimension and depth. The book walks the line of being “Star Wars” even though it is definitely a re-imagining of what we know “Star Wars” to be! In all the best ways Ronin defies expectations and breaks the mold while still retaining the feel, tone, and core themes of what “Star Wars” truly is. The Japanese cultural influence is strong. It’s so strong in fact, that many of the settings were something that set my imagination alight. places, items, actions, and people all felt familiar and right in this galaxy that overflowed with a sense of history and culture.
This is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve into complicated characters or looking to explore a Star Wars galaxy unlike any other. If you enjoyed The Duel, you will LOVE this book.
Sal P.
acogna's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.5
Literally continuing to prove my point that Star Wars is best when it's not trying to be Star Wars.
timgrubbs's review against another edition
4.0
A ronin follows the Living Force as his guide…not a clan or creed…neither Jedi or Sith…
Star Wars Visions: Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon is a tie-in novel with the Star Wars visions concept….anime inspired Star Wars stories set in a separate infinites continuity.
The Ronin has no name…at least not one he will admit to. Having abandoned his past, he travels the planets doling our justice as he sees it.
Throughout this novel he will encounter a Sith bandit, a traveler and his quirky crew, a Jedi lord, and myriad others. While the planets are new, the book wisely sticks to well established races throughout the story…so no heavy knowledge is required.
This is a decent novel…at least what I read of it. Unfortunately, the copy I read was missing about thirty pages near the end (accidentally reprinting 30 prior pages rather than what was supposed to be there), so I can’t give a full account.
Star Wars Visions: Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon is a tie-in novel with the Star Wars visions concept….anime inspired Star Wars stories set in a separate infinites continuity.
The Ronin has no name…at least not one he will admit to. Having abandoned his past, he travels the planets doling our justice as he sees it.
Throughout this novel he will encounter a Sith bandit, a traveler and his quirky crew, a Jedi lord, and myriad others. While the planets are new, the book wisely sticks to well established races throughout the story…so no heavy knowledge is required.
This is a decent novel…at least what I read of it. Unfortunately, the copy I read was missing about thirty pages near the end (accidentally reprinting 30 prior pages rather than what was supposed to be there), so I can’t give a full account.
dsty292'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0