bashsbooks's review against another edition
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 terrorismcheshiredownunder'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
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
carter1315's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
lizgriffinwords'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
4.5
Greatly enjoyable prequel to The Phantom Menace (a pre-prequel, if you will). Adventure that didn’t take itself too seriously, featured many memorable characters, and provided plentiful foreshadowing into the Skywalker saga. Only complaint is that the character POV switched so often that it felt like head hopping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Trafficking and War
claradraconis's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery and Violence
This book is reminiscent of the old Jedi Apprentice novels, and any fans of that saga will definitely enjoy this one. This is another story of Qui Gon and Obi Wan as master and apprentice, and once again they have the same issues of being very different people with very different behaviours. An unlikely match that does work wonders when they learn to find each other in the middle. The plot was a bit slow at times, and certain matters got a bit repetitive, but overall it's a solid Star Wars novel. Not the best Star Wars written by Claudia Gray, but definitely good. And Claudia Gray has become one of my favourite Star Wars authors among the ones that have joined the saga with the new canon. So I definitely recommend anything written by her.madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Slavery
littlecat's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The slavery plot was mostly well handled through the one "some species like being enslaved" comment threw me off.
The plot/action was generally good but the ending felt rushed. And there seemed to be quiet a lot repetition of things.
I loved the side characters mostly Pax and their crewmate, they have a great dynamic and were fun. But Rael Aveross was cool too.
I am not that big of a fan of Qui Gon Jin and the whole prophecy stuff just makes me uncomfortable, and it is mostly his book, so not perfect for me. I am not adopting most of the handling of the jedi order and also not all of young Obi Wans characterization from here, just didnt vibe with my interpretation of it.
The plot/action was generally good but the ending felt rushed. And there seemed to be quiet a lot repetition of things.
I loved the side characters mostly Pax and their crewmate, they have a great dynamic and were fun. But Rael Aveross was cool too.
I am not that big of a fan of Qui Gon Jin and the whole prophecy stuff just makes me uncomfortable, and it is mostly his book, so not perfect for me. I am not adopting most of the handling of the jedi order and also not all of young Obi Wans characterization from here, just didnt vibe with my interpretation of it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Gun violence, Violence, Child death, and Death