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beerd1's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book, I wasn’t sure I would as it was quite hard to get hold of and isn’t one people often mention, but I’m glad I read it, especially as there is also the focus on Qi’ra in the comic books happening at the moment, she’s a character I have a lot of time for, an enjoyable and surprisingly touching story that gives good context to Solo.
maximusvitale66's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
4.0
kerrycat's review against another edition
4.0
"What's a Jet-Eye?"
"Jedi. I've met a few. But they're all dead now."
great big sigh
"Jedi. I've met a few. But they're all dead now."
great big sigh
bluebook08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
katmiranda's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
laurenayrey's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
Knowing that the movie prequel Solo wasn’t as well received as Rogue One breaks my heart a little because Han is one of the best characters in the universe, and I absolutely loved the movie. So, it’s only fitting to take one step back and dive into his story showcasing his life as a scrum rat before he and Qi’ra were even an item, let alone allies.
Life is definitely hard in the bowels of Corellia. Friends are scarce to none, and trusting anyone to have your back is a sure way to get you killed. However, when Han and Qi’ra are given a task with a promise of promotion, they have no choice but to rely on each other when things inevitably go tits up.
Filled with plenty of action and suspense, these two realize that being all for oneself is not always possible nor smart, and having a partner with a different skill set helps immensely in stacking the deck towards their favor. Any advantage is survival for another day.
This capitalizes on Han’s innate charm and instinctual impetuousness that seems to always work out for him, and it also gives insight into the mysterious Qi’ra, shedding light on those tough decisions she makes at the end of Solo.
Overall, I’m happy I took the time to further explore these two as this is a worthy addition to canon lore!
Knowing that the movie prequel Solo wasn’t as well received as Rogue One breaks my heart a little because Han is one of the best characters in the universe, and I absolutely loved the movie. So, it’s only fitting to take one step back and dive into his story showcasing his life as a scrum rat before he and Qi’ra were even an item, let alone allies.
Life is definitely hard in the bowels of Corellia. Friends are scarce to none, and trusting anyone to have your back is a sure way to get you killed. However, when Han and Qi’ra are given a task with a promise of promotion, they have no choice but to rely on each other when things inevitably go tits up.
Filled with plenty of action and suspense, these two realize that being all for oneself is not always possible nor smart, and having a partner with a different skill set helps immensely in stacking the deck towards their favor. Any advantage is survival for another day.
This capitalizes on Han’s innate charm and instinctual impetuousness that seems to always work out for him, and it also gives insight into the mysterious Qi’ra, shedding light on those tough decisions she makes at the end of Solo.
Overall, I’m happy I took the time to further explore these two as this is a worthy addition to canon lore!
ayeclaymay's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5