Where would we be without Star Wars books? Love 'em or hate 'em, or a little bit of both, it's hard to deny their importance to the Saga. Beware of MINOR SPOILERS!!!!
Over the last fifteen years I've read various books, and I can't remember them all other than likes and dislikes, and I don't like posting spoilers, but I can't help it! Most of my likes and dislikes revolve around particular points, so consider this a SPOILER WARNING!
So, in no particular order:
"Darth Maul, Shadow Hunter" by Michael Reaves.
This book is excellent, even though it doesn't involve any of our heroes, except for a small part by Obi-Wan. But it's fast paced, has some good plot twists, and is an excellent lead in for the new "Coruscant Nights" series. Definitely a "must read"!
"The Approaching Storm" by Alan Dean Foster.
It was OK. It's the story of the border dispute on Ansion, referred to by Mace Windu in AOTC. For me it got tedious, how many times can our heroes get in trouble on one planet?
"Cloak of Deception" by James Luceno
It was OK. I don't remember much about it! I guess it wasn't that memorable.
"Labyrinth of Evil" by James Luceno
This books RAWKS! I loved it! It's a great lead-in to ROTS, taking you right up to the battle of Coruscant. The relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin is great, and it really adds to the sense of loss I get from ROTS.
"Revenge of the Sith" by Matthew Stover
The BEST of the movie novelizations. This book adds many, many layers to the story. Anakin's fall seems so much more believable, as does Obi-Wan's heartbreak. READ THIS!
"Jedi Apprentice" series by Jude Watson.
The books, 18 volumes plus "Secrets of the Jedi" and "Legacy of the Jedi" may be for young readers, but they are EXCELLENT! They truly give life to Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, giving them a backstory and personalities that the movies don't have time to give us. They are quick reads; so if you're going on a plane ride, take two volumes.
"Jedi Quest" series by Jude Watson
Not as good as "Jedi Apprentice" unless you're an Anakin fan. But good nonetheless. And more backstory! (Also for younger readers)
"Last of the Jedi" series by Jude Watson
Also for younger readers, and entertaining. A nice finish to the PT era.
I'll round out the PT era with "Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader" by James Luceno
Unless I remember something else, this is probably the last of the PT era books. It is excellent! Read it! No spoilers.
So... I'll write about other books in other eras later. Or continue this one if I think of something else! LOL
10 comments:
nob01
Oil Bath Bubbles
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:17 AM
Tatooine Ghost! Tatooine Ghost!
:)
Gidrea Lightsky
The Galaxy According to Gidrea
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:22 AM
Patience Nobby, that's not in the PT era... I'll get to it...loved it, BTW...!
TrekMaster13
StarWars fans at wars?
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 10:34 AM
good subject by the way,
My absolute favorite thing about star wars is the books. " were would we be without the books" exactly we would be in big trouble. the books are what keep star wars alive. star wars started with one person but it is now a world wide effort. with an entire galaxy full of stories waiting for people to tell. that is what I like the most about the books, the ordinary people in them. Not the Jedi or the Sith... fighter pilots or gangsters. just the people trying to survive in the galaxy. you don't really hear about them that much in the films and that's why I thank god for the books. This blog makes me feel good, TY
comanderbly
That's Impossible. Even for a Computer.
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 11:16 AM
I like Labrynth of Evil. My favorite part (minor spoiler)...
was when Obi-wan went into an internal debate about how to handle/train Anakin. He covered ideas like stashing him away from everyone else etc. Fun stuff to think about.
amidalooine
The Emotional Galaxy
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 4:26 PM
I've actually read several of those and loved them all.
You need to read Wild Space!!! :D
The Viridian Saber (Qui-Gon Reborn)
Virtual Unrealities (A victim of Order 66.)
date Posted: Mar 03, 2009 8:27 PM
The ROTS novelization was absolutely astounding! Every page just blew me into another galaxy.
But my absolute favorite SW book of all time has to be Path of Destruction. Wonderful stuff. Just breathtaking.
Keep 'em coming, Giddy! ;)
Gidrea Lightsky
The Galaxy According to Gidrea
date Posted: Mar 04, 2009 7:18 AM
Path of Destruction... is that Darth Bane? If so, then I read that.
I'm reading WILD SPACE right now, Ami! It's great so far!
JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.
date Posted: Mar 04, 2009 11:58 AM
Like you, gl, I have enjoyed reading all the Star Wars books I can get my hands on. They're the only books I actually buy. My shelves are getting full! :D
Wow, you and I are reading Wild Space right now. I wonder if we're at (or near) the same spot. I'd tell you where I am, but I don't want to give away anything in case you aren't as far as me. (I'll at least give you the page number - 229.) Thought I'd be done with it by now, but my "vacation" (LOL) didn't turn out to be a vacation afterall! :^O That's okay. C'est la vie.
Happy Reading! :)
MTFBWY :)
The Viridian Saber
Virtual Unrealities (A victim of Order 66.)
date Posted: Mar 04, 2009 10:20 PM
Path of Destruction... is that Darth Bane? If so, then I read that.
Yup, that's Darth Bane. Not one of your favorites, I'm assuming. :p
Gidrea Lightsky
The Galaxy According to Gidrea
date Posted: Mar 05, 2009 7:04 AM
Yup, that's Darth Bane. Not one of your favorites, I'm assuming.
I did read that, I liked it! Damn memory loss... :p
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