Galaxies Realm

Discuss the first book of the Fate of the Jedi series here, written by Aaron Allston.



Publisher's summary

THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY BEGINS HERE...

After a violent civil war, and the devastation wrought by the now-fallen Darth Caedus, the Galactic Alliance is in crisis -- and in need. From all corners, politicians, power brokers, and military leaders converge on Coruscant for a crucial summit to restore order, negotiate differences, and determine the future of their unified worlds. But even more critical, and far more uncertain, is the future of the Jedi.

In a shocking move, Chief of State Natasi Daala orders the arrest of Luke Skywalker for failing to prevent Jacen Solo's turn to the dark side and subsequent reign of terror as a Sith Lord. But it's only the first blow in an anti-Jedi backlash fueled by a hostile government and suspicious public. When Jedi Knight Valin Horn, scion of a politically influential family, suffers a mysterious psychotic break and becomes a dangerous fugitive, the Jedi become the target of a media-driven witch-hunt. Facing conviction on the charges, Luke has only one choice. He must strike a bargain with the calculating Daala: his freedom in exchange for his exile -- from Coruscant and from the Jedi Order.

Now, though forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is determined to keep grim history from being repeated. With his son, Ben, at his side, Luke sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solo's corruption and downfall. But the secrets he uncovers among the enigmatic Force mystics of the distant world Dorin may bring his quest -- and life as he knows it -- to a sudden end. And all the while, another Jedi Knight, consumed by the same madness as Valin Horn, is headed for Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could doom the Jedi Order . . . and devastate the entire galaxy.

I'm pleased with this book. I hope they can keep the series going strong.

I have to say, I found myself mostly in agreement with Daala in her conversation with Luke. As horrible as she is she has a point that's bothered me for well over a decade now. The Jedi go galavanting across the galaxy administering vigilante justice and ignoring local and galactic laws at will.

Well, at least Luke has quite the sense of humor in this book. I guess he's taking his exile quite well.

To sum it up, this book's amazing.

Here's my brief opinion without getting too deep: I thought it was a good, enjoyable story. Opened up the series really well without getting too complicated (could almost be categorized with Coruscant Nights in that sense). Seemed as if almost nothing Universe-changing happened, even though it did. I enjoyed just reading about them going about their business without a major emotional issue or some such something in the background.

So yes, well done without being over the top. I would have enjoyed maybe a little more humor from Allston, since he tends to be good at that, but he included a lot all the same.

I finished the book yesterday and must say it was a delighful read and did not disappoint in the least. I loved the integration of so many characters. There was almost a never dull moment. Ok, the Han/Leia search of the mines was a bit drawn out, but other than the the pacing was great.

Pretty much everyone was in character. The only small flaws I saw as C3PO. He just seemed off to me. Not prissy enough or over the top enough. The other one was Luke leaving R2 behind. Maybe the latter will make sense in the subsequent novels, but it still seems odd.

Good book

(04-03-2009 08:48 PM)Tanaif21475 Wrote: [ -> ]Pretty much everyone was in character. The only small flaws I saw as C3PO. He just seemed off to me. Not prissy enough or over the top enough.

Now that you say it, you're right. He felt off to me too. For me, though, it was that he kept calling everyone sir. He called Luke sir enough times in the movies. It just didn't seem right when he said it in Outcast for whatever reason.

Certainly a minor gripe.

I finally decided to read Outcast and I'll say I really liked it, even though I wasn't hoping for much. I give it 8 out of 10.

My favorites parts were definitely those scenes between Luke and Ben. The banter and father/son bonding was excellent. Coruscant scenes were good too; the Jedi madness were an interesting twist. I'd have to say that the Kessel scenes were boring. There were a few times when I thought something great was going to happen, then nothing happen. Good overall, can't wait till the next one!

I didn't mind the Kessel scenes that much; it wasn't until Rogue Squadron got shoe horned into the plot that I got bored of it. Actually, I was mildly enjoying the parts where Han and Leia were exploring the caverns by foot, especially their encounters with the bogeys.