- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group); paperback / softback edition (18 Aug 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0553408097
- ISBN-13: 978-0553408096
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 325,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At Luke Skywalker's Jedi academy a brilliant young student, Kyp Durron, delves dangerously into the dark side of the Force. Impatient to rid the universe of its conflicts, Kyp steals a doomsday weapon - the Sun Crusher - to subjugate the Republic's last enemies.
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As the new republic takes devastating losses in the ongoing war with the scattered remnants of the Empire, the galaxy’s future depends on three small children – among them the Jedi twins – born to incredible powers and perils, as an extraordinary new Star Wars saga unfolds…
Breaking the Pax Republica, Admiral Daala uses her imperial fleet to conduct guerrilla warfare on peaceful worlds. And now she threatens the watery homeworld of Admiral Ackbar. But while the battle for the planet rages, an even greater danger emerges at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi academy. A brilliant young student, Kyp Durron, delves dangerously into the Dark side of the Force. Impatient to rid the universe of its conflicts, Kyp steals an extraordinary doomsday weapon – the Sun Crusher – to subjugate the Republic’s last enemies. And when Luke Skywalker confronts his rebellious student, a titanic duel of Jedi powers erupts. But Kyp has a dark and deadly ally on his side… and together they may prove more than even a Jedi Master can handle.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
THE STORY:
Luke Skywalker begins training the new generation of Jedi on Yavin 4, but from within their ranks will rise one who could well be the next Dark Lord. Elsewhere, following a tragic accident apparently caused by Admiral Ackbar, Leia travels to Mon Calamari to convince Ackbar to return to duty.
Luke Skywalker begins training the new generation of Jedi on Yavin 4, but from within their ranks will rise one who could well be the next Dark Lord. Elsewhere, following a tragic accident apparently caused by Admiral Ackbar, Leia travels to Mon Calamari to convince Ackbar to return to duty.
WHAT'S GOOD:
This book is definitely an improvement over the previous one, having storylines that are both interesting and exciting. The training of the Jedi was what I liked the most, particularly the slowly growing tension from certain students that heralds the return of Exar Kun. I enjoyed Mara's arrival at the academy too, showing that she has a desire to better herself, rather than simply being the acerbic and cynical hard-woman. One of the better elements of the book is the interplay between Han and Lando, revealing both the depth of their friendship and their tendency towards hostility with one another.
WHAT'S BAD:
Luke's shrugging off of Gantoris' attempted Mastercide (could be a real word...) is as ridiculous as the similar attempts in 'Jedi Search' were. I don't think even goody-goody Luke would be that forgiving. The other issue with the Jedi training storyline is that Luke teaches simply by regurgitating Yoda and Obi-Wan's lines from the films; I think Anderson could have given Luke a bit of wisdom of his own. Finally, and probably worst, Daala is a terrible villain. She has no deadly superweapon, she's not a Dark Jedi and she's not a genius like Thrawn. Daala is simply a largely incompetent Imperial officer and as such adds no real threat or urgency to the story (although Anderson has that worked out nicely in the far-better 'Darksaber').
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
the second thrilling instalment the idea that exar un can manipulate people even in spirit form is exellent and plus showing that the empire is still around!!!! and all this in 1 book including hearing how Luke raises his students and how his neice and nephew (also potential jedi of exreme power)get on around the comical C3-PO. i read this in a week it was so good and it has 354 pages plenty for a 15 year old(and all the golden oldie star wars fans)
Format:Hardcover
Luke Skywalker has his hands full with new student, Kyp Durron. When a Sith Lord responsible for the Sith War shows up, things go from bad...to worse! A thrilling tale by Kevin.J.Anderson - it will keep you hooked from start till finish!
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