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Vector Prime, the New York Times bestselling first novel in The New Jedi Order series, boldly ventured into uncharted Star Wars territory, bringing an element of dark tragedy and suspense into the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, and the other legendary figures of that galaxy far, far away. Now veteran Star Wars author Kathy Tyers continues the epic struggle between good and evil as the New Republic, led by the battered but still unbroken Jedi, braces for the next onslaught of its merciless alien foe.
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HAN SOLO and LEIA ORGANA-SOLO work - unwittingly - at cross-purposes to help refugees flooding in to the planet Duro from the Rim worlds where the dreaded Yuuzhan Vong aliens have invaded. The Yuuzhan Vong choose Duro as their next target - one they intend to use to deliver a horrifying message to the people of the New Republic. And JACEN SOLO, working at his father's side, finds himself torn: how to reconcile using the Force as a tool for Good, yet still fight the evil invaders. If he doesn't make the right choice, the future of his family - and possibly of the New Republic itself - hangs in the balance...
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The second hardcover of the New Jedi Order series significantly advances the series, whilst keeping up the high standard which had been shown in previous novels.
Balance Point follows in the style of Vector Prime and the Agents of Chaos series than the novels by Michael A Stackpole. Balance Point concerns itself more with the actual characters than action; we see the natures of the Solo children particularly surface, showing three very separate natures, compared to the unifomly wellbehaved, innocent children of the original books and earlier in the series. Jaina appears as a young warrior, consumed and changed by her time with Rogue Squadron, whilst her twin, Jacen, is portrayed as a procrastinating philosopher-prince, sharing his mother's diplomatic skills. Anakin seems the most like their father, as a hot-headed and impatient youth.
The plot of the series is significantly advanced by Tyers, without using too much actual action. It is still a very revealing novel, and well worth reading by those who have read the other novels of the series.
Format:Paperback
This book doesn't seem to be as exciting as the previous in the series but I am finding that there is a very strong plot developing. I would recommend any person whether you are a star wars fan or a readxer of books to give the 'New Jedi Order' series a go.
Format:Paperback
If you are making your way through the 'New Jedi Order' series of books, I would ignore all of this book except for the epilogue. I won't specify what the epilogue contains, but I can tell you what the rest of the book does: a lack of action, a dull plot, and character development at the expense of interest. The only noteworthy thing to happen in the entire story is contained in the last few pages. After putting this book down, I thought to myself "what actually happened in this novel?", and I struggled to conceive of anything (apart from the epilogue of course, but you should have gauged that by now).
So if you are interested in this book in terms of storyline, go to a library and spend five minutes reading the epilogue. I did not enjoy 'Truce at Bakura' by Kathy Tyers, and this book has made me stay away from anything she has penned. Ever.
The ending added a star. The other star is for the fact that I somehow made it to the end without setting the book on fire.
So if you are interested in this book in terms of storyline, go to a library and spend five minutes reading the epilogue. I did not enjoy 'Truce at Bakura' by Kathy Tyers, and this book has made me stay away from anything she has penned. Ever.
The ending added a star. The other star is for the fact that I somehow made it to the end without setting the book on fire.
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pretty unsatistfying
interesting but ultimatly unsatisfying book in the NJO series. Yes Kathy Tyers does follow and escalate the story arcs nicely, but the plot of this book as an individual novel is... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2007 by Toby Andersen
Light, dark...what's the difference?
Up until now, the Star Wars: The New Jedi Order series has been cosmic in scope, with characters moments taking place on a backdrop of world after world falling to the villainous... Read more
Published on 5 May 2004 by David Roy
Nice book
I only gave this book 4 stars because despite being an ecxellent book it's not the best in the series. Read more
Published on 26 April 2003 by "stirling1297"
An excellent read!!!
Having read all of the other NJO books so far and finding them on an average-good level compared to some of the earlier ones (mentioning no names), I had high hopes for this one,... Read more
Published on 23 July 2001 by Ian Langford
Read this book!
This book truly captures the characters of Han, Leia, Jaina and the rest. It is an essential read if you wish to read any books after this one. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2001
Good stuff, continuing a great series
Anyone who's read the rest of the New Jedi Order series so far is bound to read this one anyway, but it is a very good book. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2001 by gareth.rippingdale@centrica.co.uk
A great continuation of the series
I like this book because you get a good look at what the three Solo kids are like when they grow up. What I especially like is that Jacen finally ends his struggle. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2001
Balancing Act
For me as a die hard fan of Star Wars the NJO series is somewhat painful going, the passing of Chewie was (and I know this sounds sad) like losing a friend. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2001
Wheres the Balance?
A few things annoyed me about this book. Tyers did an excellent job on characterisation, however the center of the story consentrating on Jacen's search for balance ended with me... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2001
A great and interesting story
Balance point is a great continuation of the New jedi Order story line. Balance point probably focusus on the Charachtes more than action but this is an interesting plot. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2001 by Ginger
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