"The galaxy would have one less Jedi sympathizer in it. That could only be an improvement."
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I'm quite an avid Star Wars fan, and have been for a great many years now. So here's hoping I'm amply qualified to review this rather fantastic edition to the Star Wars Expanded Universe without making a mockery of somebody else's vital opinion. Firstly, to all those readers out there considering purchasing this book, don't overlook this series- I have to say that Jude Watson has once again come up trumps and delivered the goods in a rather Han Solo type way; It's brash, bold, and sure as hell as good as what it says on the tin! Though only a short book, I reckon its kinda got most of the bases covered for a typical Star Wars themed novel- That's not to say its perfect, but for good, simple Star Wars adventure, this book is a good crack of the whip. Also, I have to say that, despite the warnings and its appearance seemingly directing this towards younger readers, I wouldn't feel too ashamed if I were you if you were older than 9-12 and still enjoyed this read. I myself am not that far over the boundary, so I may find it easier to tap into that some of the older readers, but I'm just as big a fan of the Zahn novels as probably most of you other Star Wars fans. I know this sounds quite a lot like its about me- and i honestly dont mean it to be- but reading really is about personal choice. And I reckon if you pick this one, you only the right lines for a really simple easy read.
If I'm honest, it shouldn't take you long to get through- its only 160 pages- but they really do seem to fly by. The action is greatly compressed, as you'd expect, but that kinda makes the tempo of the book just that little bit quicker when the ball begins to roll. And I have to say, the same can easily be said for the rest of the series. Believe me, this book is no Harry Potter or Da Vinci Code, but the great thing about it is is that its Star Wars, so it really doesn't need to profess to being anything of the sort. Fact is, It's a story about the remnants of the Jedi, so it really cant be half bad.
Death On Naboo has a real feel of desperation from the characters, uncertain as to the future, testing one another's capabilities, and in true Star Wars spirit, the heroes in the book really proving themselves to be altering into just that. The villians, as ever, are the usual, but what's great about those is that Palpatine and Vader are the real essense of malevolence,and damn right evil! To be honest, they dont make that much of an appearance in this book, but the character of Malorum really does scrape the bottom of the barrel for what's left of the badness once those two have taken stock, and in essense, I reckon it does kinda work. However, to really know your own mind on that score, buy the book!
I recommend it to most Star Wars fans, even if it's just to say that you've read it, but trust me- Its a good book in the Star Wars tradition, and though it's no Denning or Zahn, its a really brill stopgap on the whistle-stop tour of the Literary Star Wars universe! Happy reading!
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