Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 16) by Sean Williams, Shane Dix, and Jonathan Davis

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Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 16)
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Publisher: Random House Audio; Abridged edition (April 29, 2003)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0553713655

ISBN-13: 978-0553713657

Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.8 x 1 inches

Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces ()

From AudioFile
[Editor's Note: This is a combined review with FORCE HERETIC III: REUNION.]--The New Jedi Order Star Wars novels, of which these books are Numbers 16 and 17, follow the adventures of Han and Leia Solo, and Luke Skywalker and his wife, Mara--as well as their various grown children--two decades after the events of RETURN OF THE JEDI. "Refugee" has Luke Skywalker and his nephew, Jacen Solo, searching for the living planet of Zonama-Sekot, while Han, Leia, and daughter Jaina find conflict on Bakura. In "Reunion," the Jedi Knights, having found the sentient planet, must convince it to join them against the Yuuzhan Vong. Jonathan Davis's excellent reading and the superb engineering and sound effects are wasted on story lines that get bogged down in confusing and irrelevant details. Whether the fault lies with weak writing or sloppy abridgment, listeners are not likely to care whether the Yuuzhan Vong destroy the New Empire. S.E.S. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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Swift and deadly, the Yuuzhan Vong have blasted their way across the galaxy—and now stand on the threshold of total victory. Yet a courageous few still dare to oppose them. . . .

Rife with hostile cultures and outright enemies, the Unknown Regions holds many perils for Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, searching for Zonama Sekot, the living planet that may hold the key to dealing once and for all with the Yuuzhan Vong.

Meanwhile, on the edge of the galaxy and in the heart of a trusted ally, old enemies are stirring. The Yuuzhan Vong have inflamed long-forgotten vendettas that are even now building up to crisis point. And as Han and Leia journey on their quest to knit the unraveling galaxy back together, betrayal and deception await them. . . .

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 16) (Mass Market Paperback) Force Heretic II: Refugee is very well-written, fast paced New Jedi Order story. Although it one of the longer books in the series, it is a very quick read. The storylines are good if a bit predictable. One storyline follows Jacen Solo on his quest to find a mustical living planet. Along for the ride are Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade, Saba, and Danni Quee along with some Imperial Remnant troops. They fly into Chiss space where typical, if a bit predictable and subdued, Star Wars mayhem ensues. The second storyline follows Han, Leia, Jaina, Jag and Tahiri to Bakura where anti-Republic sentiment masks a deeper more malevolant plot. The third storyline deals with Nom Anor and his Jedi heracy. This was actually a very interesting Vong subplot, usually I just find those subplots annoying but hearing Nom Anor preach about the Jedi was quite interesting. There is not all that much action to sustain the story and Mara Jade and Han Solo get nothing more than bits parts to play, while Princess Leia only shines occasionaly. Danni's relationship with Jacen, which seemed to be moving forward seems stalled in this book. It was interesting to return to Bakura and to see Chiss space, and the subplot involving Tahiri jumps forward and one of the better parts of the story. Overall, this book is not as good as Force Heretic I. It is well-written, but misses something that the first book had. There is less of the witticism and humor that are contained in the best Star Wars books. This is a solid addition to the NJO series and sets up the third book in the trilogy rather nicely. Comment | Permalink | (Report this)

Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order, Book 16)
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