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David McK (3801 KP) rated Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy, #1) in Books
May 8, 2021
This is pretty much the book that re-ignited the whole Star Wars craze. (Re)reading it, it's not hard to see why.
Set after the events of the original trilogy, "Heir to the Empire" also introduces a host of new characters and soon-to-be-official aliens and planet names (it is here that Coruscant is first named, for example).
Reading the trilogy as a whole, though, you also have to wonder how much inside-info Zahn had on the whole Star Wars mythos: clones are (re)introduced here, the Clone Wars are given a larger role than their original throw-away reference and the role of the Jedi are expanded upon.
I know there's a lot of hostility towards spin-off books, but do yourself a favour and read this one! After all, the original material had to be good for their to BE a spin-off in the first place, and the quality of the first spin-off can often be determined by the quantity of books that followed it ...
Set after the events of the original trilogy, "Heir to the Empire" also introduces a host of new characters and soon-to-be-official aliens and planet names (it is here that Coruscant is first named, for example).
Reading the trilogy as a whole, though, you also have to wonder how much inside-info Zahn had on the whole Star Wars mythos: clones are (re)introduced here, the Clone Wars are given a larger role than their original throw-away reference and the role of the Jedi are expanded upon.
I know there's a lot of hostility towards spin-off books, but do yourself a favour and read this one! After all, the original material had to be good for their to BE a spin-off in the first place, and the quality of the first spin-off can often be determined by the quantity of books that followed it ...
Movie Critics (823 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983) in Movies
Jun 15, 2017
On its own, Marquand’s film is a lesser film than its two direct prequels. However, it naturally benefits from the effect of “sequel continuity” – the idea that a sequel requires less focus on story building and character development...
Critic- Filmnomenon
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://filmnomenon2.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-jedi.html
Original Score: 8.5 out of 10
Read Review: http://filmnomenon2.blogspot.co.uk/2010/02/star-wars-episode-vi-return-of-jedi.html
The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) in Movies
May 18, 2018
better than the prequels by a long shot. (3 more)
Fun little callbacks to the originals
Acting is actually quite good from the newcomers.
The direction is spot on.
This is a fun time at the movies.
This is a very solid addition to the Star Wars franchise. Here's an amazing alternate movie poster in the style of stained glass, which I kinda LOVE.
Jessalyn Joy (118 KP) rated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) in Movies
Jun 3, 2018
WOW! What a waste of time and effort.
Contains spoilers, click to show
Well, my review of being shoddy is due to mixed feelings. The story line up until the last 25 minutes was good. I like the cast. the soundtrack, sound effects, special effects and costumes. But that the main characters died doing the right thing I believe is below Star Wars.
David McK (3801 KP) rated Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura in Books
Jan 30, 2019
One of the earliest official Star Wars tie-in novels, I remember reading this when it first came out in about '94.
What's interesting is how perception changes: at the time, I remember thinking it was one of the best books I'd read, but now (with time behind me) it's not quite as good as I remember. Still worth a read, though!
What's interesting is how perception changes: at the time, I remember thinking it was one of the best books I'd read, but now (with time behind me) it's not quite as good as I remember. Still worth a read, though!
Andy K (10823 KP) created a poll
Oct 23, 2019
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Southern Bastards: Book 2: Premiere
Jason Latour, Jason Aaron and Chris Brunner
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The second hardcover of the Eisner Award-winning (2016 Best Continuing Series) southern-fried crime...
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Erika (17789 KP) rated Star Wars: Shattered Empire in Books
Oct 5, 2019 (Updated Oct 5, 2019)
This was one of the first, new-canon Star Wars comic runs. It's part of the 'Journey to Force Awakens' series, and picks up right after Return of the Jedi ends. It was a good start to new canon, and helped fill in some gaps. This run also introduced us to Poe's parents.
I also love the art for this series.
I also love the art for this series.