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Title: The Paradise Snare (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Volume 1) by A.C. Crispin ISBN: 0-553-57415-9 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 05 May, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.69 (139 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: SW Books Don't Get Any Better
Comment: I've read all of the books in the Star Wars expanded universe so far and I can safely say that the Han Solo Trilogy, by A.C. Crispin, is the crown jewel.
In book one, THE PARADISE SNARE, we are introduced to a young Han, living life on the edge as a lackey to a Corellian criminal, Garris Shrike. Solo escapes, thanks to the sacrifice of his lone friend, a Wookie named Dewlanna, and is able to get a job piloting for a religious organization on the planet Ylesia. This job sets the stage for the rest of the Solo story: his first love (Bria), his connection to the Hutts, his Academy days, the Chewbacca and Lando entrances, etc. Crispin's writing style is engrossing--she writes action well and has the touch with characters and relationships. Han's back-story is filled in completely; once you've read these stories you will understand his character, his motivation, and any/all references to his past that have ever been made. You'll want to pick up the entire trilogy, since once you read book one you'll have to continue the story.
Some Star Wars novels don't work because they are too obscure. Some are not well written. Some are written be people who don't seem to understand the Star Wars universe or its characters (ie. THE CRYSTAL STAR). Crispin deftly avoids all of these pitfalls. It is difficult to write a trilogy where the whole world already knows the ending (since we know Han meets Luke and falls in love with Leia), but Crispin was able to grab and hold my interest as well as my emotion the entire time. The Han Solo Trilogy will appeal to hard core Star Wars novel fans as well as fans who up till now have only seen the movies. They are the best that Lucas Books has to offer. FIVE STARS.
Rating: 3
Summary: Good book, but not great
Comment: The Paradise Snare is great if you are interested in finding out the background of Han Solo. Outside of that, it's pretty average science fiction. The story moves along well, and keeps you interested, but it doesn't really stand out from a lot of other science fiction. If you want to find out how Han got his start, I'd recommend this, otherwise, there are some better science fiction novels out there.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Origin Trilogy for an Enduring Character!
Comment: The rogue with the heart of gold is epitomized in Star Wars' Han Solo. Supposedly in it for the money, he helps save the day and joins the Rebellion. Now here is his story. Crispin writes a terrific adventure yarn, fleshing out a young Han Solo and making him believable as a character and giving him perhaps the best and most complete origin story in the Star Wars universe. This story begins with a teenage Han Solo escaping from his home/prison on a wandering ship run by a bad-hearted version of Fagan from Oliver Twist. Solo is more like the Artful Dodger and less like Oliver. He escapes makes his own way in the world, meets a woman who might become the love of his life and at the end of the story joins the Imperial Academy. The evolution of the character is readily apparant, as he is loyal to his friends, an excellent pilot and at times a hero though usually on the wring side of the law. Anway this first book in Crispins series is by far the best of the 3 and truly brings Han Solo to life.
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Title: Star Wars: The Han Solo Adventures by Brian Daley ISBN: 0345379802 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 22 April, 1992 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Shadows of the Empire : Star Wars by Steve Perry ISBN: 0553574132 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 03 March, 1997 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Star Wars: Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster ISBN: 0345320239 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 12 March, 1986 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Adventures of Lando Calrissian, The by L. Neil Smith ISBN: 0345391101 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 01 June, 1994 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: Rogue Planet (Star Wars) by Greg Bear ISBN: 0345435400 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 01 May, 2001 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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