Jedivan's Viewpoint

The Clone Wars Visual Guide Pales in Comparison to the Previous Visual Guides

jedivan2 — Aug 25, 2008 11:30 AM

The Clone Wars Visual Guide would make a great gift for a youngling or a collector of Star Wars merchandise. But, I didn't like it much.

Wait for Clone Wars Film to come to DVD

jedivan2 — Aug 25, 2008 11:05 AM

The Clone Wars should have been a made-for-tv pilot episode instead of a theatrical film. As such, you're better off waiting for it to appear on DVD than see it in the theater. Minor spoilers below!

At Long Last - My Review of Invincible

jedivan2 — Jun 03, 2008 05:13 PM

Troy Denning brings the Legacy of the Force series to a close with Invincible. While a good book and good conclusion to the series, I would have like just half-page or so of exposition to flesh out some plot points. Minor spoilers below!

Jabiim: The GAR's Dunkirk

jedivan2 — Apr 14, 2008 01:46 PM

Dark Horse Comics chronicles battles on Jabiim and Aargonar.

Star Wars: The Complete Visual Guide is Full of Unique Information

jedivan2 — Mar 25, 2008 10:12 AM

While certainly not the "utlimate guide", Star Wars: The Complete Dictionary is still filled with a lot of background information that is hard to find anyplace else. Every fan should consider getting a copy for him or herself.

Karen Traviss Gives Us More Than One Revelation in the Penultimate Volume of Legacy of the Force

jedivan2 — Mar 24, 2008 01:29 PM

Karen Traviss does a an excellent job of setting the stage for Invincible: the final volume of the Legacy of the Force series. Minor spoilers below!

The Story of Darth Bane Continues with Rule of Two

jedivan2 — Feb 11, 2008 08:27 AM

Drew Karpyshyn tells more about Darth Bane, but it's Bane's apprentice, Zannah, who becomes the more compelling character in this book.

Children will Love Lego Star Wars, Once They Master the Controls.

jedivan2 — Jan 28, 2008 04:13 PM

Although tricky to learn at first, most children will soon master the game. They will also want to play Lego Star Wars II.

Steven Barnes Pairs Obi-Wan Kenobi and Kit Fisto Together for a Mission to Ord Cestus

jedivan2 — Jan 08, 2008 05:02 PM

Steven Barnes does a good job of character development and juggling various deceptions in the the Clone Wars novel The Cestus Deception.

Legacy of the Force Continues with Fury

jedivan2 — Dec 31, 2007 01:54 PM

Aaron Allston once again proves he can write galactic intrigue, lightsaber duels, and space battles well in Fury:the seventh book of the Legacy of the Force series. Minor spoilers below.

Republic Commando: Triple Zero and Republic Commando: True Colors Continue to Explore Mandalorian Culture

jedivan2 — Dec 10, 2007 09:34 AM

Karen Traviss continues to explore Mandalorian culture and the plight of the clones. However, she takes a slight misstep with Triple Zero but redeems herself with True Colors.

Dark Horse Comics' Chewbacca: A Fitting Requiem to Everyone's Favorite Wookiee

jedivan2 — Oct 29, 2007 09:28 AM

The graphic novel Chewbacca is a must-have for every Chewbacca fan. Dark Horse Comics gives Chewie a fitting tribute that sheds more light on everyone's favorite Wookiee.

Death Star Novel not Planet-Shattering

jedivan2 — Oct 22, 2007 08:03 AM

Although Death Star is an interesting read, the authors don't really provide us with much in the way of new information. Minor spoilers below.

The Jedi Must Deal with an Inferno Caused By Jacen's Actions

jedivan2 — Sep 24, 2007 10:43 AM

Troy Denning does an excellent job of continuing the Legacy of the Force series with Inferno Minor spoilers below.

The Dark Nest Trilogy - A Fitting Epilogue to the New Jedi Order

jedivan2 — Jul 23, 2007 03:55 PM

Troy Denning has another excellent series with The Dark Nest Trilogy.

Clone Wars Volume 4: Light and Dark Focuses on Quinlan Vos' and Aayla Secura's Adventures During the Clone Wars

jedivan2 — Jul 09, 2007 10:07 AM

Light and Dark is a wonderful graphic novel showcasing a part of the Clone Wars not covered elsewhere: the world of spies and intelligence gathering.

After Much Agonizing, Jacen Solo Finally Decides What to Sacrfice

jedivan2 — Jun 18, 2007 11:25 AM

Karen Traviss does a very good job continuing the Legacy of the Force series and leaves us with a major cliffhanger. However, her Mandalorian subplot seems a wee bit of a distraction. Warning: minor spoilers below!

James Luceno Concludes the New Jedi Order with The Unifying Force

jedivan2 — May 14, 2007 01:21 PM

James Luceno pens the longest (and probably his best) Star Wars novel ever: The Unifying Force and does a wonderful job of concluding the New Jedi Order.

Legacy of the Jedi: A Tale Spanning Four Jedi Generations

jedivan2 — Apr 23, 2007 09:10 AM

Jude Watson gives us interesting insights into the training and personalities of Dooku and Qui-Gon in this book.

Greg Keyes Returns to the Star Wars Universe with The Final Prophecy

jedivan2 — Apr 09, 2007 01:10 PM

Greg Keyes does a wonderful job of writing the penultimate chapter of the New Jedi Order.