Vector
Prime is such a great sci-fi book that I just can’t wait to read the other
18 books in The New Jedi Order series. I wish I had read this five years ago;
perhaps I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much because of my disinterest in reading.
Either way, I enjoy it so much now.
In A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Not as long ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the book follows the classic Star
Wars characters on their quest to fight a newly discovered enemy. In fact, a
large portion of the first book, Vector Prime, is an introduction and learning
experience about the new alien enemy. Although the major plot is only slightly
established in Vector Prime, the various alien encounters and battle scenes
are full of fantastic writing.
Having our (a Star Wars fans) perspective on the older, and perhaps wiser character
from the first trilogy brings a bit more excitement into the book. Han and Lea
are now married and have three children. Luke is also married to Mara Jade,
an excellent pilot and Jedi Knight. And, yes, even Lando has a substantial role
in Vector Prime.
R. A. Salvatore’s writing style is like a favorite meal, easy to open
up and dive right into. Not overly wordy, but descriptive where it counts. You
just have to read it if you’re a Star Wars fan, or just casually interested.
I’m currently reading the second book in The New Jedi Order series, Dark
Tide I: Onslaught. So far it’s a good read, but I’m only a couple of chapters
in. I do wish every book were available in hardcover format, but that’s just
my personal preference.
You know what? I have never read any supplemental Star Wars material other than the official movies turned into novels.
I always thought more elaboration on the backstory of Yoda would be cool.
Kartooner, you should really check out either The New Jedi Order (NJO) series, start with Vector Prime, or The Thrawn Trilogy, of which I’ve not read but have been told to check it out. Just to put it in chronological perspective NJO starts 21 years after The Return Of The Jedi and The Thrawn Trilogy takes place five years after The Return Of The Jedi. Some might not like going out of chronological order, but it can make things a bit more interesting.
Yoda is such a great character and I really enjoyed his role in Episode II: Attack Of The Clones. Besides the Star Wars comics, I’m not sure if there are any Yoda tales. My perception of Yoda is that he’s such a deep character with a personality unlike any other Star Wars character and I don’t really think even the best writer could assemble a story that would add to the already developed character, not to mention the conflicting viewpoints about the Jedi’s past.
What species is Yoda anyway? I think I need the character guidebook.