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Star Wars: Millennium Falcon
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MSRP: $39.95
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Manufacturer: Random House Audio
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Additional Star Wars: Millennium Falcon Information
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Two years have passed since Jacen Solo, seduced by the dark side and reanointed as the brutal Sith Lord Darth Caedus, died at the hands of his twin sister, Jaina, Sword of the Jedi. For a grieving Han and Leia, the shadow of their son’s tragic downfall still looms large. But Jacen’s own bright and loving daughter, Allana, offers a ray of hope for the future as she thrives in her grandparents’ care. And when the eager, inquisitive girl, in whom the Force grows ever stronger, makes a curious discovery aboard her grandfather’s beloved spacecraft–the much-overhauled but ever-dependable Millennium Falcon–the Solo family finds itself at a new turning point, about to set out on an odyssey into uncertain territory, untold adventure, and unexpected rewards.
To Han, who knows every bolt, weld, and sensor of the Falcon as if they were parts of himself, the strange device Allana shows him is utterly alien. But its confounding presence–and Allana’s infectious desire to unravel its mystery–are impossible to dismiss. The only answer lies in backtracking into the past on a fact-finding expedition to retrace the people, places, and events in the checkered history of the vessel that’s done everything from making the Kessel Run “in less than twelve parsecs” to helping topple an evil empire.
From the moment the Falcon broke loose from a Corellian assembly line like an untamed creature with a will of its own, it seemed destined to seek out trouble. It wasn’t long before the feisty YT-1300 freighter went from shuttling cargo to smuggling contraband. But it‘s a fateful rendezvous on Coruscant, at the explosive height of the Republic/Separatist uprising, that launches a galaxywide cat-and-mouse game whose newest players are Han, Leia, Allana, and C-3PO. And they’re not alone: Crime lords, galactic pirates, rogue politicians, and fortune hunters alike loom at every turn of the quest–each with his or her own desperate stake in the Millennium Falcon’s most momentous mission. Through the years and across the stars, from the Rim worlds to unknown points beyond, the race will lead them all to a final standoff for a prize some will risk everything to find–and pay any cost to possess.
From the Hardcover edition.
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What Customers Say About Star Wars: Millennium Falcon:
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I thought it was pretty good. I real all of the Star Wars books. This was what I expect from EU.
This book was written well, but it didn't live up to the set up (for me). The treasure hunt's conclusion was a real let down for me for several reasons (I won't ruin them). It does tell the origins of the Falcon and if that is all you want then you should be ok. Unfortunately the book sets up the prospect of a treasure hunt. I just wish they'd done without the treasure hunt idea so I didn't build up so many possibilities that didn't pan out.Other than that the only real issue I had with the book was the coincidence of Han deciding to trace the ownership of the Falcon (something he hadn't gotten around to for decades) at the same time as a previous owner's decision to seek out the Falcon's current where abouts. I write these conveniences off as the "Will of the Force" in the Star Wars setting, but this time it seemed a bit much.
definately you want to read this book. it is very very VERY good if you are a starwars nut like me :)
Just because it's not what you expect doesn't mean it's not gratifying to a degree. Granted, the storytelling is not always great, and you have to stretch your limits of believability, but it's FUN.
To them I say: So what. I've read some of these other reviews complaining that this book doesn't provide much impact on the Star Was universe.
It's (shudder) fun. It's nice to have a SW book for a change that isn't looking to make a big splash by killing off characters.
This is a nice simple adventure story, like something that might have appeared in the old Marvel series. And why does the ending always have to pay off.
My treasure was finding out the history of the Millenium Falcon.
The journey is really the treasure of this story.You join the Solo family as they journey across the galaxy discovering the checkered past of the millennium falcon. Like other reviewers of this book have mentioned the ending was somewhat of a letdown. However, the journey you take in this book is well worth it. From smuggling to secret military missions this ship has seen them all, and discovering those stories is part of the fun of this book.The writing is crisp and clean and reads rather quickly.In fact I often found my self reading 5-8 chapters at a time without realizing it.Overall, I found this book extremely enjoyable for a star wars fan, for those that don't have much experience in the expanded universe it might be a tough read. A lot of prior knowledge is needed to follow the plot line.So I gave it a 4 out of 5, great stuff.
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