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Wow, I just finished the book, got to it late, but this was the best read so far, I'm suprised there isnt more chatter about it.
First off I am glad someone finally stood up for the jedi and made a move, I was getting tired of the masters just sitting there taking Daala's shit. I just dont understand why took so long, I mean this whole idea about Jedi treason... dont the jedi serve the force, not the GA? It looks like Saba is going to evacuate Coroscant with Jag and base the Order in the Empire soon.
Second, Abeloth. She is extremely powerful, but I dont think she is as invincible as it seems, she is more of a mystery. I think Luke is on the verge of figuring out Abeloth feeds off others fear, and in order to defeat her he has to isolate her from that fear, thus why she was quarenteed in the Maw. I have a feeling that Luke may end up sending her to another universe, like the way the Vong came.
I think the Tahiri story line is going nowhere. It doesn't look like she will be playing much of a part in this series other then sitting in a courtroom. Prediction: Jury dismisses the case and says that since Pellieon was an Imperial Officer, the Empire has the right to sentance her, not the GA. And Fel will come up with a fair punishment, other then death.
The best part of this series so far to me is the back and forth with Ben and Vestra. I can't figure out whether she will turn to the light or not. I dont know whether she will be in future novels, or if she just disapears after this, like Luke's past flings. All I know is I envy Ben...lol... Bad girls are the best in bed ~
Does anyone find it strange that all of the people Luke was intimate with are being killed off? Before they kind of just disappeared, but now... First Mara dies, killed by Jacen. Then Callista, Luke's first love somehow finds her way to Abeloth, and gets killed... Then in this novel Abeloth posseses Akanah and Luke kills her. Makes one wonder if there is a link there.
I wish there wasnt such a gap between novels. You would think that with 3 other writers these books could come out once ever 3 months. That give 1 writer 6-7 months to write a book and about 2 months to edit and publish. I cant wait until May 17th. Way to long.
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Last edited by CaedusRules on Dec 16th, 2010 at 12:42 AM
I'm not disagreeing with you, but could you elaborate? I just dont see them killing off Luke yet. I think that a risk the SW writers dont want to take. Will novels be the same without Luke?
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I have a hard time believing Lucas will let Luke be killed off regardless of his monetary intentions, but if Luke was to die, what better way than in the last book titled "Apocalypse" fighting something equivalent to a force god?
I just dont think with the state the Jedi Order is in right now, there is no way Luke can die. I think Luke will have to appoint a sucessor before he goes, and thats either going to be Leia, Jaina, Ben, or Allana...
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Well, the state of the Jedi order is almost beyond the point of no return. They crossed the line with Daala, and they are NEVER going to get back in line with her. Either she is removed as Head of State, or the Jedi are done on Coruscant. The acting leader of the military while Bwatuua is in the coma is BEGGING daala to let him unleash the troops.
Secondly: Abeloth is a beast, but the fact that Luke handled one of her bodies one on one makes me think she isn't really untouchable
I agree with Beefy that this book didn't move along either the Tahiri story, OR the abeloth story. They are still exactly where they were. chasing her to another planet.
This book could be summed up as : Kenth Hamner deposed, Jedi try to break out of Coruscant.
That said, GREAT BOOK. Denning is a fantastic writer. I actually enjoyed this, while many times I find myself going from plot point to plot point, just trying to get through it.
AND THAT SAID, I wouldn't pay 27 bucks for that. Have they lost their minds?
And finally: That thing with barabels in the preview for the next book was REALLY weird.
Luke is damn impressive, however. I keep realizing that. He pretty much did to Abeloth what it took thousands of Sith, ben and luke, to do to her in the maw. (kill one body) He and ben also forced her new Castilla body to retreat, which is once again impressive.
Beefy: Do you think she has another back-up body? She always goes back to the Castilla one. Can killing that be her last body by any chance?
And if she ISN'T sith, then why is ship listening to her?
this book was good enough to consider discussing.
Also, did you know Karen Traviss wrote a Clone Wars Gambit book? I saw it on the new release shelf... how dare she?
I think she's not a human but a manifestation of the force. I wouldn't be surprised if she had unlimited bodies. Also, I doubt we have seen Abeloth trying her best yet and that's what leads me to believe Luke sacrifices himself to kill her.
Because she's uber powerful in the dark side and ship says that he has no choice to listen to her because her power is so great, he is forced to obey. This was in the first book I think..
Haha don't care anything about Clone Wars or movie era..
I honestly thought he was a poor character to begin with and they killed him off pretty badly. To me it was the equivalent of killing off the Commodore in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, except that he was a badass actor..
that's true, did Kenth ever DO anything? I can't remember one thing he has ever accomplished.
I think the Seba's analysis of him was perfect: He was in over his head, and waiting for Bwatua to come bail him out instead of planning his next action.
[QUOTE=13136726]Originally posted by Dr McBeefington
[B]I think she's not a human but a manifestation of the force. I wouldn't be surprised if she had unlimited bodies. Also, I doubt we have seen Abeloth trying her best yet and that's what leads me to believe Luke sacrifices himself to kill her.
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I have to say that we have seen her powers, but the mystery is we don't know how many manifestations she has at her disposal. It is obvious that Luke is making her weaker, or she wouldnt be running to hide amongst force sensitives. Also her grip on the jedi wouldn't have lessened. I know she still has the Horns, but remember they were the first to change, it might mean she has stronger connections with them.
I just dont see how Luke can die before the Order is set up with new leadership...
__________________ "You may call me Darth Caedus. I shall be known only by my true name from now on."
good point. I was thinking about it: They have had luke in exile for 2 years, away from family, away from the public eye, i think they will give him a triumphant return before they kill him.
Also: All this about the vision being the reason that Caedus went to the Sith, that is a shift isn't it? If i remember correctly from LOTF, he went to the Sith very specifically to bring peace to the galaxy, right?
He killed that first Jedi knight (when he wiped Ben's memory) in his first step into the darkness because he realized he needed to in order to bring peace to the galaxy. So what is this about his vision of Allana being the reason?
Dec 8th, 2010 02:10 AM
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