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Bitter, Sacrafice, Possession, July 15, 2005
This review is from: Secrets of the Jedi (Star Wars) (Hardcover)
This was one of my favorite's by Jude Watson so forgive me if this review is slightly biased. I truly loved this book. Instead of focusing on a mission, grand scale battles and beheadings of certain Bounty Hunters, Secrets of the Jedi emphasized the morals and sacrafices of the Jedi. We get to see the three different Jedi (Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan and Anakin) deal with their love in three different ways. Qui-Gon, first of all, did not have the chance to make the tearing decision that Obi-Wan had to make in Secrets of the Jedi, thus, there was no internal conflict. I must add that I thought the conversation between him, Yoda and Obi-Wan at the end was wonderfully potrayed. I felt just as awful as Obi-Wan when he had to make his decision. Then we see Obi-Wan faced again with the choice of continuing his life as Jedi or bailing out again for something else (this 'something' to be Siri.) His love for her was geniune but yet he made the choice to let her go. And finally we see Anakin's and Padme's relationship which can only be summed into one word: Possession. I think this book was a nice fit for Episode Three, in the sense that we can see that possession between Anakin and Padme. We can see the foreshadowing and why Anakin was never truly committed to the Jedi and why it was so easy for him to turn.
I enjoyed this book and I could really sense more passion put into it than many of Watson's last few. A must read for those who aren't fond of swinging lightsabers (although there is plently in the book) and are more fond of seeing character development. Toasts to Watson for this exciting read!
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Love vs. Possession, April 15, 2005
This review is from: Secrets of the Jedi (Star Wars) (Hardcover)
Jude Watson is an amazing writer for teens, and she really gives them something to think about in this book. No doubt about it the fact that I'm an adult, but I think everyone can read her books and enjoy them (I have the entire Jedi Apprentice series, gotta love Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon! LOL). This book focuses on the love that is forbidden in the Jedi Code, and for good reason. I was glad to see a book where Qui-Gon explained his lvoe for Tahl. Obi-Wan, understanding this, was able to finally give up and let go of what he loved the most, in contrast to Anakin, who never would. Obi-Wan, is such a true Jedi, like Qui-Gon, where he sacrifices all to make the choices he must. Anakin cannot sacrifice his love for Padme' because it consumes him; in a sense, he possesses her, and that's what this book defines for people who read it. You come to understand why Padme' and Anakin's love is different than any other Jedi's even after in the New Jedi Order--it's about possession and power. It is almost as though he has to OWN Padme' to protect her. It explains so much of the future events. This book is a great read, and is really good. I hope everyone enjoys it. It makes Obi-Wan the Jedi he is, and it shows reasons why Anakin will never be the Jedi he should be.
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Love is forbbiden for a jedi, February 25, 2005
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This review is from: Secrets of the Jedi (Star Wars) (Hardcover)
Overall I thought this was a pretty good book. I've read every Star Wars book written by Jude Watson and this was a different type then I was used to. It's all about how all of the main jedi= Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan, and Anakin felt love at different points in their lives. Qui-Gon and Thal, Obi-Wan and Siri, and Anakin and Padme. It points out some of the main issues about why love is forbidden for jedi, but addresses if it should be. All of this is happening while they are tracking the story of Taly Fry, a boy who is very smart but while setting up a security system over hears bounty hunters, now the bounty hunters are after him, and while Obi-Wan and Siri are watching him thier relationship becomes closer. 20 years later Obi-Wan, Anakin, Siri, and Anakins wife Padme are on a misson with the same boy - Taly Fry. Anakins and Padmes relationship will get stronger, but what about Obi-Wan and Siris. A surpising ending that is not that surprising. Read the book to find out more. If your in to normal Star Wars with fighting and missions, it's an okay book, but it is more about the the relationship growing between jedi as the clone wars go on...Overall good book... But I think that I am Jude Watsons number 1 fan, so what else should I say !
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