Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Omnibus (AU Star Wars) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Kevin Anderson (Author), Anthony Heald (Reader)

Book Description

Series: AU Star Wars | Publication Date: May 5, 1997

6 Cassettes, 9 hours
Read by Anthony Heald

Kevin J. Anderson's bestselling trilogy about the next generation of Jedi Knights--available as a set for the very first time! Follow the young fighter-pilots-in-training at the Jedi Academy through their exciting adventures as they try to save the New Republic from the ever-powerful remnants of the shattered Empire. Includes three two-cassette programs: Jedi Search, Dark Apprentice and Champions of the Force--each featuring original Star Wars music and sound effects.

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6 Cassettes, 9 hours
Read by Anthony Heald

Kevin J. Anderson's bestselling trilogy about the next generation of Jedi Knights--available as a set for the very first time! Follow the young fighter-pilots-in-training at the Jedi Academy through their exciting adventures as they try to save the New Republic from the ever-powerful remnants of the shattered Empire. Includes three two-cassette programs: Jedi Search, Dark Apprentice and Champions of the Force--each featuring original Star Wars music and sound effects.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Random House Audio (May 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553478486
• ISBN-13: 978-0553478488
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,619,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #57 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( A )

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tossup Between 4 and 5 Stars, July 5, 2000

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Steven A. Bell "Even Keel" (Kemp, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Omnibus (AU Star Wars) (Audio Cassette)

Anthony Heald does a nice job in reading the Omnibus. His voice (and the special effects) are crisp and clear. Heald is good at characterizing the voices so that each character is distinct and easily recognizeable. Anderson's books are great although at times difficult to follow (and a bit spread out over the place), but still enjoyable. I liked/disliked...the jury is still out...the idea of having the Jedi Academy where it is, but it seems to work and is well woven into the story structure. The author is very true to the characters from the movie(s). Run time is 540 minutes. Well worth the purchase price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Idea for Story, but lacking in creativity and ending, July 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Omnibus (AU Star Wars) (Audio Cassette)

Kevin J. Anderson found a nice idea for a story but his writing at times is droll and not very exciting. Also, i thought Admiral Daala was kinda cliche and i didn't like her much at all. Gantoris and Kyp were both great characters but I don't think Luke was portrayed very well. For the most part the story was exciting-but as all stories Anderson seems to write-he doesn't know how to end the book. The ending is dumb and i could've written a better one. I would rate Kevin as the 4th best SW writer, probably. If you want to read a good series read the X-wing series written by Michael A. Stackpole and then read Tim Zahn. They are both great even if i like Stackpole a little better.

5.0 out of 5 stars The whole book is a page turner, from beginning to end!, December 22, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Wars: The Jedi Academy Omnibus (AU Star Wars) (Audio Cassette)

This trilogy is probably the best one out there! I had a hard time putting it down at night, so I ended up reading until 1 or 2 in the morning! If you're looking for some great reading material, get this book and the two that follow it!