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Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars End (Star Wars (Econo-Clad Hardcover))

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Where to begin, but at the beginning. Han and Chewbacca are at their absolute best in, not only this book, but the whole Han Solo Trilogy. Brian Daley created with 'Star's End', a cannon which was often followed, never beaten. From their bad encounter on Duroon to the Treasure Vault of Xim in 'The Lost Legacy', we are on a non-stop thrill ride. We see the adventurous Han we know and love from the movies without the wordiness we get from some of the other Star Wars novels. He is a

Corellian space pilot, smartass, smuggler. A lady killer and fast draw makes the Daley Trilogy a romantic series as well. This is pure Star Wars and a definate must read series for anybody. For an unabridged plotline, read Crispin's Han trilogy and Smith's Lando trilogy. You won't be disappointed.

This was a very interesting book.I must say,I was really surprised at how good it was!The characters were very original and the plot was exceptional.For any avid SW fan,this is a must-read!It was one of the best science fiction novels I have ever read.I really liked Atuarre the Trianii.She is Han's companion when they go to Stars End.Great Book!!

This book is an account of Han Solo and Chewbacca's adventures at some point between the third A.C. Crispin Han Solo Trilogy Book and the second Daley H.S. book - Han Solo's Revenge. It's a must read for all connosieurs of fine Star Wars fiction.

I first read this when I was 10. Still a pleasure. What can I say about Brian Daley's Han Solo material?

Daley's style is all action, with some fairly challenging visual descriptions, that give your imagination a brief workout. The pages-long fighter duel in _Star's End_ a is a perfect example, you should be prepared to hear the swooshes.

There's not a lot of invention, just variations on a planet-hopping Star Wars formula of getting out of one jam after another, while rescuing your friends or picking up new ones.

It's more believable than fantasy, because Daley obliges the laws of physics more often than some we can mention, and there's no weird Force stuff. There's very little theme at all here, and in fact it's quite squarely in the pulp tradition of science fiction/fantasy action that Star Wars takes after.

If you have an appetite for a little more pulp, try Leigh Brackett's _Starmen of Llyrdis_, _Sword of Rhiannon_, or the Skaith planetary trilogy. George Lucas read the Skaith trilogy and hired her to write The Empire Strikes Back.

In viewing the original Star Wars movie, it did not take long to realize that the mercenary duo of Han Solo and Chewbacca were not as self-centered as they proclaimed. They later turned out to be heroes as they came back and rescued Luke from the pursuing fighters. However, we learned nothing as to the reasons why Solo became a rogue.
The circumstances leading to Solo becoming a mercenary are briefly explained in this book, although not completely. It is no surprise that he had been in the military, but the reasons for his leaving are only hinted at. The main plot of the story is that the Millenium Falcon needs some repair work done and the only organization that can perform the necessary work out of sight of the Empire is currently in trouble. Han and Chewie come to the rescue with Han leading a battle against both their adversaries and with himself as he reunites with a woman from his past. The action is fast and interesting and the story further expands the characters of Han and Chewie as we learn more about what made them what they were in Star Wars. I hope that somewhere in episodes 2 and 3 we learn the complete story about their origins. If you are a fan of Star Wars, then this book is one you must read.

This is a fun book that keeps you guessing what is going to happen next. So if you enjoy reading books about Han Solo and his good friend chewie you will really enjoy reading this book it is great.

I recently purchased and read Han Solo at Stars' End,and I was hooked immediately.Right around about chapter 5 it really starts to get interesting.It had a complex,fascinating plot,and had some really cool parts(Like the part when Han Solo ejects the traitorous Torm out the airlock).The Trianii were really awesome too.They are a very unique race.Atuarre the Trianii was one of my favorite characters in the story.The first chapter was a little draggy,but then you are immediately hooked in the second chapter.I recommend this book to all fans of Star Wars and especially all fans of the most famous smuggler in the galaxy,Han Solo.