Bloodlines (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 2)
by Karen Traviss
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Author: Karen TravissEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-29
ISBN: 0345477510
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: LucasBooks
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- ISBN13: 9780345477514
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Bloodlines (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 2)
Book Review: An Unexpected Turn Down A Dark Path
Summary: 5 Stars
I must say that I found this book utterly captivating. I was addicted to it. Last night, I woke up at three and stayed up until five to finish the book. It was mesmerizing. The title of this book is perfect for it. By the end of this chapter in Legacy of the Force, lines have been drawn in blood, and the lines drawn in blood have separated bloodlines in a most unexpected way. I expected that Han and Leia would be on Corellia's side and the rest of the family would be on the GA's side. It is far more complex than that. Try to shed any preconceptions you have before you read this book. If you don't, your preconceptions will be shattered.
WARNING! MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
Throughout the entire novel, Traviss amazingly shows the steady decay of not only the situation between the Galactic Alliance and Corellia, but also inside the Skywalker/Solo family. While reading the book, I found myself wide-eyed, as in nearly every other chapter, there was a shocking and stunning ending, from Jacen's murder of Ailyn Vel to Ben's killing of an unarmed man to the assassination of Thrackan Sal-Solo. Each chapter had me asking, "What happens next?" and caused me to keep reading, making this one of the most addicting books I've ever read.
I particularly love Traviss' use of the little chapter prologues in each chapter. Most of them are either public statements made by either side or they are HoloNet News bulletins showing the deteriorating situation throughout the novel. But the really good ones are the ones that give us some insight into the characters. There are a couple personal journal entries from Jacen, a letter from one of the GAG to his wife concerning Jacen, and the opinion of Jedi Master Cilghal in the Council.
As I said earlier, my preconceptions were shattered by this book, particularly about the Galactic Alliance. It is scary to see the GA walking the same path that the Old Republic took before becoming the Empire. First we have the formation of the GAG, the secret police of the Galactica Alliance, and they're basically Imperial stormtroopers in black uniforms. Even more alarming is the use of "emergency powers" by the GA. Anyone remember what the Senate gave Palpatine before he took over? Oh, that's right. Emergency powers.
Another preconception that was shattered by this book was where I thought the lines would be drawn. Traviss pulls hard and fast ones on us by suddenly changing the situation. Now there is Han and Leia on one side, Jacen and Ben on the side of the GA, and Luke, Mara, and Jaina on a third side. Another horrifying thing to read is Jacen's slow and steady walk to the dark side. For God's sake, he murdered a woman in cold blood! Then he orders his sister to blow up a civilian freighter. When she doesn't, he blows it up and takes Jaina off active duty. One thing that was surprising was his shock at Han's anger. I was right there with Han. Even more disturbing is Ben's walk with Jacen, as he seems to unknowingly be pulled toward the dark side along with Jacen.
Which brings us to the Boba Fett storyline. I must admit, over the first half of the book, that storyline seems a little slow and it had me wanting to get back to the main story. However, once Traviss intersects Han with Fett, let the games begin as it gets real good real fast with the revelation of Mirta Gev's true identity and the assassination of Thrackan Sal-Solo. Another very interesting thing about the Fett storyline is that he is very much a third-party bystander. He doesn't care who wins or loses this war. He looks at it with a very objective eye, something that the reader can relate to.
SPOILERS NOW END
Overall, this is one of the best Star Wars books I've ever read. The twists and turns, the unexpected shocks, and the feeling of dread and inevitability, all combined with a very unique writing style, make for one heck of a book. Bloodlines will not disappoint.
Summary of Bloodlines (Star Wars: Legacy of the Force, Book 2)
A new era of exciting adventures and shocking revelations continues to unfold, as the legendary Star Wars saga sweeps forward into astonishing new territory.Civil war looms as the fledgling Galactic Alliance confronts a growing number of rebellious worlds?and the approaching war is tearing the Skywalker and Solo families apart. Han and Leia return to Han?s homeworld, Corellia, the heart of the resistance. Their children, Jacen and Jaina, are soldiers in the Galactic Alliance?s campaign to crush the insurgents.
Jacen, now a complete master of the Force, has his own plans to bring order to the galaxy. Guided by his Sith mentor, Lumiya, and with Luke?s young son Ben at his side, Jacen embarks on the same path that his grandfather Darth Vader once did. And while Han and Leia watch their only son become a stranger, a secret assassin entangles the couple with a dreaded name from Han?s past: Boba Fett. In the new galactic order, friends and enemies are no longer what they seem. . . .
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