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Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Book 3)
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Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Book 3) Description
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553574173
ISBN: 0553574175
Label: Spectra
Manufacturer: Spectra
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 400
Publication Date: 1998-03-09
Publisher: Spectra
Product Release Date: 1998-03-09
Studio: Spectra
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780553574173
ISBN: 0553574175
Label: Spectra
Manufacturer: Spectra
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 400
Publication Date: 1998-03-09
Publisher: Spectra
Product Release Date: 1998-03-09
Studio: Spectra
Editorial Review of Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Book 3)
Here is the explosive conclusion of the blockbuster trilogy that chronicles the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars(r) movie adventures, these books chronicle the coming-of-age of the galaxy's most famous con man, smuggler, and thief.
The Millennium Falcon is "the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy." So when Han Solo wins it in a game of sabacc, he and Chewbacca become kings of the smugglers--uncatchable, unstoppable. But with the Empire clamping down, Han knows his luck can't last. Still, when an old girlfriend who is now the leader of an insurgent Rebel group offers him a shot at an incredible fortune, Han can't resist. The plan seems a sure thing. The resistance will be light and the take enormous. Han and his friends will divide it equally with the Rebels. Too bad for Han that the planet of Ylesia is far from a pushover, that the Rebels have an agenda of their own, and that smuggler friends can often turn into enemies...quicker than lightspeed.
The Millennium Falcon is "the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy." So when Han Solo wins it in a game of sabacc, he and Chewbacca become kings of the smugglers--uncatchable, unstoppable. But with the Empire clamping down, Han knows his luck can't last. Still, when an old girlfriend who is now the leader of an insurgent Rebel group offers him a shot at an incredible fortune, Han can't resist. The plan seems a sure thing. The resistance will be light and the take enormous. Han and his friends will divide it equally with the Rebels. Too bad for Han that the planet of Ylesia is far from a pushover, that the Rebels have an agenda of their own, and that smuggler friends can often turn into enemies...quicker than lightspeed.
Customer Reviews of Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Book 3)
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Review Summary: a dim dusk for Solo [no spoilers]
Review: "The Han Solo Trilogy" concludes with "Rebel Dawn" five years following the prior novel. What began as a promising series develops into a mediocre teen adventure where Han struggles with his emotions and becomes jealous of Bria Tharen, the former slave now a Rebel Commander. Forgotten are Han's past and other smugglers from his childhood.
Several chapters track Bria in her quest to destroy the Empire yet end with a brief interlude explaining what Han is currently doing, none of which is worthwhile. I believe the trilogy is about Han Solo, not Bria Tharen. Various encounters eventually lead to incidents in the core trilogy (episodes 4 through 6) of the Star Wars saga but overall the series incorporates too much from other novels as cameo appearances and events and does not focus on being original. The hasty finale covers what occurs to most characters.
A comprehensive appendix would have been useful.
Thank you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Best Starwars Trilogy
Review: This was in my opinion the best starwars trilogy since the first three movies, and the best books in the starwars genera.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: "The Beginning...."
Review: A GREAT finish to the wonderful Han Solo Trilogy by A.C. Crispin. Alot happens in this book and questions are answered, gaps are filled, and even more insight is given to what makes Han Solo, as we've come to know him through the original set of movies, tick.
A few great things about this book...There's plenty of Boba Fett, Chewbacca AND Lando Calrissian.
What else is really cool about this read is that Crispin ties in several other stories with this book. She tides in the Han Solo trilogy of books into this one. Don't worry, if you haven't read them (I only read At Stars End, currently but am moving on to the next two) you won't be lost. It also ties in the events from the Lando Calrissian Adventures, which I have yet to read (but they're on the way). So, basically this book ties up things that happened from the first book, the second book as well as six other books that are centered around Han and Lando. Crispin did her homework on this one.
There's alot of Hutt scheming and politics in this book as well, just like it's predecessor the Hutt Gambit (another fantastic read) and those were alot of fun to read. You really get a sense of how they operate and what the Hutts are really all about from reading this Trilogy.
I'm sad that I finished all three books in such short order quite frankly, but I couldn't put them down. I would like to see A.C. Crispin come back to the Star Wars universe as she's got a great handle on the characters and the nuances of the galaxy far far away that Lucas created 30 years ago.
I can't recommend this book and the whole trilogy for that matter, highly enough! GREAT trilogy!.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Best of the Trilogy
Review: This is the best of the Han Solo Trilogy. It ties in well with other books concerning the time period, and it does a good job of fleshing out the fledgling Rebel Alliance before Luke and Leia join, developing Boba Fett,the Hutts gang war, and has a satisfying conclusion to the Yelasia story. It also does a supurb build up to either New Hope, or the Tales of the Mos Eisely Cantina.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Han's not as cool as we thought
Review: This book, though midly entertaining, is not for the old school Star Wars fans that grew up on the original Trilogy. The Han Solo Trilogy lacks the stories of a scoundrel that I expected not to mention creates a love sick sucker out of everyone's unlikely hero. This trilogy also has glaring contradictions and plot holes when taken with the movies and other Star Wars books. This book is for the younger Star Wars fan, the generation that believes Greedo shot first.
Review Summary: a dim dusk for Solo [no spoilers]
Review: "The Han Solo Trilogy" concludes with "Rebel Dawn" five years following the prior novel. What began as a promising series develops into a mediocre teen adventure where Han struggles with his emotions and becomes jealous of Bria Tharen, the former slave now a Rebel Commander. Forgotten are Han's past and other smugglers from his childhood.
Several chapters track Bria in her quest to destroy the Empire yet end with a brief interlude explaining what Han is currently doing, none of which is worthwhile. I believe the trilogy is about Han Solo, not Bria Tharen. Various encounters eventually lead to incidents in the core trilogy (episodes 4 through 6) of the Star Wars saga but overall the series incorporates too much from other novels as cameo appearances and events and does not focus on being original. The hasty finale covers what occurs to most characters.
A comprehensive appendix would have been useful.
Thank you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: The Best Starwars Trilogy
Review: This was in my opinion the best starwars trilogy since the first three movies, and the best books in the starwars genera.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: "The Beginning...."
Review: A GREAT finish to the wonderful Han Solo Trilogy by A.C. Crispin. Alot happens in this book and questions are answered, gaps are filled, and even more insight is given to what makes Han Solo, as we've come to know him through the original set of movies, tick.
A few great things about this book...There's plenty of Boba Fett, Chewbacca AND Lando Calrissian.
What else is really cool about this read is that Crispin ties in several other stories with this book. She tides in the Han Solo trilogy of books into this one. Don't worry, if you haven't read them (I only read At Stars End, currently but am moving on to the next two) you won't be lost. It also ties in the events from the Lando Calrissian Adventures, which I have yet to read (but they're on the way). So, basically this book ties up things that happened from the first book, the second book as well as six other books that are centered around Han and Lando. Crispin did her homework on this one.
There's alot of Hutt scheming and politics in this book as well, just like it's predecessor the Hutt Gambit (another fantastic read) and those were alot of fun to read. You really get a sense of how they operate and what the Hutts are really all about from reading this Trilogy.
I'm sad that I finished all three books in such short order quite frankly, but I couldn't put them down. I would like to see A.C. Crispin come back to the Star Wars universe as she's got a great handle on the characters and the nuances of the galaxy far far away that Lucas created 30 years ago.
I can't recommend this book and the whole trilogy for that matter, highly enough! GREAT trilogy!.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Best of the Trilogy
Review: This is the best of the Han Solo Trilogy. It ties in well with other books concerning the time period, and it does a good job of fleshing out the fledgling Rebel Alliance before Luke and Leia join, developing Boba Fett,the Hutts gang war, and has a satisfying conclusion to the Yelasia story. It also does a supurb build up to either New Hope, or the Tales of the Mos Eisely Cantina.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Han's not as cool as we thought
Review: This book, though midly entertaining, is not for the old school Star Wars fans that grew up on the original Trilogy. The Han Solo Trilogy lacks the stories of a scoundrel that I expected not to mention creates a love sick sucker out of everyone's unlikely hero. This trilogy also has glaring contradictions and plot holes when taken with the movies and other Star Wars books. This book is for the younger Star Wars fan, the generation that believes Greedo shot first.