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The Paradise Snare (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Volume 1)
written by A.C. Crispin
Studio : Spectra
by Spectra
Release Date : 1997-05-05
Publisher : Spectra
Released : 1997-05-05
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780553574159
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 166 reviews)
List Price : $6.99
Our Price : $2.39
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Product Description |
Here is the first book in the blockbuster trilogy that chronicles the never-before-told story of the young Han Solo. Set before the Star Wars movie adventures, these books chronicle the coming-of-age of the galaxy's most famous con man, smuggler, and thief.
The first book in this exciting new Han Solo series begins with a recounting of Han's late teen years and shows us how he escaped an unhappy adopted home situation to carve out an adventurous new life for himself as a pilot. Han Solo, the handsome rogue, is every girl's dream man, and every boy's hero. The Paradise Snare is another stellar Star Wars production, complete with original music and sound effect |
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not a con novel, it's for real [no spoilers] |
"The Paradise Snare" begins "The Han Solo Trilogy" with 19 year old Han conning and scheming to survive. The initial installment covers only the early life of Han Solo without any galaxy saving plots (so far) unlike the few other Star Wars novels I have read. The writing sufficiently entertains as a youthful and idealistic Han struggles to learn more about his past and establish himself in desperate times.
One of Han's travelling companions Muuurgh, a felinoid Togorian, is reminiscent of Chewbacca the Wookiee in loyalty and temperament which reveals the trend in partners stemming from his roguish background. A small part of Han's lineage reveals interesting possibilities, how he could embrace a brilliant life or journey through a dark era. However a slave Corellian girl attracts Solo's attention during his adventures, leading him onto the path of decency. Regardless, his quick wit, piloting experience, and sharp shooting develop while he's a fledgling smuggler.
A comprehensive appendix would have been useful.
Thank you. |
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Boring & Predictable = Disappointing |
I'd read a lot of praise for this Han Solo trilogy online so I was very excited when my library finally had it in. I wound up very disappointed. Throughout the entire book I was always waiting for it to 'pick up' and 'get good'. It felt long with a lot of sitting around & talking. Crispin wasn't keeping me interested with fascinating description or great writing style either. Maybe Han's love interest with that girl was supposed to keep me entertained (yawn).
I thought Han's childhood was silly. Did someone mention Oliver Twist? There was a lot of lovey-dovey stuff between Han & his new girlfriend but it wasn't what I came to see! The story was very predictable, with an emphasis of very. I'd recommend this book for pre-teens or young teenagers.
I wanted to like this book. I really did. I still want to like this book. It's got a great cover after all! I'm sad to say I wont be reading the next two in this series... |
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story of the origins of Han Solo, Chewbacca and why solo is working for the Hutts.The Hutt Gambit (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Vol. 2)Rebel Dawn (Star Wars: The Han Solo Trilogy, Vol. 3) |
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good story |
This book is the first of a trilogy about Han Solo prior to where we meet him in the Star Wars movies. It explores Han Solo's childhood/teen years and the later books in the trilogy lead in to how he met Chewbacca, Lando, and started working for Jabba the Hutt. Definitely recommend this.
The Han Solo Trilogy consists of:
The Paradise Snare
The Hutt Gambit
Rebel Dawn |
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the perfect launch for our favorite star wars pilot! |
A.C. Crispin. When I first got this book and saw the author it rang a bell but I couldn't quite place the name. Then I looked inside the jacket and saw that she authored one of my favorite Star Trek novels, Yesterday's Son. As soon as I saw that I became even more hopeful that this was going to be a really good read and I was NOT let down at all!
From beginning to end, this book just feels 'right'. That's the best way I can think to describe it. As a Star Wars fan since I was a kid (who just recently got back into it through reading the expanded universe books) I was always curious as to how Han got his start. What made him tick, his early years as it were. What made him the seemingly self centered, reluctant hero that we were introduced to in the original film. This book delivers completely. Through flashbacks, we learn of hands childhood and see him in the 'present' in his late teens.
This book is a real page turner with great characters and plenty of Star Wars references and lore for the avid fan, but not so bogged down in obscurities that casual fans will be left scratching their heads. One only needs to be a fan of great stories and science fiction in general, not even star wars specfically, to enjoy this story. If you are a Star Wars fan, then you'll most likely be grinning at some of the names and places mentioned, without a doubt.
Definetly a worthy and enjoyable starting point for a character we thought we knew for years. Highly recommended! |
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