Category: Book Reviews
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Star Wars: Vader Down – A Book Review
This is probably the coolest Darth Vader story I’ve ever experienced, and that’s no small statement. The first crossover between Marvel’s Darth Vader and Star Wars comic book series, Vader Down collects the entire tale as Darth Vader crash lands on the Rebel Alliance’s new planetary base. He hunts Luke Skywalker, the boy who humiliated…
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Arcadia by Iain Pears – A Book Review
Know from the onset that this is a book you will need to read twice. That’s not a bad thing, though. Arcadia is so full of plot, so rich in its complexities, so perfectly executed, that I actually look forward to reading it again! Describing Arcadia is no easy task. It takes place simultaneously in…
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Bats Of the Republic by Zachary Thomas Dodson – A Book Review
I should say from the outset that this book warrants a second read. I’ll explain why in a bit. If you’re a book lover like me, you need to own this work. Not because it’s a terrific story, but rather because it is so original in format. I often discuss with my friends the next steps…
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline – A Book Review
When I heard Steven Spielberg planned to direct a film adaptation of this novel, I knew I had to read it first. The premise is fascinating. The year is 2044, and America has gone completely down the tubes. The recession is in its third decade, there isn’t enough food, there’s not enough housing, there aren’t…
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The Revenant by Michael Punke – A Book Review
No doubt you’ve heard quite a bit about the movie entitled The Revenant. Knowing it was based upon a book, I decided I’d try to read it before seeing the film. I am very glad I did. The Revenant is a story of revenge, pure and simple. It’s also mostly based upon a true story.…
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Lost Stars by Claudia Gray – A Book Review
I’ve read the majority of the new books and graphic novels promoted as “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and this one is, by far, my favorite. Lost Stars accomplished something that doesn’t happen very often – I could not wait to read it. I looked forward to getting in bed at the end…
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Star Wars: The Weapon Of a Jedi by Jason Fry – A Book Review
Set after A New Hope, this Luke Skywalker young adult novel is a fast-paced read that takes no time at all to finish. Luke becomes distracted during a mission as The Force pushes him to investigate strange ruins. If you ever wondered what circumstances led Luke to master his lightsaber, this is the book for…
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Star Wars: Shattered Empire by Rucka – A Book Review
This graphic novel collection is better than you’ve heard. The cover is very misleading – the book actually features Shara Bey, a rebel pilot present at the destruction of the second Death Star. She and her husband, Kes Dameron, serve in separate divisions, rarely getting to spend any time together. Yes, these are the parents…
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Star Wars: Smuggler’s Run by Greg Rucka
For a book featuring a character called “Solo,” Han doesn’t have as big of a role as you may expect. Set between A New Hope and Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo agrees to take on just one more mission for the rebels at the behest of Princess Leia. He’s tasked with rescuing a rebel named…
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Star Wars: Aftermath by Chuck Wendig – A Book Review
Though I haven’t heard great things about this first installment of a trilogy, I thought I’d try it out myself. Unfortunately, it did not manage to capture my interest. My biggest issue with the novel is that there are far too many characters without enough characterization to really make them stand out. There are also…
