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The Republic has fallen.
Sith Lords rule the galaxy.
Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has lost everything . . .
Everything but hope.
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Tatooine—a harsh desert world where farmers toil in the heat of two suns while trying to protect themselves and their loved ones from the marauding Tusken Raiders. A backwater planet on the edge of civilized space. And an unlikely place to find a Jedi Master in hiding, or an orphaned infant boy on whose tiny shoulders rests the future of a galaxy.
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Known to locals only as “Ben,” the bearded and robed offworlder is an enigmatic stranger who keeps to himself, shares nothing of his past, and goes to great pains to remain an outsider. But as tensions escalate between the farmers and a tribe of Sand People led by a ruthless war chief, Ben finds himself drawn into the fight, endangering the very mission that brought him to Tatooine.
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Ben—Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, hero of the Clone Wars, traitor to the Empire, and protector of the galaxy’s last hope—can no more turn his back on evil than he can reject his Jedi training. And when blood is unjustly spilled, innocent lives threatened, and a ruthless opponent unmasked, Ben has no choice but to call on the wisdom of the Jedi—and the formidable power of the Force—in his never-ending fight for justice.
Praise for Kenobi: Star Wars
“Buy this book right now. . . . [This novel] manages to explore the depths of Ben Kenobi but still maintains the aura of mystery around his character.”—Tosche Station
“Addictive, engrossing . . . wildly entertaining . . . There are plenty of twists, turns, and surprises. . . . John Jackson Miller creates a story that reaches new heights.”—Roqoo Depot
“Brilliant . . . This is Star Wars fiction at its absolute best.”—Examiner
“Enthralling . . . almost impossible to put down.”—Eucantina
From the Hardcover edition.
- Sales Rank: #48270 in Books
- Brand: Miller, John Jackson
- Published on: 2014-07-29
- Released on: 2014-07-29
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.90" h x 1.10" w x 4.20" l, .48 pounds
- Binding: Mass Market Paperback
- 464 pages
From Booklist
This outstanding Star Wars novel arose from the author’s concept of a Star Wars comic series using the elements of a classic western. So we have a not-too-habitable frontier setting (Tatooine); a wealthy rancher with a hidden agenda (marrying a virtuous widow, among other things); the children of the widow and those of the rancher (mostly with more guts than sense); a bandit chieftain (Jabba the Hutt); marauding Indians (the Tuskan Raiders, very fully brought to life); the technology of farming in an environment that makes the Mojave Desert seem lush; and a host of life-forms ranging from krayt dragons to the pit-dwelling sarlaccs. Oh, and there is a drifter named Ben who wanders into town in the middle of all the conflicts and befriends the widow, though not as much as she would have liked. Deserves very high ranking among Star Wars fiction. --Roland Green
Review
“Buy this book right now. . . . [This novel] manages to explore the depths of Ben Kenobi but still maintains the aura of mystery around his character.”—Tosche Station
“Addictive, engrossing . . . wildly entertaining . . . There are plenty of twists, turns, and surprises. . . . John Jackson Miller creates a story that reaches new heights.”—Roqoo Depot
“Brilliant . . . This is Star Wars fiction at its absolute best.”—Examiner
“Enthralling . . . almost impossible to put down.”—Eucantina
From the Hardcover edition.
From the Author
Star Wars: Kenobi is a sweeping story that's part epic western, part high-stakes drama, part romance -- but it's all Star Wars, taking place in the early days of Obi-Wan's exile to Tatooine. The greatest hero in the galaxy faces his toughest challenge yet: He must stop being Obi-Wan -- and become Crazy Old Ben.
We've seen the Sith nursing their hatreds, patiently plotting their revenge; now we see a Jedi hero having to prepare for a long vigil, protecting the new hope of the galaxy. Tatooine is remote, which should suit the needs of an outsider wanting to remain anonymous. But it's also a close-knit community, and staying unnoticed isn't always easy when one has the public-spirited instincts of a Jedi!
A project I've been developing for years, Kenobi is in keeping with one of the themes I focused on in my Knights of the Old Republic, Knight Errant, and Lost Tribe of the Sith books: What does it mean to be a Jedi alone? Kenobi asks that question, and I'm excited that Random House has helped bring it to readers.
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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
Beautiful. My new favorite SW book
By Trevor 1138
Let me begin this review by saying that I could not put this book down. Not because there was a galaxy-shaping event taking place, or a superweapon about to destroy a planet, but because i was so invested in the characters. Kenobi is easily the most human Star Wars book I have ever read, filled with characters that capture your affection instantly. The majority of the novel focuses on a relatively small squabble between a small town and the Tusken Raiders assaulting its people. However, by making his characters so real and so human John Jackson Miller makes you feel as if the universe itself hangs in the balance. It is this group of characters and their interactions with one another that shape the outlook and personality of a stranger in town known only as "Ben".
In my opinion, the book's greatest triumph is showing a softer side of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Because of the former Jedi Order's rules against showing emotion, we rarely see Kenobi's human side in Episodes I-III. In this novel, however, he is on his own and truly alone for the first time in his life, allowing him to consider new viewpoints and learn to know entirely new types of people. The reader is kept appraised of his internal struggle through brief meditations with his former Master Qui-Gon Jinn. As the book progresses, he learns more about himself, the galaxy, and where he fits in a changed universe.
Whether you are a diehard fan of Star Wars novels or someone who simply appreciates the movies, this book will take your breath away. In just under 400 pages, Miller takes readers on an emotional journey with new characters of his own creation and old favorites. Whether you are a newcomer to the galaxy or a longtime resident looking for a refreshing point of view, this book will not disappoint.
63 of 75 people found the following review helpful.
Star Wars meets Firefly
By Arnold
Ever wonder what would happen if George Lucas and Joss Whedon combined forces to make a Star Wars--Firefly crossover?
Apparently, John Jackson Miller (JJM) did because Star Wars: Kenobi is a bona fide Star Wars Western novel. Del Rey Publishing has been taking the Star Wars franchise into new genres in recent years, from horror (Red Harvest) to detective stories (Shadow Games). Kenobi is probably one of the better results of this effort. It certainly reads unlike any other Star Wars book in recent memory. So, does it live up to the hype? Will this transform our image of Obi-Wan Kenobi the way Plagueis transformed our image of Sidious? Find out:
SPOILER WARNING: Because this book will not be released until August 27, I have tried to avoid spoilers. But basic plot points will be mentioned.
THE GENRE
As I noted above, this is first and foremost a Star Wars Western. In fact, I'd say at times it's almost more Western, less Star Wars.
The book starts off slow as it introduces us to life on a Tatooine frontier town, a small area called the Oasis. We meet a cast of misfits, lowlifes, and castaways as they struggle with the chores of everyday life - minding the store, scrounging up enough money to make ends meet, and, of course, warding off Tusken Raiders. The characters seem like they could have come straight out of a Western novel, except that they have blasters instead of pistols and moisture vaporators instead of cattle.
John Jackson Miller also took the effort to adjust his writing style to match the setting. Especially in the earlier chapters, we see turns of phrases that echo the Westerns. When Annileen Calwell, the saloonkeeper character, sees her son with her neighbor's daughter, she thinks, "the boy had eyes for Orrin's daughter..." Of course, Annileen's nickname is "Annie," another Western trope. Orrin Gault, Annileen's neighbor, is the "big man" in town, organizing patrols against the Tuskens and being the center of attention.
I appreciate that this book is not for everybody. If you read Star Wars novels because you like giant space battles and lightsaber combat then Kenobi might not work for you. However, I personally loved the change of pace. By slowing down in the beginning and giving the setting a real Western vibe, JJM really brought Tatooine to life in a way I'd argue we haven't seen since Star Wars: A New Hope. The characters are grim, pathetic, mundane, flawed - and all the more realistic for it. It's easy to see these characters as real people in the Star Wars galaxy, often unaware of or unconcerned with broader political events.
KENOBI'S ROLE
Our protagonist, Obi-Wan Kenobi, only appears briefly in the prologue and then several chapters in. Even then, the story is mostly told through the point of view of the Oasis residents and a Tusken Raider. Kenobi himself is mostly seen through the eyes of others. Again, I think this was a brilliant choice on John Jackson Miller's part. He allows the rest of the characters to live and breathe before throwing in the main star.
As we know, at this point in the timeline Kenobi is trying desperately to avoid the Empire and to watch over Luke. Yet, Kenobi isn't just, or even primarily, about those efforts. Rather, Kenobi is about how Obi-Wan struggles copes with the loss of the Jedi community. We see Obi-Wan, a man who had many Jedi siblings and parents, grow - or regress - into Old Ben, an isolated hermit. Because JJM took the time to establish the Oasis as a real Tatooine frontier town, we come to see it as a real community, making it a great backdrop for Kenobi's internal struggle when he comes back into the story.
Of course, as is his wont, trouble seems to follow Kenobi. Kenobi doesn't seek to be hero, but his strangeness draws others to him. However, I was glad that for the most part JJM doesn't rely on the tired tropes of Stormtrooper raids and Jabba's goons. The crises the Kenobi faces are of a much smaller scale. Yet, they also dictate his relationship to the community ever so subtly. Can Ben participate in and learn from the members of Oasis? Will he become the town hero? Or is he doomed to being a hermit?
Many of the advertisements for the book hinted that Kenobi might get involved romantically with one of the natives. That's definitely in the book and I think JJM hit this subplot out of the park. JJM handles the romance subtly and without relying on tropes. It never feels like it trivializes Kenobi's character. Quite the contrary, everything we see is consistent with the character we see in A New Hope. I hesitate to say more for fear of spoiling it, except to say that I doubt the novel creates one of the more realistic unfulfilled romances in the Star Wars EU.
That said, I did think some of the scenes in which Kenobi tries to communicate with Qui-Gon Jinn's Force Ghost were a bit too on the nose. What the rest of the book had in subtlety these scenes spelled out. We see a bit too much inside Kenobi's head in my opinion. I do appreciate that JJM is careful to keep the mystery around Qui-Gon's Force Ghost; the relationship never deteriorates into a casual conversation (as many allege the scene with Ben's Force Ghost in Return of the Jedi did), but rather stays on a mystical plane. I suspect these scenes were included partly to help remind some readers of the events of Revenge of the Sith and the other prequels, so perhaps they were necessary, but I suspect many fans who have already memorized the movies will breeze through them.
TUSKEN RAIDERS
As mentioned above, one of the point of view characters is a Tusken Raider. These felt a bit flat to me. For much of the book, the Tuskens don't feel like compelling characters, but rather more like plot devices. We hear many of the Tusken leader's thoughts, but see little of their culture or beliefs. At times, they come across as generic warriors who are focused on conquests and raids. Nothing like the depth we got from Ralph McQuarrie and Kevin J. Anderson's The Illustrated Star Wars Universe. In short, I still feel like I understand what made the Tuskens, as characters or as a race, tick.
Fortunately, there is a payoff to the Tusken subplot. It also helps reveal something about Kenobi's character. By the end, I did appreciate that the character grew and learned from the experience. Again, JJM does a pretty good job to not trivialize or stereotype the Tuskens. There's nothing in this book that will make you view them as any less fearsome than when you first saw them in A New Hope. The growth that the character undergoes is entirely consistent with what would happen in a warrior tribe. So, at the least, the book certainly doesn't undermine the Tusken Raiders, but I just wish we'd gotten a bit more depth.
ENDING
While I promised I wouldn't reveal too many spoilers, my biggest problem with the book came with the ending. I will update this review later to discuss specific problems. Suffice it to say I thought events and character developments were wrapped up a bit too neatly. As Star Wars fans know, most EU books end with a "big battle" with a bunch of different groups and impossibly crazy coincidences. Unfortunately, Kenobi fell into this pattern, but this book more than any other really needed an ending that stood out. I felt like too much happened too quickly. It's not a bad ending, but I can't help but think the book deserved something truly memorable. That's all I'll say for now.
CONCLUSION
Despite my disappointment with the ending, I enjoyed Kenobi, but not for the reasons I thought I would. I'd advise readers not to start this book thinking you're going to learn every single detail and secret about Kenobi's life on Tatooine. You won't. Do pick it up if a) the idea of a Star Wars Western appeals to you, b) you enjoy strong character development, or c) you've always wondered what it felt like to live on Tatooine. Tatooine has always been one of my favorite planets and John Jackson Miller really makes you feel like you're there.
In terms of the writing, JJM is a great. His prose is probably one of my favorites amongst all Star Wars authors. What I really enjoyed in Kenobi is again the subtlety. He's willing to treat readers as intelligent and let them draw connections between the book and what happened in the films. We see incidents like Anakin's slaughter of the Tusken camp in Attack of the Clones obliquely mentioned, but JJM doesn't his us over the head with them. He's not like James Luceno, who litters his books with references to other EU material (although I did notice pretty conspicuous shout-outs to Zayne Carrick and Kerra Holt, two of Miller's characters from the Star Wars comics). As such, I feel pretty confident that Kenobi is one of the more accessible Star Wars books. You really don't need to know anything about Star Wars except what happens in the six feature films and possibly the Clone Wars.
Overall, easily 4.5 stars, possibly 4.75. Definitely the best Star Wars book I've read since Plagueis.
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Perhaps the best Star Wars novel I've read!
By Benjamin Thomas
I've read about 15 Star Wars books, starting way back just after the first movie came out in 1977. More often than not, I've been disappointed and more than once, I've sworn off ever reading another. But this time I'm so very glad I decided to take a risk. How could I resist a story featuring such an iconic character?
As others have said, this is basically a western Star Wars novel. Everybody is well aware of Obi-Wan Kenobi's activities as a young man and as an old man, but until now we don't have much of a clue as to what he was all about during those hidden years on Tatooine. This novel begins just after Kenobi has delivered his "package" to the Lars homestead (i.e. the baby Luke Skywalker) and is now trying to settle into a quiet life on the desert planet and watch over and protect young Luke. Of course the quiet life proves not to be so quiet as he gets himself wrapped up in local happenings among the moisture farmers and their dealings with the Tusken Raiders/Sandpeople. Throw in a well-conceived protection racket plot and we have the makings of a fine story.
Much of the story is about the farmers themselves and how they interact. Ben (as Kenobi has decided to be called, of course) struggles to maintain his anonymity and hide his Jedi skills but sometimes circumstances make that very difficult, particularly when lives are at stake. But the novel is about more than that. Just as Ben struggles to forge his future as a hermit he must also determine the proper path for a Jedi in these circumstances. And what should his role be concerning the constant tension between the farmers and the Tuscans? I enjoyed getting to know the cast of characters and felt I had come to know them well and understand their plights. While there are some action scenes here, the bulk of the novel is not about action. And if you're looking for lots of Jedi action sequences, (and despite Ben's desire to hide that aspect of himself, there at least one here) best look elsewhere.
A slight digression from the novel itself: I've always thought that authors who set out to write a Star Wars novel are just plain asking for trouble. The Star Wars audience really falls into two camps: those that are complete fanboys/girls that know just about every detail about the entire Star Wars expanded universe, and those that are truly casual fans that would certainly know major characters like Luke, Han Solo, Anakin, etc. but would not know a Bothan from a Ssi-Ruu. Not too many readers in between. So to which audience does a Star Wars novelist target his novel?
Happily, the author of this book strikes a nice balance. There are not too many weird species here, and those that are present are well described so you can understand. At the same time, the story is not dumbed down in any way. Most of the farmers are humans and so the story thankfully becomes about the story itself and not so much about trying to decipher what's happening and who is doing what to whom.
The bulk of this story takes place over just a few days, and the entire thing occurs in less than a month. So there is plenty of room for more Ben Kenobi books should that be the plan. I, for one, hope there are more to come, as this one was a delightful surprise.
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