Master & Apprentice (Star Wars)
New York Times bestseller
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Publisher Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An unexpected offer threatens the bond between Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi as the two Jedi navigate a dangerous new planet and an uncertain future in the first canon Star Wars novel to take place before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi’s most essential duty is to pass on what they have learned. Master Yoda trained Dooku; Dooku trained Qui-Gon Jinn; and now Qui-Gon has a Padawan of his own. But while Qui-Gon has faced all manner of threats and danger as a Jedi, nothing has ever scared him like the thought of failing his apprentice.
Obi-Wan Kenobi has deep respect for his Master, but struggles to understand him. Why must Qui-Gon so often disregard the laws that bind the Jedi? Why is Qui-Gon drawn to ancient Jedi prophecies instead of more practical concerns? And why wasn’t Obi-Wan told that Qui-Gon is considering an invitation to join the Jedi Council—knowing it would mean the end of their partnership? The simple answer scares him: Obi-Wan has failed his Master.
When Jedi Rael Averross, another former student of Dooku, requests their assistance with a political dispute, Jinn and Kenobi travel to the royal court of Pijal for what may be their final mission together. What should be a simple assignment quickly becomes clouded by deceit, and by visions of violent disaster that take hold in Qui-Gon’s mind. As Qui-Gon’s faith in prophecy grows, Obi-Wan’s faith in him is tested—just as a threat surfaces that will demand that Master and apprentice come together as never before, or be divided forever.
Customer Reviews
A fun story with Qui-Gon at the helm
I enjoyed reading about young obi’s adventures and more about the prophecies. It was a good book, not my favorite of the new cannon but a nice read. I thought there could have been a little more Saber wielding, this is the Republic era after all!
Immersive excellence
I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing, character development, and callbacks in this exciting, immersive novel. I enjoyed to explore the relationship of my favorite master and apprentice duo prior to the phantom menace. Claudia truly wrote a masterpiece I was not able to put down.
Wow
The Phantom Menace was the movie I found boring when I was little, and later fell in love with its philosophic subtlety and the dynamic between them. This was a beautiful, vivid, addition to their story. Plus the explanation of why Obi-wan hates flying made me laugh at loud, which has never happened for me with a novel.