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Backlash (Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi, Book 4) |  | Author: Aaron Allston
Publisher: LucasBooks
Category: Book
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Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 10616
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Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.2
ISBN: 0345509080
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780345509086
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Publication Date: March 9, 2010
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Product Description
Repercussions from the dark side’s fatal seduction of Jacen Solo and the mysterious plague of madness afflicting young Jedi continue to wreak havoc galaxy-wide. Having narrowly escaped the deranged Force worshippers known as the Mind Walkers and a deadly Sith hit squad, Luke and Ben Skywalker are in pursuit of the now Masterless Sith apprentice. It is a chase that leads to the forbidding planet Dathomir, where an enclave of powerful dark side Force-wielders will give Vestara the edge she needs to escape—and where the Skywalkers will be forced into combat for their quarry and their lives.
Meanwhile, Han and Leia have completed their own desperate mission, shuttling madness-stricken Jedi from Coruscant to safe haven in the Transitory Mists and beyond the grasp of Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala. But the bold maneuver has intensified Daala’s fury, and she is determined to shatter Jedi Order resistance once and for all.
Yet no greater threat exists than that which still waits in the depths of the distant Maw Cluster: A being of pure, ravenous dark-side energy named Abeloth calls out across the stars to Jedi and Sith alike. For some it may be the ultimate source of answers crucial to their survival. For others it could be the ultimate weapon of conquest. But for all, it is a game-changing—and life-altering—encounter of untold magnitude and a tactical gambit with unimaginable consequences.
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Good book June 19, 2010
Debra S. White (Hot Springs, AR United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a Star Wars fan I am excited by any new book, and this series has been very good for the most part.
Still Going Strong May 3, 2010
A. Cunningham
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Another quality addition to the Fate of the Jedi series, and as with all of them, definitely leaves you wanting to pick up the next one right away. It was unfortunate that this book had to be delayed so long due to Allston's health problems, but I look forward to getting the next book soon.
 Really Weak Entry in the series. April 24, 2010
M. Gaudet (A Galaxy Far Far Away)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Slow, ponderous and boring. Also making the sith not really bad guys is ridiculous. Moral relativism has no place in star wars. At least real star wars if you discount the garbage prequels.
The preview of the next book Allies was better than this whole book. Second weak book by Allston, Christie Golden will probably hit another one out of the park, and Denning's next will be middle of the road, or stink based on previous efforts.
While Allston was never as good as Stackpole at least his Entries in the X-wing series were pretty good, like Solo Command.
He does politics, military and regular characters right, but really fails when it comes to writing Jedi Or Sith.
The books lack excitement or the fun of the swashbuckling adventures of the original trilogy, and you would think the guy who wrote doc sidhe would know pulp fiction from garbage treatises on Religion and Politics, or moral relativism.
More Adventures in the "Fate of the Jedi" Series April 23, 2010
Jeffrey T. Munson (Dixon, IL)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is book four in the "Fate of the Jedi" series. Luke and Ben have just left the Maw cluster after killing Vestara Khai's master. Now, the Skywalkers have followed Vestara to the planet Dathomir. Once on the planet, Ben and Luke discover that it is governed by several different clans, and each seems to be in conflict with the others. Also on the planet are the mysterious Nightsisters, dark-force users who have given Vestara the edge she needs to escape. But, Luke and Ben have tracked Vestara and are determined to capture her. However, Vestata has managed to summon her Sith allies, setting up a potential battle between the Skywalkers and the Sith.
Han Solo and Leia are engaged with Galactic Alliance Chief of State Natasi Daala in negotiations to free the crazed Jedi who have been frozen in carbonite. Will these negotiations pay off, or will Daala attempt to lure Han and Leia into something more dangerous? Head of State Jagged Fel is facing assassination attempts from opponents who seek his title.
I've enjoyed this series of Star Wars books. I especially like them because the original characters of Luke, Leia, and Han are included. Each book so far has been packed with action, and the story has continued to build. Characters remain from book to book, so the reader can readily identify with them.
I recommend this book as well as the others in the series. Star Wars fans will surely enjoy this fine series.
Very good book, sudden and unusual ending. April 18, 2010
Paro (New York)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
There is not much I can say about the plot and content of this book, that has not already been stated in other reviews. I liked this book, it was a page turner, and held my interest the entire time. And I would have given it a 5 star rating, had it not had such an abrupt ending, if you can even call it an ending. There are cliff hangers, and then there is just sudden, abrupt endings. It almost seemed as if the author had more he needed to write, but he just hit a max word count or something and had to end it there on the spot. The book is three hundred twenty something pages, and I did not realize going in that the last few pages are just excerpts from the next book in the series. So I was particularly floored, when practically in the middle of a sentence, the book just ended.
Aside from that, it was an enjoyable book. It's true what others are saying,that it doesn't advance the plot much, but it does manage to entertain a decent amount with what little it does. And I personally enjoy seeing things from the perspective of lesser discussed planets, and customs in the Star Wars universe.
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