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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:49 pm
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Crash Override Master Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 1796 Location: Carcosa Darth Skuldren wrote: TFN did a really nice interview with Ryder Windham that covered a lot of Darth Maul stuff. I didn't know Windham was the one to coin the name Zabrak. Definitely worth checking out. Link: http://www.theforce.net/latestnews/story/TFN_Interview_With_Author_Ryder_Windham_143240.asp I remember that for a year or two after Episode I, it was a big mystery was species Maul was.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:42 pm
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Arawn_Fenn Knight Joined: 07 Apr 2011 Posts: 211 Location: Ekkaia Quote: Which we now know is not precisely the same as creating life It was obvious from the outset that creating life is not the same thing as saving someone from death. _________________ Hir yw'r dydd a hir yw'r nos, a hir yw aros Arawn.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:02 pm
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Mara Jade Skywalker Master Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 5359 Location: Beyond Shadows Leave it to me to not realize this book existed. Saw it in Books-A-Million yesterday. Is it sad that I have no interest in reading it? _________________ "It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 12:07 pm
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Alan Skywalker V Knight Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 434 I don't have any interest in it either, Mara. It just seemed contrived to cash in on the TPM rerelease.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:42 pm
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Cerrinea Master Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 1410 Alan Skywalker V wrote: I don't have any interest in it either, Mara. It just seemed contrived to cash in on the TPM rerelease. Actually, Ryder Windham is doing a series of these YA biographies. He's already done: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi _________________ Roqoo Depot co-founder.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 1:56 pm
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Lord Ree'dius Master Joined: 11 Apr 2011 Posts: 700 Location: The Unknown Regions My question is, is it worth buying this book when you're not really into kids novels? I would like to have it for getting to see more of Maul's perspective and get more background info, but only if others here can tell me if it really offers a lot of new info and that it's written good enough to make it an interresting read for an adult. _________________ "Strong you are with the dark side, young one. But not that strong. Still much to learn, you have. Surrender, you should." "You're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view." http://www.reedius.deviantart.com/

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:13 pm
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Alan Skywalker V Knight Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 434 Cerrinea wrote: Alan Skywalker V wrote: I don't have any interest in it either, Mara. It just seemed contrived to cash in on the TPM rerelease. Actually, Ryder Windham is doing a series of these YA biographies. He's already done: The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader A New Hope: The Life of Luke Skywalker The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi Yes, Cerrinea. I'm well aware of the other Windham books - I mentioned them in a reply to DannikJerriko on the first page of this thread. I have no issue with the Luke, Anakin/Vader, and Obi-Wan bios - I just feel the Maul bio was viewed by TPTB as a cash cow opportunity in light of TPM's rerelease since he's a major villian. I echo Ree'dius' question here: Is there enough new information in each volume to merit buying them or is it a straight up rehash of other sources, albeit through the eyes of Maul, Anakin/Vader, Luke, and Obi-Wan?

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:16 pm
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Mara Jade Skywalker Master Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 5359 Location: Beyond Shadows I have the other three, and I quite enjoyed them. I would be looking forward to the Darth Maul volume, except that I dread the retcon. That's the main reason I'm not interested. _________________ "It's not about the legacy you leave, it's about the life you live." ~Mara Jade Skywalker

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:17 pm
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Caedus_16 Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4406 Location: Korriban The only one I'm interested in is the Vader one. Obi-Wan has no new info, Luke is bland (read it from a friend), and Maul is just like its been stated, a cash-cow. _________________ Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:19 pm
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Cerrinea Master Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 1410 I've only read The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and I thought it worth the read. There's an especially poignant part where Obi-Wan teaches Vader/Anakin how to become a Force ghost. _________________ Roqoo Depot co-founder.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:19 pm
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Alan Skywalker V Knight Joined: 10 Apr 2011 Posts: 434 Caedus_16 wrote: The only one I'm interested in is the Vader one. Obi-Wan has no new info, Luke is bland (read it from a friend), and Maul is just like its been stated, a cash-cow. Haha, I thought I would explode with laughter when writing my previous post, but "cash-cow" really does fit, no matter how hilairious it sounds. Anyway, I might consider checking the other bios out eventually. Probably ask the library if they can get them, though. That way I can read and decide before I fork out money.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:27 pm
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Cerrinea Master Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 1410 The Obi-Wan book does have new info, for instance: The story behind Obi-Wan and Dex's friendship and how they met. The first encounter between Obi-Wan and Anakin after Anakin was redeemed. How and when Anakin learned to become a Force ghost. Finally answers the question of whether or not Obi-Wan recognized the droids. Those are just a few that I can remember off the top of my head. The book is packed away in a box so I can retrieve it and check. Keep in mind these are YA books, not adult novels. _________________ Roqoo Depot co-founder.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:30 pm
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Caedus_16 Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4406 Location: Korriban I forgot about all that! I dunno, I guess it just seemed superfluous to me. I dislike anything that just feels like a cleanup crew for moronic prequel film decisions (though Death Star was fantastic). _________________ Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:45 pm
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Cerrinea Master Joined: 09 Jun 2009 Posts: 1410 I guess it's a case a glass half full vs. glass half empty POV. What some see as cleaning up moronic prequel film decisions, I see as adding to the lore. Besides saving me a lot of feelings of frustration, it's just fun to read imo. I think I like my POV better. _________________ Roqoo Depot co-founder.

Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:53 pm
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Caedus_16 Master Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 4406 Location: Korriban Cerrinea wrote: I guess it's a case a glass half full vs. glass half empty POV. What some see as cleaning up moronic prequel film decisions, I see as adding to the lore. Besides saving me a lot of feelings of frustration, it's just fun to read imo. I think I like my POV better. Your POV is more positive! Mine is more cynical but it matches my personality _________________ Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

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