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toggle_fow's review against another edition
4.0
Yes! Obi-Wan and Anakin communicated last book!
That sets the stage for this book, in which they are actually in sync! There's plenty of undercover insanity. Also, we get Siri and Ferus, and we get to actually look at Ferus's personality. I must tell you that he is my own dear child whom I love. And he's right.
He was right in this book, when everybody else was wrong. He spoke to Obi-Wan in confidence about what he fears for Anakin, and he was right. *tears open button-up to reveal FERUS WAS RIGHT T-shirt underneath*
That sets the stage for this book, in which they are actually in sync! There's plenty of undercover insanity. Also, we get Siri and Ferus, and we get to actually look at Ferus's personality. I must tell you that he is my own dear child whom I love. And he's right.
He was right in this book, when everybody else was wrong. He spoke to Obi-Wan in confidence about what he fears for Anakin, and he was right. *tears open button-up to reveal FERUS WAS RIGHT T-shirt underneath*
saulsays's review against another edition
4.0
Oh and now Zan Arbor is back too? Interesting story here, it's a shame we never get to actually see Siri, Bant, Ferus or any of these other Jedi that are very important in the main characters storylines.
Anakin also reveals how he can 'read people's hearts' through the Force, which lends a lot to the theory of being able to influence people without him realizing.
Anakin also reveals how he can 'read people's hearts' through the Force, which lends a lot to the theory of being able to influence people without him realizing.
onetrooluff's review against another edition
4.0
Yesssssssssssss, finally the rift between Obi-Wan and Anakin has closed. After reading about the conflicts between Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon for 18 books of the previous series, I was getting a little tired of the constant quibbling between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Now the series settles into showing how their relationship can be so close, and yet Obi-Wan can still miss or ignore all the warning signs about Anakin's fall.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was another really good story. These novellas...are like The Clone Wars TV series. They are on a mission of the week, there's a moral dilemna that they are confronted with, and Obi-Wan, Anakin, Yoda, Mace Windu, or someone...has to make a choice, that NOT everyone would agree with, but is now seen as the lesser of two evils...in hopes of drawing nearer to their goal of bringing peace to the Galaxy.
Had fun with this one. Would've loved to see Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi as Slam. That visual is just fun to think about. Hmmm.
Anakin's growth is evident in this story, but so is Obi-Wan's. They really are becoming the team that we will later see in the aforementioned Clone Wars.
About their mission? Well, better luck in the next book/story, but as for me...I was entertained in this incredible Galaxy, far, far away.
Had fun with this one. Would've loved to see Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi as Slam. That visual is just fun to think about. Hmmm.
Anakin's growth is evident in this story, but so is Obi-Wan's. They really are becoming the team that we will later see in the aforementioned Clone Wars.
About their mission? Well, better luck in the next book/story, but as for me...I was entertained in this incredible Galaxy, far, far away.
ferusolins's review against another edition
ferus is so autistic and also gay <3 the bond between obiwan and anakin ... sigh ... anakins connection to the force flourishing..... sigh ...... rip to ferus for having to deal with the galaxy's most insane jedi
cyris_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jaredkwheeler's review against another edition
3.0
Star Wars Legends Project #94
Background: The Changing of the Guard was written by [a:Jude Watson|11912|Jude Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403530689p2/11912.jpg] and published in March 2004. It is the eighth book of the Jedi Quest series, following [b:The Moment of Truth|359825|The Moment of Truth (Star Wars Jedi Quest, #7)|Jude Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328869633s/359825.jpg|349942] (my review).
The Changing of the Guard is set the year after The Moment of Truth, 24 years before the Battle of Yavin, when Anakin is 17. Obi-Wan and Anakin are the main characters, along with Siri and Ferus Olin, and returning villain Jenna Zan Arbor.
Summary: Obi-Wan's old enemy Jenna Zan Arbor has resurfaced and he is anxious to apprehend her before she can do any more damage. Unfortunately, she has taken refuge on Romin, a sovereign world that provides refuge to the galaxy's worst. Posing as a notorious criminal gang, Obi-Wan and his team infiltrate the planet to attempt a forced extradition, but soon find themselves ensnared in a complex political situation.
Review: You can tell we're ramping up to a big finale now with the reintroduction of Zan Arbor as a major antagonist. Unfortunately, her reappearance also heralds a story that feels largely recycled. We've seen Jedi (Siri in particular) go undercover posing as criminals before. We've seen Ferus hem and haw about bending the law to do the right thing. We've seen the Jedi debate whether to get involved in a regime change when they see injustice all around. And there isn't anything particularly new about how Watson draws from these wells again.
Still, the twists and turns, though predictable, keep things moving, and there are some exciting action scenes. The most memorable bit, though, is a quiet moment that comes right in the middle of the book. Ferus and Obi-Wan have a conversation about Anakin and their relationship that finally gives Ferus the dimension I've been waiting for since his character was introduced several books ago. We finally get a glimpse inside his head and some insight into his perspective on the tension between him and Anakin. It's the stand-out moment in this story, and easily the most significant thing that happens (along with, presumably, the set-up for the next book).
C+
Background: The Changing of the Guard was written by [a:Jude Watson|11912|Jude Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1403530689p2/11912.jpg] and published in March 2004. It is the eighth book of the Jedi Quest series, following [b:The Moment of Truth|359825|The Moment of Truth (Star Wars Jedi Quest, #7)|Jude Watson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328869633s/359825.jpg|349942] (my review).
The Changing of the Guard is set the year after The Moment of Truth, 24 years before the Battle of Yavin, when Anakin is 17. Obi-Wan and Anakin are the main characters, along with Siri and Ferus Olin, and returning villain Jenna Zan Arbor.
Summary: Obi-Wan's old enemy Jenna Zan Arbor has resurfaced and he is anxious to apprehend her before she can do any more damage. Unfortunately, she has taken refuge on Romin, a sovereign world that provides refuge to the galaxy's worst. Posing as a notorious criminal gang, Obi-Wan and his team infiltrate the planet to attempt a forced extradition, but soon find themselves ensnared in a complex political situation.
Review: You can tell we're ramping up to a big finale now with the reintroduction of Zan Arbor as a major antagonist. Unfortunately, her reappearance also heralds a story that feels largely recycled. We've seen Jedi (Siri in particular) go undercover posing as criminals before. We've seen Ferus hem and haw about bending the law to do the right thing. We've seen the Jedi debate whether to get involved in a regime change when they see injustice all around. And there isn't anything particularly new about how Watson draws from these wells again.
Still, the twists and turns, though predictable, keep things moving, and there are some exciting action scenes. The most memorable bit, though, is a quiet moment that comes right in the middle of the book. Ferus and Obi-Wan have a conversation about Anakin and their relationship that finally gives Ferus the dimension I've been waiting for since his character was introduced several books ago. We finally get a glimpse inside his head and some insight into his perspective on the tension between him and Anakin. It's the stand-out moment in this story, and easily the most significant thing that happens (along with, presumably, the set-up for the next book).
C+
hstapp's review against another edition
3.0
Quite an interesting adventure. We see more into the mind of Ferus. He is autistic possibly? And we see Anakin start coming into his power a little more.
The plotline itself is interesting. Though I don't like the implication that inside every woman, even the ones with a gruff exterior that there's a little bit of slut.
Not that Women can't be sexy or enjoy being sexy. Being Scantily clad and manipulating men, and then having the teenagers comment that they think she likes it and pretends she doesn't is a little much though. Especially since this is a children's book.
The plotline itself is interesting. Though I don't like the implication that inside every woman, even the ones with a gruff exterior that there's a little bit of slut.
Not that Women can't be sexy or enjoy being sexy. Being Scantily clad and manipulating men, and then having the teenagers comment that they think she likes it and pretends she doesn't is a little much though. Especially since this is a children's book.